The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) closes TG ECET 2026 Phase 1 registration today, June 18, 2026 . This deadline applies to fee payment and slot booking for candidates seeking lateral entry into engineering and pharmacy programs.
TG ECET 2026 Phase 1 Registration Closes Today
Candidates must complete all mandatory procedures on the official portal, tgecet.nic.in . These steps include data entry, fee payment, and booking a slot for physical certificate verification.
The online processing fee is ₹1,200 for OC/BC candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST candidates. After paying the fee, candidates must select a Helpline Centre (HLC) and a specific date and time for verification.
Key Timelines for Phase 1
Failure to complete any step by the deadline will prevent candidates from participating in the first round of seat allocation.
| Counselling Event & Action | Timeline Window | Operational Notes |
| Basic Data Filing & Fee Payment | June 15 to June 18, 2026 | Closes today. Fees: ₹1,200 (OC/BC), ₹600 (SC/ST). |
| Mandatory Online Slot Booking | June 15 to June 18, 2026 | Select Helpline Centre, date, and time for verification. |
| Physical Certificate Verification | June 17 to June 19, 2026 | Attend chosen HLC with original documents. |
| Exercising Web Options | June 17 to June 21, 2026 | Submit college preferences. Choices lock permanently on June 21. |
| Provisional Seat Allotment | On or before June 24, 2026 | Status released online. Self-reporting: June 24-27. |
Essential Steps for Candidates
To confirm a spot for rank verification, candidates must take specific actions on the portal.
- Pay Processing Fee: Log in using your hall ticket number, registration number, and date of birth. Payment is accepted via credit/debit cards or net banking.
- Book HLC Slot: After payment, select your nearest Helpline Centre and a suitable date and time for your verification appointment.
- Download Confirmation Slip: Print a confirmation slip for your records.
Physical certificate verification will occur until June 19, 2026 . Candidates who do not complete these registration steps by today's deadline cannot proceed with college option selection for the first round.
