TS PGECET Phase 1 Counselling 2026 Schedule Released; Registration Begins on July 2

The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has announced the TS PGECET Phase 1 Counselling 2026 Schedule for admissions to postgraduate engineering, technology, architecture, and pharmacy programmes across participating institutions in Telangana.

Candidates who qualified in the Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) 2026 can participate in the counselling process through the official admission portal.

According to the schedule, the Phase 1 registration process will commence on July 2, 2026, and continue until July 9, 2026. The counselling process includes registration, fee payment, certificate verification, web option entry, seat allotment, and reporting to allotted colleges.

TS PGECET Counselling 2026 Begins for PG Admissions

The counselling process is being conducted for admission to various postgraduate programmes, including M.Tech, M.E., M.Pharmacy, Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate), and other professional courses offered by universities and affiliated colleges in Telangana.

Candidates who have qualified in TS PGECET 2026 are eligible to participate. Additionally, GATE-qualified candidates seeking admission to engineering programmes can also take part in the counselling process.

TS PGECET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling Schedule

Eligibility Criteria for TS PGECET Counselling 2026

Candidates must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:

For Engineering Courses

• Must have qualified TS PGECET 2026 or GATE.
• Should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must satisfy the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by TGCHE.

For Pharmacy Courses

• Must qualify TS PGECET 2026.
• Should possess a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharmacy) or equivalent qualification.
• Must meet the academic requirements specified by the counselling authority.

General Requirements

• Candidate should be an Indian citizen.
• Must satisfy local/non-local status requirements as prescribed by Telangana admission rules.
• Must fulfill course-specific eligibility conditions.

How to Participate in TS PGECET Counselling 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the counselling process:

Step 1: Registration

Visit the official counselling portal and complete online registration.

Step 2: Fee Payment

Pay the prescribed counselling processing fee through online mode.

Step 3: Certificate Upload and Verification

Upload all required documents and attend verification if applicable.

Step 4: Web Option Entry

Select preferred colleges and courses based on rank and eligibility.

Step 5: Option Editing

Candidates can modify or rearrange their choices on July 16.

Step 6: Seat Allotment

Check the provisional allotment result on July 19.

Step 7: Reporting

Report to the allotted institution and complete admission formalities between July 20 and July 24.

Documents Required for Counselling

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• TS PGECET 2026 Rank Card
• TS PGECET Hall Ticket
• Degree Mark Sheets and Certificates
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Aadhaar Card
• Study Certificates
• Income Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• GATE Scorecard (for GATE-qualified candidates)
• Passport-size Photographs

Importance of Web Option Entry

The web option entry stage plays a crucial role in the counselling process. Candidates should carefully prioritize colleges and courses according to their preferences, career goals, rank, and eligibility. Since seat allotment is based on merit, reservation, and option preferences, selecting choices wisely can improve admission prospects.

Conclusion

The release of the TS PGECET Phase 1 Counselling Schedule 2026 marks the beginning of the postgraduate admission process in Telangana. With registration opening on July 2, eligible TS PGECET and GATE-qualified candidates should prepare their documents and complete all counselling formalities within the prescribed deadlines. The first phase seat allotment result is scheduled for July 19, 2026, making the coming weeks crucial for aspirants seeking admission to postgraduate engineering and pharmacy programmes across the state.