TS CPGET

CPGET-2024
Telangana State Common Post
ost Gra
Graduate
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Entrance Tests

For Admission into PG, PG Diploma and 5 yr. Integrated Courses Offered
by Osmania, Kakatiyya, Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi, Palamuru,
Satavahana, Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam and JNTUH Universities

INFOR
RMATION BROCHURE
RE

Osmania University Kakatiya University Telangana University Mahatma Gandhi

Hyderabad Warangal Nizamabad University,
University Nalgonda

Palamuru University Satavahana University JNTU Telangana Mahila

Mahabubnagar Karimnagar Hyderabad Viswavidyalayam, Hyd.

Prof. I. PANDURANGA REDDY

Convener,
Co CPGET–2024 & Director
Dirrectorate of Admissions, Osmania University
Hyderabad-500007, Telangana State

ac.in, https://cpget.tsche.ac.in, www.ouadm

Websites: www.osmania.a missions.com

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 TS CPGET-2024
(for Admission into PG, PG Diploma and 5 yr. Integrated Programmes offered by Osmania,
Kakatiya, Satavahana, Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi, Palamuru, Telangana Mahila a Vishwa
Vidyalayam and JNTUH Universities)

Dates of commencement of online registration & Submission of applications : 18-05-2024

Last date for submitting the online application : 17-06-2024
Last date with a late fee of Rs.500/- : 25-06-2024
Last date with late fee of Rs. 2000/- : 30-06-2024
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Commencement of entrance tests tentatively from : 5 July, 2024

* The Entrance Tests will be conducted through online Computer Based Test (CBT)

Note: The Hall Tickets along with instructions will be made available in websites, Websites:
www.osmania.ac.in, https://cpget.tsche.ac.in, www.ouadmissions.com f ou r d a ys before the
commencement of entrance tests. No personal intimation in this regard w ill be sent to the candidates.

Registration Fee:
The registration fee for a single subject is Rs.800/- for OC/BC candidates and Rs.600/- for SC/ST/PH
candidates. For each additional subject, the fee is Rs.450/- for all categories.

Payment of Registration Fee:

The registration fee may be paid at any TS/AP Online Centers or through payment gateway (Credit Card /
Debit Card / Net Banking).

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Before filling and submission of online application form, the candidates are advised to go through the relevant
instructions and Demo Application form available in the websites, Websites: www.osmania.ac.in,
https://cpget.tsche.ac.in, www.ouadmissions.com

2. The eligibility of the candidates is not verified / decided at the time of application and during the entrance tests. The
verification will be done only during the admissions. Hence, candidates are advised to ensure that they are
eligible for the course/subject they are applying for.

3. Candidates should note that the Hall Tickets, Results of Entrance Tests, Rank Cards, Schedules for exercising web
based options and certificate verification and other related information will be made available only through websites given
above and the candidates can download the same. No personal intimation in this regard will be sent to the candidates
either by post or by mail.

4. The candidates will have to appear for the entrance tests and for certificate verification on their own expenses.

5. Syllabus for TS CPGET-2024: The syllabus for Common Post Graduate Entrance Tests-2024 will be made available in
the websites, Websites: www.osmania.ac.in, https://cpget.tsche.ac.in, www.ouadmissions.com

6. The entrance tests in all the subjects (including M.P.Ed.) will consist of 100 multiple choice objective type questions
for 100 marks. There is no negative marking.

7. Pattern of Entrance Test for Admission into M.Sc. Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Fermentation
Technology, Genetics and Microbiology is as follows. Candidates have to appear for a common entrance test, namely
BCESFSG&M comprising of Part-A (Chemistry for 40 Marks) and Part-B (One of the optionals studied at B.Sc. level
among the optional subjects: Physics, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Microbiology and Biochemistry) for 60 Marks. Pattern of
Entrance Test for Admission into M.Sc. Bio-Technology comprising of Part-A (Chemistry for 40 Marks) and Part-B (Bio
Technology for 60 Marks).

8. Indulgence in any kind of malpractice (photo morphing, impersonation, copying, etc.) in entrance tests will attract
punishment under the criminal laws.

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9. Admissions are conducted through a process of web based counseling. The schedule for certificate verification will
be announced after declaring the results. Before allotment of admissions, the qualified and eligible candidates have to
exercise options through web in the order of their preference. If the admitted candidates in each course should be
found less than 10 after the second web options than that course will be cancelled for that academic year.

10. NATIONAL INTEGRATION QUOTA (NIQ): 20% Supernumerary seats in each course in campus
and constituent colleges of universities are available to the candidates belonging to the states other than Telangana
and Andhra Pradesh under National Integration Quota. The candidates those who have completed their School &
College Education from other than Telangana and Andhra Pradesh States are eligible only for NIQ Quota. (see
Annexure-I).

11. Candidates who have completed degree with single subject in open/distance mode of education are not eligible for P.G.
Courses.

12. Candidates qualified in TS CPGET - 2024 are eligible for admissions into Campus, Constituent and Affiliated colleges of
Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi, Palamuru, Satavahana, Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam (TMV) and
JNTUH Universities.

13. The candidates with other than B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. qualification 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.

14. B.Pharm. / B.Sc.(MLT) / B.Sc. (Nursing) / B.Sc. (Ag) / B.Sc. (Home Science) / B.Tech. / B.E. Graduates are not eligible for
M.Sc. Courses. However, B.E./B.Tech graduates are eligible for M.Sc. Geo-Informatics and Food Science & Technology.
B.Sc. (MLT) candidates are eligible for M.Sc. Biochemistry & M.Sc. Microbiology.

15. B.E., & B.Tech., etc. candidates are not eligible for M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. Mathematics and M.Sc. Electronics.

16. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Information Brochure, the rules and regulations that are in force in the
Universities at the time of admissions shall be final and binding. And also if there are any changes in the admission rules and
regulations either from Government or University then such rules are applicable from time to time.

17. All disputes pertaining to TS CPGET - 2024 shall fall within the court’s jurisdiction of Hyderabad only.

18. Reservation in admissions for the candidates belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category will be
implemented as per the relevant orders from the Govt. of Telangana.

CONDITIONS:
1. Admission of a candidate into the same course which he/she has already completed either through regular mode or
through distance mode from any recognized university / institute is not allowed. This is applicable even if the course
is completed with different specialization.

2. The reimbursement of fee/scholarship is allowed only for those who pursue a PG Programme for the 1st time. For those
who have already pursued any PG Courses (Professional or Non-Professional) will not be provided hostel
accommodation in the University/College hostels and will not be considered for any type of scholarship whatsoever,
as per GOs in force. As per Govt. of T.S. Social Welfare (Edn) Department Memo No.10537/SW .Edn.2/2011 the
fee/scholarship reimbursement is not allowed to such candidates. Further, the maximum age for the candidates to
become eligible for fee/scholarship reimbursement is as per the Government of Telangana rules in force.

3. At the time of uploading the certificates for verification, the candidates are requested to upload latest certificates
of Income, Caste, EWS, etc. to avoid procedural delays in the admission process.

3. The Universities reserve the right to delete any of the courses/subjec ts from the list mentioned and permit any new
courses/subjects or shift courses/subjects from one college to another in any of the University/Constituent / Affiliated
Colleges.

4. Candidates seeking admission under Teacher / Laboratory Assistant Categories must submit the attested Xerox
copies of relevant certificates by mentioning their Hall Ticket Number in a special proforma that can be downloaded
along with hall ticket.

5. Candidates seeking admissions if any under special categories of CAP, NCC & PH Category will be called for
certificate verification and intimated along with the counseling schedule. Admissions under these categories
are as per the latest orders / directions of Government of Telangana.

6. In the case of P.G. Diploma Courses / 5 yr. Integrated Programmes, unless 75% of the available seats are filled, the
Universities may not run such courses.

7. If in any course, if the number of applications is less than the intake, the entrance test will not be conducted for such
courses. (Note: This is applicable only in case of courses which are offered at only a single institute/college).

8. Self finance courses and NIQ students will not be provided hostel facility in the university / Constituent College hostels.

