TS CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Qualifying Marks

TS CPGET eligibility criteria 2025 are decided by the Osmania University of the various offered programs. The age limit, academic prerequisites, and subject requirements are all mentioned in the TS CPGET  eligibility criteria 2025. There is no age limit for applying and taking the CPGET entrance exam, according to TS CPGET  eligibility 2025. The minimum CPGET 2025 qualifying marks is 40%.

It should be emphasized that no aspirant will be permitted to fill out the CPGET 2025 application form if they do not meet the legal requirements. Before filling out the registration form for the TS CPGET exam, candidates must review Osmania University's eligibility criteria for the CPGET 2025 exam. 

TS CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2025

TS CPGET syllabus 2025 has fleshed out certain eligibility criteria for admission into various courses. Also, the candidates are advised to check out the TS CPGET exam pattern 2025 to understand the structure of the Examination.

M.A. Courses

The eligibility criteria depend upon the courses chosen by the candidates. Here are the eligibility criteria for M.A. courses.

• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any field from a recognised university in order to apply.
• Marks: To be considered for admission, candidates must score at least 40% on their qualifying exam.
• Candidates who will be taking the qualifying exams in 2025 can also apply for admission.

M.Com. Courses

Candidates who are going to pursue M.Com courses can check the eligibility criteria below.

• To be eligible, candidates must hold a B.Com. or equivalent degree from a recognised university.
• Marks: In his or her qualifying exam, he or she must have received at least 40% aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA.

M.Sc. Courses

M.Sc. has a huge range of specialisation Candidates can select any specialisation. Here are the eligibility criteria for M.Sc. courses.

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in science from a recognised university.
• Marks: Candidates must receive a minimum of 40% in their qualifying exams.

Students can know about the details of the TS CPGET qualification by reading this page completely.

• Nationality Criterion: Only the citizens of India are eligible to apply for the TS CPGET 2025 entrance exam.
• Domicile Criterion: Permanent residents of Telangana/Andhra Pradesh or candidates from other states can also apply through the 15% seat reservation.
• University Board Criterion: Candidates should also satisfy the Local/Unreserved status requirements as constituted in the Telangana State Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions) of 1974, and the amendments that were made subsequently. 
• The Criterion for a Non-Indian: Candidates not of Indian origin should satisfy the rules of the Universities concerned, before applying for TS CPGET 2025.

TS CPGET 2025 Educational Qualification

The Educational Qualification criteria for taking the TS CPGET exam are as follows:

• Minimum Eligibility Score: Candidates must have completed an undergraduate course in B.Sc. or B.A. and passed an equivalent examination with a minimum of at least 40% aggregate score.
• Candidates under reservation (SC or ST), are required only to clear the TS CPGET 2025 Entrance exam. Also, those candidates should have done an Undergraduate course in B.Sc. or B.A. and completed it successfully. Moreover, the requirement of SC/ST candidates is a minimum pass mark in the qualifying examination.
• Final Year Candidates: An applicant appearing for his or her final examination in their Bachelor's Programme is also eligible to apply for the entrance test. Candidates are required to produce a marks memo and original mark sheet/ certificate at the time of admission. Again reiterating an important fact, in the case of SC/ST candidates having a minimum pass mark in the qualifying examination is sufficient.

TS CPGET 2025 Exam Age Limit

The Age limit criteria for taking the exam are as follows:

• For SC/ST Candidates: The maximum eligible age for obtaining a Fee Reimbursement in TS CPGET 2025 concerning SC/ST category is 34 years. However, there is no age restriction to attempt the TS CPGET 2025 examination.
• For EBC/Minorities/PwD: The maximum eligible age for obtaining a Fee Reimbursement in TS CPGET 2025 for candidates under the category of EBC/Minorities/Disables is 30 years. These specifications are as per the rules of the Government of Telangana State.

TS CPGET 2025 Qualifying Exam Criteria

To be eligible for admission into any programme under the TS CPGET, the candidate must have:

1. Passed the Qualifying Examination and secured the prescribed minimum marks in the subject or programme concerned as mentioned in the information brochure.
2. Qualified in Osmania University Common Entrance Test conducted by the University in the concerned subject in which admission is sought. But the qualification itself at the Entrance Test alone does not confer any right of admission into a course.
3. In addition to being qualified for the Common Entrance Test, a candidate will be eligible for admission only if he/she passes the qualifying examination before the commencement of the admissions process and secures the prescribed minimum marks in the subjects or programmes.

