The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has announced the exam dates for the Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG PGECET) 2026 . Students who wish to join postgraduate engineering, pharmacy, and architecture courses in Telangana colleges must take this exam. The TG PGECET 2026 will be held from May 28 to May 31, 2026 . The exam will be conducted online, with two testing shifts each day. This announcement was made on December 30, 2025.
What is TG PGECET?
TG PGECET is a state-level entrance exam for admission to Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Technology (MTech), Master of Pharmacy (MPharm), Master of Architecture (M.Arch), and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D-PB) courses. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTUH) conducts this exam for the Telangana Council of Higher Education. Colleges in Telangana offer these programs to qualified students.
Key Dates for TG PGECET 2026
The main exam dates have been confirmed. Other important dates, like when to apply, will be announced soon.
| Event | Date |
| TG PGECET 2026 Exam Dates | May 28 to May 31, 2026 |
| Starting date for application registration | March 2026 (expected) |
Application Process and Eligibility
The TGCHE will soon release a detailed notification with full information about the application form, eligibility criteria, and registration fees. Students should check the official website for these updates. The application process will involve online registration, taking the exam, waiting for results, and then participating in a counselling process for seat allotment.
- Students need to score a minimum of 25% in the TG PGECET exam to qualify. This means scoring at least 30 marks out of 120 .
- Students who have already qualified for the GATE exam can also apply for TG PGECET 2026.
- The official website for all updates is pgcet.tgche.ac.in .
Courses Offered Through TG PGECET
The TG PGECET exam allows admission to various engineering and pharmacy specializations. Some of these include:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Bio-Technology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Food Technology
- Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Textile Technology
Students interested in these postgraduate programs should regularly visit the official TG PGECET website for the latest updates on application forms and other details.