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LIST OF ENTRANCE TEST SUBJECTS FOR TS CPGET – 2024 :
M. POST GRADUATE COURSES:

M. FACULTY OF ARTS:
Subject Code Name of the 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

II. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:

Subject Code Name of the Subject
31 M.A. Economics
33 M.A. History
34 M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
35 Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.) (Two years) / B.Lib.I.Sc. (One year)
36 M.Li.Sc. (One year) Offered at Kakatiya University
37 Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
38 Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) (Offered at Kakatiya University)
39 Master of Tourism Management (MTM) (Offered at Kakatiya University)
40 M.A. Political Science
41 M.A. Psychology
42 M.A. Public Administration
43 M.A. Sociology

III. FACULTY OF COMMERCE:

Subject Code Name of the Subject
51 M.Com.

IV. FACULTY OF EDUCATION:

Subject Code Name of the Subject

56 M.Ed.

57 M.P.Ed.

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V. FACULTY OF SCIENCE:

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
M.Sc. Biochemistry / Environmental Science / Forensic Science /
72 Fermentation Technology / Genetics / Microbiology (BCESFSFTG&M)
73 M.Sc. Biotechnology
74 M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
75 M.Sc. Food Science & Technology

76 M.Sc. Psychology * (Offered at Kakatiya University)

77 M.Sc. Sericulture * (Offered at Kakatiya University)

78 M.Sc. Data Science

B. 5 YEARS INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES:

Subject Code Name of the Subject

91 M.Sc. Bio-Technology (5 years Integrated)

92 M.Sc. Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry (5 years Integrated)

93 M.A. Economics (5 years Integrated)

94 M.B.A. (5 years Integrated)

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LIST OF COURSES OFFERED:
A. POST GRADUATE COURSES:
Entrance test to be
S. No. Name of the Course Offered at Universities
taken
I. FACULTIES OF ARTS:
M.A. Ancient Indian History
1 Culture and Archaeology (AIHCA) Osmania University AIHCA
2 M.A. Arabic Osmania University Arabic
Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi,
3 M.A. English Palamuru, Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam & English
Satavahana Universities
Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana Mahila
4 M.A. Hindi Hindi
Viswavidyalayam & Telangana Universities
5 M.A. Kannada Osmania University Kannada
6 M.A. Marathi Osmania University Marathi
7 M.A. Persian Osmania University Persian
8 M.A. Sanskrit Osmania & Kakatiya Universities Sanskrit
M.A. Telugu
Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Palamuru, Mahatma
M.A. Telugu Studies
Gandhi, Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam &
9 M.A. Telugu (Comparative Telugu
Satavahana Universities
Literature)
Osmania, Telangana, Telangana Mahila
10 M.A. Urdu Urdu
Viswavidyalayam & Satavahana Universities
11 M.A. Islamic Studies Osmania University Islamic Studies
12 M.A. Linguistics Osmania University Linguistics
13 M.A. Philosophy Osmania University Philosophy
14 M.A. Theatre Arts Osmania University Theatre Arts
II. FACULTIES OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:
Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Palamuru,
M.A. Economics
15 Satavahana, Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam & Economics
M.A. Applied Economics
Mahatma Gandhi Universities
M.A. History
M.A. History & Tourism Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Palamuru &
16 History
(Offered at Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi Universities
University)
M.A. Journalism & Mass Journalism & Mass
Osmania, Kakatiya & Telangana Universities
17 Communication Communication
M.Lib.I.Sc. (2 years) /
Bachelor of Library and M.Lib.I.Sc.(2 years)
Osmania & Telangana Universities
18 Information Science
/ B.Lib.I.Sc.(1 year)
(B.Lib.I.Sc) 1 year
Master of Library and
Information Science Kakatiya University
19 M.Li.Sc (1 year)
(M.Li.Sc) 1 year
Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi,
20 Master of Social Work (M.S.W) M.S.W.
Palamuru & Satavahana Universities
Master of Human Resource
21 Management (MHRM) Kakatiya University MHRM

Master of Tourism
22 Management (MTM) Kakatiya Uniiversity MTM
Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Palamuru,
23 M.A. Political Science Satavahana, Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam & Political Science
M.A. Psychology Mahatma Gandhi Universities
PGD in Child Psychology Osmania, Mahatma Gandhi, Telangana Mahila
24 M.A. Psychology
PGD in Family Marriage Viswavidyalayam & Palamuru Universities
Counseling
25 M.A. Public Administration Osmania, Kakatiya & Telangana Universities Public Administration
26 M.A. Sociology Osmania, Kakatiya & Satavahana Universities Sociology
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 III. FACULTY OF COMMERCE:

M.Com.
M.Com.(IS) Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana,
M.Com.(e-Commerce) Mahatma Gandhi, Palamuru, M.Com.
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M.Com.(Computer Applications) Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam &
M.Com.(Insurance & Banking) Satavahana Universities
M.Com.(Financil Accounting)
IV. FACULTY OF EDUCATION:
Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi,
28 M.Ed. M.Ed.
Palamuru &, Satavahana Universities
Osmania, Kakatiya & Mahatma Gandhi
29 M.P.Ed. M.P.Ed.
Universities
V. FACULTY OF SCIENCE:
Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma
30 M.Sc. Botany Botany
Gandhi, Palamuru, Telangana Mahila
Viswavidyalayam & Satavahana Universities
M.Sc. Chemistry
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry
Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma
M.Sc. Physical Chemistry
31 Gandhi, Palamuru, Satavahana, Chemistry
M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry
Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam &
M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
JNTUH Universities
M.Sc. Physico Organic Chemistry
M.Sc. Pharmaco Informatics
PGD in Forensic Science
PGD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma

32 M.Sc. Computer Science Gandhi, Satavahana, Telangana Mahila Computer Science
Viswavidyalayam & Palamuru Universities
33 M.Sc. Electronics Osmania University Electronics
34 M.Sc. Geography Osmania University Geography
35 M.Sc. Geo-informatics Osmania & Telangana Universities Geo-informatics

36 M.Sc. Geology Osmania, Kakatiya & Mahatma

M.Sc. Applied Geochemistry Gandhi Universities Geology
Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma
M.Sc. Mathematics Gandhi, Palamuru, Satavahana, Telangana
M.Sc. Applied Mathematics Mahila Viswavidyalayam & JNTUH
37 Mathematics
M.Sc. Maths with Computer Sci. Universities
M.Sc. Physics
M.sc. Astronomy
M.Sc. Astrophysics Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma
M.Sc. Geophysics Gandhi, Palamuru, Satavahana, Telangana
38 M.Sc. Nano-Science Mahila Viswavidyalayam & JNTUH Physics
M.Sc. Engineering Physics & Universities
Instrumentations

M.Sc. Statistics Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana & Satavahana

39 M.Sc. Applied Statistics Universities Statistics

M.Sc. Zoology Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma

40 M.Sc. Fisheries Gandhi, Palamuru, Telangana Mahila Zoology
Viswavidyalayam & Satavahana Universities

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 M.Sc. Biochemistry
M.Sc. Environmental Science Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana,
M.Sc. Forensic Science Mahatma Gandhi, Palamuru, BCESFSFTG&M
41 M.Sc. Genetics Satavahana & JNTUH Universities
M.Sc. Microbiology
M.Sc. Fermentation Technology

Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma

42 M.Sc. Biotechnology Biotechnology
Gandhi, Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam
& JNTUH Universities
Osmania, Palamuru & Telangana Mahila
43 M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics Nutrition & Dietetics
Viswavidyalayam

M.Sc. Food Science Kakatiya, Satavahana & Telangana Mahila Food Science &
44 M.Sc. Food Science & Technology Viswavidyalayam Universities Technology

45 M.Sc. Psychology Kakatiya University M.Sc. Psychology

46 M.Sc. Sericulture Kakatiya University M.Sc. Sericulture

Osmania University, TMV and M.Sc. Data Science

47 M.Sc. Data Science
Telangana University

B. 5 YEARS INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES:

Bio-Technology
48 Bio-Technology (5 yrs Integrated) Kakatiya University (5 yrs. Integrated)
Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma Chemistry
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Chemistry (5 years Integrated) Gandhi & Palamuru Universities (5 yrs. Integrated)

Applied Economics Economics

50 Telangana University
(5 years Integrated) (5 yrs. Integrated)

51 I.M.B.A. (5 years Integrated) Telangana & Mahatma Gandhi I.M.B.A.

Universities (5 yrs. Integrated)

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 ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS AND ENTRANCE TESTS TO BE TAKEN

I. FACULTY OF ARTS:
For all the Courses under Faculty of Arts the Candidates must have secured the following % of marks or CGPA in their
Qualifying Examination:
1. Candidates s h o u l d h a v e p a s s e d in the Qualifying Examination with not less than 40% marks or equivalent CGPA.
A pass in the Qualifying Examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates.
2. The candidates passing the examination compartmentally and securing required percentage of marks or equivalent CGPA
are also eligible.
3. All the courses are of two years duration.

