Am I eligible to appear for the TS PGECET entrance exam if I have completed my MCA and wish to pursue M Tech?

The TS PGECET 2026 question paper will contain a total of 120 questions, which are objective-based. For each correct answer, one mark will be awarded. However, there is no negative marking for the incorrect responses. Candidates are advised to check the TS PGECET pattern carefully before preparing for the exam. 

Hi Nithish, to apply for TS PGECET or Andhra Pradesh PGECET, you must be an Indian citizen with local status in Telangana or Andhra Pradesh. You should have a relevant bachelor's degree like B.Tech, B.Pharm, or equivalent with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Final-year students can also apply. GATE or GPAT qualifiers don't need to take the exam—they get direct preference.

While filling out the TS PGECET application form, candidates must keep the following documents and details ready -

• TG Online Transaction ID (If payment is being made through TGOnline Centre)
• Debit Card/Credit Card or Net Banking details (If payment is to be done through debit card/credit card or net banking details)
• Qualifying Exam Hall Ticket Number (B.E/BTech/B.Pharm/B.Arch/M.Sc/MCA, etc., Roll Number
• Eligibility Criteria 
• Date of Birth
• Annual Income of Parents (Below One Lakh, Above One Lacs and Below Two Lakhs, More than Two Lakhs)
• Category of the candidate
• Special Category (NCC, Sports Category, PH, or CAP, etc.)

Candidates who have submitted their application form can check their status in the following way -

• Visit the TS PGECET official website - pgecet.tgche.ac.in
• Click on the payment status and enter the required details - Qualifying Examination Hall Ticket Number and Mobile Number
• Select the payment status
• The details will be displayed on the screen. 

Yes, JNTU Hyderabad has released the official notifiication along with the admission date process. Candidates can find complete TS PGECET 2025 dates below -