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TS PGECET 2024 Exam Pattern will be released by Osmania University in the official brochure tentatively in the 1st week of February 2024. However, as per the previous year’s TS PGECET Exam Pattern, the paper consists of a total of 120 MCQ-type questions based on the subjects studied at the graduation level. TS PGECET is conducted as a computer-based test for a duration of 2 hours. The exam, which is conducted in two sessions is expected to commence in the first week of April 2024. Check TS PGECET 2024 Exam Dates
The state-level exam tests a candidate’s aptitude in technical and quantitative knowledge in engineering. Candidates must note that GATE-qualified candidates will be given preference over TS PGECET-qualified candidates. Read the article to know more about TS PGECET 2024 Exam Pattern, marking scheme, and much more.Â
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TS PGECET Exam Pattern 2024
TS PGECET test comprises of a single paper to be conducted on 4 consecutive days. The subjects tested in the exam depends on the technical subject chosen by the aspirant as the specialization course.
- Mode of exam: TS PGECET is an online test. The exam is conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Duration of exam:Â Attempt all the questions within a time frame of 2 hours. No extra time will be given to any student.
- Medium of exam:Â The questions in the paper will be in the English language only.
- Type of Questions: Objective type (multiple choice) only. A total of 4 options is provided out of which only 1 option is correct.
- Number of Questions: The exam consistss of 120 questions in total. The distribution of questions as per the section is not specific.
- Marking Scheme: Each question carries one mark. There is no provision for negative marking.
TS PGECET 2024Â Marking Scheme
| Type of Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
| Incorrect Answer | 0 Mark |
| No Answer | 0 Mark |
TS PGECETÂ Papers With CodeÂ
Candidates can appear for one of the following papers in TS PGECET 2024. The option to opt for the paper code will be provided during the time of online application process.Â
| Paper | Code |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AS |
| Architecture and Planning | AR |
| Biomedical Engineering | BM |
| Bio-Technology | BT |
| Chemical Engineering | CH |
| Civil Engineering | CE |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | CS |
| Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Environmental Management | EM |
| Food Technology | FT |
| Geo-Engineering and Geo-Informatics | GG |
| Instrumentation Engineering | EI |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
| Mining Engineering | MN |
| Nano Technology | NT |
| Pharmacy | PY |
| Textile Technology | TX |
Check TS PGECET Participating CollegesÂ
Admission Based on Other Exams
GATE Exam Pattern
- GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national level test for admission to M.Tech/Ph.D. and other Government Scholarships/Assistantships in the field of engineering and technology.
- Every eligible candidate could apply for one stream of all the 23 papers for which GATE 2024 will be conductedÂ
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| Highlights of GATE Exam Pattern | |
| Mode of Examination | Online/ Computer-based Test |
| Total no. of questions | 65 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
| Sections in paper | Two, i.e. General Aptitude and Subject Specific |
Check Detailed GATE 2024 Exam Pattern
GPAT Exam Pattern
- GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) is conducted every year by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) for offering admission to M.Pharma program.
- Candidates qualifying in GPAT will be also considered for various scholarship and fellowship schemes for pursuing research and further studies. Know more
| Highlights of GPAT Exam Pattern | |
| Mode of examination | Online (Computer-based test) |
| Duration of examination | 3 hours |
| Type of questions | Multiple-choice questions |
| Total marks | 500 |
| Number of Questions | 125 |
| Language of Question Paper | English |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks will be awarded for each right answer |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer |
TS PGECET 2024Â Syllabus
Osmani University releases TS PGECET Syllabus for every course along with the official brochure in PDF format. Candidates can download the subject wise TS PGECET Syllabus PDFs to prepare for the exam. Other than that you can also download the previous year's TS PGECET Sample Practice Papers.Â
TS PGECET 2024 Preparation
Candidates aspiring to appear in TS PGECET 2024 should ensure that they prepare well for each subject depending on the course they wish to take admission in. Some of the important points that candidates should consider while preparing for TS PGECET 2024 are:
- Study the Basics- Before candidates start in-depth preparation for specific topics, a grip on basics is essential. This will not only help you with the majority of questions that have a difficulty level of easy to moderate but also allow you to attempt the difficult questions. Candidates should know the basic principles behind each topic. This will also make the topics interesting for the students.
- Study Plan- One of the most important things while preparing for an entrance exam is to prepare a study plan. Students should prepare a study plan by taking into account TS PGECET Syllabus, important topics, and strengths and weaknesses in terms of topics covered. After analyzing this, students should allocate time to each subject and topic accordingly.
- Revision- Another important aspect of TS PGECET 2024 Preparation is revising what you have studied at regular time gaps. A lot of times candidates find themselves forgetting topics that they have studied, consistent revision will help you to retain important topics. Students can also make their own short notes for revision.
- Practice Previous Year Papers- Candidates should Practice TS PGECET Previous Year Papers. This will help in understanding the exam pattern, the type of questions asked, and the time that it takes to solve the question paper. Candidates can also improve their speed by routine practice of papers and attempting mock tests.
TS PGECET Recommended Books
Some of the books that candidates can refer to for TS PGECET preparation are tabulated below:
| Mechanical Engineering for Competitions by R.K Jain | GATE Engineering Mathematics ( all streams) by Abhinav Goel and Suraj Singh |
| Engineering Mathematics by IES Master Team | Handbook of Computer Science & IT by Surbhi Mitra |
| ESE 2024- Civil Engineering Topicwise Conventional Solved Paper- I | ESE 2024- Civil Engineering Topicwise Conventional Solved Paper- II |
| Handbook of Civil Engineering by RPH Edtorial Board | GATE and PGECET for Computer Science and IT by Dasaradh Ramaiah |
| PGECET (Mechanical Engineering) by SIA Experts | Objective Civil Engineering by Dr R.P Rethaliya |
TS PGECETÂ 2024Â Exam Pattern FAQs
Ques. Will there be any NAT or MSQ type questions in TS PGECET Paper?
Ans. No. TS PGECET Question Paper will only have MCQ type questions. There will be a total of 120 questions in the question paper based on the subject opted by the candidates.Â
Ques. What is the marking scheme of TS PGECET 2024?
Ans. TS PGECET is conducted for a total marks of 120. Candidates are awarded 1 mark for each correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates are required to attempt the questions in a duration of 2 hours.
Ques. Can I move between sections while appearing for TS PGECET?
Ans. Yes, since TS PGECET is conducted as a computer based test. this option will be available in the online examination. Candidates can attempt the questions as per their choice.The only thing that candidates should ensure is that they mark the questions for review , this will enable them to come back to a question.
Ques. What is duration of TS PGECET 2024 paper?
Ans. TS PGECET is conducted for a duration of 2 hours. There will be a total of 120 questions that you need to complete in that time for TS PGECET 2024.Â
Ques. Is TS PGECET an online exam or an offline exam?
Ans. It will be an online exam. Candidates can opt from the 17 papers based on their graduation level course and can appear for the exam. However, GATE qualified candidates will be given preference over TS PGECET qualified candidates.
Ques. Is it compulsory to attempt all the questions in TS PGECET 2024?
Ans.  No, it will be not compulsoy to attempt all the questions. However since the minimum qualifying marks for TS PGECET is 25%. Candidate should ensure that they score atleast 30 marks out of 120. No minimum marks are required for SC/ST candidates.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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