TG ECET Counselling 2026 Dates Released - Registration Starts June 15 at tgecet.nic.in
The Telangana Council of Higher Education has officially released the TG ECET Counselling 2026 schedule. The online counselling registration process will begin on June 15, 2026, and the last date for fee payment and slot booking is June 18, 2026. Eligible candidates must complete their registration at the official website tgecet.nic.in before the deadline to secure a seat in lateral entry B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharmacy programmes offered by Telangana's engineering colleges.
The release of the TG ECET 2026 counselling dates is a major development for diploma and B.Sc (Mathematics) holders who appeared in the exam and are now looking to take admission through the lateral entry route. All activities from registration to provisional seat allotment are scheduled to be completed by the last week of June 2026.
TG ECET Counselling 2026 - Complete Schedule
Candidates planning to participate in the TG ECET 2026 counselling must be aware of every important date in the schedule to avoid missing any critical step. The entire process from registration to tuition fee payment spans just about two weeks, making it important to act promptly.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online counselling registration, processing fee payment & slot booking for Help Line Centre | June 15 to 18, 2026 |
| Certificate verification for slot-booked candidates | June 17 to 19, 2026 |
| Exercising of options (choice filling) after certificate verification | June 17 to 21, 2026 |
| Freezing of options | June 21, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment | On or before June 24, 2026 |
| Tuition fee payment and self-reporting via website | June 24 to 27, 2026 |
TG ECET Counselling 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Before beginning the registration process, candidates must verify that they meet the eligibility requirements set by the Telangana Council of Higher Education. Only candidates who satisfy these criteria will be permitted to participate in the counselling and seat allotment rounds.
- Candidates must have passed a Diploma in Engineering, Technology, or Pharmacy, or hold a B.Sc degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
- A minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying examination is required for general category candidates.
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC, etc.) require a minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying examination.
- Candidates must have a valid TG ECET 2026 rank/score to be eligible for counselling.
TG ECET Counselling 2026 Registration Fee
The registration fee is a mandatory part of the counselling process and must be paid online before completing the slot booking. The fee structure is as follows:
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC Category | ₹1,200 |
| Reserved Category (SC/ST) | ₹600 |
The fee can be paid through credit card, debit card, or net banking. Candidates should ensure the payment is successfully processed and that they receive a confirmation before proceeding to the next step.
How to Register for TG ECET Counselling 2026 - Step-by-Step Process
The TG ECET counselling registration process is entirely online. Candidates must follow the steps below carefully to complete their registration without errors. It is advisable to keep all required documents and login credentials ready before starting the process.
- Step 1: Visit the official TG ECET counselling website at tgecet.nic.in.
- Step 2: Click on the counselling registration link available on the homepage.
- Step 3: Log in using your TG ECET Registration Number (as mentioned on your hall ticket), Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth (as recorded on your SSC marks memo).
- Step 4: Pay the counselling registration fee (₹1,200 for general / ₹600 for reserved category) through the online payment gateway using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
- Step 5: Book your slot select your preferred Help Line Centre (HLC), date, and time for attending certificate verification.
- Step 6: Attend certificate verification at the selected HLC on your chosen date (June 17-19, 2026).
- Step 7: After certificate verification, exercise your college and branch preferences (choice filling) between June 17 and 21, 2026.
- Step 8: Freeze your options by June 21, 2026.
- Step 9: Check the provisional seat allotment result on or before June 24, 2026.
- Step 10: Pay the tuition fee and complete self-reporting through the website between June 24 and 27, 2026.
Key Points to Remember for TG ECET Counselling 2026
Candidates should keep the following points in mind throughout the counselling process to avoid disqualification or delays:
- The entire counselling registration process is online only no offline applications will be accepted.
- Login credentials are based on your TG ECET hall ticket registration number and date of birth as per SSC records ensure these details are accurate.
- Mobile number cannot be changed once submitted during counselling registration.
- Certificate verification is mandatory and must be completed within the specified dates (June 17-19, 2026).
- Choice filling must be completed and options frozen by June 21, 2026, without fail.
- Tuition fee payment and self-reporting through the website are required between June 24 and 27, 2026, after seat allotment.
