TG CPGET (Telangana Common Post Graduate Entrance Test)

01 January 1990

TG CPGET 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

TG CPGET 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The TG CPGET 2026 eligibility criteria are set by Osmania University and participating Telangana universities to ensure that candidates admitted to postgraduate courses possess the necessary academic background and meet all regulatory requirements. Below are the detailed eligibility norms for appearing in the Telangana Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPGET) 2026:

Educational Qualification

Qualifying Degree: Candidates must have passed a bachelor’s degree (undergraduate) in the relevant subject or its equivalent from a recognized university or institution.

Minimum Marks Required:

  • For most courses, candidates must have secured at least 40% marks in the qualifying examination (aggregate or in the concerned subject, as specified by the course).
  • For SC/ST candidates, there is generally a relaxation in the minimum required marks as per university and government norms.

Final Year Students: Candidates who are appearing in the final year of their qualifying degree are also eligible to apply, provided they pass the exam and obtain the required marks before the admission process begins.

Stream-Wise Eligibility

Streams

Eligibility Criteria

Arts Stream / Social Sciences Stream/Science Stream

Candidates must have received at least 40% of the marks on the qualifying exam or an equivalent CGPA.  For SC/ST candidates, passing the qualifying exam is sufficient.

Candidates who get the necessary percentage of marks or similar CGPA and pass the exam compartmentally are also eligible.

Commerce Stream

Any Graduate can appear for the exam.

Education Stream

For M. Ed – B. Ed Degree with 55% Marks (50% for SC/ ST/ BC candidates) or equivalent CGPA and For M.P.Ed - B.P.Ed. Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ ST/ BC candidates).

Age Limit

  • There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CPGET exam for most courses.

However, age restrictions may apply for certain scholarships, fee reimbursement schemes, or hostel accommodations, as per government regulations

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