TS CPGET Qualifying Marks 2025

Candidates must be aware of the TS CPGET qualifying marks 2025 as this will help them to prepare for the entrance exam better. The TS CPGET qualifying marks 2025 is given in the table below.

Category	Qualifying Marks (Out of 100)
General	25
OBC	25
SC	No Cut Off
ST	No Cut Off

Q. How many marks should I get in CPGET to get a seat in OU (Osmania University)?

Ans. If candidates are focusing on Osmania University then they should score 60+ marks or candidates must be ranked between 3 to 4K. However, TS CPGET qualifying marks are 40% and relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates.

Other Important Points Regarding TS CPGET Exam Eligibility

Some general criteria for the TS CPGET 2025 Exam:

• Candidates who have completed their UG course (which is comprised of a single subject) in Open or Distance Education, are not eligible to appear for the TS CPGET 2025 exam.
• Above all candidates are requested to ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria framed in the TS CPGET Syllabus.
• To know more about TS CPGET 2025 eligibility criteria, candidates can also visit the official website.

Program-wise TS CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2025

TS CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences

• Aggregate: Candidates should have passed the qualifying examination with a minimum of 40% marks in the aggregate of Part II (or Part-I) for languages.
• Compartment: Candidates who have passed their Undergraduate exam compartmentally are also eligible. However, they should not have scored less than the minimum 40% marks in the aggregate of Part II.

TS CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences

Course	Duration	Entrance Test to be taken	Eligibility Conditions
M.A English	Two Years	English	Must have studied the concerned language either in Part-I or in Part-II of the qualifying examination for at least two years and a minimum of 200 marks.Must have obtained 40% marks in that part (Part-I or Part-II of the qualifying examination), where the candidate has studied the concerned language.
M.A Hindi	Two Years	Hindi
M.A Telugu	Two Years	Telugu
M.A Arabic	Two Years	Arabic
M.A Urdu	Two Years	Urdu
M.A Sanskrit	Two Years	Sanskrit
M.A Kannada	Two Years	Kannada
M.A Marathi	Two Years	Marathi
M.A Persian	Two Years	Persian	For Persian, in addition to above 1 & 2, any graduate with Persian or Arabic or Urdu as one of the languages either in Part-I or Part-II is eligible.
M.A Economics	Two Years	Economics	40% marks in Part-II of the graduation with Economics subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied at least four papers of 100 marks each in Economics subject at graduation level.
M.A History	Two Years	History	40% marks in Part-II of the graduation with History subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied at least four papers of 100 marks each in History subject at graduation level.
M.A Political Science	Two Years	Political Science	40% marks in Part-II of the graduation with Political Science subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied at least four papers of 100 marks each in Political Science subject at graduation level.
M.A Public Administration	Two Years	Public Administration	40% marks in Part-II of the graduation with Public Administration subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied at least four papers of 100 marks each in Public Administration subject at graduation level.
M.A Philosophy	Two Years	Philosophy	Any B.A/B.Sc /B.Com. Graduate (except oriental) with 40% marks.
M.A Sociology	Two Years	Sociology	Any Graduate (except oriental) with 40% marks.
M.A MSW	Two Years	MSW	Any Graduate (except oriental) with 40% marks.
M.A AIHCA`	Two Years	AIHCA	Any Graduate (except oriental) with 40% marks.
Journalism and Mass Communication	Two Years	Journalism and Mass Communication	Any Graduate (except oriental) with 40% marks.
B.Lib.I.Sc.	One Year	M.Lib.I.Sc (2 years) / Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc)	Any Graduate with 40% marks.
M.Lib.I.Sc	Two Years
M.Lib.I.Sc	One Year	M.Lib.I.Sc (1 year)	B.Lib.I.Sc. with 40% marks.
M.A Psychology	Two Years	Psychology	40% marks in Part-II with Psychology as an optional at B.A. / B.M.R. / M.Ed. / M.A.(Education) / M.Sc. (Home Science) / Diploma in Child Psychology or Industrial Psychology.
M.A Islamic Studies	Two Years	Islamic Studies	Any graduate with Islamic studies / Philosophy / History / Commerce / Sociology / Political Science / Economics / Urdu / Persian / Arabic as one of the optional in Part II with 40& marks. or Any graduate with Arabic / Persian / Urdu as the second language in part-I with 40% marks. or Any graduate (with 40% marks) with Diploma in Arabic / Persian / Urdu from OU or any recognized institution by OU.
M.A Linguistics	Two Years	Linguistics	A Graduate (with 40% marks in Part-II) in B.A. / B.Sc./ B.Com. with any language subject having studied for two years for a minimum of 200 marks.
M.A Theatre Arts	Two Years	Theatre Arts	Any B.A/B.Sc /B.Com. Graduate (except oriental) with 40% marks. The candidates must have a minimum of two years of stage experience. Knowledge of Telugu is desirable. Candidates who are dumb, deaf or blind or stammer or Physically Handicapped are not eligible. Candidates qualified for the entrance test have to appear for an aptitude test.

