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    CG PET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age Limit, Nationality, Aggregate Marks

    CG PET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age Limit, Nationality, Aggregate Marks

    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 07 May 2026, 05:01 PM IST

    CG PET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board has released the CG PET 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website, vyapam.cgstate.gov.in. It includes details on domicile, qualifying exam marks, age limit, CG PET passing marks, etc. The eligibility criteria outline the requirements that candidates must meet to appear for the entrance exam. It is important to check the conditions before proceeding to fill out the CG PET 2026 application form. Candidates need to get a minimum of 10% (5% in case of SC/ST) to clear the exam. The authority has scheduled the CG PET exam on May 14, 2026.

    CG PET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age Limit, Nationality, Aggregate Marks
    CG PET Eligibility Criteria

    CG PET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    The examination authorities have released the specific CG PET exam eligibility conditions and requirements that applicants must fulfil to be eligible for admission. In addition to meeting the Chhattisgarh PET eligibility criteria, candidates will need to qualify for the entrance exam. Candidates who will qualify for the exam will be called to participate in the CG PET counselling process.

    CG PET Eligibility Criteria

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    1

    CG PET exam age limit

    The upper age limit is 30 years of age as on July 1, 2026.

    2

    Domicile

    Candidates should meet the domicile requirements. They will be required to produce residential proof according to the guidelines set up by the Government.

    During the counselling and admission process, the candidates will be asked to produce their domicile certificate as proof of residency.

    3

    Qualifying Examination

    • Should have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following optional subjects - Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Technical vocational courses.

    • For B.Tech Biotechnology, the candidates should have studied Biology instead of Mathematics in 10+2 (or equivalent) qualifying examination.

    4

    CG PET qualifying marks

    • The minimum marks required in each subject in their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination is 45%.

    • The reserved category of Chhattisgarh should have secured a minimum of 40% marks.

    5

    Grace Marks

    Those candidates who have passed the examination with grace marks will be considered eligible if they secure the minimum pass percentage in each subject. However, the grace marks will not be considered while computing the aggregate percentage for the admissions.

    6

    Admission Criteria

    For admission into the participating institutes, the candidates need to meet the following criteria:

    • General Category - Minimum 10% of marks in CG PET 2026

    • SC/ST Category - Minimum 5% of marks in CG PET 2026

    7

    JEE Main

    JEE Main qualified candidates will be eligible for direct admissions.

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    CG PET Application Form 2026

    The authority has concluded the CG PET 2026 registration process on March 27, 2026. Interested candidates must ensure they meet the CG PET eligibility requirements before filling out the form. During the application process, candidates will need to provide basic details such as personal information, contact details for the CG PET exam centre, academic qualifications, and more. It is advised to review the eligibility criteria thoroughly before submitting the application form.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the age limit to apply for CG PET 2026?
    A:

    The CG PET eligibility criteria, candidates must not be more than 30 years old. 

    Q: Do JEE Main qualified candidates are also required to appear for the exam?
    A:

    No. the JEE Main qualified candidates will be eligible for direct admission.

    Q: Is Mathematics a compulsory subject for CG PET 2026?
    A:

    Yes, as per the CG PET eligibility criteria, candidates should have studied Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects in 10+2 to be eligible for CG PET 2026.

    Q: What are the minimum marks required to qualify CG PET 2026?
    A:

    According to the CG PET 2026 eligibility criteria, candidates must score at least 10% of the total marks in the exam to qualify. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum required marks are 5%.

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    Hello Dear Student,
    With a CGPET rank of 3382 as an OBC male candidate, your chances of securing a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) seat at Vishwavidyalaya Engineering College (VEC Ambikapur) are low to moderate.

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    Yes with your rank it is possible that you might get EE at GEC Raipur or GEC Bilaspur. However the rank falls on borderline. Generally the cutoff ranks for government colleges is between 1500 and 2500. There might also be some shift due to counseling participation.

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    Below is the link to access the CG PET Syllabus 2026. You will find the chemistry syllabus in the article:

    https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/cg-pet-exam-pattern-syllabus

    This article also contains the syllabus of Chemistry and Mathematics.

    To prepare for CG PET, focus on high-weightage topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics by solving sample papers and previous year's questions.

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    CG PET 2026 me 2000 rank par government college me CSE milna thoda tough hota hai, Lekin lower-tier government colleges ya less demanded branches me chance ho sakta hai. Counseling rounds (spot round) me bhi try karo, kyunki last me seats vacant rehti hain. Backup options ready rakhna better