TS POLYCET (Telangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by SBTET, Telangana for admission into engineering and non-engineering diploma/polytechnic courses offered by government, aided and private polytechnic colleges in the state. The exam is held once a year in offline mode (OMR-based) and is typically conducted in May. TS POLYCET 2026 will be organised by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) and qualifying the exam is mandatory for admission to most diploma programmes in Telangana polytechnics.
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TS POLYCET Overview 2026
| Company Name | Telangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test |
| Exam Name | TS POLYCET |
| Category | Registration |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | sbtet.telangana.gov.in |
TS POLYCET Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | February 2, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | April 20, 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee ₹100 | April 21, 2026 |
| Last Date with Tatkal Fee ₹300 | April 22, 2026 |
| POLYCET 2026 Exam Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Within 12 Days After Exam |
TS POLYCET Registration Fees 2026
- Late fee structure (if applicable): With late fee of ₹100 up to April 21, 2026.
- With Tatkal late fee of ₹300 up to April 22, 2026. Candidates must pay the exact fee as mentioned in the TS POLYCET 2026 notification or application page at the time of registration.
TS POLYCET Age Limit 2026
- There is typically no strict upper age limit for appearing in TS POLYCET, but candidates must satisfy age conditions laid down by individual institutions or state admission rules, if any.
- Candidates should generally have completed the minimum age required to appear for SSC or equivalent examination as per board norms.
TS POLYCET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidate must be an Indian national and a resident of Telangana/Andhra Pradesh, satisfying local/non-local status requirements as per state government rules.
Educational qualification
- Must have passed SSC (Class 10) or equivalent examination conducted by State Board of Secondary Education, Telangana/Andhra Pradesh or any recognised board.
- Candidates appearing in SSC in 2026 are also eligible to apply, subject to passing the exam before admission.
- Minimum 35% marks in each subject of the qualifying exam (as per recent criteria).
Course-specific conditions
- For some specialised diploma programmes, there may be additional requirements (such as specific subject combinations), to be checked in the detailed brochure.
Documents required for TS POLYCET 2026 Application Form
- SSC (Class 10) hall ticket number, year of passing/appearing, and board name.
- SSC marks memo / marksheet (for passed candidates).
- Date of birth as per SSC records.
- Aadhaar number or any other valid ID proof as required.
- Recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format (for upload).
- Candidate’s signature in scanned format, as per size specifications.
- Category certificate (SC/ST/BC) issued by competent authority, if applicable.
- Residence / local status certificate, if required for state quota/reservation.
- Income certificate, if claiming fee reimbursement or applicable schemes.
- Valid mobile number and email ID for registration and communication.
How to apply for TS POLYCET 2026 Application Form
Access the official website
- Visit the TS POLYCET official site: polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in (or the updated official link given in the notification).
Registration / new candidate login
- Click on “TS POLYCET 2026 Application” or “New Registration” link.
- Enter basic details like name, date of birth, SSC hall ticket number, year of passing/appearing, mobile number and email ID.
Fill in application details
- Provide personal details (gender, category, local status, address, etc.).
- Enter academic details of SSC or equivalent exam.
- Choose preferred exam centres from the list provided.
Upload documents
- Upload scanned passport-size photograph and signature as per the specified format and file size.
Pay registration fee
- Pay the TS POLYCET 2026 application fee online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or at TS Online centres, as allowed.
Final submission and printout
- Verify all entered details and submit the application form.
- Download and print the filled-in application form/acknowledgement for future reference (hall ticket, counselling, etc.).