Note:

• B.Com candidates are not eligible for M.A. Economics.
• For language courses, a candidate with an undergraduate programme in B.E., B.Tech, B.Pharm etc is not eligible.
• Candidates with other than B.A./B.Sc./B.Com, the qualifications like B.E., B. Tech., B. Pharmacy, LLB (5 yrs), B.C.A., etc. must go through the eligibility conditions before applying to ensure their eligibility.

TS CPGET 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Faculties of Science

• Qualification: Candidates should have done the course in B.Sc., B.A., and completed its equivalent examination with a minimum of 40% marks in the aggregate of Part-II (for SC/ST candidates, a pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient) and studied the subject(s) mentioned in column(3) of the Table below as optional(s) at the bachelor’s degree level.
• The candidates who have passed their bachelor's programme exam compartmentally, and secured the required percentage of marks are also eligible.

TS CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Faculties of Science

Subject (s)	Entrance Test to be written	Subject(s) compulsory to have been taken at Under Graduate Level
Botany	Botany	Botany
Zoology	Zoology	Zoology
Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry
Computer Science	Computer Science	Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics and Computer Applications
Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics with Computer Science	Mathematics	Mathematics
Statistics, Applied Statistics	Statistics	Statistics, and Mathematics
Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Geophysics	Physics	Physics and Mathematics
Electronics	Electronics	Electronics and Mathematics
Geography	Geography	B.A. in Geography or B.Sc. in Geography
Geology, Applied Geochemistry	Geology	Geology
Geo-informatics	Geo-informatics	B.A. with Geography or B.Sc. / B.Tech. / B.E. / B.C.A Graduate
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, Microbiology	Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, Microbiology (BCBTESFSG&M)	For all the courses under BCBTESFSGM, the candidates must have studied Chemistry as one of the optional subjects in Part II at the B.Sc. level. In addition to the above, one of the following subjects must have also been studied as one of the optional in Part II at the graduate level: Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology. However, for Biochemistry and Forensic Science courses, candidates with Physics as one of the optional, in addition to (1) above, at graduation level are also eligible.
Nutrition & Dietetics	Nutrition & Dietetics	The candidates must have studied Chemistry as one of the optional subjects in Part II at the B.Sc. level. In addition to the above, one of the following subjects must have also been studied as one of the optional in Part II at the graduation level: Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology. In addition to (1) & (2) above, the candidates must have studied any one of the following as optional subjects at graduation level: Food and Nutrition, Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics and Food Science & Quality Control.

Note:

• The candidates having graduation in B.Pharm./B.Sc.(MLT)/B.Sc. (Nursing)/B.Sc. (Agriculture)/ B.Sc (Home Science)/ B.Tech./ B.E. are not eligible for M.Sc. Courses. However B.E./B.Tech graduation is eligible for M.Sc (Geo-Informatics) and any B.Sc. graduates are eligible for M.Sc. (Geography).
• Candidates who have passed B.Sc. (Chemical Technology) in Loyola Academy, Secunderabad is eligible for admission into M.Sc. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biochemistry.
• Candidates who have passed B.Sc. with i) Maths, Physics and Computer & Information Science offered by University College for Women, Koti, Hyderabad ii) B.Sc. (Computer Science Engineering) offered by Loyola Academy, Secunderabad are eligible for admission into M.Sc. Computer Science. However, BCA candidates are not eligible for M.Sc. Computer Science.
• Candidates who have passed B.Sc. in Biological Chemistry offered by University College for Women, Koti, Hyderabad are eligible for admission into M.Sc. (Chemistry) and BCBTESFSG&M courses.

