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    CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification, Marking Scheme, Age Limit

    CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification, Marking Scheme, Age Limit

    Nikita ShawUpdated on 18 Feb 2026, 06:38 PM IST

    CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Candidates who wish to apply for the Common Post Graduate Entrance Test are required to go through the CPGET 2026 eligibility criteria on the exam portal at cpget.tsche.ac.in. CPGET eligibility criteria include academic qualifications, age limit and subject details.

    CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification, Marking Scheme, Age Limit
    CPGET Eligibility Criteria

    The first and foremost requirement to appear in CPGET 2026 is that students must have completed their graduation degree from any recognised university. Candidates who are seeking admission in Osmania University must fulfil all the required CPGET eligibility criteria 2026. It must be noted that candidates who fail to provide any documents will not be eligible for the final admission in the college. To know more about the eligibility criteria of CPGET 2026, read the article thoroughly.

    CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualifying Exam

    In order to be eligible for the courses, students must fulfil the criteria:-

    • Candidates must pass the exam for the chosen programme with the prescribed marks as per the information provided in the information brochure.

    • Students must qualify for the Common Post Graduate Entrance Test 2026.

    • They have to qualify for the exam with the minimum marks as specified in the CPGET eligibility criteria 2026.

    CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit

    There is no age limit for any category in the CPGET eligibility criteria for the Osmania University CET exam.

    CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Educational Qualification

    Candidates need to fulfil these educational qualification criteria to fill out the CPGET application form 2026.

    • Applicants must complete their graduation from any recognised Institution.

    • Candidates must complete their bachelors with at least 40% aggregate marks for UR and OBC candidates. While there is no minimum marks for the students of category SC/ST.

    • Final year students can also fill up the form, but they have to submit their graduation marksheets and certificates at the time of final admission.

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    CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Programme-wise

    Osmania University offers different programmes. Eligibility criteria also differ for different programmes. Different programmes and their detailed eligibility criteria are mentioned under different tables.

    CPGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Faculty of Arts and Social Science

    Entrance test

    Programme

    Eligibility Criteria

    English

    M.A. English

    i) Had studied the English language in Part-I or Part II of the qualifying examination for two years with a a minimum of 200 marks

    ii) Had cleared the qualifying examination with a minimum of 40% marks in part-I or part-II (candidates had English language)

    Hindi

    M.A. Hindi

    i) Candidates had studied Hindi language in Part-I or Part-II of the qualifying examination for two years (scored a minimum of 200 marks)


    ii) Had passed the qualifying examination with a minimum 40% marks in part-I or part-II, (had studied Hindi language)




    Sanskrit




    M.A. Sanskrit

    i) Had studied Sanskrit in either Part-I or Part II of the qualifying examination for at least two years for a minimum marks of 200

    ii) Had passed the qualifying examination with minimum 40% marks in part-I or part-II and candidate had studied Sanskrit

    Arabic

    M.A. Arabic

    i) Had studied the Arabic language for at least two years either in Part-I or Part-II


    ii) Had obtained a minimum of 40% marks in subjects if they had studied Arabic language

    (part-I or part-II of the qualifying examination)




    Telugu




    M.A. Telugu

    i) Had studied Telugu in either Part-I or in Part-II of the qualifying examination for at least two years for a minimum marks of 200

    ii) Had passed the qualifying examination with minimum 40% marks in part-I or part-II, where the candidate has studied the Telugu subject




    Urdu




    M.A. Urdu

    i) Candidates had Urdu in either Part-I or in Part-II of the qualifying examination for two years for a minimum marks of 200

    ii) Candidates had obtained a minimum of 40% marks in part-I or part-II and has also studied Urdu




    Marathi




    M.A. Marathi

    i) Had studied Marathi language either in Part-I or in Part-II of the qualifying examination for at least two years for a minimum marks of 200

    ii) Had cleared the qualifying examination with a minimum of 40% marks in part-I or part-II, where the candidate has studied the Marathi language

    Kannada

    M.A. Kannada

    i) Had studied Kannada language either in Part-I or in Part-II of the qualifying examination for at least two years for a minimum marks of 200

    ii) Had cleared the qualifying examination with a minimum of 40% marks in part-I or part-II, where the candidate has studied the Kannada language

    Persian

    M.A. Persian

    i) Had studied Persian language either in Part-I or in Part-II of the qualifying examination for at least two years for a minimum mark of 200.

    In addition, the candidates with one of the subjects Persian, Arabic or Urdu in either part-I or Part-II are eligible.

    ii) Had cleared the qualifying examination with a minimum of 40% marks in part-I or part-II, where the candidate has studied the Kannada language

    MSW

    M.A. MSW

    Completed graduation with 40% marks (except oriental)

    AIHCA

    M.A. AIHCA

    Completed graduation with 40% marks (except oriental)

    Journalism and Mass Communication

    M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication

    Completed graduation with 40% marks (except oriental)

    Economics

    M.A. Economics

    i) Obtained minimum 40% marks in graduation Part-II with Economics as optional subject

    ii) Have studied at least four papers of 100 marks each in Economics

    History

    M.A. History

    Had scored 40% marks in graduation Part-II with History as optional paper

    ii) Must have studied at least four papers of 100 marks each in Economics subject of graduation