Test
Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
Code
11 M.A. AIHCA AIHCA Any Graduation

i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Arabic as one of the

Language.
or
12 M.A. Arabic Arabic ii) Any Graduate with Diploma in Functional Arabic offered by NCPUL,
New Delhi / Diploma in Arabic offered by Jamia Nizamia, Hyderabad.
or
iii) Must have studied the Arabic language in Bachelor’s Degree
either in Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a
minimum of 200 marks.

13 M.A. English English Any Graduation

i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as one of the

Language.
14 M.A. Hindi Hindi or
ii) Must have studied the Hindi language in Bachelor’s Degree either in
Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.

i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Kannada as one of the

Language.
or
15 M.A. Kannada Kannada
ii) Must have studied the Kannada language in Bachelor’s Degree
either in Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a minimum
of 200 marks.

i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Marathi as one of the

Language.
or
ii) Must have studied the Marathi language in Bachelor’s Degree
16 M.A. Marathi Marathi
either in Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a
minimum of 200 marks..
or
th th
iii) Any Graduate who studied in Marathi medium in 10 or 12 standard.
or
iv) Any Graduate who studied Marathi, Hindi & Sanskrit as second
language in Bachelor’s Degree.

Note: The courses will be cancelled if less than 10 candidates given options in 2nd Phase of Counseling.

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Test
Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
Code

i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Persian/Arabic/Urdu as

one of the Language.
or
17 M.A. Persian Persian ii) Must have studied the Persian/Arabic/Urdu language in Bachelor’s
Degree either in Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a
minimum of 200 marks.

i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Sanskrit as one of the

Language.
or
18 M.A. Sanskrit Sanskrit ii) Must have studied the Sanskrit language in Bachelor’s Degree either
in Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200
marks.

M.A. Telugu
M.A. Telugu Studies
19 M.A. Telugu Telugu Any Graduation
Comparative
Studies

i) Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree Urdu as one of the Language.

or
ii) Must have studied the Urdu language in Bachelor’s Degree either in
20 M.A. Urdu Urdu Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.

Any Graduation
21 M.A. Islamic Studies Islamic Studies

22 M.A. Linguistics Linguistics Any Graduation

23 M.A. Philosophy Philosophy Any Graduation

Any Graduate. The candidates must have a minimum of two years of

stage experience. Knowledge of Telugu is desirable. Candidates who
24 M.A. Theatre Arts Theatre Arts are dumb, deaf or blind or stammer or Physically Handicapped are not
eligible. Candidates qualified at the entrance test have to appear for an
aptitude test.

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II. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:
For all the Courses under Faculty of Social Sciences the Candidates must h a ve secured the following % of marks or CGPA in
their Qualifying Examination:
1. Candidates s h o u l d h a v e p a s s e d in the Qualifying Examination with not less than 40% marks or equivalent CGPA.
A pass in the Qualifying Examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates.
2. The candidates passing the examination compartmentally and securing required percentage of marks or equivalent CGPA
are also eligible.
3. All the courses are of two years duration except M.Li.Sc. (1 year).

Test
Code Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions

M.A. Economics Any Graduation

31 Economics
M.A. Applied Economics

33 M.A. History History Any Graduation

34 M.A Journalism & Mass Journalism & Mass Any Graduation

Communication Communication

M.Lib.I.Sc.(2 years) M.Lib.I.Sc.(2 years)

35 Any Graduation
/
B.Lib.I.Sc.(1 year) B.Lib.I.Sc.(1 year)

M.Li.Sc.(1 year)
36 M.Li.Sc.(1 year) B.Li.Sc. Graduation
(Offered at Kakatiya University)

Master of Social Work Any Graduation

37 MSW
(M.S.W.)

Master of Human Any Graduation

38 MHRM
Resource Management

39 Master of Tourism Any Graduation

MTM
Management

40 M.A. Political Science Political Science Any Graduation

M.A. Psychology
PGD in Child Psychology Any Graduation
41 M.A. Psychology
PGD in Family Marriage
Counseling

42 M.A. Public Administration Public Administration Any Graduation

Any Graduation
43 M.A. Sociology Sociology

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 III. FACULTY OF COMMERCE:

Note: All the M.Com. Courses are of two years duration.

Test Course Name Test Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility

Code Name Conditions
M.Com.
M.Com.(IS)
M.Com.(e-Commerce) Any Graduation
51 M.Com.
M.Com.(Computer Applications)
M.Com.(Insurance & Banking)
M.Com.(Financil Accounting)

IV. FACULTY OF EDUCATION:

Test Code Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
( as per NCTE guidelines)
M.Ed.* M.Ed. B.Ed. Degree with 55% Marks (50% for SC/ST/BC candidates) or
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equivalent CGPA

57 M.P.Ed.* M.P.Ed. B.P.Ed. Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/BC candidates)

* Special category seats are within sanctioned intake.

V. FACULTY OF SCIENCE:
For all the Courses under Faculty of Science the Candidates must h a ve secured the following % of marks or CGPA in their
Qualifying Examination:
1. Candidates s h o u l d h a v e p a s s e d in the Qualifying Examination with not less than 40% marks or equivalent CGPA.
A pass in the Qualifying Examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates.
2. The candidates passing the examination compartmentally and securing required percentage of marks or equivalent CGPA
are also eligible.
3. All the courses are of two years duration.

Test
Code
Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Botany subject as an
optional and must have studied a minimum of 24 credits in Botany

61 M.Sc. Botany Botany or

Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Botany subject as an
optional. The candidate must have studied Botany at least four
papers of 100 marks each in an year wise programme.
M.Sc. Chemistry
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry M.Sc. Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry subject as an
Inorganic Chemistry M.Sc. optional and must have studied a minimum of 24 credits in
Physical Chemistry M.Sc. Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry M.Sc. or
62 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Chemistry Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry subject as an
M.Sc. Physico Organic Chemistry optional. The candidate must have studied Chemistry at least four
M.Sc. Pharmaco Informatics papers of 100 marks each in an year wise programme.
PGD in Forensic Science
PGD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Must have obtained B.Sc. Degree with Mathematics and Computer
Science (or Computer Applications) subjects as optionals and must
have studied a minimum of 24 credits in each of the subjects.
or
Computer Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Mathematics and
63 M.Sc. Computer Science Science Computer Science (or Computer Applications) subjects as
optionals and must have studied these subjects in at least four
papers of 100 marks each in an year wise programme.
or
BCA graduate.

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Test
Code
Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions

Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Electronics and Mathematics

subjects as optional and must have studied a minimum of 24
credits in Electronics.
64 M.Sc. Electronics Electronics or
Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Electronics subject as optional
and must have studied Electronics in at least four papers of 100 marks
in each in an year wise programme.

B.A. with Geography or any B.Sc. Graduate.

65 M.Sc. Geography Geography

B.A. with Geography or B.Sc./ B. Tech. / B.E./ B.C.A. Graduate.

66 M.Sc. Geo-Informatics Geo-Informatics
Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Geology subject as an
M.Sc. Geology optional and must have studied a minimum of 24 credits in Geology
M.Sc. Applied or
67 Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Geology subject as an
Geochemistry Geology
optional. The candidate must have studied Geology in at least four
papers of 100 marks each in an year wise programme.

M.Sc. Mathematics Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics subject as
M.Sc. Applied an optional and must have studied a minimum of 24 credits in
Mathematics.
Mathematics or
68 Mathematics
M.Sc. Mathematics with Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics subject
Computer Science as an optional. The candidate must have studied Mathematics in at
least four papers of 100 marks each in an year wise programme.

Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Physics and Mathematics

M.Sc. Physics subjects as optional and must have studied a minimum of 24 credits in
M.Sc. Astronomy Physics.
M.Sc. Astrophysics or
69 M.Sc. Geophysics Physics Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Physics subject as optional.
M.Sc. Nano-Science The candidate must have studied Physics in at least four papers of 100
marks in each in an year wise programme.
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics and
Mathematics subjects as optionals and must have studied a minimum
of 24 credits in each of the subject.
M.Sc. Statistics or
70 M.Sc. Applied Statistics Statistics
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics and
Mathematics subjects as optionals and must have studied Statistics
and Mathematics in at least four papers of 100 marks each in an year
wise programme.
Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Zoology subject as an
optional and must have studied a minimum of 24 credits in Zoology
or
71 M.Sc. Zoology Zoology Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Zoology subject as an
M.Sc. Fisheries optional. The candidate must have studied Zoology in at least four
papers of 100 marks each in an year wise programme.

1. Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree in concerned subject as an

optional and must have studied a minimum of 24 credits in that
subject.
or
M.Sc. Biochemistry,
2. The candidates must have studied Chemistry as one of the
M.Sc. Environmental optionals subject at B.Sc.
BCESFSFTG&M
72 Science, and
M.Sc. Forensic Science, In addition to above, any one of the Life Science subjects must
M.Sc. Genetics, have also been studied as optional f o r a m i n i m u m o f 2 4
M.Sc. Microbiology c r e d i t s at B.Sc. level.
M.Sc. Fermentation
Technology 3. The candidates, who studied Physics and Chemistry for a
minimum of 24 credits each as optionals at B.Sc. level (or at least
four papers of 100 marks each in an year wise B.Sc.
programme.), are eligible for M.Sc. Biochemistry and M.Sc.
Forensic Science programmes.

4. The candidates, who have studied B.Sc. (MLT) Degree are eligible
for M.Sc. Biochemistry & M.Sc. Microbiology.
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 Test
Code Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
The candidates must have studied any two of the L ife Science
subjects including chemistry as an optional for a minimum of 24
credits each at B.Sc. level.
M.Sc. Biotechnology Biotechnology or
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Any Bachelor’s Degree with Agriculture/Veterinary Science/
Pharmacy /Fisheries.
1. The candidates must have studied any one of the following as
optional subject for a minimum of 24 credits at B.Sc. level: Applied
Nutrition, Nutrition, Food Science & Quality Control, Food & Nutrition,
Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Technology
74 M.Sc. Nutrition and Applied Nutrition & Public Health.
& Nutrition & Dietetics 2. In addition to the above, any of the Life Science subjects or
Dietetics
chemistry must have also been studied as optional for a minimum
of 24 credits at B.Sc. level.
Any B.Sc./ B.Tech. with Food Science, Food Technology, Food
Technology & Management, Food Science & Nutrition, Food &
Nutrition, Nutrition & Dietetics, Agriculture, Home Science, Dairy
M.Sc. Food Science Technology, Horticulture, Food Science & Quality control, Veterinary
M.Sc. Food Science & Science and any other Food Science related subjects having studied
75 Food Science &
Technology Technology the subjects for a minimum of 24 credits.
or
(Offered at Kakatiya, TMV & A B.Sc. with any one Life Science subject including chemistry as one
Satavahana Universities) of the optional subjects having studied for a minimum of 24 credits in
the concerned subject.
M.Sc. Psychology M.Sc. Psychology B.A. with Psychology or B.Sc. Graduate.
76 (Offered at Kakatiya University)
Candidate who passed B.Sc. Degree with one of the cognate subject
M.Sc. Sericulture M.Sc. Sericulture Sericulture or PGDS / B.Sc. Agriculture / Botany / Zoology /
77 (Offered at Kakatiya University) Biotechnology / Microbiology as combinations from any recognized
University.
The candidate must have studied.
78 M.Sc. Data Science M.Sc. Data Science B.Sc. with Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science.
OR
B.Sc. with Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science.

Note:
1. B.Pharm./B.Sc.(MLT)/B.Sc.(Nursing)/B.Sc.(Ag)/B.Sc.(Home Science) / B. Tech. / B.E., graduates are not eligible for
M.Sc. Courses. However i) B.E./B. Tech. graduates are eligible for M.Sc. Geo-Informatics ii) B. Tech. (Food Science,
Food Technology, Food Technology and Management, Food Science & Nutrition, Food & Nutrition and other food
science combination courses etc,) are eligible for M.Sc. Food Science & Technology and iii) Graduates with
Agriculture / Veterinary Science / Pharmacy / Fishery are eligible for M.Sc. Biotechnology. iv) Graduates of
B.Sc. (MLT) are eligible for M.Sc. Biochemistry & M.Sc. Microbiology.

2. B.E. & B. Tech. candidates are not eligible for M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. Mathematics and M.Sc. Electronics
However BCA candidates are eligible for M.Sc. Computer Science.
3. Candidates who have passed B.Sc. with Biological Chemistry offered by University College for W omen, Koti,
Hyderabad are eligible for admission into M.Sc. (Chemistry) and BCESFSFTG&M courses.

4. i) Reservation for in-service teachers/Laboratory Assistant in Osmania University: Two seats in each of the
subjects, viz. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology are reserved for in- service Teacher / Lab.
Assistants sponsored by the relevant authority subject to appearance and qualifying at the Entrance Test. Out of
these two seats, one seat is reserved for teacher candidates and the other one is for Lab Assistant. The criteria of
admission are given below.
a) The candidate should qualify at the Entrance Test in the subject(s) concerned.
b) The candidates should have put in a minimum three years of continuous service.
c) 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
is applicable to Laboratory Assistants working in Govt. Colleges and Govt. Aided Private Colleges). For
Laboratory Assistants Working in Campus and Constituent Colleges of O.U., a letter of permission by the
Registrar, Osmania University should be submitted.
d) 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.

ii) Supernumerary seat for M.Sc. Geophysics:

One supernumerary seat is reserved for nominee of National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) at the
University College of Science, OU. They are required to take the Entrance Test and become eligible.

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 VI. LIST OF PG DIPLOMA COURSES:

Test
Code Course Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions

Any women graduate with Psychology subject as an optional from

41 PGD in Child Psychology
recognized university with 50% marks.

PGD in Family Marriage

41 Any Graduation
Counseling

Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry subject as an optional

62 PGD in Forensic Science and must have studied a minimum of 24 credits in Chemistry.

Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry subject as an optional

62 PGD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
and must have studied a minimum of 24 credits in Chemistry.

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

PDG = Post Graduation Diploma

VII. LIST OF 5 YR. INTEGRATED P.G. PROGRAMMES:

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility

Test Code Course Name Test Name
Conditions

The Candidates must have passed 10+2 education

91 M.Sc. Bio-Technology M.Sc. Bio-Technology (Intermediate or equivalent with MPC / BPC/ MBPC
(5 years Integrated) (5 years Integrated) 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 / M.Sc. Chemistry The Candidates must have passed 10+2 education
M.Sc. Pharmaceutical (5 years Integrated) (Intermediate or equivalent with MPC / BPC/ MBPC
92 Groups) as recognized by Board of Intermediate
Chemistry
Education, T.S. with a minimum of 50% marks (a pass
(5 years Integrated)
mark is sufficient for SC/ST candidates).

The Candidates must have passed 10+2 education

93 M.A. Applied Economics M.A. Economics (Intermediate or equivalent with 50% marks (a pass
(5 years Integrated) (5 years Integrated) mark is sufficient for SC / ST candidates).

The Candidates must have passed 10+2 education

94 I.M.B.A. M.B.A. (Intermediate or equivalent) with 50% marks (a pass
(5 years Integrated) (5 years Integrated) mark is sufficient for SC / ST candidates).

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 TS CPGET – 2024: GENERAL RULES, REGULATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
The following are the general rules, regulations and instructions to the candidates appearing for the common post graduate
entrance tests for admission into various courses offered by Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi, Palamuru,
Satavahana, Telangana Mahila Vishwavidyalayam and JNTUH Universities in their campus, constituent and affiliated colleges.

I. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:
To be eligible for admission into a course, the candidate
1. Must have passed the Qualifying Examination and secured the prescribed Minimum Marks in the subject (s)
/course(s) concerned as mentioned in the Information Brochure, and
2. Must have qualified in Common P G Entrance Test conducted in the concerned subject in which admission is sought.
For administrative reasons, the Convenor may, conduct the entrance test before the publication of the results of the
qualifying examination concerned. But qualifying at the Entrance Test alone does not confer any right of admission into
a course. In addition to being qualified at the Common Entrance Test, a candidate will be eligible for admission only if
he/she passes the qualifying examination before the commencement of admissions process and secure the prescribed
minimum marks in the subject (s) / course(s) concerned. He / She must submit the necessary documents listed under
item VII of these instructions at the time of counseling.
Note: The memorandum of marks and Pass Certificates of the qualifying examination are not called for along with the
application form and the eligibility of the candidates is not verified / decided at the time of appearing for the Entrance
Test. Hence, even if candidates are qualified in the Entrance test, they shall not have any right for admission unless
they fulfil the eligibility criteria as laid down in the rules. Candidates are advised to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility
criteria for admission to the course he/she has applied, before appearing at the common Entrance Tests.
Note: The candidates who have passed an examination other than B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. must ensure their
eligibility / equivalence before appearing for the Entrance Test.

II. REGISTRATION / FEE PAYMENT:

For registration, the candidates have to visit the websites Websites: www.osmania.ac.in,
https://cpget.tsche.ac.in, www.ouadmissions.com. The registration is complete only when the candidates
enter the required primary information including the number of entrance tests to be taken and the requisite
registration fee is paid. The registration fee may be paid at any T.S./A.P. online centres or by using Credit / Debit
Cards or by Net Banking. Once the registration is completed successfully, the candidate will receive a Registration
ID, which should be preserved by the candidate for logging in to fill the online application and for future use, if any.

III. SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:

Before submission of online application, the candidates must keep ready the scanned copies of latest passport size
colour photograph, his / her signature, the latest certificates of caste, EWS (if applicable), latest income (If applicable),
Aadhaar number and PH certificate (If applicable). These scanned copies have to be uploaded while filling up online
application. The candidate has to login to website, websites Websites: www.osmania.ac.in,
https://cpget.tsche.ac.in, www.ouadmissions.com. using their registration ID, registered mobile number and
date of birth to fill and submit the Online Application. Before submitting the online application, the candidate must
view and verify the application to ensure that all the entries, including the uploaded photograph and the signature, are
correct. The candidate must also take a printout of the application for future reference. The candidate will be held
personally responsible for any incorrect / inconsistent entries in the online application form. The University reserves
the right to cancel the admission at any stage if the particulars furnished by the candidate are found to be incorrect.
Note: It is proposed to issue ID cards to all admitted candidates in University Colleges by incorporating relevant data,
including the photograph, uploaded by the candidates themselves at the time of online submission of application. It is
proposed that the same cards be used at colleges and hostels. Therefore, the candidates are advised to be careful
while uploading the data, including photograph.

IV. ISSUE OF HALL TICKETS:

The Hall Tickets along with entrance schedules and necessary instructions will be made available in TS CPGET-2024
websites, Websites: www.osmania.ac.in, https://cpget.tsche.ac.in, www.ouadmissions.com at least one
week before the commencement of entrance tests. The candidates have to download the Hall Tickets and affix a
latest passport size photograph (which is exactly similar to the one uploaded in the Online Application) in the space
provided and get itself attested. Without the Hall Ticket (with self attested photograph), the candidate is not allowed to
appear for entrance test.
V. COMMON ENTRANCE TEST:
1. Admissions to various courses are made on the basis of entrance test conducted for that purpose. The detailed
Schedule of common entrance tests will be made available in Websites: www.osmania.ac.in,
https://cpget.tsche.ac.in, www.ouadmissions.com at least one week before the commencement of entrance
tests. The same will also be displayed on the notice board of the Convener, TS CPGET-2024, Directorate of
Admissions, Osmania University.
Note: Thumb impressions and photograph of the candidates will be taken at the time of entrance test through biometric
system. This data in soft form will be used at the time of admission, while giving hostel admission and wherever
necessary.

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 2. The entrance tests in all the subjects will be of 90 minutes duration. For all entrance tests, the question paper
consists of 100 objective (multiple choice only) type questions for 100 marks. The entrance test will consist of
any 3 or 4 varieties of objective type items such as analogies, classification, matching, comprehension of a
research study / experiment / theoretical point of view, etc., with multiple answers besides the usual multiple choice
items. The items will be framed only from the syllabus of entrance test.

3. The minimum cut-off mark in the entrance test for OC/EWS/BC category candidates to become eligible to seek
admission into any course is 25% at the entrance test. However, there is no minimum cut-off for SC/ST
category candidates.
VI. DECLARATION OF ENTRANCE TEST RESULTS:
1. The results of the entrance tests will be made available in the websites, Websites: www.osmania.ac.in,
https://cpget.tsche.ac.in, www.ouadmissions.com. No personal intimation in this regard will be sent to the
candidates. Before declaring the entrance test results Key & Question paper for all subjects will be made available for
inviting Objections in websites: www.osmania.ac.in, www.ouadmissions.com for a mentioned period after that
the Key & Question paper will be removed from the websites.

2. The candidates will be admitted into a course/subject based on the ranks secured in the conc erned Common Post
Graduate Entrance Test (TS CPGET) subject to rules of reservations. In case of a tie in the rank, the order of merit will
be decided on the basis of:
a) age of the candidate (senior in age will be getting higher priority)
b) Percentage of marks secured by the candidate in qualifying examination.

3. The entrance rank cards of individual candidates, schedules for web based exercising of options by the qualified
candidates, schedules of certificate verification and related instructions will be made available in websites, Websites:
www.osmania.ac.in, https://cpget.tsche.ac.in, www.ouadmissions.com which can be downloaded, and
these will not be sent to the candidates directly by post.
4. In the downloaded rank card, the candidate is required to affix a latest passport size photograph (which is exactly
similar to the one uploaded in the Online Application) in the space provided and get it attested. W ithout the rank
card, no candidate is allowed for certificate verification.
Note: In addition to qualifying in the common entrance test, the candidates must fulfil other eligibility conditions
specified for the course in which he/she seeks admission.

VII. ADMISSIONS:
The eligible candidates will be admitted to various courses through the process of web based counseling. The qualified
candidates desirous of seeking admission have to upload their latest certificates for the verification process. The eligible
candidates have to exercise web options, upon which the provisional allotment of admissions will be made through
a process of web based counseling. Those candidates who are allotted a provisional admission will have to
pay the prescribed fee through online and download the admit card and submit at the designated centers.
The following original certificates along with two sets of xerox copies to be brought for the certificate verification
1. Common Entrance Test Rank Card.
2. Common Entrance Test Hall Ticket.
3. Transfer certificate (T.C.) from the Institution where the candidate studied last. If the candidate is pursuing any
course during the academic year 2024 - 2025, either regular or correspondence, he/she must submit a proof
of admission (certificate issued by the Head of the Institution) and will have to submit the T.C. from the present
institution within seven (7) days. Otherwise the admission is deemed to be cancelled. An undertaking has to be given
by the candidate to this effect.
4. Original Certificate (or provisional certificate if the original is not yet issued as per rules) of the qualifying examination.
5. Consolidated Memorandum of Marks of the qualifying examination.
6. Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) / 10th std. certificate.

7. Proof of Local/Non-Local status of the candidates according to rules in force (see Annexure-I). Those who have
studied for at least four consecutive academic years ending with the first appearance in the qualifying examination as
regular students need to submit only the bonafide certificates from the colleges/schools where they have studied. In
case the candidates have studied four consecutive years preceding the qualifying examination in more than one local
area, the candidates must submit the bonafide certificate(s) of at least seven consecutive academic years ending with
the first appearance in the qualifying examination as regular students. In case the candidates have not studied in any
educational institution during part of 4/7 years preceding the qualifying examination, they have to submit a certificate to
that effect from the concerned Mandal Revenue Officer / Tahasildar.
8. Latest Community Certificate for SC, ST and BC candidates as per G.O.Ms.No. 58, Social W elfare (J) Dept, dated
12.5.1997 issued by MRO / Thasildar. Latest EWS certificate, if applicable, as per relevant Govt. Orders.

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 9. Latest Income certificate from relevant authority wherever necessary issued by MRO/Thasildar on or after 01.04.2024.

10. Relevant original certificates in respect of candidates seeking admission against NCC, W idow/Children of Armed
personnel (CAP), Physically Handicapped and Teacher and Laboratory Assistant categories.
After the verification of certificates, the eligible candidates are required to submit all relevant certificates and
pay the required fee on the spot. If a candidate, who is already admitted under General/BC/SC/ST Category,
desires to seek admission under supernumerary category (NCC/CAP/Physically Handicapped) to derive any
advantage in terms of college/course allotment, he/she should attend the concerned counseling session provided the
candidate is eligible for admission under supernumerary category.

