What is the CPGET application fee for 2026?

The CPGET 2026 fee details will come on the official website soon, but it will be almost same like the last year.

Is there a late fee option in CPGET application?

Yes, usually Osmania University gives a chance to apply with a late fee till the final date. The late fee information will be shared in the official notice.

Is there any age limit for CPGET 2026?

No. CPGET 2026 exam has no minimum or maximum age limit. Any students who meet given required educational qualifications can apply for CPGET exam. They need to score minimum marks for selected course.

What is the minimum marks needed for CPGET eligibility?

Minimum marks needed for CPGET eligibility is at least 40% marks or equivalent CGPA. For SC/ST candidates, only passing the qualifying examination is enough to be eligible.

What is the eligibility for CPGET Faculty of Commerce and Education?

For the Faculty of Commerce, any graduate can apply. For MEd, a BEd degree with required marks is needed. For MPEd, a B.P.Ed degree with minimum marks is compulsory.

Who decides the CPGET eligibility criteria?

CPGET eligibility criteria are decided by Osmania University. The rules depend on the course, stream, and faculty. Eligibility can change every year, so candidates should check the official notification before applying.

Where are the CPGET 2026 exam centres located?

The CPGET 2026 exam centres are located across Telangana in Hyderabad (North, South, East, West), Warangal, Nizamabad, Khammam, Karimnagar, Adilabad, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, and Kodad.

What is the eligibility criteria for Arts courses under CPGET?

For Arts courses, students need to have a relevant undergraduate degree as per that subject's rule.

What is the CPGET syllabus?

CPGET syllabus is subject-specific. It is based on undergraduate curriculum for the chosen PG course, general knowledge and aptitude. CPGET has 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

When will the CPGET 2026 application form be released?

The CPGET 2026 application form is expected to come out around June 2026 by Osmania University.

What is the expected exam date for CPGET 2026?

The CPGET 2026 exam will likely be held in August 2026.

What documents are required while filling CPGET application form?

Documents are required while filling CPGET application form are copies of a passport-size photo, signature, Aadhaar number, and certificates: caste, EWS, income, and PH certificate if applicable. Keep all documents ready before starting application process.

What courses are offered through CPGET?

Through CPGET, students can get admission into courses like MA, MSc, MBA, MCom, MSW, MEd, MPEd, MHRM, and M.Lib.I.Sc. It also offers entry to some five-year integrated programmes across different universities.

How much time is sufficient for CPGET preparation?

For an average student, 3 to 6 months is generally considered sufficient for CPGET preparation.

What type of questions are asked from the CPGET syllabus?

CPGET entrance test includes objective-type questions. These are multiple choice, analogies, matching, classification, and questions based on studies, experiments, or theory. Number of question types may vary between subjects.

CPGET Application Form 2026: Registration Date, Fees & How to Apply Online

CPGET 2026

5 Aug '26 - 10 Aug '26

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 12:57 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

Overview

CPGET application form 2026 is expected to be released in June. As per the past years’ records, CPGET exam 2026 is likely to be held in August 2026. Osmania University will soon release TG CPGET 2026 exam dates, eligibility, application fees, and other important details on its official portals - cpget.tsche.ac.in and cpget.ouadmissions.com/. Check out more details on the CPGET 2026 exam schedule, admit card details, and more on this page!

Table of contents

How to Apply for CPGET Exam?
CPGET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Documents Required for CPGET Application
Important Instructions for CPGET Application Form
CPGET Application Fee
CPGET Application Form Correction
FAQs for CPGET Application Form

How to Apply for CPGET Exam?

The CPGET registration and application submission are conducted completely online. CPGET application process includes four steps. These are:

1. CPGET Registration

First, visit the official CPGET website and click on the ‘apply online’ tab. Fill the registration form with all correct information. Do not leave any field that is marked as mandatory empty.

Students should note down the registration ID and password for application form submission and future purposes.

2. Fill Out CPGET Exam Application Form

After registration, login to official website, using your registration ID, mobile number, and date of birth to fill and submit CPGET online application. Fill out form using real and correct information. Check the application form at least once before final submit. Students should know that candidates will be held responsible for any incorrect/ inconsistent entries in the form.

Note: A candidate can apply for up to four subjects using just one form, but you will have to pay a fee for every extra subject you add.

3. Upload Documents

Before submitting the online application, candidates must upload scanned copies of the required documents as per the guidelines. Osmanis University will release the detailed guidelines for CPGET documents along with the official notification.

