About TS PGECET 2024
TS PGECET, which stands for Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test, is a state-level entrance exam conducted annually by Osmania University, Hyderabad on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). It is held for admission into ME, MTech, MPharm, and MArch programs offered by various universities and institutes in Telangana.
Introduced in 2015 after the formation of the state, TS PGECET is open for candidates who have a Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with at least 50% marks. The exam is conducted in computer-based mode across test centers in Hyderabad, Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda. It evaluates candidates on their grasp in the respectiveundergraduate engineering discipline. The 2.5 hour exam paper features 120 multiple choice questions carrying one mark each.
Highlights of TS PGECET 2024
Highlight |
Details |
Exam Name |
Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) |
Exam Conducting Body |
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad |
Exam Level |
State-level |
Exam Mode |
Computer-based (CBT) |
Exam Date |
May 29, 30, 31, and June 1, 2023 |
Exam Duration |
Paper-I: 180 minutes, Paper-II: 120 minutes |
Total Marks |
200 |
Qualifying Marks |
30% (SC/ST candidates do not have a minimum qualifying marks) |
Application Fee |
Rs. 2500 for General/OC, Rs. 1250 for SC/ST |
Result Date |
June 8, 2024 |
Counseling |
Online or offline, depending on the availability of seats |
TS PGECET 2024 Important Dates
Event |
Date |
Notification Release |
February 28, 2024 |
Application Start Date |
March 3, 2024 |
Application End Date (Without Late Fee) |
May 5, 2024 |
Application End Date (With Late Fee) |
May 24, 2024 |
Admit Card Release Date |
May 2, 2024 |
Exam Date |
May 29, 30, 31, and June 1, 2024 |
Answer Key Release Date |
May 31, 2024 |
Objection Submission Date |
June 2 - 4, 2024 |
Result Release Date |
June 8, 2024 |
TS PGECET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria |
Details |
Nationality |
Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for TS PGECET 2023. |
Domicile |
Candidates must have a domicile certificate of Telangana state in order to be eligible. |
Educational Qualification |
Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or institute. |
Minimum aggregate marks |
Candidates must have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree. |
Age Limit |
There is no upper age limit for TS PGECET 2023. However, the minimum age limit is 18 years. |
Category |
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH categories will be eligible for relaxation in the qualifying marks and age limit. |
TS PGECET Application Form 2024 (Closed)
TS PGECET 2023 application form is closed. The last date to apply for the exam without a late fee was May 5, 2023. The application form could be submitted online through the official website of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE).
The application fee for TS PGECET 2023 was Rs. 2500 for General/OC and Rs. 1250 for SC/ST candidates. The application fee could be paid online through the website or by offline payment through demand draft.
TS PGECET 2024 Application Fee
Category |
Application Fee |
General/OC |
Rs. 2500 |
SC/ST |
Rs. 1250 |
TS PGECET Admit Card 2024
Details |
Information |
Admit Card Release Date |
May 2, 2024 |
Admit Card Download Link |
pgecet.tsche.ac.in |
Required Details |
Registration Number, Date of Birth |
Documents to Carry |
Admit Card, Original ID Proof, Passport Size Photograph |
TS PGECET 2024 Exam pattern
Exam Pattern |
Information |
Exam Mode |
Computer-Based (CBT) |
Exam Date |
May 29, 30, 31, and June 1, 2023 |
Exam Duration |
Paper-I: 180 minutes, Paper-II: 120 minutes |
Total Marks |
200 |
Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Marking Scheme |
1 mark for each correct answer |
Medium of Exam |
English |
TS PGECET Syllabus 2024
Subject |
Topics |
Engineering Mathematics |
Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods |
Chemical Engineering |
Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Unit Operations, Process Control, Engineering Materials |
Civil Engineering |
Strength of Materials, Concrete Technology, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Surveying, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Structural Design |
Computer Science and Engineering |
Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Languages, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Database Management Systems, Software Engineering |
Electrical Engineering |
Circuit Theory, Signals and Systems, Control Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics, Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Instrumentation and Control |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Signals and Systems, Digital Electronics, Analog Circuits, Communication Systems, Microwave Engineering, Control Systems, VLSI Design |
Mechanical Engineering |
Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Machine Design, Manufacturing Processes, Industrial Engineering |
Metallurgical Engineering |
Materials Science, Metallurgy, Thermodynamics, Physical Metallurgy, Mechanical Metallurgy, Process Metallurgy, Corrosion Engineering |
Mining Engineering |
Mineralogy, Geology, Rock Mechanics, Mine Planning and Design, Mine Ventilation, Mine Surveying, Mine Safety |
Petroleum Engineering |
Petroleum Geology, Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Production Engineering, Petroleum Refining, Petrochemical Technology |
TS PGECET 2024 - Test Papers with Code
Test Paper Code |
Specialization |
GG |
General Engineering |
PY |
Petroleum Engineering |
CE |
Civil Engineering |
EE |
Electrical Engineering |
ET |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
ME |
Mechanical Engineering |
CH |
Chemical Engineering |
MI |
Metallurgical Engineering |
MN |
Mining Engineering |
TS PGECET 2024 Exam Centers
City |
Exam Center |
Hyderabad |
JNTU Hyderabad, Gachibowli |
Warangal |
Kakatiya University, Warangal |
Nizamabad |
Adikavi Nannaya University, Nizamabad |
Karimnagar |
Government Degree College, Karimnagar |
Mahbubnagar |
Government Degree College, Mahbubnagar |
Medak |
Government Degree College, Sangareddy |
Rangareddy |
Government Degree College, Kukatpally |
Nalgonda |
Government Degree College, Nalgonda |
Khammam |
Government Degree College, Khammam |
Important Books for TS PGECET 2024 Books
Subject |
Book |
Author |
Engineering Mathematics |
Engineering Mathematics |
R.K. Rajput |
Chemical Engineering |
Basic Chemical Engineering |
Smith, Van Ness, Abbott |
Civil Engineering |
Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics |
Beer, Johnston |
Computer Science and Engineering |
Data Structures and Algorithms |
Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein |
Electrical Engineering |
Basic Electrical Engineering |
Kothari, Nagrath |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Signals and Systems |
Alan V. Oppenheim, Alan S. Willsky, with S. Hamid |
Mechanical Engineering |
Engineering Mechanics |
Beer, Johnston |
Metallurgical Engineering |
Physical Metallurgy |
R.E. Hummel |
Mining Engineering |
Principles of Mining |
William H. Hedley, Alan H. Cook |
TS PGECET 2024 Seat Matrix
Specialization |
Number of Colleges |
Intake/Seat Matrix |
Chemical Engineering |
2 |
160 |
Civil Engineering |
20 |
1600 |
Computer Science and Engineering |
19 |
1710 |
Electrical Engineering |
19 |
1710 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
19 |
1710 |
Mechanical Engineering |
21 |
1810 |
Metallurgical Engineering |
4 |
320 |
Mining Engineering |
2 |
160 |
Petroleum Engineering |
1 |
80 |