VIII. RESERVATION:
1. Local and Non-Local Candidates
i) Admission to 85% of the available seats in every course shall be reserved in favour of the local candidates in
relation to the local area in respect of Telangana. subject to community and other reservations in force.
ii) The remaining 15% of the seats which are open to local and non -locals shall be filled up subject to similar
reservation as applicable to 85% local candidates (See Annexure I).
2. S.C., ST. and B.C. candidates: Of the total number of seats available in each subject/course, following is
the schedule of reservation of seats for these categories.
Schedules Caste ....... 15 percent
Scheduled Tribe ....... 10 percent

Backward Class

Group A ………. 7 percent

Group B ………. 10 percent
Group C ………. 1 percent
Group D ………. 7 percent
Group E ………. 4 percent (subject to court decision)

3. EWS ………… As per the Govt. Orders of Telangana Govt.

Note:

1. No candidate seeking reservation for admission under above categories will be allowed to participate in the admission
process unless he/she produces the Integrated Community Certificate prescribed by the Government of Telangana
and issued by the revenue authorities of the Government.
2. The genuineness or otherwise of the social status claim of the candidates seeking admission under SC/BC categories
shall be verified by the Director of Social Welfare/Director of Backward Classes of Government of T.S., respectively,
whose decision in this regards will be final. The admissions to the seats reserved for SC/BC shall be deemed
provisional till the genuineness of the social status of the candidates is verified by the respective authorities cited
above.
3. In the case of ST candidates, they should get their status verified by the Director of Tribal Welfare, Government of T.S.,
Hyderabad before attending the spot admission, if necessary.
4. S.C., S.T. and B.C. candidates who get seats by merit in General Category will not be counted against the seats
reserved for them and such candidates will go into the list of general seats.
5. While filling up the seats reserved for Backward Classes, if qualified candidates belonging to Backward Class of a
particular group are not available, the leftover seats can be adjusted for the candidates of next group. If qualified
candidates belonging to Backward Classes are not available to fill up the 25% seats reserved for them, the leftover
seats shall be treated as unreserved and shall be filled up with candidates of General Pool.

6. If sufficient number of candidates are not available to fill up the seats reserved for S.C.s they shall be filled up by
suitable candidates from S.T’s and vice versa. If the required number of candidates are not available for filling the
quota of seats reserved for S.C.s & S.T.s they may be filled up by candidates from the general pool on the basis of
merit.

IX RESERVATION FOR WOMEN CANDIDATES:

Wherever applicable, a minimum of 33.33% of the available seats in each course will be allotted to women
candidates from each category, i.e. Open, S.C., S.T. and in all the groups in BC category taking a subject in each
college as a unit. This rule is not applicable (i) if women candidates selected on merit in each category form 33.33 %
or more of the seats therein; and (ii) for seats under various special categories. In the absence of suitable women
candidates in the respective categories, these seats shall be filled in with men candidates of the same category.

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X SPECIAL CATEGORY SEATS:
The following special category seats are provided in the University, Constituent and Affiliated Colleges.
1. NCC: One seat allotted for NCC candidates for ever y block of 30 seats taking the subject/course of
study as one unit for Campus, Constituent and Affiliated Colleges (for details see Annexure-II) This
reservation is applicable for Local candidates only.

2. WIDOW / CHILDREN OF ARMED PERSONNEL (CAP), etc.: One Seat for every block of 30 seats taking the
subject/course of study as one unit, for the children of Ex-Servicemen/Servicemen put together (For details see
Annexure-III).
3. PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED: One seat for every block of 30 seats taking subject/course of study as one unit, for
physically handicapped candidates (For categories and priorities See Annexure-IV). For courses involving practical
their eligibility will be decided by a Committee appointed for this purpose.
4. NATIONAL INTEGRATION QUOTA (NIQ): 20% Supernumerary seats in each course in campus and constituent
colleges of universities are available to the candidates belonging to the states other than Telangana and Andhra
Pradesh under National Integration Quota.

XI. NATIONALITY:
All candidates shall be of Indian Nationality and shall fall under the category of Local/Non -local (as defined in
Annexure-I) except where otherwise stated.

XII. NOTE FOR EMPLOYED APPLICANTS:

A candidate already employed is not eligible unless he/she resigns the job or be on leave for the entire duration of the
course as the Post-Graduate courses (M.A./M.Com./M.Sc./M.S.W ./B.L.I.Sc./ M.C.J./M.L.I.Sc./ M.Ed./M.P.Ed.) of
Osmania University and other Universities are full time courses. A certificate to this effect should be produced at the
time of admission. If any candidate suppresses the facts, his admission will be cancelled and necessary penal action
will be initiated. Candidates are therefore advised to note this while seeking admission.

XIII. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Scheme is followed at the Campus, Constituent and Affiliated Colleges and
the medium of instruction and examination is English except for language courses.

XIV ATTENDANCE:
Candidates once admitted are required to put in not less than 75% of attendance in lectures (and practical wherever
applicable). The Vice-chancellor, on the specific recommendation of the Principal/Head of the Department, may
condone the deficiency in attendance to the extent of 10% on medical grounds, subject to production of Medical
Certificate and on payment of the prescribed condonation fee.

Candidates are not permitted to pursue more than one course, at any point of time. If such cases are detected, the
admission of the candidate in both the courses will be cancelled at any time.

XV. HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION:

Limited hostel accommodation is available in the University/College hostels for students who are admitted in the
University Colleges. Admission into college does not confer the right for accommodation in the Hostel. The
available accommodation in the Hostel will be filled as per the rules and regulations that will be in force from
time to time. Hostel facility is not available to the candidates admitted into self finance / payment Courses, payment
seats, NIQ seats P.G. Diploma Courses and Evening Courses. Also, hostel facility will not be provided to those
who have already pursued any P.G. Course(s) previously, either from the same University College(s) or from
any other University College(s) or from any other College(s) / Institute(s). Self finance courses and NIQ
students will not be provided hostel accommodation.

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 CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE RULES FOR THE STUDENTS

I. ACTS OF INDISCIPLINE AND MISCONDUCT:

Without prejudice to the general meaning of the term ‘indiscipline’ or ‘misconduct’ the following acts of students, among
others, shall constitute acts of indiscipline or misconduct.
i) Impolite or offensive behaviour or use/ show of force against any employee / student of the University in the University
premises or outside. ii) Resorting to acts of intimidation or coercion or gheroas. iii) Causing damage to University property.
iv) Tampering with any fittings (including sanitary and electrical) and furniture of the University. v) Defacing walls or other
surfaces of any University buildings / property. vi) Getting enrolled in more than one course of study simultaneously. vii)
Committing forgery, tampering with / misusing of the University documents / records, identification cards, etc. viii) Furnishing
false certificates or information to any office under the control and jurisdiction of the University. ix) Consuming or
possessing alcoholic drinks, dangerous drugs or other intoxicants in the University premises. x) Indulging in acts of gambling
in the University premises. xi) Unauthorised entry into any University Office / Department / Swimming Pool / Sports field. xii)
Unauthorised use of the University property / equipment. xiii) Refusing to leave any Office / department / swimming pool /
sports field when asked to do so by an employee who is authorized in this regard. xiv) Indulging in violence including use of
abusive language against any employee of the University in the premises or outside. xv) Preventing any employee of the
University from discharging his/her duties. xvi) Possessing or using lethal weapon such as knives, lathes, iron chains, iron
rods, sticks, explosives or fire-arms in the University premises. xvii) Bringing or harboring or entertaining any stranger
within the University Hostels buildings, dining halls, Library without permission from competent authority. xviii) Arousing,
communal, caste or regional feelings or creating disharmony among students. xix) Indulging in any act of ragging. xx) Not
disclosing one’s identity when asked to do so by an employee who is authorized to ask for identity. xxi) Tearing of pages,
defacing, burning or in any way destroying books of the library. xxii) Preventing in any manner the use of the library facili ty.
xxiii) Unauthorized occupation of the hostel room. xxiv).Impolite or offensive behaviour, Use/show or force against any
employees/students of the University in any of the buildings of the University or outside , Tampering with or misusing with
any fittings (including sanitary and electrical) and furniture of the University. xxv) Unauthorized shifting of furniture in the
hostel rooms. xxvi) Bringing guests to hostels without necessary permission of the Chief Warden / Warden. xxvii) Not
vacating, hostel room during vacation when asked to do so or when an instruction is issued to that effect or after cancellation
of one’s hostel admission. xxviii) Unauthorized entry into a dining hall and use of mess facilities therein. xxix) Improper
rendering of accounts for the money drawn from any office under the control and jurisdiction of the University xxx) Coercing
the medical staff to render medical assistance to unauthorized persons. xxxi) Pilfering of medicines or forcibly taking them
away. xxxii) Coercing the medical staff to issue certificates. xxxiii) Violation of any other Rules / Instructions/ Regulations
issued by the University / College / Department / Library / Hostel / Mess from time to time. xxxiv) Disobedience of any of th e
Rules under this ordinance. xxxv) Any other act of indiscipline not defined herein.

