Who conducts the CPGET exam?

CPGET 2026 exam is conducted by Kakatiya University.

Can I crack CPGET through self-study?

Yes, you can crack CPGET through self-study. Self-study is enough if you follow a proper plan, revise regularly, and practice questions consistently.

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.

I got 330 rank in CPGET. Which college will I get with this rank?

A CPGET rank of 330 is generally considered a good rank and may provide a strong chance of admission to reputed participating universities. Final allotment depends on course, category, reservation, preferred university, number of seats, and choices filling.

What details are mentioned in the CPGET merit list?

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.

Which universities accept CPGET scores?

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

How will CPGET counselling 2026 be conducted?

CPGET counselling 2026 will be conducted in multiple phases. The counselling process may be different for different courses. The detailed schedule will be released after results by Kakatiya University on the official website.

Where is the CPGET office located?

CPGET office address is Hyderabad – 500 007, Telangana State. Candidates can use this address for official communication or reference related to CPGET admission and counselling process.

What happens after paying the CPGET counselling fee?

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.

Is the CPGET rank card sent by post?

No, candidates must download the CPGET rank card online. Osmania University does not send the rank card by post.

What happens after the CPGET result is announced?

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.

Is the CPGET easy or tough?

CPGET is generally considered a moderate level to manageable. It is not very tough and can be easily cracked if prepared well.

How many rounds of the CPGET counselling are conducted?

CPGET counselling is generally conducted in multiple rounds, depending on seat availability. The counselling typically includes Phase 1, Phase 2, and additional rounds (including spot admissions) for vacant seats.

Which documents are required during CPGET counselling?

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.

Is there an official CPGET support website?

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.

CPGET MSc Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Updated on Oct 9, 2026 11:47 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

CPGET Counselling 2026 is currently in its final phase for postgraduate programmes. The first phase is underway for M.Ed. and M.P.Ed. courses. Candidates can exercise web options from October 7 to 10, with the edit window opening on October 10. Final-phase registrations were open from October 6 to 9. The second seat allotment for CPGET 2026 is scheduled for October 14.

Table of contents

CPGET Counselling Process
CPGET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Documents Required for CPGET 2026
CPGET 2026 Document Verification Process
CPGET Counselling Registration Fee 2026
CPGET 2026 Reserved Seat Percentage
CPGET 2026 Participating Institutes
FAQs on CPGET Counselling 2026

CPGET Counselling Process

CPGET counselling process includes main 5 stages: registration, certificate verification, web option entry (choice filling), seat allotment and reporting to the allotted college. Candidates must complete the counselling process within the given schedule to be considered for seat allotment. After seat allotment, they need to pay the admission fee, download the joining report, and report to the allotted college with all required documents for final admission.

Direct Download Link: Official CPGET 2026 Counselling Schedule

CPGET 2026 Counselling Process

Registration for Counselling: Complete online counselling registration
Document Upload: Upload the required documents for verification
Document Verification: Wait for document approval by official conducting body, Kakatiya University
Choice Filling: Select preferred colleges and branches
Seat Allotment: Check the allotted college
Decision Making: Accept or reject as per counselling rules
Fee Payment: Pay the semester fee within the deadline
Reporting: Report to the allotted college for admission

Also Read: Best Colleges accepting CPGET Score in Telangana

CPGET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
14 Oct ' 26	CPGET 2026 Phase III Seat Allotment
Oct ' 26	CPGET 2026 Phase III Reporting to College
10 Oct ' 26	CPGET 2026 Phase III Web Option Editing Window
View More Past Events (15)

Documents Required for CPGET 2026

The centralised certificate verification is done only at the Office of the Directorate of Admissions, Kakatiya University. Students are required to carry the following original certificates and two sets of photocopies of these documents:

Document Category	Documents Required
Counselling Documents	CPGET Rank Card, Hall Ticket
Academic Documents	Degree Certificate, Provisional Certificate, Consolidated Marks Memo
School Documents	Class 10 Certificate, Class 12 Certificate
Identity Documents	Aadhaar Card/Valid ID
Local Status Documents	Local/Non-Local Certificate
Reservation Documents	Community Certificate, Income Certificate
Special Category Documents	NCC, Sports, CAP, PwD Certificates
Other Documents	Transfer Certificate, Passport-size Photographs, Two Sets of Self-attested Photocopies

Certificates Required by Children of Ex-Servicemen for CPGET Counselling

Children of Ex-Servicemen are suggested to bring original certificates and photocopies mentioned below during TS CPGET counselling:

Original discharge certificate of their parent.
Original identity card of their parent provided or issued by Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer.
Original pension book/ PPO of their parent if pensioner.
Certificate from records, Gazette Notification, copies of Part-II Order and other relevant documents if candidates claim to be under Priority-I & II & III.
Children of Armed Forces Personnel (CAP) certificate issued by the concerned Zilla Sainik Welfare officer in the original
and photocopy.
Study certificate of the Ex-Servicemen (their Parent)/ certificate from the concerned service HQ record office duly stating that: permanent address/ home town declared by them while joining the services and as recorded in their Service Register (only while joining, not subsequent changes in the address).

CPGET 2026 Document Verification Process

Candidates who receive provisional admission through CPGET counselling must attend the document verification process in person. The verification schedule will be available on the university’s official website. Students will be given a specific verification time based on their CPGET rank and selected course.

Before attending verification, candidates must pay the online registration fee, ₹250 for Unreserved and OBC candidates, and ₹200 for SC, ST, and PH candidates. After payment, seats will be provisionally allotted.

Document verification will be conducted at multiple university centres. Candidates can choose any verification centre as per their convenience, but they must report according to the allotted schedule for that centre.

Decentralised Verification Centres:

Directorate of Admissions, Osmania University, Hyderabad
Telangana University Campus, Dichpally, Nizamabad2
Mahatma Gandhi University Campus, Yellareddyguda, Nalgonda
Palamuru University Campus, Bandameedipally, Mahabubnagar

CPGET Counselling Registration Fee 2026

The category-wise counselling fee is mentioned in the table below.

CPGET Registration fee
For General/OBC	INR 200
For SC/ST/PH	INR 150

CPGET 2026 Reserved Seat Percentage

As per the CPGET admission guidelines followed by the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), admissions are made according to the reservation policy of the Government of Telangana. The reservation percentages are generally as follows:

Category	Reservation Percentage
Scheduled Castes (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	10%
Backward Classes (BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E)	29% (combined)
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	10%
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	5% (Horizontal)
Children of Armed Personnel (CAP)	2% (Horizontal)
NCC	1% (Horizontal)
Sports & Games	0.5% (Horizontal)

Note:

SC, ST, BC, and EWS reservations are vertical reservations.
PwD, CAP, NCC, and Sports are horizontal reservations and apply across all categories.
The final seat matrix and category-wise reservation for CPGET 2026 will be published in the official counselling notification.

CPGET 2026 Participating Institutes

CPGET 2026 will be accepted by 9 universities in Telangana. Students will be allotted based on their scores and overall rank in the CPGET 2026. Students can check the list of all participating universities for CPGET exam below:

CPGET Participating Institutes
Osmania University
Kakatiya University
Telangana University
Palamuru University
Mahatma Gandhi University
Satavahan University
JNTUH
Telanagana Mahila Vishwavidyalayam
Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth SciencesUniversity, Kothagudem

FAQs on CPGET Counselling 2026

Check out some important FAQs related to CPGET Counselling 2026 for a better understanding of the counselling process, registration, document verification, seat allotment, and admission procedure.

Q: 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.

Q: What details appear on the CPGET rank card?

The CPGET rank card shows details like name, DOB, marks, category, qualifying status, and other details.

Q: How many types of objective questions come in CPGET?

In CPGET, you usually see 3 or 4 types of objective questions. Apart from normal multiple-choice questions, there can be multiple-answer questions that need extra attention while answering.

Q: What is the overall difficulty level of CPGET?

CPGET is generally moderate in difficulty. Students with strong concepts can perform well with proper preparation.

Q: Is the CPGET syllabus same for all courses?

No, CPGET syllabus is different for each programme. Every course has its own subject-wise syllabus. Candidates must check the syllabus for their chosen course carefully before starting preparation.

Q: How much time is available per question in CPGET?

Candidates get 90 minutes to answer 100 questions. This means they have an average of about 54 seconds per question.

Q: What details are required to download the CPGET rank card?

You need your hall ticket number, application number, and date of birth to download the CPGET rank card.

Q: Which section is most difficult in CPGET?

The difficulty depends on your subject. Most students find advanced or conceptual topics from their graduation syllabus more challenging.

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: In what format is the CPGET result released?

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.

Q: How can I check my CPGET Result online?

You can check CPGET result by visiting cpget.tsche.ac.in and entering your hall ticket number, application number, and date of birth.