4. Payment of Registration Fee

After successful registration, a registration ID will be made and sent to the student. You can use that login ID to pay the fee, upload the right documents, and fill out your CPGET exam application form.

Students must check all the information before clicking the save/ submit key. Students are advised not to miss uploading the relevant documents in their specific fields. Incomplete forms will be rejected.

CPGET Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Commerce)

The CPGET eligibility criteria help students understand who can apply for different M.Com programmes. Before filling the application form, candidates should check the minimum qualification clearly. This avoids rejection at a later stage. Course-wise eligibility for CPGET M.Com programmes is listed below.

Course Name

Minimum Qualification and Eligibility Conditions

M.Com.

M.Com.(IS)

M.Com.(e-Commerce)

M.Com.(Computer Applications)

M.Com.(Insurance & Banking)

M.Com.(Financial Accounting)

Any Graduate

CPGET Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Arts)

For all courses under the Faculty of Arts, students need to get a certain percentage or CGPA in their qualifying exam. You must have at least 40% marks or an equal CGPA to apply. For SC and ST students, just passing the qualifying exam is enough. Even if you passed the exam compartmentally but got the needed marks or CGPA, you can still apply. Every course runs for two years.

Course Name	Minimum Qualification and Eligibility Conditions
M.A. AIHCA	Any Graduate
M.A. Arabic	i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Arabic as one of the languages. or ii) Any Graduate with a Diploma in Functional Arabic offered by NCPUL, New Delhi/ a Diploma in Arabic offered by Jamia Nizamia, Hyderabad. or iii) Must have studied the Arabic language in a Bachelor’s Degree, either in Part I or in Part II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.
M.A. English	Any Graduate
M.A. Hindi	i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as one of the languages. or ii) Must have studied the Hindi language in a Bachelor’s Degree, either in Part I or in Part II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks
M.A. Kannada	i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Kannada as one of the languages. or ii) Must have studied the Kannada language in a Bachelor’s Degree, either in Part I or in Part II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.
M.A. Marathi	i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Marathi as one of the languages. or ii) Must have studied the Marathi language in a Bachelor’s Degree, either in Part I or in Part II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.. or iii) Any Graduate who studied in Marathi medium in 10th or 12th standard. or iv) Any Graduate who studied Marathi, Hindi & Sanskrit as a second language for a Bachelor’s Degree.
M.A. Persian	i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Persian/ Arabic/ Urdu as one of the languages. or ii) Must have studied the Persian/ Arabic/ Urdu language in a Bachelor’s Degree, either in Part I or in Part II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.
M.A. Sanskrit	i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Sanskrit as one of the languages. or ii) Must have studied the Sanskrit language in a Bachelor’s Degree either in Part I or in Part II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.
M.A. Telugu M.A. Telugu Studies M.A. Telugu Comparative Studies	Any Graduate
M.A. Urdu	i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Urdu as one of the languages. or ii) Must have studied the Urdu language in a Bachelor’s Degree, either in Part I or in Part II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.
M.A. Islamic Studies	Any Graduate
M.A. Linguistics	Any Graduate
M.A. Philosophy	Any Graduate
M.A. Theatre Arts	Any Graduate. The candidates must have a minimum of two years of stage experience. Knowledge of Telugu is desirable. Candidates who are dumb, deaf or blind or stammer or physically handicapped are not eligible. Candidates qualified at the entrance test have to appear for an aptitude test.

CPGET Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Social Science)

Eligibility criteria for all courses under the Faculty of Social Sciences are as follows:

Course Name	Minimum Qualification and Eligibility Conditions
M.A. Economics and M.A. Applied Economics	Any Graduate
M.A. History	Any Graduate
M.A Journalism & Mass Communication	Any Graduate
M.Lib.I.Sc. (2 years) and B.Lib.I.Sc. (1 year)	Any Graduate
M.Li.Sc. (1 year) (Offered at Kakatiya University	B.Li.Sc. Graduate
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)	Any Graduate
Master of Human Resource Management	Any Graduate
Master of Tourism Management	Any Graduate
M.A. Political Science	Any Graduate
M.A. Psychology, PGD in Child Psychology, PGD in Family Marriage Counseling	Any Graduate
M.A. Public Administration	Any Graduate
M.A. Sociology	Any Graduate

CPGET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CPGET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jun ' 26	CPGET 2026 Notification TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	CPGET 2026 Registration TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	CPGET 2026

Dates	Past Exam Dates
To Be Notified	CPGET 2026 Registration without late fee INR 2000
To Be Notified	CPGET 2026 Registration without late fee INR 500
To Be Notified	CPGET 2026 Registration without late fee

Documents Required for CPGET Application

Before filling out CPGET application form, candidates must keep a few documents ready to complete registration process. These documents are used by the conducting body to verify eligibility and personal details accurately.