II. PENALTIES AND SUSPENSION:

Penalties:
The following penalties may, for acts of indiscipline or misconduct or for good and sufficient reasons and as herein after
provided, be imposed on a student namely, (i) W arning (ii) Fine up to Rs.100/- (iii) Recovery of pecuniary loss caused to the
property. (iv) Cancellation of Scholarships or any financial assistance from any source, or recommendation to that effect to
the sanctioning agency. (v) Debarring from participation in Sports/NCC/NSS and other such activities.(vi) Disqualifying from
holding any representative position in the Class/College/Hostel/ Mess/Sports and in similar other activities.(vii) Expulsion
from the College/Hostel/Mess/Library(viii) Debarring from an examination.(ix) Debarring from the University.(x) Disqualifying
from further studies.(xi) Entering the act of indiscipline in the Conduct Certificate/Transfer Certificate.
Suspension:
(i) W here a prima facie case is made out and disciplinary proceeding under this Ordinance is contemplated or is initiated; or
where a case against a student in respect of any criminal offence is under investigation or trial, the person authorized to take
disciplinary action may pending enquiry, a) suspend a student from the Class/College/Hostel/ Mess/Library or availment of
any other facility. b) Order suspension of Scholarship or any financial assistance from any source, or recommend to that
effect to the sanctioning agency. (ii) An order under clause (i) of this Rule shall be followed by a Charge-sheet within 7 days,
except where a case for a criminal offence against the students is under investigation or trial. (iii) An order under clause( i) of
this Rule shall not remain in force for more than a period of one month from the date of its issue except in a case where any
criminal offence is under investigation or trial, provided that for reasons to be recorded in writing the said period of one
month may be extended if in the opinion of the person passing the order under clause (i) the enquiry could not be completed
within the period of one month for reasons directly attributable to the student.

III. APPEALS:
1. A student may appeal against an order passed by any of the authorized persons to take disciplinary action. An order
passed by the Discipline Committee on such appeal shall be final. 2. An appeal against an original order of the Discipline
Committee shall lie to the Syndicate whose decision shall be final. 3. No appeal under this part shall be entertained unless it
is submitted within a period of 15 days from the date of which the appellant receives a copy of the order appealed against,
provided that the Appellate Body may entertain the appeal after the expiry of the said period, if it is satisfied that the
appellant had sufficient cause for not submitting the appeal in time.

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 ANNEXURE - I
RULES OF ADMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
(REGULATION OF ADMISSION) ORDER1974
I. Admission to 85% of the available seats in every course of study provided by the Universities in Telangana, shall
be reserved in favour of LOCAL CANDIDATES in relation to the LOCAL AREA in respect of the Telangana, subject to
community and other reservations that are in force.
A. LOCAL AREA:
The part of the State comprising the districts of Adilabad, Hyderabad (including twin cities), Karimnagar, Khammam,
Mahabbobnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Ranga Reddy and W arangal shall be regarded as the local area for
the purpose of admission to the Osmania University and to any other educational institution (other than State-wide
Educational Institution which is subject to the control of the State Government and is situated in the part).
B. LOCAL CANDIDATE:
1. A candidate for admission to any course of study shall be regarded as a Local Candidate in relation to local area:
i) If he/she has studied in an educational institution or educational institutions in such local area for a period of not
less than four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he/she appeared or as the case
may be, first appeared in the relevant qualifying examination.
or
ii) W here, during the whole or any part of the four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in
which he / she appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination, he/she
has not studied in any educational institution if he/she has resided in that local area for a period of not less than
four years immediately preceding the date of commencement of the relevant qualifying examination in which
he/she appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared.
2. A candidate for admission to any course of study who is not regarded as a local candidate under sub-paragraph 1(i) in
relation to any local area shall:
a) If he / she has studied in an educational institution in the State for a period of not less than seven consecutive
academic years ending with the academic year in which he/she appeared or, as the case may be first appeared
for the relevant qualifying examination be regarded as a local candidate in relation to:
i) Such local area where he/she has studied for the maximum period out of the said period of seven years,
or
ii) W here the periods of study in two or more local areas are equal, such local area where he/she has studied last
in such equal periods.
or
b) If, during the whole or any part of the seven consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which
he/she appeared, or as the case may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination, he/she has not
studied in the educational institution in any local area, but has resided in the State during the whole of the said
period of seven years be regarded as a local candidate in relation to
i) Such local area where he/she has resided for the maximum period out of the said period of seven years.
or
ii) W here the periods of his/her residence in two or more local areas are equal, such local area where he/she has
resided last in such equal periods.
II. The remaining 15% of the available seats which are open to local and non -local shall be filled up subject to similar
reservation as applicable to 85% local candidates as below :
a) All candidates who have studied in a recognized educational institution or institutions in the State for a period of not
less than four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which they appeared or as the case may
be, first appeared in the relevant qualifying examination, or where during the whole or any part of such four consecutive
academic years, if they have not studied in any educational institutions, if they have resided in the State for a period of
not less than four years immediately preceding the date of commencement of the relevant qualifying examination.
b) Candidates who have resided in the State for a total of ten years excluding periods of study outside the State, or either
of whose parents have resided in the State for a total period of ten years excluding the periods of employment outside
the state.
c) Candidates who are children of parents who are in employment of this State or Central Government, Public Sector
Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities and other similar quasi-public institutions within the state.
d) Candidates who are spouses of those in the employment of this Sate or Central Government, Public Sector
Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities and Educational Institutions recognized by the Government, a University or
other competent authority and other similar quasi-public Institutions within the State.
e) Candidates who are employees in a State, Central Govt. undertakings, Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies,
Universities and other similar quasi-public institutions within the state.

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 ANNEXURE – II
Priorities of NCC
Priority – I:
a) NCC Cadets – the winners of Gallantry / National Bravery Awards / Raksha Mantri Padak.
b) NCC cadets participating at International Level for Youth Exchange Programme (Priority within selected cadets will
be given in the order of seniority of the Certificates i.e. C & B Certificate holders).
c) NCC Cadets participating at International Level competitions/events in Para Jumps / Skydiving / Mountaineering /
Sailing / Para Sailing / Rafting / Canoeing & Kayaking / Shooting / Equestrian that are organized by respective
International Federation(s) of that particular sport and while representing India / the NCC. (Priority within selected
cadets will be given in the order of seniority of the Certificates i.e. C & B Certificate holders)

Priority – II:
(a) Medal W inners in the Republic Day Camp at New Delhi in any event.
i) Gold ii) Silver iii) Bronze

(b) NCC Cadets participated at the Republic Day Camp at New Delhi.

