TG SET Exam 2026: Check Exam Shift Timings & Exam Day Guidelines
TG SET Exam 2026: The TG SET exam is going to start tomorrow on 28 September 2026 and will go on till 30 September 2026. The candidates who are going to appear for the examination can check the exam timings and detailed guidelines in this article.
Key Points
- TG SET 2026 exams are scheduled for September 28, 29, & 30, 2026.
- E-hall tickets for TG SET 2026 were released on September 24, 2026.
- The exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT) by Osmania University for 29 subjects.
TG SET Exam 2026: The Telangana State Eligibility Test (TG SET) is scheduled to be held on 28, 29, & 30 September 2026. The exam will be conducted in online mode i.e. it will be a Computer Based Test (CBT). The TG SET is being conducted by the Osmania University, Hyderabad for a total of 29 subjects. TG SET will be conducted in two shifts across three days. The e-hall tickets have already been released on the official website on 24 September. The candidates should download the hall ticket pdf and take a printout of it to appear for the examination.
TG SET Exam 2026 Highlights
The Telangana SET is a state-level examination which is conducted once in a year to assess the eligibility of the test-takers to be able to become Assistant Professors in colleges and universities across the state. It is similar to the UGC NET examination, which is conducted at the national level.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | Osmania University, Hyderabad |
| Exam Name | Telangana State Eligibility Test (TG SET) 2026 |
| Purpose | To determine eligibility for Assistant Professor position |
| Exam Mode | CBT |
| Exam Date | 28, 29, & 30 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 24 September 2026 |
| No. of Subjects | 29 |
| Official Website | telanganaset.org/ tgsetaptonline.in |
TG SET Exam Reporting Time 2026
Candidates are allowed inside the test centre from 07:30 am onwards (for the Morning Session) and from 12:30 pm onwards (for the Afternoon Session) for biometric verification. The test centre gate will be closed at 08:30 am (for the Morning Session) and at 01:30 pm (for the Afternoon Session).
| Shift | Entry Time | Gate Closing Time |
| Morning Shift | 07:30 am | 08:30 am |
| Afternoon Shift | 12:30 pm | 01:30 pm |
TG SET Exam Schedule 2026
The TG SET 2026 is going to be conducted for a total of 29 subjects from 28-30 September 2026. Check the date-wise exam schedule here:
| Date & Time | Subject Name |
| 28-09-2026 (Shift 1) |
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| 28-09-2026 (Shift 2) |
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| 29-09-2026 (Shift 1) |
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| 29-09-2026 (Shift 2) |
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| 30-09-2026 (Shift 1) |
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| 30-09-2026 (Shift 2) |
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TG SET Exam Day Guidelines 2026
The candidates are required to follow some guidelines on the exam day as has been outlined here:
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The candidates shall carry the TG SET Hall Ticket for verification along with at least one original (no photocopy or scanned copy) valid identification card (for Example: Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Government Employee ID and Driving License).
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The candidates who do not have clear photographs on the hall ticket will have to bring two passport size photographs for appearing in the Test with a self-undertaking attested by any Gazetted Officer.
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Candidates will be subjected to frisking to ensure that you are not carrying any electronic or any other gadgets, mobile / cellular phone, tablets, pen drives, Bluetooth devices, watch, calculator, logtables, wallet, purse, notes, charts, loose sheets or recording instruments strapped on your body or in your pockets.
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There may not be a guaranteed security facility for safekeeping of your valuable devices or personal belongings outside the examination hall.
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The check-in procedure inside the test hall includes capturing your photo and left thumb impression. This is a security feature which will verify your identity and also to check impersonation by any candidate. Therefore, it is advised not to apply any external matters like Mehandi, Ink etc. on their Hands / Foot (Bio- Metric).
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