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    CPGET 2026: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

    CPGET 2026: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

    Nikita ShawUpdated on 18 Feb 2026, 07:00 PM IST

    Osmania University, Hyderabad will start the CPGET admission process 2026 tentatively from June. The university will release the CPGET 2026 notification on its official website at cpget.tgche.ac.in. Before applying for CPGET registration 2026, students must read the detailed eligibility criteria. The CPGET is expected to be conducted in August for varied subjects. After the entrance test, the conducting university will conduct the counselling sessions for the qualified students.

    This Story also Contains

    1. CPGET 2026 Highlights
    2. CPGET 2026 Exam- Important Dates
    3. CPGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    4. CPGET 2026 Application Form
    5. Details Required To Fill the CPGET 2026 Application Form
    6. CPGET 2026 Application Correction Window
    7. CPGET 2026 Syllabus
    8. CPGET Exam Pattern 2026
    9. CPGET Mock Test 2026
    10. CPGET 2026 Admit Card
    11. CPGET 2026 Answer Key
    12. CPGET 2026 Result
    13. CPGET 2026 Scorecard
    14. CPGET 2026 Cutoff
    15. CPGET Counselling 2026
    CPGET 2026: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern
    CPGET 2026

    The Common Post Graduate Entrance Test is a university-level examination conducted for admission in several PG courses. CPGET 2026 qualified students will have the opportunity to study in any of the 9 participating institutions across the Telangana State.

    CPGET 2026 Highlights

    Particulars

    Details

    Full exam name

    Common Post Graduate Entrance Test

    Short Exam Name

    TS CPGET

    Conducting Body

    Osmania University

    Exam Level

    University Level Examination

    Participating Universities

    9

    Official Website

    cpget.tgche.ac

    CPGET 2026 Exam- Important Dates

    The CPGET 2026 notification consists of important dates and other details which helps the candidates to track the dates properly. The table below contains the CPGET dates of application, exam date and counselling.

    CPGET 2026 Time Table

    EventsDates

    CPGET registration 2026 begins

    June 2026

    CPGET application submission ends

    June 2026

    CPGET application submission ends with a late fee of Rs 500

    June 2026


    CPGET application submission ends with a late fee of Rs 2000

    June 2026


    CPGET application correction window

    June 2026


    CPGET 2026 admit card

    July 2026

    Entrance test of CPGET 2026

    August 2026

    CPGET preliminary answer key 2026

    August 2026

    Objection against the CPGET answer key 2026

    August 2026

    Declaration of CPGET results

    August 2026

    Counselling registration

    September 2026

    Online certificate verification for Phase 1

    September 2026

    Exercise of web options by the candidate

    September 2026

    The window opened for editing of web options by the candidate

    September 2026

    Display of First Phase Provisional Allotment of Candidate

    September 2026

    Reporting to the respective colleges by the candidate

    September 2026

    Online certificate verification for phase 2

    September 2026

    CPGET Phase 2 dates

    CPGET phase 2 counselling registrations start

    September 2026

    CPGET phase 2 counselling registration closes

    September 2026

    Self-verification of details by candidates whose verification is completed

    September 2026

    CPGET web option for phase 2

    October 2026

    Editing of web options

    October 2026

    CPGET seat allotment for phase 2

    October 2026

    Reporting to the respective colleges by the candidate

    October 2026

    CPGET Final phase Dates (1st Phase for M.P.Ed and M.Ed candidates)

    Registration for CPGET counselling 2026

    October 2026

    Certificate verification for CPGET 2026

    October 2026

    CPGET 2026 web options

    October 2026

    Editing of CPGET web options 2026

    October 2026

    Display of CPGET first provisional allotment 2026

    October 2026

    Reporting to the respective colleges

    October 2026

    CPGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    The CPGET is conducted for admission into the various universities in Telangana. To appear for the CPGET examination 2026, the eligible candidates must fulfil the criteria. The eligibility criteria for CPGET may vary from programme to programme and institute to institute.

    What is the Eligibility for CPGET 2026?

    CriteriaDetails

    General Educational Qualification

    Must have completed B.A, B.Sc., or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the Part 2 subject

    Compartmental Candidates

    Eligible if a Bachelor's degree is completed compartmentally with 40% aggregate marks

    SC/ST Candidates

    No minimum marks required; only need to pass the qualifying subject

    Mode of Degree

    Candidates with a single-subject degree or degrees obtained via open/distance education are not eligible

    Age Limit (General)

    No age limit for CPGET 2025

    Age Limit (SC/ST - Fee Reimbursement)

    Maximum 34 years

    Age Limit (Disabled/Minorities - Fee Reimbursement)

    Maximum 30 years

    Local/Unreserved Status

    Candidate must fulfil the local/unreserved status criteria set by Telangana educational institutions

    M.Sc. Data Science Eligible Degrees

    B.Tech, B.Sc, or B.E. with Data Science as an optional subject

    M.Sc. Data Science Credit Requirement

    Must have a minimum of 24 credits in the relevant subjects if the degree is in B.Sc/B.E./B.Tech

    Alternative Eligibility for M.Sc. Data Science

    Candidates with a B.Sc. degree having Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science as a subject are also eligible

    CPGET 2026 Application Form

    The CPGET application portal will be open in June 2026. Candidates must fill out the form on or before the due date to avoid any rush. The university will also open the CPGET application form window in order to make corrections, if any. Follow the steps below to fill out the CPGET 2026 application form.

