TS PGECET 2026 results were declared on June 5, 2026 by TGCHE, and students who score 30 or more out of 120 marks qualify for counselling under the General category.
The Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) 2026 was conducted across 19 subject papers for admission to ME, M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Pharmacy programmes in Telangana universities. The pass percentage for each paper is determined by the ratio of students who secured the minimum qualifying marks to the total number who appeared. Based on 2024–2025 trends, the overall pass percentage across all papers typically ranges between 55% and 65%, with high-enrolment papers like CS, EC, and ME posting the strongest numbers.
- TS PGECET 2026 results were declared on June 5, 2026 at pgecet.tgche.ac.in.
- Minimum qualifying mark: 30 out of 120 (25% of total) for General and OBC students.
- No minimum qualifying marks for SC, ST, and PH students — they qualify by appearing.
- The exam was conducted across 19 subject papers in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
- Each paper carries 120 marks with 1 mark per correct answer and no negative marking.
TS PGECET 2026 Qualifying Criteria by Category
TGCHE sets a fixed qualifying threshold for TS PGECET. Students who meet this threshold are assigned a rank and become eligible for the counselling process. The criteria differ by category as shown below.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 120) | Qualifying Percentage | Rank Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | 30 marks | 25% | General rank assigned |
| SC / ST | No minimum | 0% (qualify by appearing) | Category rank assigned |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | No minimum | 0% (qualify by appearing) | Category rank assigned |
Students who appear but score below 30 under the General category are marked Not Qualified and are not eligible for counselling. SC/ST and PH students who appear receive a qualifying status and a category-specific rank regardless of their score.
TS PGECET 2026 All Subject Papers and Codes
TS PGECET 2026 is conducted in 19 subject-specific papers. Each student appears only for the paper corresponding to their qualifying degree branch. The complete list of papers and their official codes is given below.
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Admitted Programme |
|---|---|---|
| AS | Aerospace Engineering | M.Tech |
| AR | Architecture and Planning | M.Arch |
| BM | Biomedical Engineering | M.Tech |
| BT | Biotechnology | M.Tech |
| CE | Civil Engineering | M.Tech |
| CH | Chemical Engineering | M.Tech |
| CS | Computer Science and Information Technology | M.Tech |
| EC | Electronics and Communication Engineering | M.Tech |
| EE | Electrical Engineering | M.Tech |
| EI | Instrumentation Engineering | M.Tech |
| EM | Environmental Management | M.Tech |
| FT | Food Technology | M.Tech |
| GG | Geo-Engineering and Geo Informatics | M.Tech |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering | M.Tech |
| MN | Mining Engineering | M.Tech |
| MT | Metallurgical Engineering | M.Tech |
| NT | Nano Technology | M.Tech |
| PY | Pharmacy | M.Pharmacy |
| TX | Textile Technology | M.Tech |
CS, EC, ME, and CE are the highest-enrolment papers in TS PGECET, accounting for the largest share of total appeared students and qualified candidates each year. Niche papers such as AS, TX, MN, and NT see considerably fewer students.
TS PGECET 2026 Paper-Wise Pass Percentage
TGCHE publishes official paper-wise qualified-candidate statistics on the result portal after counselling. The table below presents expected pass percentage ranges based on 2024–2025 trends. These figures reflect the proportion of General category students who scored 30 or more out of 120 in each paper.
| Paper Code | Subject | Expected Pass % (General)* | Enrolment Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS | Computer Science and IT | 60–70% | Very High |
| PY | Pharmacy | 60–70% | High |
| EC | Electronics and Communication | 58–68% | Very High |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering | 55–65% | Very High |
| CE | Civil Engineering | 55–65% | High |
| AR | Architecture and Planning | 55–65% | Moderate |
| EE | Electrical Engineering | 52–62% | High |
| CH | Chemical Engineering | 50–60% | Moderate |
| BT | Biotechnology | 50–60% | Moderate |
| EI | Instrumentation Engineering | 48–58% | Moderate |
| GG | Geo-Engineering and Geo Informatics | 40–55% | Low |
| AS, BM, EM, FT, MN, MT, NT, TX | Specialised / Niche streams | 40–55% | Low |
*Expected pass percentage is based on 2024–2025 trends. Official TS PGECET 2026 paper-wise statistics will be updated by TGCHE after counselling concludes.
The overall TS PGECET pass percentage across all papers combined is typically 55–65% based on previous year trends. Including SC/ST and PH students who qualify by appearing, the total qualified headcount is higher than the General-category pass percentage alone suggests.
Factors Affecting TS PGECET 2026 Pass Percentage
The pass percentage in each TS PGECET paper is shaped by a combination of structural and external factors:
- Paper difficulty level: A tougher question paper reduces the share of students crossing the 30-mark threshold, directly lowering the pass percentage for that paper.
- Total students appeared: High-enrolment papers (CS, ME, CE, EC) produce more absolute qualifiers even when pass percentages are comparable to smaller papers.
- Category composition: Papers with a larger share of SC/ST applicants report higher overall qualified counts because those students need no minimum score.
- Preparation infrastructure: Papers with a strong coaching ecosystem and freely available study material (CS, EC, ME) consistently post higher pass percentages year on year.
- Exam difficulty shift year-on-year: TGCHE occasionally revises difficulty levels across papers, causing year-on-year swings of 3–8 percentage points in pass rates.
How to Check If You Qualified in TS PGECET 2026
Your rank card shows your qualifying status, marks obtained, and rank. Follow these steps to download and verify your result:
- Visit the official portal: pgecet.tgche.ac.in.
- Click the Result / Rank Card link displayed on the homepage.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth in the fields provided.
- Click Submit and open your TS PGECET 2026 rank card.
- Check the Qualified field — it displays Yes or No along with your total marks and rank.
- Download and save a PDF copy for use during counselling registration.
Students who qualify will find a rank number assigned on their rank card. SC/ST and PH students who appeared but scored below 30 will still see Qualified: Yes and will receive a category rank for counselling seat allotment.
TS PGECET 2026 Pass Percentage FAQs
Ques. What is the minimum pass mark in TS PGECET 2026?
Ans. The minimum qualifying mark in TS PGECET 2026 is 30 out of 120, which equals 25% of the total marks. This threshold applies to General and OBC category students. SC, ST, and PH students have no minimum qualifying mark.
Ques. When were TS PGECET 2026 results declared?
Ans. TS PGECET 2026 results were declared on June 5, 2026 at the official portal pgecet.tgche.ac.in. Students can download their rank card and check qualifying status directly on the portal using their Registration Number and Date of Birth.
Ques. How many papers are there in TS PGECET 2026?
Ans. TS PGECET 2026 is conducted across 19 subject papers covering M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Pharmacy disciplines. Each student appears only for the paper that matches their qualifying degree branch.
Ques. What is the overall pass percentage in TS PGECET 2026?
Ans. Based on 2024–2025 trends, the overall TS PGECET pass percentage across all papers is typically between 55% and 65% for General category students. Official 2026 paper-wise statistics will be published by TGCHE after the counselling process concludes.
Ques. Do SC/ST students qualify TS PGECET 2026 even with low marks?
Ans. Yes. SC/ST students are considered qualified in TS PGECET 2026 as long as they appear for the exam, regardless of their score. They are assigned a category-specific rank that is used for seat allotment during counselling.
Ques. Which TS PGECET paper has the highest pass percentage?
Ans. Based on 2024–2025 trends, CS (Computer Science and IT) and PY (Pharmacy) consistently post the highest pass percentages among all TS PGECET papers, typically in the 60–70% range, driven by strong student preparation and high enrolment in these streams.








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