TSCHE will release the TS PGECET eligibility criteria on its official website. Candidates should fulfil the minimum criteria to appear in the TS PGECET Exam 2026
- You should be an Indian national and have a Telangana state domicile.
- Other state students can apply, but they are considered under the unreserved category.
- General and OBC-NCL candidates should have 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam. It is 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- The registration for TS PGECET 2026 will start from 19 March 2026, and the exam will be conducted from 16 to 19 June 2026.
Read the article for detailed information on the TS PGECET Eligibility criteria for the exam.
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TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria 2026
TSCHE released the eligibility criteria for TS PGECET Registration 2026. While registering for the exam, you need to fulfil the requirements given below in the table.
| 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 |
Ques: Can final-year students apply for TS PGECET?
Ans: Yes, appearing candidates(final year 2026 batch) can register provisionally. They must submit proof of passing during counselling/admission.
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TS PGECET Course-Wise Eligibility Criteria 2026
In PG programmes, there are different types of branches offered with a qualifying degree in the relevant branch. There should be a need for at least 50 aggregate marks in the qualifying exam for general, and for SC/ST/PwD, it is 45%
TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria for Engineering- M.E./M. Tech
| Branches | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engieering(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 Architecture & Planning-M.Arch
| 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 Pharmacy-M. Pharm
| 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
University-wise criteria for admission into M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch/M. Pharm programmes are presented in the table. Each university offers different types of courses
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad(JNTUH)
- Osmania University(OU)
- Kakatiya University(KU)
- Palamuru University(PU)
TS PGECET Eligibility Criteria for Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad(JNTUH)
| 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/ 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 for Osmania University(OU)
| PG Programmes | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| M.E/M.Tech(limited seats) in CSE, ECE, Civil, Mechanical, etc | B.E/ 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 for Kakatiya University(KU)
| PG Programmes | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| M.E/M.Tech(limited seats) in CSE, Civil, Mechanical | B.E/ 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 for Palamuru University(PU)
| PG Programmes | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| M.E/M.Tech(limited seats) in CSE, ECE, Civil | B.E/ 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: Student must be an Indian national and have B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Pharm degree and 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%.
Ques: Are final year students eligible for the TS PGECET Exam 2026?
Ans: Yes, appearing students in their final year of graduation can apply for the TS PGECET exam 2026. They should have a minimum 50% marks in the qualifying exam, for general and for SC/ST/PwD is 45%.
Ques: Can other state students apply for TS PGECET 2026?
Ans: The TS PGECET exam heavily prioritises home state students. Other state students can apply, but they are considered under the unreserved category.
Ques: Is there any age limit for the TS PGECET Exam 2026?
Ans: No, there is no age limit criterion for appearing in the TS PGECET 2026 exam. Candidate in the last year and passed the relevant degree can apply for TS PGECET 2026.
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