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TSSET

Telangana State Eligibility Test

Form Date: 01 Oct - 02 Nov 2026 (Tentative)

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Form Date: 01 Oct - 02 Nov 2026

TSSET Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 1,200
  • Number Of Attempts:1
  • Examination Modes:Online Mode
  • Exam Conducting Body:Osmania University, Hyderabad (OU)

TS SET 2027: Dates, Application Form, Eligibility & Pattern

Updated On - October 02 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

TS SET 2027 — Telangana State Eligibility Test — will be conducted by Osmania University, Hyderabad. TS SET is a state-level entrance exam, and the TS SET 2027 notification is expected to be announced by Osmania University in due course. Candidates who qualify will be governed by the rules and regulations for the recruitment of Assistant Professors at the concerned university or college. Applications must be submitted in online mode by candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria. Read this complete article to know more about TS SET 2027 — including the syllabus, exam pattern, and application process.

TS SET 2027 Exam Status

Candidates can check the TS SET 2027 exam status from the table below:

ParticularsStatus

TSSET 2027 notification

Official notification is yet to release

Application form

Yet to Release

TS SET 2027 Important Dates

The official TS SET 2027 schedule is yet to be released. Once announced, candidates can check all important dates here. The tentative timeline below is based on patterns from previous cycles.

TS SET 2027 Schedule (Tentative)
EventsDates (tentative)
Online Application Form will announceExpected in October 2027
The end date for the online application formExpected in November 2027
Pay the Application FeeExpected in November 2027
Start pay fee with late fee of Rs.1500/- + registration feeExpected in November 2027
Pay the application fee with late fee of Rs.2000/- + registration feeExpected in November 2027
Pay the application fee with late fee of Rs.3000/- + registration feeExpected in November 2027
Admit Card will issueExpected in December 2027
Examination DayExpected in December 2027

TS SET 2027 Application Form

Aspirants must check the eligibility criteria before filling the TS SET 2027 Application Form. Key points about the application process are listed below:

  • The submission of the online application form is expected to begin in October 2027, tentatively.
  • Candidates applying for TS SET 2027 must apply online only through the official TS SET website.
  • Fill in only relevant and accurate information to avoid rejection of the form.
  • After completing all details, pay the examination fee using a credit card or debit card.
  • Upload scanned copies of all mandatory documents to complete the application form.
  • Save or print a copy of the filled form for future reference.

TS SET 2027 Application Fee

The fee structure below reflects the latest available information (2026 cycle). The 2027 fee details are expected to be announced by Osmania University along with the official notification.

TS SET Registration Fee (latest available; 2027 fees subject to official notification)
CategoryFees
OCRs 1200/-
BCRs 1000/-
SC/ST/VH/HI/OH/TransgenderRs 700/-
Modes of Payment
  • The candidates may pay the examination fee either by Credit Card or Debit Card.
  • The additional processing charges as applicable will also be paid via a candidate.
  • Fee submitted by any other mode like Demand Draft, IPO, Money Order, etc. will not be accepted.
  • Fee once paid will not be refunded by the authority in any case.

TS SET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor depends on the candidate's performance across both papers of the State Eligibility Test in aggregate. Candidates planning to appear in TS SET 2027 must fulfil the following eligibility conditions:

Academic Criteria: Refer to the tables below for the educational qualifications required to be eligible for TS SET 2027:
Completed Post-Graduation:
CategoryDegreeMarks Obtained(%)-without rounding off
General M.Sc., M.A., M.Com, MBA, MLISC, M.Ed., M.PEd., MCJ, LLM, MCA and M.Tech (CSE & IT only)55%
Backward Classes (BC)/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Disability (PwD)50%
Post-Graduation- Pursuing final year/ Result is awaited:
CategoryDegree(Pursuing/Awaiting for result)Marks Obtained(%)
General Master’s Degree examination55%
Backward Classes (BC)/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Disability (PwD)Master’s Degree examination50%

Candidates in the above condition must complete their Master’s Degree examination within two years from the date of SET result with required percentage of marks, failing to which they shall be treated as disqualified.

Ph.D. Degree holders
DegreeMarks required
The Ph.D. Degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September 1991(irrespective of the date of declaration of result)5% in aggregate marks (i.e., from 55% to 50%) 

Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their Post Graduation only.

Age Limit: There is no Upper Limit to apply for the TS SET examination.

