TG PGECET 2027 (Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test) is the state test for admission to full-time M.E., M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Arch and Pharm.D (P.B.) courses in Telangana. JNTU Hyderabad conducted it for TGCHE in 2026. The 2027 dates are not out yet; the notification is expected in February 2027.
TG PGECET 2027
This page covers the expected TG PGECET 2027 dates, how to apply, the candidate login, eligibility, the exam pattern and the courses it leads to.
| Full name | Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG PGECET), formerly TS PGECET |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of TGCHE (2026 cycle) |
| Exam level | State level (Telangana), postgraduate |
| Courses / Purpose | Full-time M.E., M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Arch and Pharm.D (P.B.) in Telangana colleges |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 (2026 test: 29 May to 1 June) |
| Application | Expected from February 2027, online only, with late-fee slabs |
| Application fee | Rs 1,100 per test; Rs 600 for SC, ST, PwD (2026 fee) |
| Eligibility | Relevant degree with 50% marks (45% reserved); Telangana local/non-local rules apply |
| Mode | Online computer-based test (CBT), English only |
| Questions and marks | 120 MCQs, 120 marks, 2 hours, in one of 19 test papers |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | pgecet.tgche.ac.in |
TG PGECET 2027 Important Dates
The TG PGECET 2027 schedule is not announced yet. In 2026 the notification came on 23 February and the test ran from 29 May to 1 June, so the 2027 test is expected in May 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TG PGECET 2027 notification | February 2027 Expected |
| Online application starts | February 2027 Expected |
| Hall ticket download | May 2027 Expected |
| TG PGECET 2027 test | May 2027 Expected |
| Result and rank card | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for TG PGECET 2027
You apply for TG PGECET 2027 online only on the official website. You first pay the fee for each test paper you want to write, then fill and freeze the form. The 2027 links will open with the notification, expected in February 2027; the steps below follow the 2026 process.
Apply Online for TG PGECET 2027
Applications for TG PGECET 2027 are expected in February 2027.
- Open the official website and click Application Fee Payment.
- Enter your qualifying exam hall ticket number, name, parents’ names, date of birth, mobile number, email, category, qualifying degree and specialization, and choose your test paper.
- Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking or at a TG Online centre, and note the payment reference (transaction) ID.
- Click Fill Application Form, enter the payment details, fill in the rest of the form and click Save, then Preview / Submit.
- Check every detail, click Confirm / Freeze and print the filled application.
| Category | Registration fee per test (2026) |
|---|---|
| SC, ST and PwD | Rs 600 |
| All other candidates | Rs 1,100 |
Writing two test papers means paying the fee twice. In 2026 the last date without a late fee was 6 May; late-fee slabs of Rs 250, Rs 1,000, Rs 2,500, Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 ran until 26 May 2026.
How to log in to the TG PGECET 2027 candidate portal?
TG PGECET has no username and password account. Each service on the website opens with your own details: you use them to print the filled form, download the hall ticket, see the result and rank card, and get the master question paper with the final key.
- Open the official TG PGECET website. The 2027 links will appear there with the notification, expected in February 2027; until then the site shows the 2026 links.
- Choose the service: Print Your Filled In Application Form, Download Hall Ticket, View Results, Download Rank Card or Master Question Papers With Final Key.
- For the hall ticket, enter your Registration Number and date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) and select your test paper.
- For the result and rank card, enter your Registration Number, TG PGECET hall ticket number and date of birth.
- Your document opens on screen. Check it and download or print it.
- For counselling, log in on the admissions website with your TG PGECET hall ticket number and rank (GATE or GPAT candidates use their registration ID and score).
Forgot your Registration Number? Click Know Your Registration Number and enter your payment reference ID, qualifying exam hall ticket number, mobile number and date of birth. Know Your Payment Status shows whether your fee went through.
Who can apply for TG PGECET 2027?
You can take TG PGECET 2027 if you hold, or are completing, a bachelor’s degree that the chosen course accepts. The 2026 rules, which are expected to continue, are:
- You must be an Indian national and belong to Telangana, meeting the local or non-local rules of G.O.Ms.No.153.
- For admission, the qualifying degree needs at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories), as per AICTE.
- A degree earned through distance mode must have AICTE or Distance Education Council approval.
- Pick the test paper that matches the course you want; each university lists the eligible degrees and test paper for its courses.
GATE and GPAT qualified candidates get seats first. Seats left after them are filled in TG PGECET merit order. Part-time and sponsored PG courses are not filled through this test.
What is the TG PGECET 2027 exam pattern?
TG PGECET is a two-hour online test of 120 multiple-choice questions in one branch paper, with no negative marking. The 2026 pattern was:
| Feature | Detail (2026) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Questions and marks | 120 MCQs, 1 mark each, 120 marks |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | None |
| Medium | English only |
| Sessions | 10 AM to 12 noon and 2 PM to 4 PM |
| Qualifying marks | 25% (30 of 120); no minimum for SC and ST |
| Test centres | Hyderabad and Warangal regions |
There are 19 test papers: Aerospace (AS), Architecture and Planning (AR), Biomedical (BM), Biotechnology (BT), Chemical (CH), Civil (CE), Computer Science and IT (CS), Electrical (EE), Electronics and Communication (EC), Environmental Management (EM), Food Technology (FT), Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics (GG), Instrumentation (EI), Mechanical (ME), Metallurgical (MT), Mining (MN), Nanotechnology (NT), Pharmacy (PY) and Textile Technology (TX). The official mock test page has practice tests for most of them, and you can also solve TG PGECET previous year question papers.
Which universities admit students through TG PGECET?
TG PGECET ranks are used for full-time PG engineering, pharmacy and architecture seats in these universities and their affiliated colleges:
- Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Hyderabad
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
- Kakatiya University, Warangal
- Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Palamuru University, Mahabubnagar
- Satavahana University, Karimnagar
Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) is a three-year course for B.Pharm graduates, and only TG PGECET qualified candidates are admitted to it on merit.
TG PGECET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFTG PGECET 2026 Detailed Notification (latest) (23 February 2026)Official site · pgecet.tgche.ac.inOpen
- LINKTG PGECET official website (pgecet.tgche.ac.in)Official site · pgecet.tgche.ac.inOpen