TS ECET 2027 application fee is expected to be ₹800 for OC and BC category students and ₹400 for SC and ST category students, based on the 2026 fee structure.

TS ECET (Telangana State Engineering Common Entrance Test) 2027 will be conducted by JNTUH on behalf of TSCHE for lateral entry into the second year of B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharm programs at colleges across Telangana. The application fee is the first payment you make during registration, and it varies by category and by when you submit your form — late applications attract an additional surcharge on top of the base fee.

  • OC (General) and BC students are expected to pay ₹800 as the base application fee.
  • SC and ST students are expected to pay ₹400 — a 50% concession on the OC/BC base fee.
  • A late fee surcharge of up to ₹10,000 applies if you apply after the regular deadline.
  • The fee is paid online at ecet.tsche.ac.in via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
  • TS ECET 2027 official notification is awaited; all figures here are expected based on 2026 trends.
Direct Link to TS ECET 2027 Official Portal (Yet to Release)

TS ECET 2027 Application Fee Overview

TS ECET is the single gateway exam for diploma holders and B.Sc (Mathematics) graduates seeking lateral entry into engineering and pharmacy programs in Telangana. The application fee has remained stable across recent editions; the table below summarises what you can expect for TS ECET 2027 based on the 2026 structure.

Particulars Details
Exam Name Telangana State Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS ECET) 2027
Conducting Body JNTUH on behalf of TSCHE
Fee for OC and BC Students (Expected) ₹800
Fee for SC and ST Students (Expected) ₹400
Payment Mode Online — net banking, debit/credit card, UPI
Official Website ecet.tsche.ac.in
Notification Release Expected in early 2027

TS ECET 2027 Category-Wise Fee Structure

The TS ECET application fee is split into two slabs based on your caste or social category. SC and ST students pay exactly half the fee charged to OC and BC students. The expected fee for each category for TS ECET 2027, based on 2026 trends, is given below.

Category Category Description Application Fee (Expected)
OC Open Category / General ₹800
BC Backward Classes (BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E) ₹800
SC Scheduled Caste ₹400
ST Scheduled Tribe ₹400

Additional transaction or bank charges may apply over and above the base fee depending on the payment mode you choose. These figures are expected based on 2026 trends and will be confirmed once the official TS ECET 2027 notification is released.


TS ECET 2027 Late Fee Structure

Students who miss the regular application window can still register during the late fee period, but must pay an additional surcharge. The late fee increases with each extension slot and can be as high as ₹10,000 in the final window. The total amount payable is the sum of your base category fee plus the applicable late fee surcharge.

Application Period Late Fee Surcharge Total Fee — OC/BC Total Fee — SC/ST
Regular window (within deadline) Nil ₹800 ₹400
Up to 5 days after deadline ₹500 ₹1,300 ₹900
Up to 10 days after deadline ₹1,000 ₹1,800 ₹1,400
Up to 15 days after deadline ₹5,000 ₹5,800 ₹5,400
Up to 20 days after deadline ₹10,000 ₹10,800 ₹10,400

All late fee figures are expected based on the 2026 structure. Exact dates for each late fee window will be published in the official TS ECET 2027 notification. Apply during the regular window to avoid the late fee surcharge entirely.


How to Pay TS ECET 2027 Application Fee

The TS ECET 2027 application fee is paid online as part of the registration process on the official portal. There is no offline or challan-based payment mode. Follow the steps below to complete your fee payment without errors.

  1. Go to the official TS ECET 2027 portal at ecet.tsche.ac.in.
  2. Click the TS ECET 2027 Registration link on the homepage.
  3. Complete the one-time registration with your name, mobile number, and email ID to get your application ID.
  4. Log in using the application ID and fill in your personal, academic, and contact details.
  5. Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
  6. Select your preferred exam centers from the list of available cities.
  7. Click Pay Fee and choose your payment mode — net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.
  8. Complete the transaction. Save the fee payment confirmation receipt shown on screen.
  9. Submit the final application form and download your TS ECET 2027 registration confirmation slip.

Keep both the payment receipt and the registration slip stored safely. You will need them at the exam center and during the counselling rounds.


TS ECET 2027 Application Fee Refund Policy

The TS ECET application fee is non-refundable once paid. TSCHE does not process refunds except in exceptional cases such as cancellation of the exam by the board. Before clicking Pay, confirm that you meet all eligibility conditions — diploma branch, qualifying percentage, and Telangana domicile requirements. An incorrect application cannot be withdrawn for a refund.

TS ECET 2027 Application Fee FAQs

Ques. What is the TS ECET 2027 application fee for OC students?

Ans. The TS ECET 2027 application fee for OC (General) students is expected to be ₹800, based on the 2026 fee structure. The official notification will confirm the final amount once released.

Ques. Is there a fee concession for SC and ST students in TS ECET 2027?

Ans. Yes. SC and ST students are expected to pay ₹400 as the TS ECET 2027 application fee, which is half the fee charged to OC and BC students. This concession has been consistent across recent editions of TS ECET.

Ques. What is the TS ECET 2027 application fee for BC category students?

Ans. BC (Backward Classes) students — across sub-categories BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E — are expected to pay ₹800 as the TS ECET 2027 application fee, the same as OC students.

Ques. How much extra do I pay if I apply after the TS ECET 2027 deadline?

Ans. Based on 2026 trends, the late fee surcharge starts at ₹500 for applications submitted up to 5 days after the deadline and goes up to ₹10,000 for the final extension window. The total amount payable is your base category fee plus the applicable surcharge.

Ques. Is the TS ECET 2027 application fee refundable?

Ans. No. The TS ECET application fee is non-refundable once paid. Students should check all eligibility criteria before making the payment.

Ques. How can I pay the TS ECET 2027 application fee?

Ans. The TS ECET 2027 application fee can be paid online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI on the official portal ecet.tsche.ac.in. There is no offline payment option.