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TGUGCET 2026 Eligibility, Syllabus & Preparation Strategy

Exam Level: StateState: TelanganaApplication Date: Nov 30, 2024

Last Updated on 31st July 2025

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TGUGCET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates have to choose from one of the 5 test streams to get admission in their preferred course. The table below mentions the eligibility of the courses with their chosen test subjects as per the intermediate level.

Group at Intermediate

Test

Subjects

Eligible Degree Courses

PCM

Test 1 - EMPC

English, Maths, Physics, and Chemistry

B.Sc (MPC, Data Science & all other Physical Sciences courses), B.Com / BA (all courses), BBA

PCB

Test 2 - EBZC

English, Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry

B.Sc (BZC & all other Life Sciences courses), B.Com / BA (all courses), BBA

MEC

Test 3 - EMAC

English, Maths, Accounts, and Commerce

B.Sc (Maths, Statistics & Computers), B.Sc (Data Science), B.Sc (Maths, Economics & Statistics), B.Com / BA (all courses), BBA

CEC

Test 4 - ECEC

English, Economics, Accounts, and Commerce

B.Com / BA (all courses), BBA

HEC

Test 5 - EHEC

English, History, Economics, and Civics

B.Com / BA (all courses), BBA

Vocational / Other

Any of the above

As per the vocational specialization studied

Eligible for respective group test based on vocational subject – B.Sc / B.Com / BA (all courses), BBA (based on specialization)

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TGUGCET Eligibility

TGUGCET sets basic eligibility criteria for all the courses that come under it. The details for the TGUGCET 2026 eligibility are mentioned below.

Eligibility Criteria

Details

Educational Qualification

Passed Intermediate or equivalent (including vocational courses)

Appearing Candidates

Students appearing for the 2nd year Intermediate exams (March session) are eligible

Parental Annual Income (Rural areas)

Less than ₹1,50,000

Parental Annual Income (Urban areas)

Less than ₹2,00,000

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TGUGCET Syllabus

There are a large number of topics that are included in the syllabus of TUGUCET. Candidates have to prepare according to the type of test course they choose while filling out the application form. Here are the subject-wise topics covered in the TUGUCET exam 2026.

English

  • Spelling/Detecting Misspelt Words
  • Antonyms and their correct usage
  • Common Error
  • Active/Passive Voice of Verbs
  • Comprehension Passage
  • Spot the Error
  • Cloze Passage
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Shuffling of Sentence parts
  • Conversions
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Grammar
  • Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage
  • Improvement of Sentences
  • Synonyms/Homonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Vocabulary
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • One word substitution

Physics

  • Mathematical Methods
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Relativity
  • Atomic
  • Molecular Physics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Nuclear and Particle Physics
  • Quantum Theory and Its Applications
  • Electromagnetic Theory
  • Electronics
  • Experimental Physics

Chemistry

  • General Chemistry
  • Structure of an Atom
  • Electrochemistry
  • Periodicity
  • Solid State
  • Solutions
  • Classification of Elements
  • Molecular Structure
  • Chemical Bonding
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Redox Reactions
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • States of Matter
  • Equilibrium
  • Thermodynamics
  • Processes of Isolation of Elements
  • Coordination Compounds
  • P, D, F Block Elements
  • Hydrogen

Accounts

  • Business Laws
  • Business Economics & Indian Economics, etc
  • General and Comptroller within the Indian Constitution
  • Auditing
  • Taxation (Direct and Indirect)
  • Indian Audit and Accounts Service
  • Principles and Practice of Management
  • Cost and Management Accountancy
  • Commerce Management Principles and Techniques
  • Taxation Laws – Direct & Indirect
  • Financial Accounting
  • Advanced Cost Accounting
  • Security Analysis and Protocols Management
  • Recent Trends in Commerce
  • Research Methodology and Quantitative Techniques
  • Management Information Systems

History

  • Indian Culture
  • Early Structure of the British Raj
  • Themes in Early Indian Cultural History
  • Guptas, Vakatakas, and Vardhanas
  • British Expansion in India
  • European Penetration into India
  • Imperialism and Colonialism
  • Nation-State System
  • Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century
  • Modern Indian History
  • Economy and Society in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries
  • Mauryan Empire
  • Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan, and South India
  • Sources
  • Indian Response to British Rule
  • Cultural Traditions in India
  • Origins of Modern Politics
  • Enlightenment and Modern ideas
  • Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule
  • Industrialization
  • Society, Culture, and Economy in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries
  • Origins of Modern Politics
  • Period of the Mahajanapadas
  • Social and Cultural Developments
  • Indus Valley Civilisation
  • Prehistory and Protohistory
  • Culture in the Mughal Empire
  • Aryans and the Vedic Period
  • Megalithic Cultures
  • Early Medieval India
  • Post–Mauryan Period (Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas, Western Kshatrapas)
  • The regional States during the Gupta Era
  • Indian Freedom Struggle
  • History of the World
  • Civics: Scope and aim of civics
  • Ties of citizenship
  • Social units and groups
  • Village
  • Fellowships
  • Historic sketch
  • The typical village of medieval times

Zoology

  • Non-Chordata and Chordata
  • Ecology
  • Ethology
  • Economic Zoology
  • Biostatistics
  • Instrumentation Methods
  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics
  • Botany, Agronomy, and Crop Science
  • Algology and Phycology
  • Bacteriology
  • Bryology
  • Mycology
  • Paleobotany
  • Plant Anatomy and Physiology
  • Plant Cell Biology

Mathematics

  • Relations and Functions
  • Logarithms
  • Complex Numbers
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Sequences and Series
  • Trigonometry
  • Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates
  • Statistics
  • Differentiation
  • Introduction to Three-Dimensional Geometry
  • Straight Lines
  • Circles
  • Conic Sections
  • Permutations and Combinations
  • Vectors
  • Exponential and Logarithmic Series
  • Sets and Set Theory
  • Probability Function
  • Limits and Continuity
  • Applications of Derivatives
  • Indefinite Integrals Binomial Theorem
  • Matrices
  • Determinants
  • Definite Integrals

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Preparation Guide for TGUGCET 2026

Preparing effectively for the TGUGCET 2026 requires a structured approach, time discipline, and the right resources. With a clear understanding of the syllabus and regular practice, candidates can increase their chances of scoring well. Below are some key preparation tips to help you score well in the TGUGCET 2026 exam.

  • Understand the syllabus and exam pattern
    Focus on sections like Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, and English.
  • Create a study plan
    Set daily targets, schedule revision time, and keep buffer days for full-length practice tests.
  • Solve previous year papers and take mock tests
    These help in understanding question trends and improving time management.
  • Work on weak areas
    Identify topics you struggle with and allocate extra time to strengthen them.
  • Manage your time efficiently
    Practice solving complete papers within the allotted time to build exam stamina.
  • Use reliable study material
    Stick to one or two trusted books and one quality online source; avoid unnecessary materials.
  • Take care of your health
    Get enough sleep, eat well, and avoid overexerting yourself before the exam.
AcronymTelangana Gurukul Under Graduate Common Entrance Test
Conducting BodyOther
Mode and TypeOffline (Paper Based Test (PBT))
Application ModeOnline
Frequency1 in a year
LanguagesEnglish, Telugu
Test Takers134478
Duration150
Total Marks120
Marking Scheme1 for correct, 0 for incorrect
Application Fee100
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