(c) Medal W inners in All India TSC/NSC/VSC for Republic Day Banner Competition
i) Gold ii) Silver iii) Bronze

(d) Participants in All India TSC/NSC/VSC

(e) Medal winners in Para Jumping/Skydiving /Mountaineering/ Sailing/Para Sailing/Rafting/Canoeing & Kayaking/
Shooting/ Equestrian Competitions at National Level conducted by the respective Federations/ Associations in
which HQ DGNCC fielded a team representing NCC as an Organization and whose cadets have been selected
after a due selection/screening process.(Cadets participating in these events in the individual capacity are not
eligible for claiming any reservation under this clause)
i) Gold ii) Silver ii) Bronze

(f) Participants of Para Jumping/ Skydiving /Mountaineering /Sailing/ Para Sailing/Rafting/Canoeing & Kayaking
/Shooting/Equestrian Competitions conducted by the respective Federations/ Associations in which HQ DGNCC
fielded a team representing NCC as an Organization and whose cadets have been selected after a due
selection/screening process. (Cadets participating in these events in the individual capacity are not eligible for
claiming any reservation under this clause)
(g) NCC Cadets participating in National Integration Camp at Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Leh, NER and Srinagar.
(Priority within selected cadets will be given in the order of seniority of the
Certificates i.e. . C & B Certificate holders)

Priority – III: The Priority III descending order will be as follows:-

(a) Participants at the Republic Day Parade at the State Level.
(b) Participants at the Independence Day Parade at the State Level.
(c) C & B Certificate holders
(Priority within selected cadets will be given in the order of seniority of the certificates i.e. C & B Certificate holders)

Conditions for the admissions under NSS / NCC Quota:

1 a) For admission into M.A./M.Com./ M.Sc./M.S.W./M.C.J./B.Lib.I.Sc., the candidate should have obtained the relevant
certificate(s) of NCC during the study of qualifying examination (i.e., degree).
b) For admission into M.Lib.I.Sc./M.Ed./M.P.Ed., the candidates should have obtained the relevant certificate(s) of
NCC during the study of either in the degree or in the qualifying examination of B.Lib.I.Sc./B.Ed./B.P.Ed., respectively,
provided the certificate(s) are not used for admission of any courses of any University.

2. a) The certificate(s) of participation shall be used only to secure admission under this quota. When once admission is
secured, that certificate(s) shall not be used to secure admission in any other course of study. In the process of
verification, if any malpractice/misuse is detected in the usage of certificates at any time of duration of the
course, the admission is cancelled without any notice.
b) The Principal of the college in which the candidates secure admission, under this quota shall make an endorsement on
the certificate concerned about its utilization to secure admission under his signature and official seal so as to prevent
its use for a second time.

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 ANNEXURE – III

SEATS FOR WIDOW / CHILDREN OF ARMED PERSONNEL (CAP)

Seats in Post Graduation courses shall be reserved for the children of Ex-servicemen and serving Defiance personnel the
Armed Forces i.e., Indian Army, Navy and Air Force and CRPF/BSF Personnel who are “domiciles of Telangana based on
permanent address / Home town declared by them while joining the services and as Recorded in their Services Register”. The
requirement of studies for four years in TS for children of Servicemen / Ex-servicemen is not mandatory due to operational
requirements. However such children of servicemen / Ex-servicemen of Telangana State should have qualified in the
entrance examination. The four priorities mentioned below:-

ORDER OF PRIORITY

(I) Children of Armed Forces Personnel killed in Action

(II) Children of Armed Forces Personnel disabled in action and invalidated out of service on Medical
Grounds and in receipt of disability pension.
(III) Children of Serving Armed Forces Personnel / Ex. Servicemen who are in receipt of Gallantry Award, the order
of Merit for consideration of the Gallantry Awards as given below:-
(a) Paramveer chakra, (b) Ashoka Chakra, (c) Sarvotham Yudh Seva Medal, (d) Mahavir Chakra, (e) Keerhti
Chakra, (f) Uttam Yuddh Seva Medal, (g) Veer Chakra, (h) Shourya Chakra, (i) Yudh Seva Medal, (j) Sena /
Navo Sena / Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry), (k) Mention in Dispatches (Gallantry)
Note: Sena Medal / Navo Sena Medal / Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to duty) it is not a gallantry award hence
not eligible under Priority III
Priority IV: Children of All other Categories of Eligible Ex-Servicemen and Serving Personnel.

Children of Ex-Servicemen are directed to bring the following original certificate and one set of photo copies at the
time of admissions / counselling.
1. Original Discharge Certificate of His / Her parent.
2. Original Identity Card of His / Her parent Issued by Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer.

3. Original Pension Book / PPO of His / Her parent if pensioner.

4. Certificate from records, Gazette Notification, copies Part-II Order and other relevant documents if the applicant
claiming under Priority-I & II & III

5. Children of Armed Forces Personnel (CAP) certificate issued by Concerned Zilla Sank Welfare officer in original
and Photo Copy.

6. Study Certificate of the Ex-servicemen (his / her Parent) / Certificate from Concerned service HQ record office
duly stating that :permanent address / Home town declared by them while joining the services and as Recorded in
their Service Register” (only while Joining not subsequent changes in the address)

Children of serving Defence Personnel are directed to bring the following original ce rtificate and one set of photo
Copies at the time of Admissions / Counseling.

(1) Children of Armed Forces Personnel Certificate from concerned Unit office and duly stating that “permanent
address OR Home town declared by them while joining the services and as Recorded in their Service Register”
(only at the time of Joining and not subsequent changes in the address in original and photo Copy.

(2) Certificate from records, Gazette Notification, copies Part-II Order and other relevant documents if the applicant
claiming under Priority – I & II & III

(3) Study Certificate of the Ex-servicemen (his / her Parent) / Certificate from Concerned record office duly stating that
“permanent address OR Home town declared by them while joining the services and as Recorded in their Se rvice
Register” (only at the time of Joining and not subsequent changes in the address).

(4) Gazette Notification, copies Part-II Order and other relevant documents if the applicant claiming under – III.

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 ANNEXURE – IV
SEATS FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CANDIDATES

Candidates seeking admission shall submit Medical Certificate from appropriate Medical Authority as prescribed in the
Government Order. The priorities and the categories are as follows. Categories of the Handicapped are (i) Blind (ii) Deaf (iii)
Orthopedically Handicapped/Physically Handicapped.

PRIORITIES:
1. First priority to those with visual defects.
Classification:
Visual defect: Blind: A person who cannot see for all practical purposes being blind in both the eyes. Person with failing
eye-sight due to old age or those who use spectacles and cannot see without them will not however be treated as blind
1. A person can be said to be visually handicapped if he suffers from any of the following conditions.
a) Total absence of sight.
b) If the vision is from 6/18 upto 6/60 and anything less than shall be considered as an extreme handicap. The above
criteria shall also be made applicable to persons with vision in both the eyes but coming within the range of defects
indicated above.
c) Visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 (shellen) in the better eye with correcting lenses.
d) Limitation of the sealed off vision subtending an angle of 20 degrees or more.

2. Second priority to those who have defects of the upper limbs.

Classification:
Orthopedically Handicapped: The orthopedically handicapped are those who have a physical defect or deformity which
causes and interferes with the normal functioning of the bone and joint. Defects of Upper Limbs: a) Quadriplegic (loss
of use of 4 limbs) shall be considered the top most priority in this category. b) Loss of both limbs-preference shall be
given to loss of upper limbs from above downwards.
3. Third priority to those with defects in the lower limbs.
Classification:
The criteria applicable to upper limbs shall be applied to lower limbs with preference to be given for the loss of limbs
from above downwards. Lame: A person who is disabled or deformed in either of legs. Those who use crutches are to
be considered as lame.

4. Fourth Priority:
Classification:
The loss of one eye or one upper limb or one lower limb shall be given a very low priority.

5. Fifth priority.
Classification:
Deaf: The Deaf are those in whom the sense of hearing is non-functional for ordinary purpose of life. They do not hear
understand at all even with amplified speech. The cases included in this category will be those having less / more than
90 decibels in the better ear (profound impairment) or total loss of hearing in both cases. A person is deaf if he cannot
hear for all practical purposes being deaf in both the ears. Persons using hearing aids are to be considered as deaf.

6. Sixth Priority:
Dumb. A person who cannot talk.
Crippled: A person who is deformed in any part of the body other than legs and is disabled thereby.

Note:
1. A committee consisting of th e Ch i e f Me d i c a l O ffi c e r o f Os m a n i a Un i v e rs i t y a l o n g wi th t wo m e d i c a l
e xp e rts a n d Co n ve n e r s h a l l d e c i d e t h e c a n d i d a te s e l i g i b i l i t y fo r t h e c a te g o r y.
2. In courses where practical’s/field work is involved, a committee consisting of (1) The Chief Medical officer,
Osmania University, (2) Two other Medical Experts specialized in the field relevant to the physical disability
concerned and (3) The Head of the department concerned, will decide the admission of such candidates.

3. Visually Challenged Candidates are not to be considered for admission into B.Lib.I.Sc. and M.Lib.I.Sc. courses,
as per OU Lr. No. 299/M/Acad.I/2016, dated 07.04.2016.

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