TG PGECET 2026: The Gateway to Post-Graduate Engineering & Pharmacy in Telangana

The TG PGECET 2026 (Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination for admission into regular PG courses in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and Pharmacy (M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm. / M.Arch.) for the academic year 2026-27. Conducted by JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of the TGCHE, this exam is essential for graduates seeking specialization in their respective fields at top-tier universities across Telangana.

1. Official Exam Schedule & Registration

The TG PGECET is scheduled as a multi-day event at the end of May to accommodate various engineering and pharmacy disciplines.

2. Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The TG PGECET is a Computer Based Test (CBT) that focuses on technical depth in the candidate’s graduation discipline.

3. Detailed Syllabus & Sectional Weightage

The syllabus is branch-specific and generally aligns with the standard undergraduate curriculum of the respective discipline (B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharm/B.Arch).

• Engineering Branches (CS, EC, EE, CE, ME, etc.): Focuses on core subjects like Data Structures, Circuits, Thermodynamics, Structural Analysis, etc..

• Pharmacy (M.Pharm): Covers Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, and Pharmacognosy.

• Architecture (M.Arch): Focuses on Architectural Design, Building Construction, and Urban Planning.

• Weightage: Approximately 80-90% of the paper is dedicated to the core technical subject, while the remaining 10-20% often covers Engineering Mathematics.

4. Previous Year Cut-offs & Qualifying Marks

Qualification is mandatory for the counseling process, though GATE/GPAT qualified candidates are often given preference over PGECET ranks.

• Admission Preference: First preference in seat allocation is given to GATE (Engineering) and GPAT (Pharmacy) qualified candidates. TG PGECET ranks are used to fill the remaining vacant seats.

• Top Ranks: To secure a seat in a University college (JNTUH/OU), a rank within the top 100-200 is usually required for popular specializations like CSE (Data Science) or ECE (VLSI).

5. Application Fee & Eligibility

6. Top Recommended Books

• Common for Engineering: GATE Series by G.K. Publications or Made Easy (Postal Study Course) are excellent for PGECET as the level of difficulty is slightly lower than GATE.

• Pharmacy: Pearson Guide to GPAT or Piyush Guide.

• Practice: Arihant’s PGECET Solved Papers and branch-specific Objective type books by R.K. Rajput or V.K. Mehta.

Official Website for Online Application: pgecet.tgche.ac.in

7. Important Preparation Tips

1. Analyze GATE Papers: Solve the last 5 years of GATE "One-mark" questions, as TG PGECET questions are often of a similar difficulty level.

2. Mathematics is Vital: Do not skip Engineering Mathematics; it provides a safe 10-15 marks that can significantly boost your rank.

3. Mock Practice: Since it is a 2-hour CBT for 120 questions, speed is more important here than in the GATE exam.