Degree Online Services Telangana known as DOST is a unified, online degree admission system for students in Telangana, India by Government of Telangana.[1] The DOST online service, brings all government colleges, autonomous colleges, private and aided colleges under one system.[2][3] Over 1.84 lakh students were allotted seats in various degree colleges in all state universities in May and July every year.
| Acronym | DOST |
|---|---|
| Type | Admission |
| Year started | 2015 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Offered | Once a year |
| Countries / regions | India |
| Website | dost |
History edit
DOST was launched in 2016 to bring all degree college admission accessible to all students across the state by Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE).
Admission process edit
In order to get an admission for bachelor's degree in universities in Telangana, they are required to register on the DOST portal. The universities are Osmania University, Kakatiya University, Telangana University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Satavahana University and Palamuru University.[4][5][6]
Aspiring students register their web options on the official website and opt for colleges. After the admission process begins, the students receive SMS when a seat is allotted in a degree college.
The student admission process was linked to biometric system in 2017-18. For the academic year 2018-19, it was linked with Aadhaar of students. There are 3 phases in the admitting the students.
References edit
- ^ "TS DOST admission 2018 to begin at dost.cgg.gov.in". The Indian Express. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ Telangana (DOST) degree admissions 2018: Important dates, seat allotment and other details | The Indian Express
- ^ DOST: Colleges step up demand for spot admissions- The New Indian Express
- ^ Telangana DOST 3rd allotment list on 30 June, check at dost.cgg.gov.in | The Indian Express
- ^ Hyderabad: UG colleges want extension in degree admissions
- ^ "Private colleges demand postponing third phase of DOST counselling | Hyderabad News - Times of India".