TS SET 2027 Exam Pattern

The questions are designed to assess the teaching and research aptitude of candidates. The paper primarily tests comprehension, reasoning ability, general awareness, and divergent thinking. Candidates can review the TS SET 2027 exam pattern in the table below:

  • Exam Mode - CBT(Computer Based Test)
  • The medium of Papers - English and Telugu
  • Number of Papers - The TS SET Test will consist of two papers.
  • Type of Questions - Both the papers will consist of only objective type questions.
  • Number of Questions - 150 Questions
  • Duration - 180 Minutes
  • Marking Scheme - 2 marks for each correct answer.
TS SET 2027 Exam Scheme — Section-Wise
PapersQuestions Number Marks
I50 Questions100
II100 Questions200

keep in touch for updates regarding the scheme of TS SET.

TS SET 2027 Syllabus

Candidates can check the TS SET 2027 syllabus subjects below:

  • General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude (Paper -I)
  • Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning/ Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics
  • Political Science
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • History
  • Anthropology
  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Social Work
  • Defense and Strategic Studies
  • Home Science
  • Public Administration
  • Population Studies
  • Earth Science
  • Computer Science & Applications
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Urdu
  • Telugu
  • English
  • Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management)
  • Mass Communication and Journalism
  • Law
  • Sanskrit
  • Environmental Studies
  • Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management
  • Criminology
  • Archaeology
  • Comparative Study of Religions
  • Library and Information Science
  • Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies

TS SET 2027 Admit Card

Carrying the hall ticket to the examination hall is mandatory. Candidates can find the TS SET 2027 Admit Card details in the points below:

  • Admission Card/Hall Ticket will be uploaded on the official website after the successful submission of the forms.
  • Candidates must note that No admission cards will be sent to them by post. 
  • The applicants must carry the Admission Ticket to the Examination Hall as the entry will not be given without it.
  • No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination center other than that allotted to him/her in the admission card.
  • The Admit Card must be carried for verification purpose along with at least one original valid identification card like Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar-UID, Government Employer ID, and Driving License.

TS SET 2027 Test Centers

The TS SET 2027 examination is expected to be conducted across 10 cities. The list of test centres is given below:

  1. Adilabad
  2. Nizamabad
  3. Hyderabad
  4. Warangal
  5. Khammam
  6. Medak
  7. Ranga Reddy
  8. Karimnagar
  9. Mahabubnagar
  10. Nalgonda 

TS SET 2027 Answer Key

Candidates can check the points below to know about TS SET Answer key:

  • The TS SET 2027 answer key will be released on the official website after the examination concludes.
  • Candidates who appear in the exam can check the answer key and raise challenges against specific questions on payment of a prescribed fee.
  • Use the answer key to estimate your score before the official result is declared.
  • Osmania University opens an online window to submit objections against the provisional answer key.
  • Candidates must submit supporting proof along with each challenge to the authorised body.
  • The final answer key is released after considering all valid objections raised by candidates.

TS SET 2027 Result

Candidates will be able to check their TS SET 2027 Result on the official website. The result will be accessible through the following steps:

  • The number of applicants to be qualified shall be equal to 6% of the candidates who appeared in both the papers of TS-SET.
  • By entering their hall ticket number and date of birth, candidates will be able to download the outcome.
  • The result card consists of details such as the name, date of birth, and candidate-secured marks.
  • They will be deemed successful by those candidates who will secure more than cut off points.
  • As per the Telangana Govt. the total slots shall be allocated to different categories.
CategoriesPercentage
BC-A7%
BC-B 10%
BC-C1%
BC-D7%
BC-E4%
ST6%
SC15%
GEN (Unreserved)50%
Total100%

TS SET 2027 Highlights

Candidates can check a quick summary of TS SET 2027 in the table below:

Name of the ExamTelangana State Eligibility Test
AcronymTS SET 2027
Conducting BodyOsmania University, Hyderabad
Level of ExamState Level
Frequency of ExamOnce a year
TS SET 2027 Official Websitehttp://www.telanganaset.org/
Exam PurposeTo test the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor & Lecturer

About Osmania University, Hyderabad

Osmania University was established in the year 1918. It is a private university and is located in University Town, Hyderabad. It is the third oldest university in southern India, and the first to be established in the erstwhile Kingdom of Hyderabad. The University is accredited by the NAAC with an 'A+' Grade and conferred with the status of 'University with Potential for Excellence' by the UGC, New Delhi. It has many faculties like the College of Arts and Social Sciences, College of Law, College of Science, College of Commerce and Business Management, etc.

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TSSET Important Dates

TitleDates
Form Date01 Oct - 02 Nov 2026 (Tentative)
Exam Date15 Dec 2026 (Tentative)

Telangana State Eligibility Test Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

3 hours

Total Marks:

100

Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1---502100
Paper 2
Exam Duration:

---

Total Marks:

200

Question Paper Type :

---

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1---1002200

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