TS PGECET 2026 Phase 1 Web Option Entry Begins; Last Date July 21
Published 20 Jul 20264 min read110 Views
The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has started the web option entry for the Telangana State Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) 2026 Phase 1. The option entry process is now live on the official website, pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in. This phase allows admissions into ME, MTech, and MArch programs. Only candidates who have successfully completed Phase 1 registration and have verified their documents can apply for options. The option entry window will be closed on July 21, 2026. There will be a single opportunity to edit your choices on July 22, 2026.
TS PGECET 2026 Phase 1 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Web options exercise | July 19 to July 21, 2026 |
| One-time option editing | July 22, 2026 |
Source: pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in
Who Is Eligible to Exercise Options?
Only those who completed Phase 1 registration are allowed to enter their options. You must have finished the online certificate verification process. The preference form will not open unless your documents are verified. JNAFAU programs are not included in this phase. This includes MArch, MTech Planning, and MTech Environmental Science and Building Engineering. These programs will be available in a later phase, as mentioned in the official notice.
What Is the Phase 1 Processing Fee?
The processing fee for Phase 1 is Rs 1,200 for OC and BC candidates. It is Rs 600 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. The fee is non-refundable and applies only to Phase 1.
How to Exercise Web Options for TS PGECET 2026?
- Visit the official portal at pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in.
- Click the Web Options Login link on the homepage.
- Enter your hall ticket number, password, and date of birth.
- Choose your preferred colleges and courses in the order you want.
- Save each option and review the final list carefully.
- Take a printed copy of your saved preferences for your records.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Check your certificate verification status on the counseling portal.
- Make a list of colleges and specializations that match your rank and interests.
- Enter and save all your preferences before the July 21 deadline.
- Use the July 22 window only to reorganize or make changes to your locked choices.
- Call the helpline at 9704093953 for any login or portal-related issues.