Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test Eligibility Criteria 2026
Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test Eligibility Criteria
TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026
TSCHE will release the TS PGECET eligibility criteria on its official website. Candidates must meet the minimum requirements to appear in the TS PGECET Exam 2026.
- Candidates must be Indian nationals and have a Telangana state domicile.
- Students from other states can apply, but they are considered under the unreserved category.
- General and OBC-NCL candidates need 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates need 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam.
- Registration for TS PGECET 2026 starts on 19 March 2026.
- The exam will be conducted from 16 to 19 June 2026.
Basic Requirements for TS PGECET 2026
TSCHE released the eligibility criteria for TS PGECET Registration 2026. Candidates must fulfil the requirements given below while registering for the exam.
| TS PGECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Must be an Indian National |
| Domicile/Local Status | Local candidates of Telangana preferred, Non local can apply for 15% unreserved seats. |
| Educational Qualification | Passed/Appearing in the final year of B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Pharm from a recognised university |
| Minimum Marks | General/OBC-NCL: 50% aggregate SC/ST/PwD: 45% |
| Appearing Candidates | Final year students of the 2026 batch can apply provisionally |
| GATE/GPAT Qualified | GATE-qualified students can register or appear(or skip PGECET for direct counselling) |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
Can final-year students apply for TS PGECET?
Yes, appearing candidates (final year 2026 batch) can register provisionally. They must submit proof of passing during counselling or admission.
TS PGECET Course-Wise Eligibility Criteria 2026
PG programmes offer different branches that require a qualifying degree in the relevant branch. General candidates need at least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam, and SC/ST/PwD candidates need 45%.
TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria for Engineering- M.E./M. Tech
Details for M.E./M. Tech eligibility are part of the course-wise criteria. Candidates must check the specific branch requirements before applying.
TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria for M.E/M.Tech
The qualifying degree and minimum marks for M.E/M.Tech admission depend on the branch chosen. The minimum marks required are the same for all branches.
| Branches | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering (AS) | B.E/B.Tech in Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical/Automobile/Production | General/OBC/EWS: 50% SC/ST/PwD: 45% |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | B.E/B.Tech in Civil/Construction Engineering/Technology/Structural Engineering | |
| Computer Science & IS (CS) | B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, Computer Engineering/Information Science/Data Science | |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics (EEE)/Power Engineering | |
| Electronics & Communication (EC) | B.E/B.Tech in ECE/Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation/Telecommunication | |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Production/Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechatronics | |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | B.E/B.Tech in Chemical/Petrochemical/Petroleum/Biochemical Engineering | |
| Biotechnology (BT) | B.E/B.Tech in Biotechnology/Biochemical | |
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | B.E/B.Tech in Metallurgical/Metallurgical & Materials/Material Science & Engineering | |
| Mining Engineering (MI) | B.E/B.Tech in Mining/Mining Machinery Engineering | |
| Textile Technology (TX) | B.E/B.Tech in Textile Engineering/Man-Made Fibre Technology/Fashion Technology |
TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria for M.Arch
For admission to the Architecture and Planning (AR) branch, a B.Arch degree is required. The minimum marks are the same as for M.E/M.Tech courses.
| Branches | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture & Planning (AR) | B.Arch degree from a recognised university | General/OBC/EWS: 50% SC/ST/PwD: 45% |
TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria for M.Pharm
For the Pharmacy (PY) branch, a B.Pharm degree from a PCI-approved institute is required. The minimum marks are the same as for other programmes.
| Branches | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy (PY) | B.Pharm degree from a PCI-approved institute | General/OBC/EWS: 50% SC/ST/PwD: 45% |
TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria University-Wise
Admission criteria for M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Pharm programmes vary by university. Each university offers different types of courses.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH)
- Osmania University (OU)
- Kakatiya University (KU)
- Palamuru University (PU)
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH)
JNTUH offers M.E/M.Tech, M.Pharm, and M.Arch programmes. The qualifying degree for M.E/M.Tech is a B.E/B.Tech in a relevant branch.
| PG Programmes | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| M.E/M.Tech in CSE, ECE, EEE, ME, CE, CH, BT, AE, MT, MI, TX, Environmental | B.E/B.Tech in a relevant branch | General/OBC/EWS: 50% SC/ST/PwD: 45% |
| M.Pharm | B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institute | |
| M.Arch | B.Arch from a recognised university |
Osmania University (OU)
Osmania University offers M.E/M.Tech on limited seats, along with M.Pharm and M.Arch. The qualifying degree for M.E/M.Tech is a B.E/B.Tech in a relevant branch.
| PG Programmes | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| M.E/M.Tech (limited seats) in CSE, ECE, Civil, Mechanical, etc | B.E/B.Tech in a relevant branch | General/OBC/EWS: 50% SC/ST/PwD: 45% |
| M.Pharm | B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institute | |
| M.Arch | B.Arch from a recognised university |
Kakatiya University (KU)
Kakatiya University offers M.E/M.Tech on limited seats, along with M.Pharm and M.Arch. The qualifying degree for M.E/M.Tech is a B.E/B.Tech in a relevant branch.
| PG Programmes | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| M.E/M.Tech (limited seats) in CSE, Civil, Mechanical | B.E/B.Tech in a relevant branch | General/OBC/EWS: 50% SC/ST/PwD: 45% |
| M.Pharm | B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institute | |
| M.Arch | B.Arch from a recognised university |
Palamuru University (PU)
Palamuru University offers M.E/M.Tech on limited seats, along with M.Pharm and M.Arch. The qualifying degree for M.E/M.Tech is a B.E/B.Tech in a relevant branch.
| PG Programmes | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| M.E/M.Tech (limited seats) in CSE, ECE, Civil | B.E/B.Tech in a relevant branch | General/OBC/EWS: 50% SC/ST/PwD: 45% |
| M.Pharm | B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institute | |
| M.Arch | B.Arch from a recognised university |
TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026 FAQs
Ques: Who is eligible for TS PGECET 2026?
Ans: The student must be an Indian national and have a B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Pharm degree, or be in the final year of these courses. Students should have 50% aggregate marks in graduation for the General/OBC-NCL category, and for SC/ST/PwD, it is 45%.
TS PGECET 2026 Eligibility: Final Year Students
Yes, final year students can apply for the TS PGECET 2026 exam. They must have a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying exam.
For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the minimum required marks are 45%.
TS PGECET 2026 Eligibility: Other State Students
Other state students can apply for TS PGECET 2026. The exam gives priority to home state students.
Candidates from other states are considered under the unreserved category.
TS PGECET 2026 Age Limit
There is no age limit for appearing in the TS PGECET 2026 exam. Candidates in their final year or those who have already passed the relevant degree can apply.
TS PGECET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be Indian nationals to apply for TS PGECET 2026. They must have a B.E, B.Tech, B.Arch, or B.Pharm degree.
Students in the final year of these courses are also eligible to apply.
The required aggregate marks in graduation are as follows:
- General/OBC-NCL: 50%
- SC/ST/PwD: 45%
TS PGECET 2026 Provisional Registration
Final year candidates of the 2026 batch can register provisionally. They must submit proof of passing during counselling or admission.