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Kakatiya University, Hyderabad has started the CPGET application process 2026 from May 15 at cpget.tgche.ac.in. Before applying for CPGET registration 2026, students must read the detailed eligibility criteria. Candidates can fill and submit the CPGET 2026 applictaion form till June 10. The CPGET exam will be conducted in the first week of July.
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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.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Full exam name | Common Post Graduate Entrance Test |
Short Exam Name | TS CPGET |
Conducting Body | Kakatiya University |
Exam Level | University Level Examination |
Participating Universities | 9 |
Official Website | cpget.tgche.ac |
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.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
CPGET registration 2026 begins | May 15, 2026 (5 PM) |
CPGET application submission ends | June 10, 2026 |
CPGET application submission ends with a late fee of Rs 500 | June 14, 2026 |
CPGET application submission ends with a late fee of Rs 2000 | June 18, 2026 |
CPGET application correction window | June 16 to 19, 2026 |
CPGET 2026 admit card | June 28, 2026 |
Entrance test of CPGET 2026 | First week of July 2026 |
CPGET preliminary answer key 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
Objection against the CPGET answer key 2026 | July 17 to 19, 2026 |
Declaration of CPGET results | Last week of July 2026 |
Counselling registration | Last week of July or First week of August 2026 |
Online certificate verification for Phase 1 | August 2026 |
Exercise of web options by the candidate | August 2026 |
The window opened for editing of web options by the candidate | August 2026 |
Display of First Phase Provisional Allotment of Candidate | August 2026 |
Reporting to the respective colleges by the candidate | August 2026 |
Online certificate verification for phase 2 | August 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 | September 2026 |
Editing of web options | September 2026 |
CPGET seat allotment for phase 2 | September 2026 |
Reporting to the respective colleges by the candidate | September 2026 |
CPGET Final phase Dates (1st Phase for M.P.Ed and M.Ed candidates) | |
Registration for CPGET counselling 2026 | September 2026 |
Certificate verification for CPGET 2026 | September 2026 |
CPGET 2026 web options | September 2026 |
Editing of CPGET web options 2026 | September 2026 |
Display of CPGET first provisional allotment 2026 | September 2026 |
Reporting to the respective colleges | September 2026 |
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.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
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 |
The CPGET application portal has been opened on May 15, 2026 (5 PM). 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 correction window in order to make corrections, if any from June 16 to 19. Follow the steps below to fill out 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.
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.
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
| Document | Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
Photograph | 40kb | jpg |
Signature | 30kb | jpg |
The CPGET 2026 application fee payment can be made via net banking or debit/credit card.
| Category | Number of Subjects | Fees (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
General/ OBC | One | 800 |
SC/ST/PH | One | 600 |
All candidates | Additional subject | 450 |
Candidates can follow the given steps to make corrections CPGET application form 2026.
Step 1. Go to the official website of cpget.tgche.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.
Kakatiya 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.
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.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
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 |
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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.
The CPGET hall ticket download link will be activated on June 28, 2026. 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.
Kakatiya University will release the CPGET provisional answer key on July 17. 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 from July 17 to 19.
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.
Kakatiya University will announce the CPGET 2026 result in the first week of July. Candidates can check the CPGET result by visiting the website at cpget.tgche.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.
Go to cpget.tgche.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.
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.
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
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.
The university will conduct the CPGET 2026 counselling process in the last week of July or first week of August. 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.
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.
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.
Here's a list of the CPGET participating universities. Check out the table below.
Osmania University
Kakatiya University
Satavahana University
Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women's University
JNTUH
Dr Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University
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)
Kakatiya University has started the CPGET 2026 admission process on May 15.
Those candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree in the respective discipline are eligible to apply.
Interested candidates can apply for the postgraduate courses by visiting the website link at cpget.tgche.ac.in.
Students will have to answer 100 questions in the CPGET exam.
The application fee for the general candidates is Rs 800 for one subject and Rs 450 for an additional subject.
The Common Post Graduate Entrance Test is conducted only once in a year.
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