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The Telangana Residential Junior Colleges Common Entrance Test (TGRJC CET) 2026—also known as TSRJC CET—is a state-level entrance exam conducted annually by the Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Society (TREIS). Its purpose is to select meritorious students for admission to first-year Intermediate courses (MPC, BiPC, MEC, CEC) in Telangana’s prestigious residential junior colleges, which are known for their academic excellence and holistic residential education.
TGRJC CET 2026 is the gateway for Class 10 students in Telangana to secure a place in the state’s best residential junior colleges. The exam is objective, based on the SSC syllabus, and emphasizes merit and inclusivity, ensuring that talented students from all backgrounds have access to quality intermediate education.
This article provides a detailed, expert overview of TGRJC CET 2026, including its purpose, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, preparation strategies, key dates and more.
The TGRJC CET 2026 Notification will be released typically in March 2026 by the Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Society (TREIS) for admissions into first-year Intermediate courses (MPC, BiPC, MEC/CEC) at Telangana Residential Junior Colleges for the academic year 2026-27.
Based on recent official cycles and available sources, the TGRJC CET 2026 exam date is expected to fall in April or May 2026. The exam is typically conducted on a Sunday or Saturday in the second half of April or early May. The official notification and exact date for 2026 will be released by the Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Society (TREIS) on the official website (tgrjc.cgg.gov.in)
All applications for the TGRJC CET 2026 are submitted online via the Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Society's (TREIS) official website. Here is a thorough, step-by-step tutorial on completing the application, complete with essential prerequisites and crucial details:
How to apply-
Here’s a clear breakdown of the eligibility criteria for TGRJC CET.
The TGRJC CET exam pattern is as follows-
Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions), OMR-based (offline, pen-and-paper).
Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes).
Total Marks: 150.
Subjects & Groups:
Medium: Bilingual (English and Telugu).
Syllabus: Based on Telangana State Board Class 10 (SSC) curriculum; English section tests general proficiency.
No negative marking.
Answers marked on OMR sheets.
The TGRJC CET 2026 syllabus is fully aligned with the Telangana SSC (Class 10) curriculum and covers English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science, and Social Studies, depending on the group chosen by the candidate
Subjects Covered:
The admit card (hall ticket) for TGRJC CET 2026 will be available for download online about 5–10 days before the exam date. Candidates must be download and take a print of admit card. The admit card will contain your name, roll number, exam center address, exam date and time, and important instructions.
There are no set qualifying marks to “pass” the TGRJC CET exam itself—admission is based on merit and reservation. However, to be eligible to apply, candidates must meet the required GPA in their SSC exam and in English.
Results will be announced online at the official website [tgrjc.cgg.gov.in], typically within 10–15 days after the exam.
Details Provided: Candidate’s name, hall ticket number, group applied for, subject-wise marks, total score, and qualifying status.
Merit List: A merit list is published after results; shortlisted candidates are called for counseling based on rank and reservation.
Counseling: Counseling is conducted in phases; candidates must attend with original documents for verification and seat allotment
Only candidates whose names appear in the official merit list are called for counselling. The shortlisting typically follows a 1:3 or 1:5 ratio (three to five candidates per seat). Counselling is conducted in at least two phases—Phase 1 in the last week of May and Phase 2 in June. Additional phases may be held if seats remain vacant. TGRJC CET 2026 counselling is a multi-phase, in-person process at designated centers, requiring original documents for verification, choice filling, and seat allotment strictly based on merit and reservation policies.
Read the Information Bulletin: Candidates must carefully read the information bulletin and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying or appearing for the exam.