TS PGECET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling Registration Begins; Apply Online by July 9 at pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in
Published 2 Jul 20263 min read
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has officially started the TS PGECET 2026 Phase 1 counselling registration process for admission to ME, M.Tech, and M.Arch programs offered by universities and affiliated colleges across Telangana. Eligible candidates can register online through the official counselling portal, pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in, from July 2 to July 9, 2026.
Candidates who have qualified the Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) 2026 are eligible to participate in the first phase of counselling. The entire admission process, including registration, certificate verification, web option entry, seat allotment, and reporting, will be conducted online under the supervision of the PGRRCDE, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Students are advised to complete every stage of the counselling process within the prescribed timeline, as missing any deadline may result in exclusion from the Phase 1 seat allotment.
TS PGECET 2026 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Certificate Upload | July 2 – July 9, 2026 |
| Special Category Certificate Verification | July 8 – July 9, 2026 |
| Verified Candidate List | July 12, 2026 |
| Web Options Entry | July 13 – July 15, 2026 |
| One-Time Option Editing | July 16, 2026 |
| Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result | July 19, 2026 |
| Reporting at Allotted College | July 20 – July 24, 2026 |
Counselling Processing Fee
Candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee while completing the online registration.
| Category | Fee |
| General (OC) | ₹1,200 |
| SC/ST/Reserved Categories | ₹600 |
The fee can be paid online using UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking.
How to Register for TS PGECET 2026 Counselling
Candidates can complete their registration by following these steps:
- Visit pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in.
- Click on the ME/M.Tech/M.Arch Counselling Registration link.
- Enter your TS PGECET Hall Ticket Number and Rank.
- Fill in personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the counselling processing fee online.
- Submit the application and download the registration slip for future reference.
Documents Required
Before starting the registration process, candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- TS PGECET 2026 Rank Card and Hall Ticket
- SSC and Intermediate Marks Memos
- Degree Marks Memos and Provisional Certificate
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Study or Bonafide Certificates
- Income Certificate (issued on or after January 1, 2026)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- NCC, CAP, Sports, or PH certificates (for special category candidates)
Uploading the correct documents is essential, as incomplete applications may delay certificate verification and affect participation in counselling.
What Candidates Should Do Next
After completing registration, candidates should regularly check the official website for the verified candidate list, which will be released on July 12. Only verified candidates will be allowed to fill in their web options between July 13 and July 15.
Experts advise students to analyze previous years' closing ranks and prepare a well-planned list of preferred colleges and specializations before locking their choices. A one-time option editing facility will be available on July 16, allowing candidates to make final changes before seat allotment.
With the Phase 1 seat allotment result scheduled for July 19, selected candidates must report to their allotted colleges between July 20 and July 24 to confirm admission. Since the registration window is limited to just one week, candidates are encouraged to complete the process early to avoid last-minute technical issues.