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TG ECET
Entrance Exam

TG ECET

Osmania University on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE)

TG ECET (Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test) is the state-level entrance exam for diploma holders and B.Sc (Mathematics) graduates who want direct entry into the 2nd year of B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharmacy in Telangana. It is conducted by Osmania University on behalf of TGCHE as an online computer-based test with 200 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours. Dates for the next cycle: To be announced.

TG ECETLateral EntryB.TechDiplomaTelangana

Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Answer Key

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Response Sheet

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TG ECET Response Sheet and Answer Key

After the exam, check the preliminary key, compare it with your answers and raise objections within the time limit.

Preliminary Key  •  Objections
📢 Next cycle: Key release and objection dates are To be announced. The preliminary key and response sheets are released after the exam. Exact dates for 2026 are not confirmed here.

How to Use the Key

1
Open the official website
Check the key and objections link announced after the exam.
2
Compare your answers
Match your marked options with the preliminary key.
3
Estimate your score
Count correct answers. Check the notification for the marking scheme.
4
Raise objections if needed
If you believe a key is wrong, raise an objection before the last date as per the instructions.
💡 Tip: Raise an objection only when you are sure and keep a textbook reference ready.

Related Pages

Source: official portal ecet.tgche.ac.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Seat Matrix

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TG ECET Seat Matrix

A seat matrix shows how many seats each course in each college has and how they are divided by category. Learn how to read it.

Seats by Course  •  Category-wise
📢 Next cycle: The official seat matrix is To be announced. It is published on the counselling portal before seat allotment.

What Is in a Seat Matrix?

ColumnMeaning
College and courseThe institute and the course or branch
Total intakeNumber of seats in that course
Convener quota seatsSeats filled through counselling
Category-wise seatsSeats for each reserved category and open seats
Gender-wise seatsSeats for girls and general seats

How to Use the Seat Matrix

1
Find your target colleges
Pick colleges and courses you like.
2
Check seats in your category
See how many seats are open for your category and gender.
3
Compare with closing ranks
4
Prepare your web options
Use it in Counselling.

Related Pages

Reservation →
Category rules
Seat Allotment →
Result of counselling
Counselling →
Process

Source: official portal ecet.tgche.ac.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Seat Allotment

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TG ECET Seat Allotment

Know how your seat is decided, how to check the allotment result and what to do next.

Rank Based  •  Web Options  •  Allotment Order
📢 Next cycle: Seat allotment dates are To be announced. In 2026, the phase 1 seat allotment was released on 23 to 24 June, and the final phase allotment was released on 10 July.

How Seats Are Allotted

🥇 Your rank
A better rank gets priority.
📋 Your web options
Seats are checked in the order of your options.
🏷️ Your category
Reservation, gender and local rules are applied.
🏫 Seat availability
Only seats in the seat matrix are allotted.

What to Do After Allotment

1
Check the result
Log in to the counselling portal and download your allotment order.
2
Read the instructions
Check reporting dates, fee and documents.
3
Pay the fee and self-report
Pay the seat acceptance and tuition fees and complete self-reporting as asked.
4
Report to the college
Visit the college with original documents within the dates.
💡 Good to know: If you do not report within the given dates, your seat may be cancelled as per the rules.

Related Pages

Counselling →
Full process
Seat Matrix →
Seat distribution
Closing Ranks →
College chances

Source: official portal ecet.tgche.ac.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Counselling

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TG ECET Counselling

Your rank gets you a seat only through counselling. Learn the process – registration, verification, web options, seat allotment and reporting.

Counselling  •  Phase-wise  •  Web Options
📢 Next cycle: Counselling dates are To be announced. In 2026, counselling ran online on the counselling portal (tgecet.nic.in). Phase 1 started on 15 June, web options were from 17 to 21 June, and phase 1 allotment was on or before 24 June. Final phase registration and verification began on 4 July, web options were on 6 and 7 July, and the final allotment came on 9 to 10 July.

