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TS DOST 2025 official schedule is expected to be released by May 2025 along with the official notification. The notification will be released by the conducting authority on the official website. Further, the form-filling will take place separately for all the phases.
Students will be able to register for the exam through the official website in online mode only. The form will be released by May 2025 for the Phase 1 exam. Applicants must register within the given timeline for the TS DOST sessions.
Telangana State Degree Online Service Test is a state-level exam conducted by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education. TS DOST exam is conducted to give admission to undergraduate courses in six participating universities in Telangana state.
About TS DOST
TS DOST stands for Degree Online Service, Telangana. Candidates who have completed intermediate can apply for UG courses in various colleges across Telangana. It is a state-level exam through which candidates can get admission into courses like B.A, B.Com (Voc), B.Com (Hons), BSW, BBM, BCA, etc. The following table gives details of the TS DOST 2025 Exam at a glance.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | TS DOST |
| Full Form | Telangana State Degree Online Service Test |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Conducting By | Telangana State Council of Higher Education |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Languages | Undergraduate Programme |
| Official Website | TS DOST.cgg.gov.in |
| Helpdesk | 500 001 |
TS DOST Critical Points 2025
Applicants must check some pointers related to the TS DOST exam 2025 provided below.
- Candidates need to ensure that their Aadhaar number is linked to their mobile number to proceed with the application process.
- For any TS DOST 2025 query, candidates can reach out to their nearest TS DOST helpline centre.
- Candidates should do proper research, explore their options, and go through the different colleges offering admissions under TS DOST 2025.
Courses Offered Through TS DOST 2025
Below are the popular courses offered to the candidates under TS DOST across Telangana universities.
TS DOST Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates interested in applying for the TS DOST 2025 exam must ensure that they satisfy the eligibility requirements. Any candidate found ineligible at any stage of the admission process will be disqualified, and their candidature will be canceled.
- Candidates should be Indian citizens.
- The candidate must have passed 12th from a recognized university.
Candidates must ensure their eligibility before filling out their application forms. Below is a list of TS DOST University eligibility criteria 2025 for different UG courses.
General TS DOST Eligibility Criteria 2025
The TS DOST eligibility requirement for the general category has been provided below.
- Candidates are required to have the certification of qualifying exam conducted by the BIETS (Board of International Education, Telangana State) or by any other board.
- For candidates who will pass the qualifying exam from a board other than the BIETS, CBSE, or ICSE, the heads of their respective schools/institutes will need to ensure that the candidates submit the Eligibility Certificate issued by the BIETS.
- Candidates who have cleared their qualifying exam on the first attempt will be given preference for admission
TS DOST 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Different Courses
Applicants must check the eligibility limit of the TS DOST exam 2025 for different courses provided here.
- Candidates who will clear the intermediate (vocational) medical lab technology course from BIETS or any other corresponding board will be eligible for admission to BA or B.Com courses at colleges under TS DOST, except for those pursuing an additional ‘Bridge course’. They will be eligible for admission to different B.Sc. courses at colleges under TS DOST.
- Candidates who seek admission to B.Sc courses must have cleared the qualifying exam with a score of 40% in the subject they wish to pursue at the undergraduate level.
- Candidates passing the qualifying exam in arts or commerce streams will not be eligible for admission to B.Sc. courses.
- Candidates who clear the qualifying exam in science, arts, or commerce streams will be eligible for admission to B.A., B.Com., BSW, BBA, BBM, and BCA.
- Candidates who seek admission to the BSW course must have scored at least 40% marks in the qualifying exam.
How to Prepare for TS DOST?
Candidates are advised to go through the preparation tips before appearing for the exam.
- Prepare a Timetable: Candidates are advised to prepare a timetable and follow the time accordingly. Making a timetable will help the candidates with better preparation and will also help in covering all the topics for the exam. Eight months is considered to be ideal for the preparation of the TS DOST 2025 exam. With a proper strategy to prepare for the exam, the candidates can score well in the examination.
- Start with Basics: Candidates should start with basics for preparation of the exam. It is crucial to be clear on the basics, as it will help solve the problems quickly. Candidates should try answering the questions in a minimum time.
- Practising Previous Year's Question Paper: It is essential to solve the previous year's question papeINR Regular practice of question papers will help the candidates strengthen their knowledge, and it will also help increase the speed to solve the question papers.
TS DOST Exam Dates 2025
Telangana State Council of Higher Education will announce the TS DOST 2025 exam dates on the official website along with the official notification. The notification is expected to be released by May 2025. Till then, applicants must check the expected date list provided below.