    Linguistics


    M.A. Linguistics

    Graduation with a minimum of 40% marks (part-II) in B.A. / B.Sc./ B.Com. with languages studied for two years for a minimum of 200 marks

    Philosophy

    M.A. Philosophy

    Graduation in B.A./B.Sc. /B.Com. with minimum 40% marks (except oriental)


    Political Science


    M.A. Political Science

    i) Minimum 40% marks in graduation Part-II with Political Science as optional subject

    ii) Must have studied at least four papers of 100 marks and candidate had studied Political Science as optional subject


    Psychology


    M.A. Psychology

    Candidates had obtained a minimum of 40% marks in Part-II with Psychology as an optional subject at B.A. / M.Ed. / Diploma in Child Psychology or Industrial Psychology/ B.M.R. / M.A.(Education) / M.Sc. (Home Science)


    Public Administration


    M.A. Public Administration

    i) Obtained a minimum of 40% marks in graduation Part-II with Public Administration subject as optional

    ii) Had studied at least four papers of 100 marks each in Public Administration

    Sociology

    M.A. Sociology

    Graduation with 40% marks (except oriental)

    Theatre Arts

    M.A. Theatre Arts

    i)Obtained a minimum of 40% marks in graduation in any B.A, B.Com and B. Sc. programme except oriental.

    ii)Minimum two years of stage experience.

    iii)Must have knowledge of Telugu language.



    Library and Information Science

    B.Lib.I.Sc.

    Any graduate with 40% marks

    Library and Information Science

    M.Lib.I.Sc

    Any graduate with 40% marks

    CPGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Faculty of Science

    Entrance test

    Subject(s)

    Eligibility Criteria- Compulsory subject(s) in Graduation

    Electronics

    Electronics

    Electronics and Mathematics

    Computer Science

    Computer Science

    Mathematics and Computer Applications or Mathematics and Computer Science

    Physics

    Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Geophysics

    Physics and Mathematics

    Chemistry

    Chemistry

    Chemistry

    Botany

    Botany

    Botany

    Zoology

    Zoology

    Zoology


    Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, Microbiology (BCBTESFSG&M)


    Biochemistry, Biotechnology,

    Microbiology, Forensic Science, Genetics, Environmental Science,

    1. Candidates had Chemistry as one of the optional subjects in part-II at B.Sc. level


    2. In addition, candidates had either one as optional subject in part II of Graduation: Botany/ Zoology/Genetics/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology


    3. For Biochemistry and Forensic Science courses, it is mandatory to have Physics as one of the optional subjects, in addition to point (1) above, at the graduation level

    Mathematics

    Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics with Computer Science

    Mathematics

    Statistics

    Statistics, Applied Statistics

    Statistics and Mathematics

    Geology

    Geology, Applied Geochemistry

    Geology

    Geography

    Geography

    B.A. with Geography or B.Sc. Graduate

    Geo-informatics

    Geo-informatics

    B.A. with Geography or B.Sc. / B.Tech. / B.E. / B.C.A. graduate

    Nutrition & Dietetics

    Nutrition & Dietetics

    1.Candidates had Chemistry as one of the optional subjects in part-II at B.Sc. level

    2. In addition to Chemistry, candidates had one of the following subjects in part-II at graduation level: Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology.


    3. In addition to point (1) & (2) mentioned above, candidates had studied Food and Nutrition, Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics and Food Science & Quality Control at the graduation level


    CPGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Faculty of Commerce

    Entrance test

    Programme

    Eligibility criteria

    M.Com

    M.Com

    Candidates have obtained a minimum of 40% marks in B.Com. (Part-II). For candidates belonging to the SC/ST category, a simple pass is enough to get selected for any programme

    CPGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Faculty of Education

    Entrance test

    Program

    Eligibility criteria

    M.Ed.

    M.Ed.

    Candidates have obtained a minimum of 55% marks for UR candidates and 50% for Sc/ST/OBC candidates in B.Ed

    M.P.Ed.

    M.P.Ed.

    Candidates have obtained a minimum of 55% marks for UR candidates and 50% for Sc/ST/OBC candidates in B.Ed

    CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2026: What if Eligible?

    If candidates find themselves eligible for the courses and fulfill the CPGET eligibility criteria then, he/she will be able to fill the CPGET application form. After filling up the application form, they are able to take part in the further process of CPGET admission. Students are also advised to check the CPGET syllabus. Syllabus of various subjects differs, but the CPGET 2026 exam pattern and marking scheme are the same for all the subjects.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Where can I check the CPGET eligibility?
    A:

    Students can check the TS CPGET eligibility at TSCHE 's website.

    Q: Does CPGET eligibility criteria 2026 differ for every programme?
    A:

    Yes, the eligibility criteria of CPGET differs for various programmes. Eligibility criteria depends on the subjects chosen by the aspirants.

    Q: Is there any age limit for applying for CPGET entrance exam 2026?
    A:

    There is no age limit to apply for the exam.

    Q: How many courses are offered by CPGET 2025?
    A:

    Osmania University offers many courses such as Economics, History, Nutrition & Dietetics, Electronics, Geo-chemistry, Geophysics, Theatre Arts, Public Administration and others for the post graduates programme.

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