TS DEECET 2026 Notification: Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Apply Online

The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, has officially released the TG DEECET 2026 notification for aspirants seeking admission into Teacher Training Certificate (TTC) programs. This state-level entrance examination opens doors to prestigious elementary education and pre-school education courses across the state. Candidates planning to pursue a teaching career can find all essential information regarding registration dates, application fees, exam patterns, and academic criteria right here.

For complete official instructions, applicants can review or download the TS DEECET Notification 2026 (Information Bulletin) – Click to Download. Below is an overview of the examination parameters and important timelines to keep track of.

TS DEECET 2026 Highlights

A quick summary of the Telangana State Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test is structured in the table and checklist below:

• Conducting Body: Department of School Education, Government of Telangana
• Entrance Exam Name: Telangana State Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test
• Exam Level: State level
• Application Mode: Online
• Exam Date: 21st May 2026
• Application Fee: Rs 500/-
• Mode of Exam: CBT (Computer-Based Test)
• Frequency: Once every year
• Programmes Offered: D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) and D.P.S.E (Diploma in Pre-School Education)
• Official Website: https://deecet.cdse.telangana.gov.in/

TS TTC Notification 2026 - Important Schedule

Candidates must monitor the crucial milestones to avoid missing out on deadlines. The online application window opens on 15th March 2026.

• TG DEECET-2026 Notification issued: 27th February 2026
• Apply Online Starts: 15th March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 15th April 2026
• TS DEECET Hall Ticket 2026- Click to Download: 15th May 2026
• Date of TG DEECET-2026 Online Examination: 21st May 2026
• Answer Key Release Date: 25th May 2026
• Result Date: 30th May 2026

Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications

Aspirants must satisfy specific education and age stipulations to ensure their candidature is accepted.

• The candidate should have passed or appeared for the Intermediate Examination (Qualifying Exam) or its equivalent, as decided by the TG DEECET Committee, to appear at the TG DEECET-2026.
• Candidates should possess Telugu / Urdu as a medium at SSC / Intermediate or Telugu / Urdu as a first language at SSC or a second language at Intermediate.
• Polytechnic Candidates are not eligible.
• Urdu Fazil, Certificate holders are not eligible.
• Rajiv Gandhi IIIT and Intermediate pass from TG Open Schools and National Open School. Candidates are eligible.
• The candidates who possess an additional language certificate are not eligible (single Language not eligible).

Age Limit

Candidates must have completed at least 17 years of age as of 1st September of the respective admission year. There is no upper age limit prescribed for applicants.

Application Fee Structure

The fee structure varies by applicant category as outlined below:

• SCs/STs/PwDs: Rs. 450/-
• Others: Rs. 500/-

Courses, Medium of Instruction, and Exam Pattern

Accepted candidates can choose from distinct training tracks:

• D.El.Ed is offered in three media: Telugu, English, and Urdu.
• D.P.S.E Programme is offered exclusively in English Medium.

The entrance exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 100 marks, broken down across various parts:

What to Do Next

Once you have submitted your online application before 15th April 2026, focus on comprehensive preparation based on the exam pattern. Ensure that you download your hall ticket starting 15th May 2026 and organize your travel arrangements well in advance of the computer-based examination scheduled for 21st May 2026. Keep track of subsequent answer key disclosures and final results.