TS DOST Phase 1 Exam Dates 2025
Applicants must check the TS DOST 2025 exam dates (tentative) for the Phase 1 exam provided in the table below.
| Details | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| TS DOST 2025 Phase 1 | |
| Notification Releasing Date | May 2025 |
| Phase 1 Registration (Registration fee INR 200/-) | May - June 2025 |
| Phase 1 Web Options | May - June 2025 |
| Verification of Special Category Certificates at University HelpLine Centers (UHLCs) |
|
| (i) PH/ CAP | May 2025 |
| (ii) NCC/ Extra-Curricular Activities | May 2025 |
| Phase 1 Seat Allotment | June 2025 |
| Online Self-reporting by the allotted students | June 2025 |
TS DOST Phase 2 Exam Dates 2025
The expected exam date of the TS DOST 2025 Phase 2 exam has been shared below for reference.
| Details | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| TS DOST 2025 Phase 2 | |
| Phase 2 Registration (Registration fee INR 400/-) | June 2025 |
| Phase 2 Web-options | June 2025 |
| Verification of Special Category Certificates at University HelpLine Centers (UHLCs) |
|
| (PH/CAP/NCC/Extra-Curricular Activities) | June 2025 |
| Phase 2 Seat Allotment | June 2025 |
| Online Self-reporting by the allotted students | June 2025 |
TS DOST Phase 3 Exam Dates 2025
Candidates must check the table shared below showing the TS DOST 2025 Phase 3 expected exam schedule.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
| TS DOST 2025 Phase 3 | |
| Upcoming Events | |
| Registration | June 2025 |
| Verification of special category certificates at university helpLine centers (UHLCs)(PH/ CAP/ NCC/ SPORTS/ extra-curricular activities) | June 2025 |
| Registration (Web Options) | June 2025 |
| Phase 3 seat allotment | July 2025 |
| Online Self-reporting by the allotted students | July 2025 |
| Reporting to colleges by the students who have already confirmed their seats online (self-reporting) in Phase 1, 2, and 3 | July 2025 |
| Students' orientation in college |
July 2025
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| Commencement of Classwork, Semester 1 | July 2025 |
TS DOST Application Form 2025
TS DOST 2025 registration process will be commenced by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). The form-filling will be done individually for all the phases. The form will be released on the official website in online mode.
Based on tentative informations it can be expected that the form for Phase 1 might can be released by May 2025. The direct link to access the registration form link will be shared with the students through the table below once it is released.
| Particulars | Links |
| TS DOST 2025 Registration Window | To be Updated |
| TS DOST Application Fee Payment Window | To be Updated |
| TS DOST Candidate Login 2025 | To be Updated |
How to Fill the Online TS DOST Application Form 2025?
Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for TS DOST 2025 exam.
- Step 1: Candidates are advised to visit the official website - dost.cgg.gov.in
- Step 2: Click on the "Candidate Pre-Registration" tab on the homepage.
- Step 3: Enter the details in the application form. After filling in the details, click on the "Aadhar Authentication" button.
- Step 4: Candidates will receive an OTP, which they have to enter in the respective field.
- Step 5: TS DOST Id will be generated, and a success message will be displayed on the screen.
- Step 6: Candidates have to make the payment by online method. After the completion of the transaction, they will receive a transaction id. After that, they will be landed on the TS DOST 2025 application page.
- Step 7: On this webpage, candidates will have to click on the "Application Details Entry". Candidates have to fill in all the details and click on the "Submit" option.
TS DOST Application Fee 2025
Candidates must check the TS DOST exam 2025 application fee details shared below.
- Candidates will have to pay the registration fee of INR 200.
- In the case of late registration, candidates have to pay a late fee of INR 400.
- The application fee can be paid online
- The registration fee is non-refundable.
Essential Document Required for TS DOST Admission Process 2025
The list of documents required for the TS DOST exam admission process has been shared below for the candidates.
- Aadhar Card
- Colour Photograph
- Caste Certificate
- Sports Certificate (if applicable)
- N.C.C Certificate (if applicable)
- Mobile Number
- Extra-Curricular Certificate (if applicable)
- Physically Handicapped
- Ex-man service certificate
TS DOST Cut Off 2025
Candidates should note that the TS DOST does not release its cut off formally. Candidates, however, can use their seat allotment marks for the first, second, third and special phases to figure out the TS DOST 2025 cut off for themselves. Below we list the steps for checking TS DOST cut off 2025.
How to Check DOST Cutoff 2025
Follow the steps mentioned below to check TS DOST 2025 cut off.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of TS DOST: dost.cgg.gov.in.
