CPGET 2026: Notification, Application Form, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Counselling & Results

CPGET stands for Common Post Graduate Entrance Test. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted once every year for admission into PG, PG diploma, and five-year integrated courses in Telangana universities. Earlier, it was known as OUCET.

CPGET exam is conducted by Osmania University on behalf of the Telangana State. The university manages the application process, exam conduct, and result declaration for all participating universities.

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.

Many Telangana universities accept CPGET scores. Some universities accepting CPGET exam scores are Kakatiya University, Telangana University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Palamuru University, Satavahana University, JNTU, and Telangana Mahila Visvavidyalayam for PG and Diploma admissions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CPGET application fee is INR 800 for General and OBC candidates. And INR 600 for SC, ST, and PH candidates. For each additional subject, all candidates must pay an extra INR 450.

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.

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.

As per previous year trends, CPGET 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in August 2026. Final exam dates will be officially announced on university website before exam.

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.

Yes, there's a common entrance test named BCESFSG&M for M.Sc. Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Forensic Science and Environmental Science. It got two parts – Part A has Chemistry for 40 marks and Part B has one subject you studied in B.Sc. like Physics, Botany, Zoology, or Biochemistry for 60 marks.

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.

Yes, CPGET 2026 exam is fully syllabus-based. All questions are framed only from the syllabus prescribed for each subject. No questions are asked outside the official syllabus announced by Osmania University.

For M.Sc. Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, and Microbiology, there is a common entrance test. It has Part A: Chemistry (40 marks) and Part B: one optional subject (60 marks) studied at B.Sc level.

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.

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.

No, all questions in CPGET exam are strictly asked only from official syllabus. Nothing comes from outside the syllabus, so students should focus fully on the prescribed topics.

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.

You should start CPGET preparation by making a simple timetable. Divide time for each subject and study daily. Follow plan honestly. Study regularly to cover CPGET syllabus on time

Yes making a study timetable important for CPGET. It helps you manage time, give equal focus to all subjects. It also help you avoid last-minute panic.

Yes revision important during CPGET preparation. Revision helps you remember what you studied. During CPGET exam prep, regular revision improves accuracy and confidence. Without revision students tend to forget topics. Try weekly and monthly revision to stay strong in concepts.

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 answer key is a document. It shows correct answers to questions asked in CPGET exam. It helps students check their responses. Students can estimate their marks before final CPGET test result is announced.

CPGET provisional answer key is released by Osmania University after exam. It is published on official website for candidates to review and verify their answers.

Yes, students can raise objections against CPGET provisional answer key. Students need to submit proper proof within given time. Only valid challenges are considered before releasing CPGET final answer key.

After checking all objections, the university releases the final CPGET answer key. CPGET result is prepared based on this final key, ensuring fairness in evaluation.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 Osmania University on the official website.

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.

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.

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 convener is the Directorate of Admissions, Osmania University. The convener manages the complete CPGET process, including application, exam, results, counselling, and admissions.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

To be eligible for admission into a course, the candidate 

• Must have passed the Qualifying Examination and secured the prescribed Minimum Marks in the subject (s)/ course (s) concerned as mentioned in the Information Brochure, and

• Must have qualified in the Common PG Entrance Test conducted in the concerned subject in which admission is sought. For administrative reasons, the Convenor may, conduct the entrance test before the publication of the results of the qualifying examination concerned. But qualifying at the Entrance Test alone does not confer any right of admission into a course. In addition to being qualified at the Common Entrance Test, a candidate will be eligible for admission only if he/ she passes the qualifying examination before the commencement of admissions process and secure the prescribed minimum marks in the subject (s)/ course (s) concerned. He/ She must submit the necessary documents listed under item VII of these instructions at the time of counseling.

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

No, CPGET syllabus is not same for all postgraduate courses. Osmania University releases separate syllabi for courses like MA, MSc, MCom, MSW, and MLISc.

If you forget the CPGET hall ticket number, you can retrieve it from your email or contact the CPGET helpdesk on the official site.

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