TS ECET (TG ECET) 2026: Application, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

TS ECET (TG ECET) 2026 Exam will be conducted in first week of May 2026. TS ECET (Telangana State Engineering Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Osmania University Hyderabad on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education, every year.

Planning to apply for TS ECET 2026?…Know complete exam details below.

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The exam is conducted for diploma holders and B.Sc. (Mathematics) degree holders to secure lateral entry admission into 2nd year of B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm courses in various colleges across Telangana.

All You Need To Know About TS ECET 2026 Exam:

• Searching for TS ECET 2026 Syllabus? Check TS ECET Syllabus here.
• Confused about TS ECET Eligibility? Check Eligibility Criteria here.
• Curious to know the entrance exam date? Know TS ECET Exam Dates here.
• TS ECET Application form must be filled accurately. Get complete TS ECET Application details here.

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Read the given article for more details related to TS ECET (TG ECET) 2026 including application, events & dates, syllabus, eligibility, pattern, tips and tricks etc.

TS ECET 2026 Overview

TS ECET 2026 Exam Dates

Students can check the below table to know the TG ECET Exam Dates 2026:

TS ECET 2026 Application Form

Know important instructions related to TS ECET 2026 application form below:

• The registration process of TS ECET 2026 will start in second week of February 2026.
• Students will be able to apply for entrance exam via online mode in the portal.
• Aspirants are suggested to ensure their eligibility before submitting the application form.
• Students will be asked to enter their personal, educational and contact details to complete the form.
• Edit facility will be opened in fourth week of April 2026 for rectifying any errors in the application.
• Applicants are informed to submit the application form before the last date i.e. second week of April 2026.
• After registration, take a print of completed application form for future reference.

Application Fee:

• TS ECET 2026 application fee will be payable through online mode only.
• Payment options will include credit/ debit cards, net banking & TS online/ AP online centers.
• The registration fee will be Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/PH candidates and Rs. 900/- for others.

How to Apply for TS ECET 2026

To apply for TS ECET 2026, candidates must follow the given steps:

• Step-1: Navigate the TS ECET website. (link will be provided above)
• Step-2: Click on the “Application Fee Payment” option from the main page.
• Step-3: Now enter details like phone number & email ID & pay the required fee.
• Step-4: Fill in details like personal, educational, email, phone number and other details.
• Step-5: Upload a recent passport size photograph and signature in required format.
• Step-6:  Preview all details and click on the submit button. 
• Step-7: Lastly, take a hardcopy of filled application form for future references.

TS ECET (TG ECET) 2026 Eligibility Criteria

In the below section, we have mentioned the complete TS ECET Eligibility Criteria 2026:

• Nationality: Applicants must hold Indian Nationality.
• Domicile: Applicants must belong to Telangana or Andhra Pradesh and satisfy local/ non-local status requirements.
• Qualification: One must hold a Diploma in Engineering and Technology/ Pharmacy or 3-year B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects from a recognized Telangana/ Andhra Pradesh board or university. 
• Marks: Candidates must have secured 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST category) in their qualifying exam.
• Appearing: Candidates appearing for final year of qualifying exam will also be eligible to apply for TS ECET 2026.

TS ECET 2026 Exam Pattern

Below we have mentioned the TS ECET exam pattern 2026:

• Exam mode: TS ECET exam will be held via online (CBT) mode.
• Duration: Students will get 3 hours to solve the paper.
• Question Type: Applicants will be asked Objective Type- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Total Questions: There will be a total of 200 questions in the entrance exam.
• Medium: TS ECET exam will be held in English language only.
• Marking scheme: For each correct response, one mark will be given and no negative marking will be done.

Here students can check out the subject wise marking scheme:

For Diploma:

For B.Sc. Mathematics Courses:

For Pharmacy Courses:

TS ECET 2026 Syllabus

TS ECET Syllabus 2026 will differ based on the candidate’s qualifying exam. The syllabus for diploma holders will covers Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and specific Engineering discipline chosen by the candidates.

For B.Sc. (Mathematics) degree holders, the syllabus focuses on Mathematics, Analytical Ability, and Communicative English and a separate syllabus will be provided to Pharmacy candidates.

TS ECET 2026 Preparation Tips

Check below to know helpful TS ECET preparation tips 2026:

• Create a study schedule and stick to it.
• Use comprehensive study materials and books.
• Practice previous year question papers to know the exam format.
• Prioritize daily exercise to keep your mind sharp and focused.

TG ECET Books

Check the below table for best TG ECET reference books:

TS ECET 2026 Exam Centre

TS ECET Exam Centres 2026 will be located across various cities in Telangana/ Andhra Pradesh such as Hyderabad, Nalgonda, Kodad, Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Sathupally, Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar, Sangareddy, Adilabad, Nizamabad, Warangal, Narsampet, Kurnool, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Guntur.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

TS ECET 2026 Admit Card

Hall Ticket of TS ECET 2026 will be released through online mode in first week of May 2026. Applicants will be able to download their TS ECET hall ticket 2026 from the website using their application number and date of birth.

The admit card will contain important details i.e. exam date, venue, reporting time and candidate’s basic information. It will be mandatory to bring a printed copy of admit card to the exam center, otherwise applicants will not be permitted to write exam.

TG ECET 2026 Answer Key

The authority will release the TS ECET answer key 2026 in second week of May 2026 via online mode. Answer key will contain all the correct answers to questions asked in entrance exam. Candidates will be able to estimate their likely scores with the help of answer key.

If candidates find any discrepancies in the answer key, they will be allowed to raise objections. The final answer key of TS ECET 2026 will be published after the authority reviews all objections.

TS ECET 2026 Result

All candidates who will appear for the entrance exam will be able to view their TS ECET result. The result/ rank card will be released in third week of May 2026 via online mode. 

To access the rank card, candidates must provide their registration number, hall ticket number, and date of birth on the portal. The authority will release the rank card based on the marks achieved by the applicants in TS ECET 2026 exam.

TS ECET 2026 Cut Off

TS ECET 2026 cut off will be released shortly after the TS ECET results get declared. There will be several factors, including past year trends, difficulty level and number of applicants appearing for exam will be considered when determining the cut off marks.

All candidates seeking admission through TS ECET 2026 should achieve the minimum cut off marks, which is 25% in four subjects to be eligible to participate in further counselling rounds.

TS ECET 2026 Counselling

Candidates will be shortlisted for participation in TS ECET Counselling 2026 based on their performance in entrance exam. The counselling process will involve several stages, including fee payment, document verification, selection of preferred choices and seat allocation.

The seat allocation results will be announced  in month of June 2026. Final seat allotment will depend on the candidate’s TS ECET rank, seat availability and the choices they have locked during counseling registration.

TS ECET 2026 Participating Institutes

Below, we have listed some TS ECET participating institutes 2026:

• BV Raju Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
• Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Hyderabad
• CMR Engineering College, Hyderabad
• Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad
• Vaageswari Engineering College, Karimnagar
• NRI Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
• Indur Institute of Engineering and Technology, Siddipet
• Vivekananda Institute of Technology and Science, Karim
• Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology
• MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

Candidates applying for TS ECET 2026 exam should fill the online application form before the last date. Applicants are suggested to keep visiting our website to get the latest updates related to TS ECET exam.

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