TS PGECET Result 2026: Out on June 5 at pgecet.tgche.ac.in, Counselling, Cutoff and Marks vs Rank

The TS PGECET 2026 result was declared on June 5, 2026 by JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) at pgecet.tgche.ac.in. Qualified candidates can download their rank card from the official portal using their registration number, hall ticket number, and date of birth. If you cleared the exam, the Phase 1 counselling registration deadline is July 16, 2026 — act fast if you haven’t registered yet.

The rank card shows your marks out of 120, your TS PGECET rank, and your qualifying status. You need a minimum of 30 marks to qualify if you’re in the OC or BC category. SC and ST candidates get a rank regardless of marks scored.

• TS PGECET 2026 result is declared — rank cards available at pgecet.tgche.ac.in
• The exam was held from May 29 to June 1, 2026 for M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch., M.Pharmacy, and Pharm.D admissions
• Qualifying marks: 30 out of 120 for OC/BC/EWS/PwD candidates; no minimum marks for SC/ST
• Phase 1 counselling (M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch.) registration deadline extended to July 16, 2026
• Phase 2 counselling (M.Pharmacy/Pharm.D) registration starts July 26, 2026
• Your rank card is valid for one academic year only

TS PGECET Result Previous Year Statistics

TS PGECET draws a relatively small but competitive pool of candidates each year — mostly engineering graduates from Telangana pursuing M.Tech or M.E. programs. One pattern holds steady across years: the qualifying rate is very high because the 25% cutoff is by design accessible. The real competition is about securing a top rank, not just qualifying.

In 2022, about 91.48% of the 12,592 candidates who appeared qualified for counselling — nearly all test-takers crossing the 25% bar. This is expected: the minimum qualifying threshold is intentionally low. What matters for your admission prospects is where your rank sits among all qualifiers, not just whether you cleared the cutoff.

The jump from about 12,500 candidates in 2022 to nearly 14,800 in 2023 shows clear growth in participation — roughly 17% more students attempting the exam in just one year. As demand for specialised M.Tech programs in fields like AI, CSE, and VLSI keeps rising, competition for the same pool of convener quota seats has tightened. Securing a rank under 1,000 is increasingly important for access to top-tier programmes at JNTUH and Osmania University.

How to Check TS PGECET Result 2026

Downloading your TS PGECET 2026 rank card takes just a couple of minutes. The official portal is pgecet.tgche.ac.in. If the official site is slow, two alternate portals below work just as well.

Method 1: Official Website — pgecet.tgche.ac.in

1. Go to pgecet.tgche.ac.in
2. Click the "Download Rank Card" or "Result" link on the homepage
3. Enter your Registration Number, Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth
4. Click Submit or View Rank Card
5. Your rank card opens on screen — save it as a PDF
6. Print 3–5 copies and keep them safe for document verification and college reporting

Method 2: Manabadi Portal

1. Visit manabadi.co.in
2. Search for "TS PGECET Result 2026"
3. Enter your hall ticket number and date of birth
4. Download your rank card from the Manabadi mirror

Method 3: Eenadu Results Portal

1. Visit results.eenadu.net
2. Find the TG PGECET Results 2026 link
3. Log in with your hall ticket number and date of birth
4. View and download your rank card

If the official site is under high load, try Manabadi or Eenadu first. These mirror portals typically handle traffic better than the official server during peak access times.

TS PGECET 2026 Rank Card: Details Mentioned

Your TS PGECET rank card is your admission document throughout the entire process — you’ll need it at document verification, when reporting to your allotted college, and for any correction or query with the authority. Keep several printed copies safe. Here’s everything the rank card contains.

If you spot any error — wrong name spelling, wrong category, or incorrect date of birth — report it to the TS PGECET helpdesk right away. Errors left uncorrected create problems during certificate verification at the counselling venue, and fixing them later is much harder.

TS PGECET 2026 Qualifying Marks

The qualifying marks decide whether you receive a rank at all. Score below this, and you don’t get a rank — you’re out of the counselling process. Score at or above this, and you get a rank. For SC and ST candidates, there is no floor — every appearing candidate from these categories gets a rank, regardless of marks scored.

Qualifying gives you a rank, but your rank is what determines which college and branch you can access during counselling. Based on previous counselling rounds, a rank under 500 is typically needed for M.Tech CSE or M.Tech ECE at JNTU Hyderabad or Osmania University under the convener quota. For less competitive branches or private affiliated colleges, ranks between 3,000 and 8,000 have historically led to seat allotments. GATE-qualified candidates also participate in the same counselling and may access GATE-reserved seats at select institutions.

What to Do After TS PGECET 2026 Result

The result is out — what happens next depends on how fast you act. Phase 1 counselling registration closes in days. Here’s the full step-by-step from now through seat reporting.

Step 1 — Verify your candidate status (July 12, 2026)

TGCHE will publish a verified candidate list on July 12. Check that your name, category, and details appear correctly. If you find any discrepancy, contact the helpdesk before the options entry window opens.

Step 2 — Register for counselling and upload documents (by July 16, 2026 for Phase 1)

Log in to the TS PGECET counselling portal. Pay the registration fee — Rs. 1,000 for OC/BC/EWS/PwD candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST candidates. Upload scanned copies of all required documents. Late registration won’t be accepted after the deadline.

Step 3 — Exercise web options (July 13–15, 2026 for Phase 1)

Fill in your college and branch preferences in priority order. Add as many options as you can — more choices improve your chance of landing a seat you’re satisfied with. You can revise your options any number of times before the window closes on July 15.

Step 4 — Check seat allotment and report to college

Once TGCHE generates the allotment result, log in to check your allotted seat. If you accept, report to the allotted institution within the reporting window with all original documents. Not reporting on time means you forfeit the seat.

Documents to keep ready for TS PGECET 2026 counselling:

• TS PGECET 2026 Rank Card (printed, multiple copies)
• TS PGECET 2026 Hall Ticket
• B.E./B.Tech. degree or provisional certificate and all semester mark sheets
• Class X and XII certificates (for date of birth and school board proof)
• Category certificate — BC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD as applicable (latest, from appropriate authority)
• Income certificate (for EWS and fee waiver consideration)
• Telangana State Residential Certificate (for local area reservation, if applicable)
• NCC / CAP / Sports / PH certificate (for special category candidates)
• Recent passport-size photographs (minimum 4)
• Aadhaar card or government-issued photo ID