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Common Post Graduate Entrance Tests 2026 ( CPGET )
CPGET 2026 Preliminary Answer Key
17 Jul '26
CPGET Answer Key: CPGET answer key is released by Kakatiya University on its official website. First, OU releases provisional answer key for CPGET exam along with the response sheet & master question paper, and the preliminary key for TG CPGET. Candidates can raise objections to the preliminary key with proper explanations. Based on the objections received by the candidates, Kakatiya University releases the CPGET result. Check out all the important details related to the TS CPGET answer key on this page.
- How to Download the CPGET Answer Key
- CPGET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to Download the CPGET Response Sheet
- How to Raise Objections Against the CPGET Answer Key
- How to Calculate CPGET Marks
- CPGET Previous Year Official Answer Key PDFs
- CPGET Exam Cutoff
- CPGET Answer Key FAQs
How to Download the CPGET Answer Key
Follow these steps to download the TG CPGET Master Question Paper and Preliminary Key:
- Go to official website: cpget.tsche.ac.in.
- On home page, click on the "Master Question Paper with Preliminary Key" link.
- A list will open showing the question paper and preliminary answer key for all courses.
- Click on subject for which you appeared.
- Answer key PDF will appear on your screen.
- Download and print answer key for future reference.
Also Read: CPGET Dates
Commonly asked questions
Osmania University, Telangana University, Mahatma Gandhi University, and Palamuru University accept CPGET scores.
CPGET is generally considered a moderate level to manageable. It is not very tough and can be easily cracked if prepared well.
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.
CPGET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CPGET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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| 17 Jul ' 26 | CPGET 2026 Preliminary Answer Key |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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| To Be Notified | CPGET 2026 Results |
How to Download the CPGET Response Sheet
CPGET response sheet shows answers you actually submitted during exam.
Follow these steps to access the CPGET Response Sheet:
- Visit official website
- On Navigation panel, look for 'Response Sheet' and click on it.
- Enter your Registration Number and CPGET Hall Ticket Number.
- Click on 'Get Key Details'.
- View and download CPGET Response Sheet.
A candidate's registered number and hall ticket number are required to access the TS CPGET response sheet.
Also Read: CPGET Application
Commonly asked questions
CPGET 2026 exam is conducted by Kakatiya University.
Yes, you can crack CPGET through self-study. Self-study is enough if you follow a proper plan, revise regularly, and practice questions consistently.
You should start preparing for CPGET exam at least 4–6 months before the exam to cover all topics properly.
How to Raise Objections Against the CPGET Answer Key
If you believe any answer in preliminary key is incorrect, you can formally challenge it within objection window.
Follow these steps to raise an objection:
- Visit official CPGET website: cpget.tsche.ac.in
- On home page, click "TG CPGET – Objections on Preliminary Key" link.
- Enter your Hall Ticket Number.
- Select Question Paper, Booklet Code, and Question Number.
- Enter answer you believe is correct in "Answer Suggested by Candidate" field.
- Provide your explanation or remarks.
- Upload a supporting document as an attachment.
- Click Submit button.
Candidates can also submit objections in writing along with supporting documents to the Office of the Convener, CPGET, Directorate of Admissions, Osmania University, or by email.
Also Read: CPGET Counselling
CPGET Objection Fees
Candidates must pay INR 200 per question to challenge any question or preliminary key answer. This fee is collected at the time of submitting the objection online. If your objection is found valid and the final answer key is revised in your favour, the fee is refunded.
Also Read: CPGET Participating Universities 2026
Commonly asked questions
As per the notification, CPGET 2026 exam will be conducted in first week of July 2026. Final exam dates will be officially announced on university website before exam.
The difficulty depends on your subject. Most students find advanced or conceptual topics from their graduation syllabus more challenging.
CPGET is generally moderate in difficulty. Students with strong concepts can perform well with proper preparation.
How to Calculate CPGET Marks
CPGET follows a straightforward marking scheme with no negative marking, making score calculation simple:
Formula: Marks Scored = Total Number of Correct Answers × 1 − Total Number of Incorrect Answers × 0
For example: If a candidate has 50 correct answers and no incorrect answers, the total marks = 50.
Key points of the CPGET marking scheme:
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Total marks: 100
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Marks per correct answer: 1
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Negative marking: None
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Questions: 100 objective (MCQ) type
If you want to prepare properly, you can also read CPGET Preparation Tips, Strategy & Guide, which helps a lot.
Commonly asked questions
During CPGET counselling, candidates must carry CPGET scorecard, admit card, transfer certificate, degree certificate, 10th mark sheet, and certificates like income, community, and domicile if applicable.
CPGET 2026 result will be declared online on the official website of Osmania University. Candidates must visit the website to check their result and download the rank card.
You can check CPGET result by visiting cpget.tsche.ac.in and entering your hall ticket number, application number, and date of birth.
