Telangana State Council of Higher Education has opened Special Drive registration for TS DOST Admission 2026 from 6 August, giving students one more chance at a Telangana Degree Online Services (DOST) seat after the three regular phases got over. Around 978 colleges and more than 4.20 lakh undergraduate seats are part of this year's admission process, and the whole system runs on Intermediate marks, no entrance exam involved.
Candidates who cleared their Intermediate exams can register at dost.cgg.gov.in by logging in with their hall ticket number and Aadhaar linked mobile number. Regular Phase I, Phase II and Phase III rounds already finished between April and July, and classes for Semester I began from 1 July. Students without a seat, or unhappy with the one they got, can use the special drive round before it closes on 6 August.
TS DOST Admission 2026 Online Registration
Registration for TS DOST 2026 is a step-by-step online process, and the same steps apply whether a student is registering for the special drive or for any regular phase.
STEP 1 - Go to the official website at dost.cgg.gov.in and click on the Candidate Pre-Registration link on the homepage.
STEP 2 - Verify the mobile number linked with Aadhaar through an OTP. Once verified, the system generates a unique DOST ID.
STEP 3 - Pay the registration fee online, Rs 200 for Phase I or Rs 400 for later phases and the special drive, using a debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. A PIN is generated after payment.
STEP 4 - Log in with the DOST ID and PIN, fill in personal, academic and category details, and upload the required scanned documents.
STEP 5 - Give web options by picking preferred colleges and courses in order of preference. This order matters a lot because the system tries to give the highest available choice first.
STEP 6 - Check the seat allotment result on the date given in the schedule and download the allotment order by logging in with the DOST ID.
STEP 7 - Complete online self-reporting by paying the confirmation fee, then report physically at the allotted college with original certificates within the given dates to lock the seat.
TS DOST 2026 Eligibility
Students who passed Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent exam from the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education, or any other recognised board, can apply. Those waiting for their Intermediate results can also register, though final admission depends on passing the exam. Candidates from other states with an equivalent 10+2 qualification are eligible too. Since there is no entrance exam, Intermediate marks work as the merit score for seat allotment.
TS DOST 2026 Registration Fee and Self-Reporting Charges
Registration fee is Rs 200 for Phase I and Rs 400 for Phase II, Phase III and the special drive round. This is a one-time, non-refundable amount paid online. Students eligible for ePass fee reimbursement do not pay anything extra for online self-reporting in government or university colleges, but those allotted to private colleges under this category pay Rs 500. Candidates not covered under ePass reimbursement, in any college type, pay Rs 1000 for online self-reporting. Category certificates such as caste, income or EWS certificates required during registration can be downloaded from the Telangana Meeseva application forms page if not already available.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Process Name | TS DOST (Degree Online Services Telangana) 2026 |
| Conducted By | Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Beneficiaries | Students who cleared Intermediate (10+2) exams |
| Registration Fee | Rs 200 (Phase I), Rs 400 (Phase II, III and Special Drive) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | dost.cgg.gov.in |
TS DOST Admission Schedule 2026 (Phase Wise Important Dates)
Here is the complete TS DOST Admission Schedule 2026 for degree admissions across Telangana universities and colleges. Regular phases are already over, and the special drive is the round currently open.
| Notification Release | 13 April 2026 |
| Phase I Registration (Rs 200 fee) | 15 April to 7 May 2026 |
| Phase I Web Options | 30 April to 8 May 2026 |
| Phase I Seat Allotment | 14 May 2026 |
| Phase I Self-Reporting | 15 May to 23 May 2026 |
| Phase II Registration (Rs 400 fee) | 15 May to 25 May 2026 |
| Phase II Web Options | 15 May to 26 May 2026 |
| Phase II Seat Allotment | 30 May 2026 |
| Phase II Self-Reporting | 31 May to 5 June 2026 |
| Phase III Registration (Rs 400 fee) | 31 May to 15 June 2026 |
| Phase III Web Options | 31 May to 16 June 2026 |
| Phase III Seat Allotment | 20 June 2026 |
| Reporting to Colleges (Original Certificates) | 20 June to 27 June 2026 |
| Classes Begin, Semester I | 1 July 2026 |
| Special Drive Registration and Web Options (Rs 400 fee) | 6 August to 12 August 2026 |
| Special Drive Seat Allotment | 14 August 2026 |
| Special Drive Self-Reporting | 14 August to 18 August 2026 |
Documents Required for TS DOST 2026
Keeping documents ready before starting registration saves time and avoids last-minute rejection. Most of these need to be uploaded online during the application, and the originals are checked again while reporting to college.
- Intermediate (10+2) marks memo or hall ticket number, needed to fetch academic details automatically on the portal.
- SSC (Class 10) certificate as proof of date of birth.
- Aadhaar card, used for OTP authentication and identity verification during registration.
- Caste certificate from the Social Welfare Department for SC, ST and BC candidates, along with EWS or income certificate where applicable.
- Special category certificates such as NCC, sports, CAP or physically challenged documents, if being claimed.
- Recent passport size photograph and signature in the format specified on the portal.
TS DOST 2026 Self-Reporting and Reporting to College
Confirming a seat needs two steps. Online self-reporting comes first, where the candidate logs in with the DOST ID, accepts the allotted seat and pays the confirmation fee. After that, physical reporting at the allotted college is required within the dates given in the schedule, along with original certificates and the course fee. Missing either step can lead to the seat getting cancelled and passed on to the next round.
FAQ's
Is there an entrance exam for TS DOST Admission 2026?
No. TS DOST admission is based only on Intermediate (10+2) marks. Candidates register online, give web options for colleges and courses, and seats get allotted on merit.
What is the last date for TS DOST Special Drive registration 2026?
Special drive registration and web options are open from 6 August to 12 August 2026, with seat allotment expected on 14 August 2026. Candidates should check dost.cgg.gov.in for any date revision before the deadline.
Can a student who already got a seat still apply in the special drive?
Students unhappy with their allotted college or course can register again, but should read the official rules about giving up a current seat carefully before doing so. Checking the instructions on dost.cgg.gov.in first is a good idea.
What is a DOST ID and why is it needed?
A DOST ID is a unique number generated after pre-registration on dost.cgg.gov.in. It is needed to log in, give web options, check seat allotment and complete self-reporting in every phase, so keeping it safe matters.
What is the registration fee for TS DOST 2026?
Registration fee is Rs 200 for Phase I, and Rs 400 for Phase II, Phase III and the special drive round. It is a one-time, non-refundable amount paid online through card, net banking or UPI.
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