At a Glance
- Post Name
- CPGET (Telangana State Common PG Entrance Test) 2026
- Exam / Result Date
- 8–16 July 2026
- Conducting Body
- Kakatiya University (KU), on behalf of TGCHE
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree (Relevant Subject)
- Location
- Telangana
Quick Summary
CPGET (Telangana State Common PG Entrance Test) 2026 provisional answer key is set for release by Kakatiya University on 18 July 2026. Check download steps, objection process and official portal.
Kakatiya University (KU) is a public state university located in Warangal, Telangana. For the 2026 cycle, KU has been designated by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) as the conducting authority for the Common PG Entrance Tests (CPGET). Its official exam portal is cpget.tgche.ac.in.
CPGET 2026 Answer Key – Overview
The CPGET (Telangana State Common PG Entrance Test) 2026 provisional answer key is scheduled for release by Kakatiya University (KU) on 18 July 2026 at cpget.tgche.ac.in. The exam was held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from 8 to 16 July 2026 across roughly 40 subject-wise papers for postgraduate admission to Osmania, Kakatiya, and other participating Telangana state universities. Candidates get a short window — 18 to 20 July 2026 — to challenge the key by paying ₹200 per question, refundable if the objection is upheld.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CPGET (Telangana State Common PG Entrance Test) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Kakatiya University (KU), on behalf of TGCHE |
| Exam Date | 8–16 July 2026 |
| Answer Key Date | 18 July 2026 (Provisional) |
| Objection Window | 18–20 July 2026 (₹200/question, refundable if upheld) |
| Official Portal | cpget.tgche.ac.in |
Source: Official CPGET 2026 exam schedule, Kakatiya University / TGCHE. Visit Official Portal
CPGET 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| CPGET Exam | 8–16 July 2026 Conducted |
| Admit Card | 4 July 2026 Released |
| Provisional Answer Key | 18 July 2026 Upcoming |
| Objection Window | 18–20 July 2026 Upcoming |
| Final Answer Key | To be announced – check cpget.tgche.ac.in |
| Result | Expected last week of July 2026 – check cpget.tgche.ac.in |
| Counselling | Expected August 2026 – check cpget.tgche.ac.in |
Source: Official CPGET 2026 exam schedule and public notices, Kakatiya University / TGCHE.
CPGET 2026 – Exam Pattern, Paper Analysis & Marking Scheme
CPGET 2026 was a Computer-Based Test held in three daily shifts — 9:30–11:00 AM, 1:00–2:30 PM, and 4:30–6:00 PM — across roughly 40 subject-wise entrance tests, with a small number of allied subjects (such as Biotechnology, Microbiology, Forensic Science, Genetics, and Environmental Sciences) sharing a common paper. Every subject paper follows the same 90-minute, 100-question, 100-mark structure, and there is no negative marking, so attempting every question carries no risk.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
| Number of Questions | 100 (Objective / MCQ) |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Marks per Correct Answer | +1 |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Shifts per Day | 3 (9:30–11:00 AM | 1:00–2:30 PM | 4:30–6:00 PM) |
| Subjects Covered | ~40 subject-wise tests across ~46 PG programmes |
Source: Official CPGET 2026 exam pattern, Kakatiya University / TGCHE notification.
How to Download CPGET 2026 Answer Key – Step by Step
- Visit the official CPGET portal at cpget.tgche.ac.in.
- Click on the "Master Question Paper with Preliminary Key" or "CPGET Answer Key 2026" link on the homepage.
- Select the subject/course you appeared for from the list.
- Enter your Registration Number, Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth if prompted.
- View and download the subject-wise preliminary answer key PDF along with the response sheet and master question paper.
- Save the PDF for reference before raising any objection.
Provisional Key: 18 July 2026 | Official Portal: cpget.tgche.ac.in
How to Raise Objection for CPGET 2026 Answer Key
Kakatiya University has set the CPGET 2026 objection window for 18 to 20 July 2026 — only two to three days, so check the preliminary key immediately after release. The process is as follows:
- Visit cpget.tgche.ac.in and open the "TG CPGET – Objections on Preliminary Key" link.
- Login using your Hall Ticket Number.
- Select the Question Paper, Booklet Code, and Question Number you wish to challenge.
- Enter the answer you believe is correct in the "Answer Suggested by Candidate" field, along with your remarks.
- Upload a supporting document (textbook reference or proof) as an attachment.
- Pay ₹200 per challenged question online and submit — the fee is refunded if your objection is upheld.
CPGET 2026 – What Comes Next
After the objection window closes on 20 July 2026, KU's subject experts will review every valid challenge and publish the final CPGET 2026 answer key. The result — expected in the last week of July 2026 — will be prepared strictly on this final key, followed by web options, seat allotment, and counselling across participating Telangana universities in August 2026.
CPGET 2026 – Official Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| CPGET Answer Key / Master Question Paper | Check Answer Key |
| CPGET Objection on Preliminary Key | Raise Objection |
| CPGET Response Sheet | Check Response Sheet |
| Official Website | Visit Portal |
