TG DEECET 2027 is the Telangana Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test, conducted by the Department of School Education, Telangana. It is the entrance test for two-year D.El.Ed. and D.P.S.E. courses in Govt. DIETs and private teacher education colleges. The online test is expected in May 2027, with applications from about March 2027.
TG DEECET 2027
Dates, application steps, eligibility, exam pattern, seats and fees for the Telangana D.El.Ed. entrance test 2027.
| Full name | Telangana Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test (TG DEECET, earlier TS DEECET) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Department of School Education, Telangana (convener: Director, SCERT Telangana) |
| Exam level | State level (Telangana) |
| Courses / Purpose | Two-year D.El.Ed. and D.P.S.E. in Govt. DIETs and private teacher education institutions |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 |
| Application | Expected March to April 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 500; Rs 450 for SC, ST and PwD (2026) |
| Eligibility | Intermediate with 50% (45% for SC, ST, PwD); age 17 by 1 September; Telugu or Urdu studied |
| Mode | Online computer-based test in Telugu, English or Urdu medium |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 100 marks (1 mark each), 2 hours |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | deecet.cdse.telangana.gov.in |
TG DEECET 2027 Important Dates
No TG DEECET 2027 dates are out yet. In 2026 the notification came on 27 February and the test was held in May, so the 2027 test is expected in May 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | February 2027 Expected |
| Online application | March 2027 Expected |
| Hall ticket download | May 2027 Expected |
| TG DEECET | May 2027 Expected |
| Initial answer key | May 2027 Expected |
| Result and rank cards | May 2027 Expected |
| Counselling | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for TG DEECET 2027
You apply online on deecet.cdse.telangana.gov.in after the TG DEECET 2027 notification, expected in February or March 2027. You first pay the fee online, then fill the form with the Payment Reference ID you get. Keep a scanned photo (under 50 KB) and signature (under 30 KB) ready.
Apply Online for TG DEECET 2027
Applications for TG DEECET 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Open deecet.cdse.telangana.gov.in and choose Application Fee Payment.
- Enter your name, date of birth, medium of the test and mobile number, then pay by debit card, credit card or net banking.
- Note the Payment Reference ID shown after payment. It only confirms the fee, not the application.
- Choose Fill Application Form and log in with the Payment Reference ID, mobile number and date of birth.
- Fill in your qualifying exam, local status, medium and course details, and upload your photo and signature.
- Preview, then Confirm/Freeze the form and note your Registration Number. Print the application for your records.
| Category | Application fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| SC, ST and PwD | Rs 450 |
| All other candidates | Rs 500 |
In 2026 an edit window was open for two days after the last date. The bulletin says no corrections are allowed after the edit option closes, so check every detail then.
Who can apply for TG DEECET 2027?
You can apply if you have passed, or are appearing in, Intermediate (Class 12) or its equivalent, with the marks and language background below. These rules are from the 2026 information bulletin.
- Indian nationality, and local or non-local status as per the Telangana admission order of 1974.
- At least 50% aggregate in Intermediate; 45% for SC, ST and physically challenged candidates. You must pass it by the time of admission.
- Telugu or Urdu as medium at SSC or Intermediate, or Telugu or Urdu as first language at SSC or second language at Intermediate.
- Age at least 17 years on 1 September of the year of admission. There is no upper age limit.
- Polytechnic candidates, Urdu Fazil certificate holders and those with only an additional language certificate are not eligible.
- Intermediate from TG Open School, the National Open School and RGUKT (IIIT) is accepted. Vocational Intermediate candidates may sit provisionally, subject to a pending High Court case.
What is the TG DEECET 2027 exam pattern?
TG DEECET is an online test of 100 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each, in the medium you choose: Telugu, English or Urdu. The split of questions changes only in Part II, as shown below (2026 bulletin).
| Part | Telugu medium | Urdu medium | English medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I: General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Part II (a): General English | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Part II (b): General Telugu / Urdu | 20 (Telugu) | 20 (Urdu) | 10 (Telugu or Urdu, as opted) |
| Part III (a): Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Part III (b): Physical Sciences | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Part III (c): Biological Sciences | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Part III (d): Social Studies | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Total (questions = marks) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
The test lasts 120 minutes and a wrong answer costs nothing, as shown in the official question papers. Part III subjects are of Class X standard. Only English medium candidates can also seek D.P.S.E. seats.
Which courses and colleges admit through TG DEECET 2027?
TG DEECET ranks fill two-year D.El.Ed. seats (Telugu, English and Urdu medium) and D.P.S.E. seats (English medium only) in Govt. DIETs and private unaided teacher education colleges in Telangana.
- All Govt. DIET seats and Category A seats (80%) in private colleges are filled by web counselling in order of medium-wise rank.
- Category B seats (20%) in private colleges are filled by the managements from eligible ranked candidates, subject to the convener’s approval.
- 85% of seats are reserved for local candidates; 10% EWS and 5% PwD reservation also apply.
| College type | Tuition and special fee (2026 bulletin) |
|---|---|
| Govt. DIETs | Rs 2,385 |
| Private D.El.Ed. colleges | Rs 11,000 tuition + Rs 1,500 special fee per year (revision proposed) |
Seats left after the counselling phases go to spot admissions at the college level. The TG DEECET result page explains the counselling steps.
TG DEECET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
No TG DEECET 2027 notice is out yet. The latest information bulletin and the official website are listed below.
- PDFTG DEECET 2026 Information Bulletin (latest, dated 5 March 2026) (5 March 2026)Official site · deecet.cdse.telangana.gov.inOpen
- LINKTG DEECET official website (deecet.cdse.telangana.gov.in)Official site · deecet.cdse.telangana.gov.inOpen
Free full-length TG DEECET mock tests with timers and answers.