    Steps To Fill The CPGET 2026 Application Form

    Step 1: Fees payment for CPGET registration 2026

    • Visit the official website of CPGET cpget.tgche.ac.in.

    • Click on the ‘Application Fee Payment’.

    • Fill in the details of are qualifying exam, qualifying exam hall ticket number, candidate name, date of birth, mobile number, and Email ID.

    • Select the payment mode.

    • Choose the mode and remit the fee via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.

    • Once the fee is paid, click on “Proceed to Fill Application”.

    • Add courses and save the CPGET registration 2026 form.

    Step 2: Additional Subjects Fee Payment

    • Select the Additional Subjects Fee Payment link from the CGPET 2065 home page.

    • Enter ‘Payment ID’ and ‘Hall Ticket Number’.

    • Click on the ‘Get Details’ button.

    • Select additional subjects for fee payment as shown below.

    • Click on the initiate payment button.

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    Step 3: Fill the CPGET application form

    • Select the ‘Fill Application Form’ link from the CGPET 2026 website.

    • Enter payment reference ID, qualifying examination hall ticket number, mobile number, and date of birth as shown in the image below.

    • Fill in all the mandatory and relevant details.

    • Click on the ‘Preview/Submit’ tab.

    • Click on ‘Preview Application Form’ to check all details thoroughly in the duly-filled CPGET application form.

    Step 4: Take a printout of the application form

    • Click on the ‘Print Application’ tab.

    • Click on the “Print” tab to take the printout of the CPGET application form 2026.

    Details Required To Fill the CPGET 2026 Application Form

    • Valid email ID

    • Mobile number

    • Scanned birth certificate/ SSC or equivalent certificate

    • Scanned copy of category certificate

    • Scanned copy of passport-size photograph

    • Scanned copy of signature

    • Credit card/debit card/net banking details

    • Local candidate certificate issued by MRO

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    CPGET 2026 Document Specification

    DocumentSizeFormat

    Photograph

    40kb

    jpg

    Signature

    30kb

    jpg

    CPGET Application Fee 2026

    The CPGET 2026 application fee payment can be made via net banking or debit/credit card.

    CategoryNumber of SubjectsFees (Rs)

    General/ OBC

    One

    800

    SC/ST/PH

    One

    600

    All candidates

    Additional subject

    450

    CPGET 2026 Application Correction Window

    Candidates can follow the given steps to make corrections CPGET application form 2026.

    Step 1. Go to the official website of cpget.tsche.ac.in.

    Step 2. Click on the “TS CPGET Application Correction” link.

    Step 3. Enter login credentials.

    Step 4. Click on the edit window and make changes.

    Step 5. Cross-check the details.

    Step 6. Click on the “Submit” button.

    Step 7. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

    CPGET 2026 Syllabus

    Osmania University released the syllabus for TS CPGET 2026 along with the notification on the official website. Candidates can check the CPGET syllabus PDF for each subject on the website. The syllabus of CPGET serves as a guide to the topics that will be tested in the exam. For more information, please refer to the detailed CPGET syllabus provided by the exam authorities.

    CPGET Exam Pattern 2026

    Before starting preparation for the TS CPGET exam, candidates must be familiar with the exam pattern of CPGET 2025, which includes the marking distribution, question types, and the maximum marks. To help the candidates, the details of the CPGET exam pattern 2026 are provided below.

    CPGET 2026 Exam Pattern

    SectionDetails

    Test Duration

    90 minutes

    Total Questions

    100 objective (multiple choice only)

    Total Marks

    100

    Question Types

    Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

    Analogies - Classification - Matching - Comprehension of research/theoretical points (All based on the entrance test syllabus)

    Common Test for M.Sc. Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, Microbiology

    Test Name: BCESFSG&M

    Part A: Chemistry 40 Marks

    Part B: One optional subject from B.Sc. level (choose from Physics, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry) 60 Marks

    Test for M.Sc. Bio-Technology


    • Part A: Chemistry 40 Marks

    • Part B: Bio-Technology 60 Marks

    CPGET Mock Test 2026

    The conducting body will release the CPGET mock test on the website. Taking this CPGET 2026 mock test is a great way for candidates to get acquainted with the exam format and navigation scheme, and to better prepare for the exam. To take the mock test of CPGET, here are the steps to follow:

    • Go to the CPGET 2025 website.

    • Click on the tab labelled "Mock Test"

    • Click on "Sign In"

    • Read the instructions and then click "Next".

    • Tick the box indicating that you have read and understood the instructions, then click the tab labelled "I am ready to begin".

    • Take the CPGET 2025 mock test.

    CPGET 2026 Admit Card

    The CPGET hall ticket download link will be activated on the official website a few days before the examination. To download the CPGET admit card, candidates are requested to follow these simple steps.

