TG CETs 2026 schedule announced for Telangana admissions

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has published the timetable for the Telangana Common Entrance Tests 2026, laying out dates for a series of computer based examinations that will determine admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses for the 2026–27 academic year. The announcement provides an early framework for students and institutions to plan ahead for application and preparation.

TG CETs 2026 schedule: key dates and tests

The TG CETs 2026 schedule begins in early May and runs into early June. The main dates are as follows:

• TG EAPCET (Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy): 4 and 5 May 2026; 9, 10 and 11 May 2026.
• TG EDCET (B.Ed): 12 May 2026.
• TG ICET (MBA, MCA): 13 and 14 May 2026.
• TG ECET (Lateral Entry B.E, B.Tech, B.Pharmacy): 15 May 2026.
• TG LAWCET (3‑Year LLB and 5‑Year LLB): 18 May 2026.
• TG PGLCET (LLM): 18 May 2026.
• TG PGECET (M.E, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Arch, Pharma D‑PB): 28 to 31 May 2026.
• TG PECET (B.P.Ed and U.G.D.P.Ed physical efficiency and skill tests): 31 May to 3 June 2026.

The council emphasised that the tests will be computer based and conducted by the respective conveners. Students are advised to note that the TG EAPCET dates span early and mid May to accommodate different subject groups and shifts.

What candidates should expect next

TGCHE said that detailed notifications covering eligibility criteria, the application process, registration fees and exam city allotment will be issued separately by the CET conveners. Prospective candidates should monitor official channels and the websites of the relevant convener bodies for the release of application forms and instructions on document verification.

Examination centres, slot booking procedures and guidelines for physically challenged candidates will be part of the forthcoming notifications. Candidates aiming for courses such as B.Ed, MBA, MCA, LLM and postgraduate engineering should prepare for short windows between application deadlines and exam dates, particularly for the late May postgraduate papers.

Implications for students and institutions

The early announcement of the TG CETs 2026 schedule gives colleges and coaching providers time to organise counselling, mock tests and admission timelines. For students, it offers clarity on preparation schedules and logistic planning, especially for those who must attend PECET physical efficiency tests late in the exam cycle.

Universities and professional colleges will use the test results to shape seat allocations and counselling rounds for the 2026–27 academic year. Education authorities and institutions are expected to align their admission calendars with the announced timetable to ensure a smooth transition from examination to enrolment.

Candidates are encouraged to keep identification and academic records ready for registration and to check official notifications for any updates or changes. Further details will be available once the respective CET conveners publish the application schedules and fee structures.

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