Counselling Process – Step by Step

1
Registration and processing fee
Register on the counselling portal and pay the processing fee.
2
Certificate verification
Verify your certificates as per the notice.
3
Web options
Enter your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. This is the most important step.
4
Change or freeze web options
A short window is given to edit your options before they are frozen.
5
Seat allotment
The allotment result is released based on rank, category and your options.
6
Reporting to college
Download the allotment order, pay the fee and report to the college.

Counselling Fee

The counselling processing fee is paid online during registration. For 2025-26, ₹1,200 for OC and BC candidates and ₹600 for SC and ST candidates was reported. The amount for the next cycle is To be announced. After allotment, candidates also paid a seat acceptance fee along with the tuition fee (₹10,000 for others and ₹5,000 for SC/ST was reported for 2026).

Documents to Keep Ready

🎓 Academic
Rank card and hall ticket, diploma or B.Sc marks memos, SSC certificate, study certificates and transfer certificate.
📜 Category and local
Caste or community certificate, EWS or income certificate if needed, local status or residence proof.
🪪 Identity
Aadhaar and recent photographs.

Smart Web Option Tips

  • Prepare your list in advance using last year's closing ranks.
  • Add more options than you expect to need.
  • Keep dream choices first, then realistic ones, then safe ones.
  • Check the seat matrix and reservation rules.
  • Never share your login details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who conducts counselling?
TGCHE (Telangana Council of Higher Education) conducts it online.
Q. Can I change web options?
Yes, during the change or freeze window. After the freezing time, no changes are allowed.
Q. Is counselling compulsory?
Yes. Only candidates who register and exercise web options can get a seat.

Related Pages

Seat Allotment →
Result and reporting
Seat Matrix →
Seat distribution
Reservation →
Category rules
Closing Ranks →
College chances
Result →
Rank card
Participating Colleges →
Where you can study

Source: official portal ecet.tgche.ac.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

TG ECET Result and Rank Card

See how the result is released, what the rank card shows and what to do next.

Rank Card  •  Online Result
📢 Next cycle: The result date is To be announced. In 2026, the result was declared on 29 May 2026.
29 May 2026
Result date (2026)
15 May 2026
Exam date (2026)
200
Questions
50 / 200
Qualifying marks (General)

How to Check the Result

1
Open the official website
Go to ecet.tgche.ac.in and click the result or rank card link.
2
Enter your details
Enter your hall ticket number, registration number and date of birth as asked.
3
View the rank card
Check your marks and rank.
4
Download and save
Download the rank card and keep a printed copy for counselling.

Qualifying Marks

To get a rank, candidates need at least 25% aggregate marks (50 out of 200), as reported for 2026. Please confirm the rule for reserved categories in the notification.

After the Result

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When was the 2026 result declared?
29 May 2026.
Q. How do I check my result?
Use your hall ticket number, registration number and date of birth on the official website.
Q. Is the rank card needed for counselling?
Yes. The rank card is needed for counselling and admission.

Related Pages

Toppers →
Top rankers
Counselling →
Next step
Marks vs Rank →
Understand your score
Closing Ranks →
College chances
Response Sheet and Key →
After the exam
Rank Predictor →
Estimate your rank

Source: official portal ecet.tgche.ac.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Toppers

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TG ECET Toppers 2026

See the 2026 result highlights and top performers.

Result 2026  •  Toppers List
📘 Note: Toppers for the next cycle are To be announced.

2026 Highlights

Highlight2026
Exam date15 May 2026 (9 AM to 12 noon)
Result and rank cards29 May 2026, 3:30 PM
Qualifying marks25% (50 out of 200)
Phase 1 counselling allotment23 to 24 June 2026
Final phase allotment9 to 10 July 2026

Reports published unofficial toppers lists after the result. Please see the official website for rank cards.

Related Pages

Result →
Rank card
Important Books →
What to read
Exam Pattern →
Marks and time

Source: official portal ecet.tgche.ac.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.