Documents for CPGET registration 2026 are

Scanned passport-size photograph, no older than three months.
Scanned copy of the signature.
Copy of cast certificate (if applicable)
Copy of PH certificate (if applicable)

Specifications for Scanned Images

Scanned pictures of passport-sized photographs and signatures must follow the below guidelines -

Document	Size	Format
Photograph	40kb	jpg
Signature	30kb	jpg

Important Instructions for CPGET Application Form

Candidates applying for CPGET exam must carefully follow some application guidelines. Make sure all details are correct, documents are clear, and the fee is paid on time.

Fill in all personal and academic details correctly as per official records.
Upload scanned copies of the required documents in the prescribed format and size.
Pay the application fee through the official payment gateway only.
Keep a printout of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.

CPGET Application Form: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many candidates make avoidable errors while filling out CPGET application form. Here, we have listed some common errors students make while filling out CPGET application form.

Entering incorrect personal or academic details.
Uploading unclear or invalid document scans.
Missing the application deadline or payment confirmation.
Using unofficial websites for form submission.
Forgetting to review the form before final submission.

Also Read: CPGET Preparation: Tips, Strategy & Guide

CPGET Application Fee

Students can pay CPGET registration fee at any TS or AP online centres or they can make payments online using their credit cards, debit cards, or through net banking. The category-wise CPGET application fee is written below for you to check.

Category	Fee Amount
General/OBC	INR 800 per subject
SC/ST/PH	INR 600 per subject

CPGET Application: Late Fee

Students who miss the CPGET application deadline can submit their application with late fee. Check the CPGET exam application late fee details below.

Dates	Late fee amount
CPGET Application Late Fee: Phase I	INR 500
CPGET Application Late Fee: Phase II	INR 2000

CPGET Application Form Correction

Osmania University offers an application correction window after CPGET application process ends. During this period, candidates cannot edit primary details such as their name or parents’ names, etc. But they can not edit other sections of the form, exam centre options and course preferences.

FAQs for CPGET Application Form

Check some important FAQs for CPGET registration 2026 are as follows.

Q: What is the first step in the CPGET admission process?

The first step is downloading CPGET Admit Card 2026. It is released at least one week before the exam on the official website of Osmania University. Without the admit card, candidates cannot appear for the exam.

Q: How can I apply for CPGET 2026?

You can apply for CPGET 2026 only in online mode. Visit official CPGET website, do registration, fill application form, upload documents, and pay application fees. Offline applications are not accepted for CPGET.

Q: What details are needed for CPGET registration?

Details are needed for CPGET registration are

Name
Date of birth
Gender
Parents' names
Email ID
Mobile number
Create a password.

After you do registration, you will get a CPGET Registration ID.

Q: Is it compulsory to paste a photo on the CPGET admit card?

Yes, candidates must paste a passport-size photograph on the CPGET admit card. The photo should be the same as used in the application form. You also need to self-attest the photograph before going to the exam centre.

Q: Which are the best books to refer for CPGET exam preparation?

Best books for CPGET exam preparation depend on your subject. Some most recommended ones are:

For MA (Arts & Humanities):

UG-level textbooks of your subject (BA syllabus)
Arihant CPGET Guide (Arts Stream)
Osmania University Previous Years' Question Papers

For MSc (Science):

UG-level textbooks of your subject (BSc syllabus)
Arihant CPGET Guide (Science Stream)
Osmania University CPGET Previous Papers

For General Preparation:

Lucent's General Knowledge
Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi

Q: When will CPGET 2026 syllabus be released?

CPGET syllabus will be released a few months before the exam by Osmania University on its official website. Candidates should regularly check the official CPGET website for the latest updates.

Q: What is the exam pattern of CPGET 2026?

CPGET exam is of 90 minutes duration. Each paper has 100 multiple-choice questions are based only on prescribed syllabus. Some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Q: What type of questions are asked in CPGET exam?

CPGET question paper includes different objective types. These are multiple choice questions, analogies, classification, matching, and comprehension-based questions. Some questions may have more than one correct answer. So candidates must read carefully.

Q: Which universities accept CPGET scores?

Osmania University, Telangana University, Mahatma Gandhi University, and Palamuru University accept CPGET scores.

Q: Which section is difficult to prepare in CPGET exam?

Based on CPGET structure, generally Part-B is the most difficult section to prepare. The technical and Science subjects are harder to prepare.