Common Post-Graduate Entrance Test

CPGET Eligibility 2023: Check Course-wise Eligibility for CPGET Examination, Educational Qualifications Required and others

The CPGET Eligibility criteria is released by Osmania University for admissions to different postgraduate programs under the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Commerce, and Faculty of Education.

Mallika MehzabeenUpdated on : Jul 20 2023 10:56 IST

CPGET Eligibility 2023

CPGET Eligibility 2023: Osmania University conducts the Common Post-Graduate Entrance Test (CPGET) and prescribes the eligibility criteria for the same. The CPGET examination is held for admission to postgraduate courses such as M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, P.G. Diploma, and 5-year integrated courses. Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree to be eligible to take the CPGET examination.

For the courses of the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Social Sciences, candidates need to have secured at least 40% marks in their Bachelor’s degree examination or its equivalent CGPA. Candidates of SC/ST categories should have passed their Bachelor’s degree qualification.

Candidates aspiring to secure admission to the Faculty of Education need to hold a B.Ed. or B.P.Ed degree with 55% Marks, while SC/ST/OBC candidates need to have 50% Marks in their qualifying examination. The eligibility criteria for each of the subjects is different and many courses need candidates to have studied the specific subject in their graduation.

CPGET Eligibility 2023

Faculty of Arts

For admission to courses that fall under the Faculty of Arts, candidates should have secured at least 40% marks or an equivalent CGPA in their Bachelor’s degree. Candidates of SC/ST categories are eligible to take CPGET if they have passed their Bachelor’s degree examination.

Course	CPGET Eligibility: Educational Qualification Requirement
M.A. English M.A. Telugu M.A. Linguistics M.A. Philosophy	Bachelor’s Degree
M.A. Hindi	Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as one of the languages OR Candidate should have studied the Hindi language in Bachelor’s Degree in Part-1/Part-2 for at least 2 years and for a minimum of 200 Marks
M.A. Sanskrit	Bachelor’s Degree with Sanskrit as one of the languages OR Candidate should have studied Sanskrit in Bachelor’s Degree in Part-1/Part-2 for a minimum of 2 years and for at least 200 Marks
M.A. Urdu	Bachelor’s Degree with Urdu as one of the languages OR Candidate should have studied Urdu in Bachelor’s Degree in Part-1/Part-2 for at least 2 years and for a minimum of 200 Marks

Faculty of Social Sciences

For admission to the Faculty of Social Sciences, candidates should have cleared their qualifying examination with at least 40% marks or equivalent CGPA. A pass in the qualifying examination suffices for candidates of SC/ST categories.

Course	CPGET Eligibility: Educational Qualification Requirement
M.A. Economics M.A. History M.A. Political Science M.A. Psychology M.A. Sociology	Bachelor’s Degree

Faculty of Commerce

Course	CPGET Eligibility: Educational Qualification Requirement
M.Com.	Bachelor’s Degree

Faculty of Education

Course	CPGET Eligibility: Educational Qualification Requirement
M.Ed.	Bachelor of Education Degree with 55% Marks (50% Marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates) or its equivalent CGPA
M.P.Ed.	Bachelor of Physical Education with 55% Marks( 50% Marks for ST/OBC/SC candidates)

Faculty of Science

Candidates seeking admission to the Faculty of Science are required to clear the qualifying examination with at least 40% marks. For SC/ST candidates, the eligibility criteria is a pass in the qualifying examination.

Course	CPGET Eligibility: Educational Qualification Requirement
M.Sc. in Botany	B.Sc with Botany as optional subject Candidate should have studied Botany for a minimum of 24 credits or for 4 papers of 100 marks each in a year-wise course
M.Sc. in Chemistry	B.Sc with Chemistry as optional subject Candidates must have studied Chemistry for a minimum of 24 credits or for 4 papers of 100 marks each in a year-wise program
M.Sc. in Geography	B.A. with Geography OR B.Sc.
M.Sc. in Mathematics	B.Sc with Mathematics as optional subject Candidate should have studied Mathematics for a minimum of 24 credits or for 4 papers of 100 marks each in a year-wise course
M.Sc. in Physics	B.Sc with Physics as optional subject Candidate must have studied Mathematics for a minimum of 24 credits or for 4 papers of 100 marks each in a year-wise course
M.Sc. in Zoology	B.Sc with Zoology as optional subject Candidate should have studied Zoology for a minimum of 24 credits or for 4 papers of 100 marks each in a year-wise course

P.G. Diploma Courses

Course	CPGET Eligibility: Educational Qualification
PGD in Child Psychology	Any female graduate with Psychology as optional subject with 50% marks
PGD in Family Marriage Counseling	Bachelor’s Degree
PGD in Forensic Science	B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry as an optional subject and must have studied at least 24 credits in Chemistry
PGD in Pharmaceutical Sciences	B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry as an optional subject and should have studied a minimum of 24 credits in Chemistry

5 Years Integrated Postgraduate Programs

Course	CPGET Eligibility: Educational Qualification
M.Sc. Bio- Technology (5 years Integrated)	The Candidates must have passed 10+2 education (Intermediate or equivalent with MPC / BPC/ MBPC Groups) as recognized by Board of Intermediate Education, T.S. with a minimum of 50% marks (a pass mark is sufficient for SC/ST candidates).
M.Sc. Chemistry (5 years Integrated)	The Candidates should have cleared higher secondary education (Intermediate or equivalent with MPC / BPC/ MBPC Groups) as recognized by Board of Intermediate Education, T.S. with a minimum of 50% marks (a pass mark is sufficient for SC/ST candidates).
M.A. Economics (5 years Integrated)	The Candidates must have passed Class 12 examination (Intermediate or equivalent with 50% marks (a pass mark is sufficient for SC / ST candidates).
M.B.A. (5 years Integrated)	The Candidates should have cleared 12th Standard examination (Intermediate or equivalent) with 50% marks (a pass mark is sufficient for SC / ST candidates).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who releases the eligibility criteria for CPGET exam ?

Osmania University releases the eligibility criteria for the CPGET exam.

What is the minimum educational qualification required for CPGET exam ?

For postgraduate programs at Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Social Sciences, candidates need a Bachelor's degree with at least 40% marks. Candidates of SC/ST categories should have cleared the Bachelor's degree with minimum passing marks.

What is the CPGET eligibility criteria for admission to Faculty of Education ?

For Faculty of Education applicants, candidates need a B.Ed or B.P.Ed degree with 55% marks. Candidates of SC/ST categories need 50% marks in the qualifying examination.

What is the CPGET eligibility criteria for admission to Faculty of Science ?

Candidates need a B.Sc degree with the relevant discipline as an optional subject for Faculty of Science postgraduate courses. Candidates should have studied the specific subject for a minimum of 24 credits or for 4 papers of 100 marks each in a year-wise program.

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