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**CPGET 2024: Application Process Begins May 18th, New Seats and Reservation Changes Announced**

**Hyderabad, [Date – Assuming today’s date]:** The Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPGET) 2024 application process will commence on May 18th, announced the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) on Friday. The CPGET is the gateway for admissions into PG courses offered by seven traditional universities in Telangana, including Osmania University (OU), and JNTUH.

TSCHE Chairman, Professor V. Balakista Reddy, along with OU Vice-Chancellor M. Kumar, CPGET Convener I. Pandu Ranga Reddy, and other officials, released the notification, and shared key details about the examination.

“The CPGET notification was delayed due to the postponement of degree exams,” said Prof. Reddy. “Students can apply without a late fee until July 17th. Applications will be accepted until July 28th with a late fee of ₹2,000. Online exams are scheduled for the first week of August.”

VC Kumar noted that last year, out of 46,742 seats across 297 PG colleges, only 21,560 were filled. He announced that approximately 4,000 new seats are expected to be added this year. He also spoke about the process for faculty and staff options for university selection.

Convener Pandu Ranga Reddy highlighted significant changes for this year’s CPGET: “Students from Andhra Pradesh will not be eligible for the 15% non-local quota this year. However, a 20% National Integration Quota (NIQ) is available for students from other states.” Additionally, the reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) has been increased from 3% to 5%. He also mentioned the possibility of including the proposed Earth Science University in Kothagudem in the CPGET, pending the enactment of relevant legislation.

The TSCHE Chairman addressed concerns regarding errors in the TS SET-2024 History exam conducted by OU, stating that steps would be taken to prevent similar issues during CPGET.

**Key Dates:**

* **Application Start Date:** May 18th
* **Application Deadline (without late fee):** July 17th
* **Application Deadline (with late fee of ₹2,000):** July 28th
* **Online Exams:** First week of August

*The application will be available on the official TSCHE website from May 18th onwards.*

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