CPGET 2026
CPGET (Common Post Graduate Entrance Tests), officially TG CPGET (Telangana Common Post Graduate Entrance Tests), is the state-level entrance exam for admission to Postgraduate (PG) courses like M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, M.S.W., M.Lib.I.Sc., PG Diplomas, and 5-year Integrated programs in Telangana’s major universities.
It is conducted by Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad, on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). Participating universities include Osmania University, Kakatiya University, Telangana University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Palamuru University, Satavahana University, JNTU Hyderabad, and others, along with affiliated/constituent colleges.
Current Status: As of mid-February 2026, the official notification for CPGET 2026 has not been released. The official portal cpget.tgche.ac.in is still focused on CPGET 2025 (exam held August 6–11, 2025; results, objections, counselling, and spot admissions ongoing into early 2026). No 2026-specific portal, application link, or announcement is live yet.
Tentative Timeline for CPGET 2026
Based on consistent trends from 2025 (notification in June 2025, exam in August 2025) and predictions from reliable sources (Careers360, Shiksha, CollegeDekho, GetMyUni, Aglasem, etc.):
- Official Notification Release: June 2026 (most common prediction; some sources say late May or early June).
- Online Application/Registration Start: June 2026 (shortly after notification; likely mid-June).
- Last Date for Application (without late fee): End of June / early July 2026.
- Application with Late Fee: Possible windows (₹500 or ₹2000 extra).
- Application Correction Window: Late June / early July 2026.
- Admit Card Download: July 2026 (likely last week).
- CPGET 2026 Exam Dates: August 2026 (early to mid-August; some predictions specify 5–10 August or first/second week; a few outliers mention July, but August dominates based on past patterns).
- Provisional Answer Key & Objections: Mid-August 2026.
- Result Declaration & Rank Cards: Late August / early September 2026.
- Counselling & Web Options: September 2026 onward (multiple phases, spot admissions in October/November).
- Classes Start: Likely November/December 2026 for 2026-27 session.
These are tentative—exact dates will be confirmed in the official notification PDF on cpget.tgche.ac.in or ouadmissions.com. Check regularly from May/June 2026.
Official Websites (Monitor These)
- Primary: https://cpget.tgche.ac.in/ (main for notification, application, admit card, results).
- Admissions/Counselling: https://cpget.ouadmissions.com/ or http://www.ouadmissions.com/.
- TGCHE: https://tgche.ac.in/ (for CET schedules).
- Osmania University Admissions: https://www.osmania.ac.in/admissions or http://www.ouadmissions.com/.
Expected Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject with minimum 40% aggregate (relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per rules).
- Final-year UG students eligible (provisional admission).
- Subject-specific requirements (detailed in notification).
- No upper age limit in most cases.
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Questions: 100 MCQs.
- Marking: +1 per correct; no negative marking.
- Total Marks: 100.
- Syllabus: UG-level for the chosen subject (released with notification; core topics from B.Sc./B.A. for M.Sc./M.A.).
Application Fee (Tentative, Based on 2025)
- General/BC: ≈ ₹800–1,000.
- SC/ST/PH: ≈ ₹600–800.
- Additional subjects: Extra fee.
- Late fee: ₹500–2,000. Paid online (net banking/card/UPI).
How to Apply (When Portal Opens)
- Visit cpget.tgche.ac.in.
- Register (mobile/email OTP).
- Fill form: Personal/academic details, subject/university preferences.
- Upload photo/signature.
- Pay fee.
- Submit & save confirmation.
The exam is a key gateway for PG admissions in Telangana state universities (separate from TSICET for MBA/MCA). If you’re preparing for a specific subject (M.Sc. Physics, M.A. English, M.Com), focus on UG syllabus + previous papers (available post-notification).