    • Visit the official website of CPGET at cpget.tgche.ac.in.

    • Now, click on the ‘Download Hall Ticket’ tab.

    • Then, enter the details like registration number, date of birth and exam preference.

    • Click on the ‘TS CPGET 2026 Hall Ticket’.

    • Now, the CPGET 2026 admit card is visible on your screen.

    • Save and download the admit card.

    • Take a printout of the admit card.

    CPGET 2026 Answer Key

    Osmania University will release the CPGET provisional answer key in August 2026. Candidates who have taken the examination can download the CPGET 2026 answer key at cpget.tgche.ac.in. The TS CPGET answer key contains various important details such as question number, correct answer ID, subject name, exam date, exam time, etc. Students can also raise objections if they find errors in the answer keys.

    CPGET Response Sheet 2026

    The response sheet of CPGET 2026 will be released along with the answer key. It is also available on the same website. The CPGET 2026 response sheet contains all the inputs chosen by the candidates in the entrance exam. Students can match their responses with the answer keys to calculate the raw marks obtained in the examination.

    CPGET 2026 Result

    Osmania University will announce the CPGET 2026 result in August. Candidates can check the CPGET result by visiting the website at cpget.tsche.ac.in. By entering their login information, like their application number and birthdate, candidates will be able to view their results. Students can also download their score cards to know their rank and marks obtained.

    Steps to Check CPGET 2026 Result

    • Go to cpget.tsche.ac, the official website of TS CPGET 2026.

    • To obtain the CPGET rank card 2026, select the "Download Rank Card" tab

    • Candidates can use the login information to register.

    • After entering the necessary data, select "View Rank Card”.

    • "View the outcome and, if necessary, download it for your records.

    CPGET 2026 Scorecard

    Candidates who take the CPGET exam can access the scorecard by logging in to the student portal, using their login credentials. The CPGET 2026 scorecard provides details like the name of the candidate, the marks obtained, and other related information. Aspirants can check the steps mentioned below to know how to download the CPGET score card 2025.

    Steps to Download CPGET 2026 Score Card

    • Go to the CPGET 2026 official website

    • Click on the "CPGET Score card 2026" link.

    • Enter enrolment/ email ID and password

    • Solve the given arithmetic expression

    • Click on ‘Sign In’.

    • Enter virtual signature

    • Click on the 'Download Scorecard' button

    • Students need to download and print out for future use

    CPGET 2026 Cutoff

    The CPGET cutoff is the minimum marks required to secure admission under the CPGET exam. Several factors affect CPGET cutoff marks, such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, previous cutoff trends and other factors.

    CPGET Counselling 2026

    The university will conduct the counselling after the declaration of the results. The schedule of the CPGET counselling will be intimated through the website. Qualified candidates are eligible to appear in the counselling. Students will be required to fill out the CPGET 2026 counselling registration form. The university, based on the registration, will release the seat allotment list in different phases. Shortlisted candidates must pay the fees and visit the respective university for document verification.

    TS CPGET Seat Allotment 2026

    The CPGET seat allotment will be released in different rounds. During the seat allotment process, candidates are allowed to select their preferred choices through a web-based counselling system, commonly known as CPGET web options. The system then matches these choices with the available seats in various institutions. Seats are allocated in order of merit and preference, with higher-ranked candidates having the first priority.

    Documents Required for CPGET Counselling 2026

    Candidates appearing for the counselling of CPGET must bring the required documents for verification. Failing to bring these documents on the day of CPGET document verification might lead to cancellation of candidature.

    • CPGET rank card 2026

    • CPGET 2026 allotment card

    • TS CPGET 2026 admit card

    • Transfer certificate from the last studied university

    • Original or provisional certificate of the qualifying examination

    • Consolidated mark sheets of the qualifying examination difference

    • Mark sheets of 10th and 12th

    • Proof of local / Non-local status of the candidate

    • Community certificate duly attested by the executive magistrate (if applicable)

    • Income certificate duly attested by the executive magistrate (if applicable)

    Note- 8 Copies of passport-size photographs are also required on the counselling day.

    CPGET Participating Institutes 2026

    Here's a list of the CPGET participating universities. Check out the table below.

    Note: Qualified applicants who are successful in the CPGET counselling will be given admission to their preferred college based on the CPGET ranks.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the TS CPGET 2026 admission start?
    A:

    The conducting body will start the CPGET admission in June 2026.

    Q: Who is eligible to apply for the TS CPGET 2026?
    A:

    Those candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree in the respective discipline are eligible to apply.

    Q: What is the official website link to apply for CPGET 2026?
    A:

    Interested candidates can apply for the postgraduate courses by visiting the website link at cpget.tsche.ac.in.

    Q: How many questions will be asked in the CPGET 2026 exam?
    A:

    Students will have to answer 100 questions in the CPGET examination.

    Q: What is the CPGET application fee for 2026?
    A:

    The application fee for the general candidates is Rs 800 for one subject and Rs 450 for an additional subject.

    Q: How many times is the CPGET exam conducted in a year?
    A:

    The Common Post Graduate Entrance Test is conducted only once in a year.

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