TS ECET 2026 counselling registration begins; round 1 provisional seat allotment by June 24

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has started the ECET 2026 counselling process and candidates who qualified in the Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG ECET) 2026 can now apply online. To participate in counselling, candidates will have to register themselves, pay the processing fee, and book slots for certificate verification through the official website.

As per the counselling schedule, candidates must complete the processing fee payment and slot booking process. The processing fee for candidates belonging to the OC and BC categories is Rs 1,200, while SC and ST candidates are required to pay Rs 600. Candidates will need their TG ECET admit card number, registration form number, date of birth, and captcha code to complete the payment process.

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First Phase Schedule

Candidates participating in the first round of TG ECET 2026 counselling can check the complete schedule below.

Final Phase Schedule

Candidates who miss the first phase or wish to participate in the final round can refer to the schedule below.

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Spot Admission Schedule

The schedule for spot admissions to private unaided engineering and B Pharmacy colleges.

Steps to pay TG ECET counselling fee

• Go to the official TG ECET counselling website
• Click on the "Pay Processing Fee" link and enter the TG ECET hall ticket number
• Enter the TG ECET registration form number
• Provide the date of birth in the prescribed format
• Enter the captcha code displayed on the screen and click on "pay fee online"
• Complete the payment using debit card, credit card, or net banking
• Download and save the payment receipt for future references

After successfully paying the processing fee, candidates will have to book a slot for certificate verification. Only those who complete fee payment and slot booking will be allowed to participate in the certificate verification process.