Reservation for in-service teachers/Laboratory assistants:

• Two seats in each of the subjects, viz. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology are reserved for in-service Teachers / Labs. Assistants sponsored by the relevant authority, are subject to appearance and qualifying at the Entrance Test.
• Out of these two seats, one seat is reserved for teaching candidates and the other one is for Lab assistants.

The criteria for admission are given below: 

• Entrance Test: The candidate should qualify for the Entrance Test in the subject(s) concerned.
• Service: The candidates should have put in a minimum of three years of continuous service.
• Teacher candidates are to be sponsored by the Director of School Education, Government of Telangana. The Laboratory Assistants should be sponsored by the Director of Higher Education, Govt. of Telangana. (this applies to Laboratory Assistants working in Govt. Colleges and Govt. Aided Private Colleges). For Laboratory Assistants Working on Campus and Constituent Colleges of O.U., a letter of permission from the Registrar, of Osmania University should be submitted. Such Teacher candidates/Lab. Assistants have to submit the relieving order from their respective institutions before joining the course without which, their admission will not be entertained. 
• Supernumerary Seat for M.Sc. Geophysics: One supernumerary seat is reserved for a nominee of the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) at the University College of Science. They are required to take the Entrance Test and become eligible.

TS CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Faculty of Commerce

The following table contains the various Commerce Courses and their corresponding details.

TS CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Faculty of Commerce 

Commerce	Duration	Entrance Test to be taken	Eligibility Conditions
M.Com	Two years	M.Com	B.Com. with 40% marks in Part-II (A pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates)
M.Com	Two years
P.G. Diploma in Taxation	One year

TS CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Faculty of Education

The following table contains the courses of Education and their corresponding details

TS CPGET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Faculty of Education 

Course	Duration	Entrance Test to be taken	Eligibility Conditions (as per NCTE Guidelines)
M.Ed.*	Two years	M.Ed.	B.Ed. Degree with 55% Marks (50% for SC/ST/BC candidates)
M.P.Ed.	Two years	M.P.Ed	B.P.Ed./B.P.E. with 55% Marks (50% for SC/ST/BC candidates)

 *Special category seats are within the sanctioned intake. 

Eligibility for TS CPGET 2025 PG Diploma Course

The following table contains the list of PG diploma courses and their corresponding details

Eligibility for TS CPGET 2025 PG Diploma Course 

Course	Eligibility Conditions
P.G. Diploma in Digital Information Management (PGDD IM)	A pass in M.Lib.I.Sc or B.Lib.I.Sc. or an equivalent course.
P.G. Diploma in Applied Linguistics	P.G. Degree in Language/Literature or M.Sc. in Speech and Hearing or any other related subject which offers any one of the branches (Theoretical or Applied) of linguistics as one of the papers.
P.G. Diploma in Museology	For fresh candidates: i) A Pass in M.A. (A.I.H.C.A.) with 50% marks with Museology as one of the subjects of study or ii) A pass in M.A. (History) with Medieval History paper as a specialization with 50% marks. For in-service candidates: i) A pass in Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience in museums. Out of 12 seats, 6 seats will be offered for fresh candidates and remain 6 seats for in-service candidates.
P.G. Diploma in Archival Science and Manuscriptology	For fresh candidates: A pass in M.A. (A.I.H.C.A) / M.A (History) / M.A. (Indian Culture) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.For in-service candidates: I) A Bachelor Degree with 3 years of relevant experience in Archives / Record rooms and libraries including Oriental manuscript libraries. Out of 12 seats, 6 seats are offered for fresh students and the remaining 6 seats are offered for in-service candidates.
PG Diploma in Geographical Cartography	i) B.A., B.Sc., or M.Sc. degree from a recognized University in Geography, Geology, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics with 40% of marks in the aggregate or ii) Five-year Diploma in Architecture, Fine Arts or Commercial Arts with a minimum of 40% marks in the aggregate or iii) Bachelor of Architecture or iv) Graduate of any University with 40% of marks in the aggregate with at least one year experience in mapping in a Government / Quasi-Government Institution.
PG Diploma in Psychological Counselling	B.A. Psychology/ B.Ed./ Degree or Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology/ B.Sc. Nursing/ B.S.W./ M.Sc. Home Science with Child Development/ Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy/ Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Law/ P.G. Diploma in Marriage and Family Counselling/ P. G. Diploma in Child Psychology/ P. G. Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. For applying to the course, a minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying examination is required.

