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Girls secured nearly two‑thirds of seats in the first phase of Telangana’s Degree Online Services (DOST) 2026 allotment, with 16 of 20 faculty toppers being female. Out of 56,147 seats allotted, 36,302 went to girls, underscoring their dominance in higher education admissions this year.

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE ) will release the TG CPGET 2026 notification on May 15, with computer-based entrance tests scheduled for July. Registrations run from May 15 to June 10, with late fee options until mid-June.

TGCHE Chairman Prof V Balakista Reddy emphasised the importance of mandatory internships for law students while distributing certificates to students who completed a 21-day internship. The programme included sessions on legal education, communication skills, dispute resolution and international law

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has warned institutions against withholding hall tickets over pending fee reimbursement. It directed colleges to allow students to appear for exams and cautioned parents against taking admission in unauthorised institutions.

TGCHE has approached Hyderabad police to investigate an impersonation fraud involving calls made to engineering colleges demanding money. The caller allegedly used a mobile number displaying TGCHE details on Truecaller, prompting the council to seek strict legal action

A new book titled Compendium on Civil Aviation Regulations in India, authored by Prof. V Balakista Reddy, Chairman of the Telangana Council of Higher Education, was launched in Hyderabad by IT Minister D Sridhar Babu during the 74th annual meet of the Aeronautical Society of India.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has announced the DOST 2026 schedule for degree admissions. The three-phase process begins on April 15, with seat allotments and reporting spread across May and June. Classes are set to begin from July 1.

The TGCHE has issued a warning to students and parents against enrolling in Aditya Degree Colleges or Aditya Business Schools in Hyderabad for the academic year 2026-27. The council clarified that no permissions or affiliations have been granted by the State government or Osmania University to these institutions.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education Chairman Prof. V Balakista Reddy has encouraged students to apply for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), which offers structured industry exposure and skill development opportunities.

Facing space shortage for academic activities, JNAFAU has asked the State government to direct TGCHE to vacate its rented campus building. The move follows the Council’s request to transfer 1,500 square yards of land along with the existing building

The Telangana Council of Higher Education plans to introduce AI tutors in colleges from 2026-27 academic year to support lecturers in newly introduced UG and PG programmes. The digital assistants will provide personalised guidance, explanations and doubt-clearing to improve student learning

The Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG ECET) 2026 notification will be issued on February 5, with online applications accepted from February 9 to April 18 without a late fee. The exam is scheduled for May 15.

The Telangana LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 notification will be released on February 8. Applications for three-year and five-year law programmes, as well as postgraduate law courses, can be submitted between February 10 and April 1 without a late fee. The computer-based exams are scheduled for May 18, 2026.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has decided to revamp UG and PG syllabi and form subject-wise committees led by Vice Chancellors. The council also plans to expand apprenticeship-embedded courses and seek industry inputs to make education more skill-oriented.

TG EAPCET 2026 is likely to be held in the first week of May, with TGCHE preparing a preliminary schedule for government approval. Other state-level CETs may also be held in May, with notifications expected in February

TGCHE Chairman Prof. V Balakista Reddy urged defence and aerospace stakeholders to strengthen industry–academia partnerships. Speaking at the Defence and Aerospace Conclave 2025, he highlighted expanding opportunities in aviation and said the council is modernising curricula to equip students with industry-ready skills

Despite nearly two years in power, the Telangana Congress government has failed to constitute full-fledged Executive Councils (ECs) for the State universities. Except for the Kakatiya University, no State conventional and technical university has a full-fledged EC.

TGCHE Chairman Prof. V Balakista Reddy launched the International Journal Special Issue (IJRAR) at GDC Gambhiraopet. Edited by GDC and Kakatiya Government College faculty, it features 40 research papers highlighting international academic standards and the role of Generative AI

The Telangana Council of Higher Education, in coordination with State Universities, has announced strict enforcement of the 75 percent attendance rule for students in higher education institutions. Universities will adopt facial recognition for attendance and introduce a sports quota in PG admissions via CPGET.

For the first time, Telangana’s government degree colleges and university constituent colleges will admit students through spot admissions. TGCHE announced the schedule, with over 2 lakh seats available. Local students will get preference, though non-locals can also apply