CPGET 2026: Kakatiya University, Warangal, will conduct the TG CPGET counselling 2026 in multiple rounds. TS CPGET 2026 counselling is expected to start in the second week of August. The authorities will announce detailed dates and schedule for counselling registration, web option, and seat allotments.
Telangana CPGET counselling will be held for admission in 39 postgraduate programmes across 9 CPGET participating universities. Only those who qualified the exam will participate in the CPGET counselling 2026. Check this page for complete details on the CPGET exam.
CPGET Exam Latest updates:
- CPGET 2026 pass percentage is around 93.54.
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More than 70 thousand candidates apply for the exam every year
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CPGET score is accepted by around 8 participating universities in Telangana
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- CPGET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- CPGET Counselling Process 2026
- CPGET Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
- CPGET 2026 Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation
- CPGET 2026 Eligibility and Application
- CPGET 2026 Admit Card
- CPGET Answer Key
- CPGET Results 2026
- FAQs for CPGET
What is CPGET (OUCET)?
CPGET is a humanities entrance exam conducted for admission into different PG, PG Diploma, and five-year integrated courses in Telangana. CPGET is a very competitive exam, as more than 70000 students register for this exam every year compared to the total seat capacity.
CPGET participating universities are Kakatiya University, Telangana University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Palamuru University, Satavahana University, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, and Telangana Mahila Visvavidyalayam.
CPGET Courses Offered
The courses that are offered through CPGET are mentioned in the table below.
| Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) |
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| - |
CPGET Exam Highlights
Candidates planning to appear for CPGET 2026 should check the exam highlights before exploring it further below on this page.
| Particulars |
CPGET Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body |
Kakatiya University |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Computer Based Test |
| Current Status |
Admit Card is live |
| Next Event |
Exam Date |
CPGET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CPGET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Aug ' 26 | CPGET 2026 Counselling |
| 05 Aug ' 26 | CPGET 2026 Result |
| 18 Jul ' 26 | CPGET 2026 Preliminary Answer Key |
CPGET Counselling Process 2026
The CPGET 2026 counselling will start soon for admission to different PG courses. Only candidates who qualified the exam are eligible to participate in counselling registration. The counselling process will be conducted online in multiple rounds.
CPGET 2026 Counselling Process
| Step |
Candidate Action |
|---|---|
| Registration |
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 |
Documents Required During CPGET Counselling
During CPGET counselling, candidates must produce the following documents.
- CPGET scorecard
- CPGET admit card
- Transfer certificate
- Domicile certificate (If applicable)
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- 10th standard mark sheet
- Income certificate (If applicable)
- Community certificate (If applicable)
Also Read: List of Documents Required for TS CPGET 2026 Counselling
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CPGET Choice Filling
During choice filling, candidates can select their preferred CPGET colleges and courses listed in participating institutes list. Students should enter at least five college choices to increase their chances of getting a seat.
CPGET 2026 Seat Reservation
The percentage of reserved seats for different categories is mentioned below (based on previous years). Students can read the information to get an idea of reservation. CPGET 2026 reservation details will be provided soon.
| Category | Reserved Seats Percentage |
|---|---|
| Local candidates |
85 |
| Non-local candidates |
15 |
| Scheduled Caste |
15 |
| Scheduled Tribe |
6 |
CPGET Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
As per the previous year’s trends, a tentative CPGET cutoff for different categories is given below:
| Category |
Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General |
25% |
| OBC |
25% |
| SC |
No cutoff |
| ST |
No cutoff |
Check CPGET previous years' cut-off trends.
Factors Determining CPGET 2026 Cutoff
The TS CPGET cutoff scores are dependent on multiple factors:
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Number of candidates who appeared
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Difficulty level of exam
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Availability of seats in each subject
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Reservation norms
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Previous year cutoffs
CPGET 2026 Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation
CPGET exam will be conducted in computer based test mode. Check below all about CPGET test pattern, syllabus and preparation tips:
CPGET 2026 Exam Pattern
CPGET exam pattern is the same as last year. Here are the sectional details as per the CPGET exam pattern:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Question Type |
Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions |
100 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
| Exam Duration |
90 Minutes |
| Marking Scheme |
1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking |
No |
| Medium of Exam |
English or as prescribed for the selected subject |
| Courses Covered |
MA, MSc, MCom, MSW, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, M.Lib.I.Sc., PG Diploma and Integrated Programmes |
CPGET Syllabus 2026
CPGET syllabus is not same for every program. It contains separate syllabi for MA, MCom, MPEd, MSc, and 5-Year Integrated Courses. Students can download CPGET syllabus for their respective courses from the official website.