*A pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates. 

Eligibility Conditions for TS CPGET 2025 5-year Integrated P.G. Programmes

The following table contains the list of 5-year integrated PG programs and their corresponding details

Eligibility Conditions for TS CPGET 2025 5-year Integrated P.G. Programmes 

Name of the Course	Eligibility Conditions	Entrance Test that has to be taken
M.Sc. in Chemistry	The Applicants must have passed 10+2 education (Intermediate or equivalent with MPC / BPC/ MBPC Groups) as recognized by the Board of Intermediate Education, T.S. with a  minimum of 50% marks (a pass mark is sufficient for SC/ST candidates).	Chemistry (5yrs.)
M.Sc in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
M.A. in Applied Economics	The Applicants must have passed 10+2 education (Intermediate or equivalent with 50% marks (a pass mark is sufficient for SC / ST candidates).	Economics (5yrs.)
M.B.A	The Applicants must have passed 10+2 education(Intermediate or equivalent) with 50% marks (a pass mark is sufficient for SC / ST candidates).	M.B.A (5yrs.)

List of TS CPGET 2025 Courses and Subjects Codes

Given below is the list of courses and their corresponding subject codes:

TS CPGET Fine Arts Courses

TS CPGET Fine Arts Courses

Subject Code	Name of Subject
11	M.A. Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology (AIHCA)
12	M.A. Arabic
13	M.A. English
14	M.A. Hindi
15	M.A. Kannada
16	M.A. Marathi
17	M.A. Persian
18	M.A. Sanskrit
19	M.A. Telugu
20	M.A. Urdu
21	M.A. Islamic Studies
22	M.A. Linguistics
23	M.A. Philosophy
24	M.A. Theatre Arts

TS CPGET Faculty of Social Sciences Courses

TS CPGET Faculty of Social Sciences Courses

Subject Code	Name of the Subject
31	M.A. Economics
32	M.A. Gender Studies
33	M.A. History
34	M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
35	M.Lib.I.Sc. (2 years)/Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) (1 year)
36	Master of Library and Information Science (M.Li.I.Sc) 1-year course
37	Master of Social Work (M.S.W)
38	Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
39	Master of Tourism Management (MTM)
40	M.A. Political Science
41	M.A. Psychology
42	M.A. Public Administration
43	M.A. Sociology

TS CPGET Faculty of Commerce Courses 

TS CPGET Faculty of Commerce Courses

Subject Code	Name of the Subject
51	M.Com

TS CPGET Faculty of Education Courses

TS CPGET Faculty of Education Courses

Subject Code	Name of the Subject
56	M.Ed.
57	M.P.Ed.

TS CPGET Faculty of Science Courses

TS CPGET Faculty of Science Courses

Subject Code	Name of the Subject
61	M.Sc. Botany
62	M.Sc. Chemistry
63	M.Sc. Computer Science
64	M.Sc. Electronics
65	M.Sc. Geography
66	M.Sc. Geo-informatics
67	M.Sc. Geology
68	M.Sc. Mathematics
69	M.Sc. Physics
70	M.Sc. Statistics
71	M.Sc. Zoology
72	M.Sc. Biochemistry/Environmental Science/Forensic Science/Genetics/Microbiology (BCESFSG&M)
73	M.Sc. Biotechnology
74	M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
75	M.Sc. Food Science & Technology
76	M.Sc. Psychology

TS CPGET PG Diploma Courses

TS CPGET PG Diploma Courses

Subject Code	Name of the Subject
81	PGD in Child Psychology
82	PGD in Geographical Cartography
83	PGD in Psychological Counselling
84	PGD in Sericulture

TS CPGET 5 Years Integrated Programme Courses

TS CPGET 5 Years Integrated Programme Courses

TS CPGET Subject Code	Name of the Subject
91	Bio-Technology (5 years Integrated)
92	Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry (5 years Integrated)
93	Economics (5 years Integrated)
94	M.B.A. (5 years Integrated)