- Step 2: Click on Seat Allotment Cut-off Marks.
- Step 3: The page will appear asking to select the particulars.
- Step 4: Candidates can either select by course or by subject.
- Step 5: Next, select the university from the dropdown menu.
- Step 6: Select the course name, stream, whether local or non-local, caste, gender and qualifying marks.
- Step 7: Finally, click on "Allotment Report".
- Step 8: Check the TS DOST 2025 seat allotment cut off, or TS DOST cut off marks.
TS DOST Counselling 2025
TS DOST counselling 2025 process is conducted by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education after declaring the result. The conducting body might also conduct a special drive to fill out the vacant seats. Candidates must also note that the registration will be confirmed only if they pay a registration fee of INR 400/-. Candidates have to pay the registration fee of INR 200/-, and they must check the TS DOST 2025 Eligibility Criteria before applying.
In addition, the counselling schedule will be shared once the result is declared. The detailed schedule for the counselling process will be shared with the students once the schedule is released.
TS DOST Seat Allotment 2025
Candidates will be able to check the TS DOST 2025 seat allotment result for all the phases scheduled. They will be allotted seats in their desired colleges through the counselling process. Below is the step-by-step guide to checking the TS DOST 2025 seat allotment.
How to Check the Seat Allotment?
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check their seat allotment list once it is released.
- Step 1: Candidates must navigate to the official website of TS DOST.
- Step 2: They must enter the login details
- Step 3: Click on the link to the first allotment seat and check the admission status.
- Step 4: Download the list and take a photocopy for further reference.
TS DOST Participating Universities 2025
Six universities participate in the TS DOST admission process, while the colleges affiliated with these universities run to a thousand. Below we list the universities participating in TS DOST.
- Osmania University
- Kakatiya University
- Telangana University
- Palamuru University
- Mahatma Gandhi University
- Satvahana University
TS DOST Colleges 2025
As per the information available, there are around 1000 state colleges affiliated to the 6 state universities under TS DOST 2025. Prospective students must be aware of these colleges, the subject and streams they offer, and whether the tuition is state-funded or not.
This knowledge helps them make an informed decision when it comes to choosing one college over another.
TS DOST Reservations 2025
Telangana State Council of Higher Education reserves seats for admission for candidates from various under-represented/backward categories to different colleges. The reservation, however, is contingent upon candidates producing valid documents in support of their claim to belong to a particular community.
Here is the breakdown of seats reserved by different universities participating in TS DOST 2025.
University-Wise DOST Reservation for Different Courses
The university-wise reservation criteria for the TS DOST exam has been given below.
| University | Reservation |
| OU, TU, MGU and Palamuru University | 60% of the total number of seats available in B.Com in any college for Candidates who have studied and passed the qualifying examination with Commerce subject. |
| Satavahana and Kakatiya Universities | 50% of the total number of seats available in B.Com in any college for Candidates who have studied and passed the qualifying examination with Commerce subject. |
| All six universities | 50% of seats in the B.A. course for the candidates who have studied at least one subject under Social Sciences or Humanities at the Intermediate level. |
Category Wise Reservation
Applicants must check the category-wise reservation details for the TS DOST exam provided below.
| Category | Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6% |
| Backward Classes | 29% (total) |
| Group-A | 7% |
| Group-B | 10% |
| Group-C | 1% |
| Group-D | 7% |
| Group-E | 4% |
Other Reservation
The details regadring the other reservation facilities provided through the TS DOST exam are given below.
| Category | Percentage |
| N.C.C. and A.C.C. | 2% |
| Extra-curricular activities | 1% |
| children of Ex-Servicemen, children of Armed Personnel | 3% |
| Physically Handicapped | 3% |
| Women | 33 1/3% in co-ed colleges (filled by men in absence of women candidates) |
TS DOST Contact Information
In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details.
Dr.P. Balabhaskar
Academic Guidance Officer,
Commissionerate of Collegiate Education
Address: 3rd floor, Vidhya Bhavan,
Nampally
Hyderabad - 500 001, Telangana
FAQs on TS DOST
Q: When will TS DOST 2025 application form be released?
Q: When will the web option for TS DOST be commenced for phase I?
Q: When will seat allotment for phase 1 release?
Q: When does TS DOST counselling special phase seat allotment be declared?
Q: When will TS DOST seat allotment for phase 2 be released?
Q: When will TS DOST 2025 seat allotment for Phase 3 be released?
Q: When will TS DOST phase 3 counselling registration begin?
Q: How to check DOST seat allotment 2025 Telangana?