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CPGET Previous Year Official Answer Key PDFs
CPGET 2026 answer key will be released only after the exam. But to help students, we have shared the answer key PDFs for all subjects from 2025 below. Students can check these to understand how the CPGET exam paper is answered.
| Course Name |
Download Link |
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| M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication |
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| M.Sc. Data Science |
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| M.Sc. Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry (5 years Integrated) |
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| M.A. Economics |
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| M.A. Telugu |
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| M.Sc. Psychology |
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| M.Sc. Biotechnology (5 years Integrated) |
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| M.B.A (5 years Integrated) |
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| M.A. Economics (5 years Integrated) |
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| M.P.Ed. |
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| Master of Tourism Management (MTM) |
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| M.Sc. Geo-informatics |
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| Master of Social Work (MSW) |
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| M.Lib.I.Sc. (2 years) Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) 1 year |
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| M.Li.Sc.(1year) |
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| M.Sc. Geography |
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| M.A. History |
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| M.Sc. Chemistry |
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| M.Sc. Computer Science |
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| M.Sc. BCESFSG&M |
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| M.A. Political Science |
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| M.A. Public Administration |
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| M.Sc. Zoology |
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| M.A. Hindi |
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| M.A. Sanskrit |
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| M.A. Urdu |
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| M.A. English |
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| M.Sc. Geology |
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| M.Sc. Physics |
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| M.Sc. Food Science and Technology |
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| M.A. Psychology |
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| M.Sc. Biotechnology |
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| M.A. Islamic Studies |
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| Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) |
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| M.A. Sociology |
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| M.A. Philosophy |
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| M.A. Linguistics |
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| M.Sc. Botany |
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| M.Sc. Statistics |
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| M.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics |
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| M.A. Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology (AIHCA) |
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| M.Sc. Mathematics |
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| M.Ed |
Commonly asked questions
After CPGET results are announced, shortlisted candidates are called for counselling. Admission is offered based on rank, availability of seats, and candidate preferences during the counselling process.
Yes, candidates can visit official CPGET support portal at cpget.ouadmissions.com/CPGET_SUPPORT. This portal is used to raise complaints, ask questions, or get help related to CPGET process.
No, candidates must download the CPGET rank card online. Osmania University does not send the rank card by post.
CPGET Exam Cutoff
Over the past years, CPGET cutoff for General and OBC category candidates has remained constant at 25 marks. SC and ST candidates have been exempted from any minimum cutoff requirement.
Here is the category-wise CPGET qualifying cutoff:
| Category |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 100) |
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| General (OC) |
25 marks (25%) |
| EWS |
25 marks (25%) |
| OBC / BC |
25 marks (25%) |
| SC |
No minimum cutoff |
| ST |
No minimum cutoff |
CPGET cutoff is influenced by factors such as the number of applicants, exam difficulty level, and the availability of seats.
Commonly asked questions
CPGET 2026 result will be declared online on the official website of Osmania University. Candidates must visit the website to check their result and download the rank card.
The CPGET rank card shows details like name, DOB, marks, category, qualifying status, and other details.
You need your hall ticket number, application number, and date of birth to download the CPGET rank card.
CPGET Answer Key FAQs
Here, we have included a few important FAQs for CPGET 2026 answer key.
CPGET counselling fee is INR 250 for Unreserved and OBC candidates. For SC, ST, and PH candidates, the fee is INR 200. The fee must be paid online before certificate verification.
CPGET merit list contains the application ID, roll number, counselling schedule, and dates for completing admission formalities. Only candidates listed in the merit list are eligible for counselling.
After paying the counselling registration fee, candidates get provisional seat allotment. Then they become eligible for certificate verification at the allotted verification centres. Fee payment is compulsory to move ahead in counselling.
CPGET result is released in form of a merit list. This list shows application ID and roll number of selected candidates along with important details related to counselling and admission process.
Based on CPGET structure, generally Part-B is the most difficult section to prepare. The technical and Science subjects are harder to prepare.
The conducting body of CPGET, Osmania University declares the CPGET result. The result is declared online on the CPGET official website: cpget.tsche.ac.in.
CPGET 2026 exam is conducted by Kakatiya University.
For CPGET Maths, use NCERT Class 11 & 12 and R.D. Sharma Objective. For Physics and Chemistry, NCERT books and Pradeep's Objective series are useful. Previous year JEE Main and Advanced questions also help.
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).
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates should first answer questions they are confident about, skip difficult ones temporarily, and revisit them later. Regular mock tests can help improve speed and accuracy.
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Yes. Candidates can review marked and unanswered questions on computer screen before submitting final response sheet.
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Yes. At most exam centres, rough sheets are provided for calculations and rough work. Candidates must return them to the invigilator before leaving the examination hall.
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No. CPGET provides a single duration of 90 minutes for the entire examination. Candidates can allocate their time across questions according to their strategy.
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Candidates get 90 minutes to answer 100 questions. This means they have an average of about 54 seconds per question.
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The difficulty depends on your subject. Most students find advanced or conceptual topics from their graduation syllabus more challenging.
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CPGET is an online test with multiple-choice questions. Each question carries equal marks, and there is usually no negative marking.
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CPGET exam duration is usually 90 minutes. Candidates must complete all questions within this time.
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CPGET is generally moderate in difficulty. Students with strong concepts can perform well with proper preparation.
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You should start preparing for CPGET exam at least 4–6 months before the exam to cover all topics properly.
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