The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad has commenced the Phase 1 counselling registration for the Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG PGECET) 2026. Eligible candidates can now complete the online registration process through the official counselling portal, pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in.

The counselling process is being conducted for admission to Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Technology (MTech), and Master of Architecture (MArch) programmes offered by participating colleges across Telangana for the 2026-27 academic session.
Candidates who have qualified in TG PGECET 2026 or possess a valid GATE score are eligible to participate in the counselling process.
According to the official schedule, the last date to register online is July 9, 2026. During registration, candidates must pay the counselling processing fee, upload scanned copies of the required certificates, and complete online document verification.
Candidates belonging to special categories such as NCC, CAP (Children of Armed Personnel), PH (Persons with Disabilities), and Sports Quota must appear for physical certificate verification between July 7 and July 9, 2026.
JNTU Hyderabad will publish the list of successfully verified candidates on July 12, 2026.
Candidates should note the important counselling dates:
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Ends | July 9, 2026 |
| Physical Verification (Special Categories) | July 7 to July 9, 2026 |
| Verified Candidate List | July 12, 2026 |
| Web Option Entry | July 13 to July 15, 2026 |
| Option Editing | July 16, 2026 |
| Phase 1 Seat Allotment | July 19, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | July 20 to July 24, 2026 |
Candidates are advised to complete every stage within the prescribed timeline to avoid disqualification from the counselling process.
Before beginning registration, candidates should keep the following documents ready:
All uploaded documents should be clear and in the prescribed format.
Candidates can complete the registration process by following these steps:
1. Visit the official counselling portal at pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in.
2. Click on the TG PGECET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling Registration link.
3. Register using the required login credentials.
4. Pay the counselling processing fee online.
5. Fill in the application form with the necessary details.
6. Upload the required certificates for verification.
7. Submit the application and save a copy of the confirmation page.
After verification, participate in the web option entry process between July 13 and July 15.
Once the registration and document verification process is completed, eligible candidates will be allowed to exercise their web options by selecting their preferred colleges and courses.
Based on the candidate's rank, category, seat availability, and preferences, Phase 1 seat allotment will be announced on July 19, 2026. Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective colleges between July 20 and July 24 to complete admission formalities.
Conclusion
The commencement of TG PGECET 2026 Phase 1 counselling registration marks the beginning of the postgraduate engineering admission process in Telangana. Eligible candidates should complete registration before July 9, upload all required documents, and stay updated with the counselling schedule to ensure a smooth admission process into ME, MTech, and MArch programmes.