CET likely to replace intermediate marks for degree admissions in Telangana

Intermediate students may soon have to take a common entrance test (CET) for admissions to conventional undergraduate programmes offered by different universities in the State. The State government is considering a shift from the current intermediate marks-based admission system to a centralised entrance examination.

The entrance test, on the lines of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG conducted by the National Testing Agency for undergraduate admissions to the Central universities, is likely to be rolled out from the academic year 2027-28.

Confirming the preparations



for the entrance test, a senior Higher Education Department official said the roll out will not be possible for the forthcoming academic year. “But, there are plans to introduce it for the academic session 2027-28,” the official said.

At present, first-year degree seats are filled through the Degree Online Services, Telangana (DOST) based on the merit secured in the Intermediate Public Examinations, and course and college preference exercised by students. The Telangana Council of Higher Education and Commissionerate of Collegiate Education hold the web-based admission counselling process.