Pg College Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

University Post Graduate College (UPGC), Secunderabad, is a prominent constituent college of Osmania University, Hyderabad. Known for its academic excellence, the college offers various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs. Admissions are facilitated in accordance with Osmania University's centralized policies, ensuring a systematic and transparent selection process.

Admission Process

Admissions to UPGC, Secunderabad, are conducted through different channels depending on the level of study:

• Postgraduate (PG) Admissions: Admission to PG courses is conducted through the Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPGET), managed by the Directorate of Admissions, Osmania University. Candidates must appear for the entrance test, and seats are allocated based on merit and the reservation policy during centralized counseling.

• Undergraduate (UG) Admissions: Admission to UG programs is typically handled through the Telangana State Degree Online Services, Telangana (DOST), or direct university-affiliated application portals.

• Registration: Candidates must register on the official portals (CPGET for PG or DOST for UG). Registration involves submitting personal, contact, and academic details, followed by payment of the registration fee.

• Counselling and Selection: Following the release of results/rank lists, qualified candidates are invited for web-based or in-person counseling. During this stage, candidates must select their preferred courses and colleges. Final seat allotment is based on merit, category, and seat availability.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility requirements are defined by Osmania University and vary by program:

• Undergraduate (UG): Candidates must have passed the two-year Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Telangana, or an equivalent examination recognized by Osmania University.

  • For B.Sc. (MPC), candidates must have secured at least 40% marks in optional subjects at the qualifying examination (pass marks for SC/ST categories).

  • For B.Com (Computers), all candidates who have passed the intermediate examination are generally eligible to apply.

• Postgraduate (PG): Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline.

  • A minimum aggregate of 40% marks (or an equivalent CGPA) in the qualifying degree is generally required. For SC/ST candidates, a pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient.

  • Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination compartmentally are also eligible, provided seats are available after accommodating candidates who passed in a single attempt.

Important Dates (2026 Tentative)

The following dates are based on the standard academic calendar for Osmania University admissions. Students are advised to monitor the OU Admissions website for official 2026 schedule updates.

Application Fees

• Entrance Exam Fee: Candidates applying for PG courses via CPGET must pay a registration/application fee, which varies based on the number of subjects chosen.

• Counselling/Admission Fees: Once a seat is allotted, candidates must pay the requisite processing fee for counseling and subsequently the college tuition and other university fees as prescribed by the administration. Payments are typically made online through the dedicated admission portals.

Required Documents

During the counseling and physical verification process, candidates are required to submit the following original documents along with sets of photocopies:

• Academic Records: 10th-grade and 12th-grade (Intermediate) mark sheets and certificates.

• Degree Records (For PG): All semester-wise mark sheets and the Provisional/Original Degree certificate of the qualifying examination.

• Identification & Residence: Aadhaar Card (mandatory for identity and residence proof).

• Legal Certificates: * Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last institution attended.

  • Caste Certificate (issued by Meeseva, if applicable, for SC/ST/BC candidates).

  • Income Certificate (for fee reimbursement/scholarship purposes, if applicable).

• Other: Migration Certificate (for candidates from universities other than Osmania University), Study/Bonafide certificates (from 1st class to qualifying degree), and recent passport-size photographs.