Does TGCHE accept EAPCET for B.Arch?

No. EAPCET (formerly EAMCET) is for engineering and pharmacy. B.Arch admission in Telangana uses NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 only.

What changed when TSCHE became TGCHE?

The naming change in 2024 reflected the state name shift. The B.Arch admission portal also moved to barchadm.tgche.ac.in. The process and quotas are otherwise similar.

Is JNAFAU SPA Hyderabad in TGCHE?

Yes. JNAFAU School of Planning and Architecture in Hyderabad is part of TGCHE counselling. Its OC closing State Architecture Rank in 2025 was around 21.

Can an AP candidate apply to Telangana B.Arch?

Yes, under the 15% Unreserved quota. The 85% Local quota is restricted to OU local-area candidates of Telangana per Article 371D.

Is NIT Warangal B.Arch in TGCHE?

No. NIT Warangal does not offer B.Arch. There is no NIT B.Arch route in Telangana through TGCHE.

What is the OU local area?

OU (Osmania University) is the single local area for Telangana, covering all 33 districts. Local status requires 4 consecutive years of Class 9 to Class 12 in Telangana.

What is the Telangana ST quota for B.Arch?

ST is 10% in Telangana, raised from 6% in October 2022 by state government order. AP retains 6% ST.

When does Telangana B.Arch counselling start?

Typically July through September after NATA results. The 2026 dates will be on barchadm.tgche.ac.in.

TG B.Arch Counselling 2026 Telangana: TGCHE, JNAFAU SPA, NATA + JEE P2

2026 schedule expected JulySchedule TBD

TGCHE typically opens registration in July through September after NATA results. JNAFAU SPA Hyderabad is the flagship. Expected: July through September 2026Note: Based on 2025 cycle. Naming change: TS EAMCET became TG EAPCET from 2024, TSCHE became TGCHE.

TGCHE (formerly TSCHE) conducts the centralised B.Arch admission for Telangana via barchadm.tgche.ac.in. Telangana follows Article 371D Presidential Order with a single OU local area covering all 33 districts. ST reservation was raised from 6% to 10% in October 2022. The state EAPCET (formerly EAMCET) does NOT cover B.Arch.

Important dates

Upcoming: NATA Phase 1 resultExpected date
May 2026
Upcoming: TGCHE B.Arch registration
July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: State Architecture Rank
July or August 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 1 web options
August 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 1 allotment
August 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Final phase / spot
September 2026 (TBD)

At a glance

Local quota (Article 371D): 85%
Unreserved quota: 15%
Local area: OU (single area, all 33 districts)
Entrance: NATA or JEE Paper 2
EAPCET used for B.Arch?: No
ST reservation: 10% (raised from 6% in Oct 2022)

Eligibility

Academic qualification10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% for reserved categories from Telangana).
Entrance acceptedNATA or JEE Main Paper 2. The state EAPCET (engineering entrance) is NOT used for B.Arch.
OU local area determinationTelangana has a single OU local area (Osmania University region) covering all 33 districts. Local status requires 4 consecutive years of Class 9 to Class 12 in Telangana.

Reservation matrix

TG B.Arch seat reservation
Category	Quota	Notes
OC	Merit
SC	15%
ST	10%	Raised from 6% in October 2022, distinct from AP 6%
BC-A	7%
BC-B	10%
BC-C	1%
BC-D	7%
BC-E	4%	Subject to legal review
EWS	10%
PwD (horizontal)	5%
Article 371D Local (OU)	85%
Unreserved	15%	Open to all India

Fee structure

Application fee, OC: ~₹1,200 (verify 2026)
Application fee, SC/ST: ~₹600 (verify 2026)
Government college tuition: Subsidised
Private college tuition: Variable per college

Top participating colleges

JNAFAU School of Planning and ArchitectureHyderabad2025 OC closing State Architecture Rank ~21, NATA ~105 normalised
JNAFAU University CollegeHyderabad
GITAM University Hyderabad School of ArchitectureHyderabad
Aurora's Design and Technology CentreHyderabad
Vasavi Academy of Education School of ArchitectureHyderabad

Common mistakes to avoid

TS EAMCET became TG EAPCET

TS EAMCET was renamed TG EAPCET from 2024. Many search queries still use the old name. The exam itself does not cover B.Arch in either form.

B.Arch portal moved to barchadm.tgche.ac.in

Telangana now hosts B.Arch admissions on a separate subdomain. Bookmark the new URL, the legacy TSCHE B.Arch link redirects but may go stale.

NIT Warangal and IIIT Hyderabad do NOT offer B.Arch

NIT Warangal and IIIT Hyderabad are JoSAA institutes for B.Tech only. There is no NIT B.Arch route in Telangana through TGCHE.

Telangana ST is 10%, AP is 6%

After the October 2022 hike, Telangana reservation framework differs from Andhra Pradesh's. Apply with the correct quota understanding for the state you are targeting.

Frequently asked questions

Information curated from official sources. Always verify against barchadm.tgche.ac.in before applying.