Students willing to seek UG admissions in colleges across Telangana can apply for it.

Students who could not submit TS DOST 2024 Application in the first phase can choose to do in other two phases. There is more to it than meets the eye.

Verification of special category certificates in connection with TS DOST 2024 Application submission will be done on 28 and 29 May 2024. The seat allotment for phase 1 will be done on 6 June 2024.

Those who have got a seat can reserve their seat, pay reservation fee, college fee from 7 to 12 June 2024. There is more to it than meets the eye.

About DOST

DOST is expanded into Degree Online Services Telangana. It is a virtual platform where students willing to seek admission into undergraduate courses in colleges in Telangana state can submit application to obtain admission every year.

The process is called Telangana State DOST and TS DOST 2024 is meant to be conducted this year and is conducted by Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE).

The process this year will be held in three phases, those who have applied on this platform can get confirm their seat online and report to the college for further process.

Courses

Students can apply for undergraduate courses like BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA and much more through this TS DOST 2024 Application submission.

These courses are offered by institutions that are affiliated to universities of Telangana – Osmania, Kakatiya, Telangana, Palamuru, Mahatma Gandhi and Satavahana Universities.

The list of courses available and universities offering them can be known at the ‘https://dost.cgg.gov.in/UniversityWiseCollegeCourses.do’

The above mentioned url is a part of the official website of TS DOST 2024. Upon clicking the above url, students can see a search engine.

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Students can choose the course they want to study, university offering it and medium they want to study to see the list of colleges and courses available.

Applicants can use the search engine and know about the courses before they go ahead to submit TS DOST 2024 Application. There is more to it than meets the eye.

The applicants must preferably be a native of Telangana state.

Science

Students willing to study science courses like physics, chemistry or maths in under graduation must have passed plus-two with maths, physics and chemistry as subjects.

Arts

Students willing to study arts courses like history, economics or political science in under graduation must have passed plus-two with any subjects.

Pure science

Students willing to study pure science courses like biology, biochemistry or food science in under graduation must have passed plus-two with biology, physics and chemistry as subjects.

How to submit TS DOST 2024 Application?

The procedure to submit TS DOST 2024 application is online and applicants can visit the official website ‘https://dost.cgg.gov.in/’ and click the appropriate link to submit TS DOST 2024 application. The process to submit application is mentioned below:

1. The URL mentioned above is to be typed into the browser and the submitted to allow the website to download.

2. After the website is ready, candidates can click the link for CANDIDATE PRE-REGISTRATION

3. Clicking the above button will open another box where they have to choose Register in Website

4. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with URL ‘https://dost.cgg.gov.in/Authatication.do’

5. When the website with above URL opens, they can register and go for Aadhar authentication.

6. The registration can be validated through OTP received by the candidates.

7. The DOST ID will be generated and then registration fee has to be paid.

8. Candidates can login using DOST ID and then start filling TS DOST 2024 application.

9. TS DOST 2024 Application can be submitted and save the application number.

10. The web option form can be filled from 15 May onwards.

Direct Link to Submit TS DOST 2024 Application is Here

Documents

Documents to be uploaded while filling the TS DOST 2024 application are mentioned below:

# 10th class marksheets

# 12th class marksheets (provisional marksheets can be used if candidates are yet to receive their original marksheets)

# Community certificate (if applicable, in case applicant wishes to claim privileges like reservation)

# Photograph of the candidate

# Scanned image of the candidate’s signature

Registration Fee

The registration fee to be paid while submitting TS DOST 2024 application is Rs 200. The fees can be paid through credit card/debit card or online banking.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has collaborated with z21 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm operated by its alumni. The z21 venture capital firm founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni will invest a total of Rs 2.5 crore in this partnership. The institute mentioned in a statement on Friday that the preliminary investment per team in this collaboration will be Rs 25 lakh.

As a result, IIT Kharagpur and z21 Ventures are joining hands to start an innovative program to provide final-year students with the necessary support and resources to create a successful startup.

The accelerator is created to leverage exceptional talent from IIT Kharagpur, turning ambitious ideas into market-ready startups. It will provide participants with unparalleled access to mentorship, funding, and premium resources. Centred on developing technological, scalable solutions to global challenges, the program will combine the latest research capabilities by IIT Kharagpur with the investment success cultivated by z21 Ventures to empower student entrepreneurs to make lasting, transformative changes.

• Mentorship: Direct guidance from successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and venture capitalists.
• Seed Funding: Access to early-stage funding opportunities to ignite their ventures.
• Workshops and Training: Tailored sessions on business-building necessary features, including business development, product-market fit, fundraising, and scaling operations.
• Networking: Opportunities to connect with a wide network of investors, successful entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders, that promote partnership and business development.

The accelerator is designed to tap into the immense talent pool at KGP and translate bold ideas into marketable ventures. It offers a platform with unmatched access to mentorship, funding, and top-tier resources for participants. The focus of this program would be on building technical, scalable solutions to global challenges by leveraging IIT Kharagpur’s cutting-edge research along with proven investments in z21 Ventures. This is meant to empower student entrepreneurs to change the world.

First cohort and the structure of the program

The accelerator program will accept up to 10 teams in the first cohort. Throughout the program, these teams will continue to receive mentoring, strategic guidance, and seed funding in efforts to develop their ideas into products. Participants will also tap into the extensive network of z21 Ventures’ industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and experienced advisors dedicated to guiding them toward market success. Critical infrastructure support would also be offered by IIT Kharagpur even after graduation to ease the transition from idea development to execution.

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“Start-up Accelerator Program with z21 Ventures, founded by our esteemed IIT alumni, to launch the ‘KGP Forge Entrepreneur’ is a structured accelerator program created to teach the students about company building, basic company finance and company law, fundraising etc. It is a significant step toward empowering our BTech, MTech, and PhD students. This collaboration aims to provide budding entrepreneurs with mentorship, resources, financial support and professional networks sufficient to convert their ideas into successful startups”, said V K Tewari, Director, of IIT Kharagpur. KGP alumni can also participate in this transformative program, in case they collaborate with current KGP students on their founding teams.

Conclusion

The IIT Kharagpur and z21 Ventures collaboration marks a transformative step in advancing student entrepreneurship. With its first cohort set to support up to 10 teams, this accelerator program gives aspiring entrepreneurs a solid platform from which they can turn innovative ideas into impactful startups. Combining cutting-edge research from IIT Kharagpur with investment expertise from z21 Ventures, this initiative will focus on scalable solutions to global challenges. This is done through mentorship, funding, and comprehensive resources to equip the participants to make meaningful contributions and lay the foundation for generations yet to come of trailblazing innovators.