CPGET Syllabus PDF shared below mentions all subjects and topics included in PG courses.
| Download Free PDF for CPGET Syllabus 2026 by Shiksha: |
CPGET 2026 Preparation Tips
Aspirants can prepare for CPGET 2026 by self-study or coaching. There is not a single roadmap for CPGET exam prep. All they need to do is do the following:
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Start exam preparation as early as possible (if possible
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Join online study groups on Facebook, YouTube, Quora, Telegram, etc.
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Download CPGET entrance exam preparation apps, study materials, mock tests
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Join coaching classes and group discussion sessions
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Make a month-wise/Day-wise TG CPGET preparation plan
CPGET 2026 Eligibility and Application
Before filling the CPGET application form, candidates must check the eligibility criteria:
CPGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Faculty |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts |
Candidates must have at least 40% marks or an equivalent CGPA in the qualifying examination. For SC/ST candidates, passing marks are sufficient. Candidates who passed compartmentally with the required marks/CGPA are also eligible. |
| Faculty of Social Sciences |
Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying examination. For SC/ST candidates, only passing marks are required. Candidates who passed compartmentally and meet the required marks/CGPA can also apply. |
| Faculty of Commerce |
Any graduate candidate is eligible to appear for the exam. |
| Faculty of Education |
For M.Ed, candidates must have a B.Ed degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/BC candidates) or equivalent CGPA. For M.P.Ed, candidates must have a B.P.Ed degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/BC candidates). |
| Faculty of Science |
Candidates must have at least 40% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying examination. For SC/ST candidates, passing marks are sufficient. Candidates who passed compartmentally and meet the required marks/CGPA are also eligible. |
Also Read: Detailed CPGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
CPGET Application Fees
The CPGET application fee is fixed for different categories. You can make the payment using debit card or internet banking. There is also a late fee of INR 500 and INR 2000 if you send the CPGET form after the last date.
The category-wise CPGET 2026 application fee is provided in the table below.
| Category |
Number of Subjects |
Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| General/ OBC |
One |
800 |
| SC/ST/PH |
One |
600 |
| All candidates |
Additional subject |
450 |
CPGET Application Process 2026
Details on "How to Fill CPGET form 2026" are given below. The process to apply consists of the following major steps:
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Visit the CPGET official website: cpget.tgche.ac.in
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On the application menu, click on "Application Fee Payment"
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Fill in the required details: qualifying exam, candidates name, category, mobile number, etc.
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After finishing the complete form, click on "Initiate Payment"
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After payment, start your application fill up process.
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On the official website, click on "Fill Application Form"
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Enter, Payment Reference ID, Qualifying Examination (Degree) Hall Ticket Number, Mobile Number, and Date of Birth
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Click on "Proceed to Fill Application"
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Fill out required details
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Click on ‘Preview/Submit’ button
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Take a few print out copies
Check the list of test cities for CPGET 2026
CPGET 2026 Admit Card
Candidates can get their CPGET hall ticket by doing these steps:
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Go to the official CPGET website
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Click the "Download Admit Card" option
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Fill in your registration number and password or date of birth
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View your admit card on the screen
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Save and print it for later use
CPGET Answer Key
Kakatiya University has released CPGET 2026 provisional answer key on official site. CPGET answer key is released in two phases: Provisional Answer Key and Final Answer Key.
Students can check the CPGET answer key PDFs for all subjects from 2025 below.
| Course Name |
Download Link |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Download Here |
| 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 |
CPGET Results 2026
FAQs for CPGET
No, candidates must download the CPGET rank card online. Osmania University does not send the rank card by post.
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.
The CPGET 2026 exam will likely be held in first week of July 2026.
No, CPGET syllabus is not same for all postgraduate courses. Kakatiya University releases separate syllabi for courses like MA, MSc, MCom, MSW, and MLISc.
The CPGET 2026 fee details will come on the official website soon, but it will be almost same like the last year.
For Arts courses, students need to have a relevant undergraduate degree as per that subject's rule.
The CPGET 2026 application form was released on May 15, 2026 by Kakatiya University.
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.
If you forget the CPGET hall ticket number, you can retrieve it from your email or contact the CPGET helpdesk on the official site.
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
113 Institutes accepting CPGET
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