Great news for all students eyeing postgraduate studies in Telangana! The Common Post Graduate Entrance Tests (CPGET) 2025 application window is officially OPEN! Osmania University has released the dates, and it’s time to mark your calendar.
Here are the most important dates you need to know RIGHT NOW for CPGET 2025:
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Out! | June 13, 2025 |
| Applications Begin! | June 18, 2025 |
| Last Day to Apply (No Extra Fee!) | July 17, 2025 |
| Last Day (with ₹500 Late Fee) | July 24, 2025 |
| Last Day (with ₹2000 Late Fee – Final!) | July 28, 2025 |
| Admit Cards Expected | August 2025 |
| Exams Start! | Early August 2025 |
| Results & Counseling | To Be Announced |
Official Website (Always Check Here First!): cpget.tsche.ac.in
What Exactly is CPGET? (Your Shortcut to PG!)
CPGET stands for Common Post Graduate Entrance Tests. Think of it as THE single entrance exam you need to take if you want to study for a Master’s degree (like M.A., M.Sc., M.Com) or other PG courses in top Telangana universities.
Osmania University handles everything for CPGET, from telling you the dates to managing your application and exams. It’s designed to make getting into PG programs simpler for everyone.
You can get into many courses through CPGET, like:
- M.A., M.Sc., M.Com: The popular Master’s degrees.
- M.Ed, MSW, MBA: For education, social work, and business.
- PG Diploma courses
- Five-year integrated programs (where you do your Bachelor’s and Master’s together!)
And it’s not just Osmania! Many other big universities in Telangana accept CPGET scores, like Kakatiya University, Telangana University, and JNTUH. It’s one test, many doors open!
A quick tip: While cpget.tsche.ac.in is where you apply, sometimes the full details (like every small rule or FAQ) are hard to find there directly. So, it’s smart to also check other trusted education websites like Careers360.com or Shiksha.com for all the info. They often put everything in one easy-to-read place.
Can YOU Apply for CPGET 2025? (Check Your Eligibility!)
Before you apply, make sure you fit the basic rules:
- You need a Degree: You must have finished your Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university.
- Minimum Marks:
- General & OBC: You generally need at least 40% marks in your degree.
- SC & ST: Good news! Just a pass in your degree is enough for you.
- Final Year Students: If you’re in your last year of graduation and waiting for results, you can still apply!
Important: Each Master’s course might have its own extra rules. For example, to do M.Sc. Computer Science, you might need specific subjects like Math and Computer Science in your Bachelor’s degree. Always read the full official rules for your chosen course!
How to Apply for CPGET 2025 (Simple Steps!)
Applying is all online and pretty straightforward. Just follow these steps:
- Go to the Official Website: Head to
cpget.tsche.ac.in. - Pay Your Fee First: This is the starting point. You’ll enter some basic details (like your degree exam hall ticket number, name, phone, email) and pay the application fee online using your card or net banking.
- Fee Hint: Expect around ₹800-₹1000 for General/OBC and ₹600-₹800 for SC/ST/PH (check the exact amount in the official notice).
- Applying for more than one subject? You might pay an extra fee for each.
- Fill Out the Application Form: Once your payment is done, fill in all your personal, school, and course choices accurately.
- Upload Your Photos & Signatures: You’ll need to upload a recent photo and your signature. Sometimes, you’ll upload degree mark sheets too.
- Review EVERYTHING: CRITICAL STEP! Before you click ‘Submit’, read through your entire form carefully. Make sure there are no mistakes.
- Print Your Form: Always save and print a copy of your submitted form. It’s important for your records!
Made a mistake? Don’t panic! There’s usually a short time called the “Application Correction Window” where you can log in and fix small errors. But remember, once that window closes, no more changes!
Get Ready for the CPGET Exam! (What to Expect)
Knowing the exam pattern helps a lot!
- How it’s taken: It’s an online exam on a computer (Computer Based Test or CBT).
- Time Limit: You get 2 hours (120 minutes) to finish the test.
- Questions: There will be 100 questions.
- Marks: Each question is worth 1 mark, so the total is 100 marks.
- Type of Questions: All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). You pick one answer from the options.
- NO Negative Marking! This is great news! You won’t lose marks for wrong answers, so try to answer all questions.
- Syllabus: The topics you need to study are specific to your chosen Master’s course. It will be based on what you studied in your Bachelor’s degree. For example, if you’re taking M.Sc. Physics, you’ll study B.Sc. Physics topics. Always check the official CPGET website for your exact subject syllabus!
- Practice with Mock Tests: The CPGET website also offers practice tests (mock tests). Use them! They help you get used to the online exam format.
Where Can You Study? (Participating Universities)
Your CPGET score can get you into many great universities in Telangana. Here are the main ones:
- Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad (The one conducting the test!)
- Kakatiya University (KU), Warangal
- Telangana University (TU), Nizamabad
- Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Nalgonda
- Palamuru University (PU), Mahabubnagar
- Satavahana University (SU), Karimnagar
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH)
- Telangana Mahila Vishwavidyalayam
These universities offer a huge variety of courses. A single CPGET score can open many doors for your higher education!
What Happens After the Exam? (Counseling & Admission)
Once the exam is done, here’s what happens next:
- Results & Rank Card: Your results will be out online. You’ll get a “Rank Card” showing your score and your rank among all test-takers. Download this!
- Counseling Registration: If you did well, you’ll need to sign up online for the “counseling” process. This is where you pick your preferred colleges and courses.
- Picking Your Choices (Web Options): You’ll get a list of all available colleges and courses. You pick the ones you want, in the order of your preference.
- Seat Allotment: Based on your rank and your choices, you’ll be provisionally given a seat in a college.
- Confirm Your Seat: If you’re happy with the seat, you need to “self-report” online and pay a part of the admission fee.
- Document Check: This is super important! You’ll go to the college you got a seat in, with all your original documents. They will check everything to make sure you’re eligible.
- Final Admission! After a successful document check and paying the remaining fees, your admission is confirmed.
Keep an eye on the official website for counseling dates and instructions. Missing a step means missing your chance for admission!
Need Help? (Contact Information)
If you have specific questions or need clarification, you can reach out to the CPGET authorities at Osmania University:
- Email:
vc@osmania.ac.in - Phone Numbers: +91-40-27098704, 27098003
Important Note for You: While we’ve given you the clearest, most up-to-date information, it’s always, always, ALWAYS best to check the official CPGET 2025 notification on cpget.tsche.ac.in. This blog post gives you the full picture, but the official document has the final say on all rules, dates, and fees.
Go get that postgraduate degree! We’re rooting for you!