TG POLYCET 2027
State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, Hyderabad
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Overview
TG POLYCET is the Telangana diploma entrance test conducted by SBTET Telangana after Class 10; dates for the 2027 cycle are not announced yet. The Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (formerly TS POLYCET) is held by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Hyderabad. The 2026 notification covered admission for 2026-27 to diploma courses in engineering and non-engineering/technology at government, aided and unaided private polytechnics in Telangana, and to the agricultural, horticultural and veterinary diploma courses of three state universities. The TG POLYCET 2027 notification has not been issued, so the facts below come from the POLYCET-2026 notification and instruction booklet.
TG POLYCET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, Hyderabad |
| Level | Diploma entry after Class 10 (SSC or equivalent) |
| Purpose | Admission to diploma courses at polytechnics in Telangana (engineering and non-engineering/technology); agricultural diploma courses of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University; horticultural diploma courses of Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University; animal husbandry and fisheries courses of PV Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (2026-27 cycle) |
| Mode | Offline pen-and-paper test; answers are marked on an OMR response sheet |
| Frequency | One sitting in the 2026 cycle (13 May 2026) |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (11:00 am to 1:30 pm); one paper of 150 multiple-choice questions |
| Application fee (2026 cycle) | Rs 500 for General candidates; Rs 250 for SC and ST candidates; late fee Rs 100; Tatkal fee Rs 300 |
| Help desk | 08031404549 (Monday to Saturday, 10:30 am to 5:00 pm); polycet-te@telangana.gov.in |
| Official website | polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in |
Important dates (TG POLYCET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Not announced yet |
| Late-fee and Tatkal-fee windows | Not announced yet |
| Hall ticket download | Not announced yet |
| Results and rank card | Not announced yet |
| Web counselling schedule | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: POLYCET-2026 schedule
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Online registration opened | 2 February 2026 |
| Last date to register without late fee | 20 April 2026 |
| Last date with late fee of Rs 100 | 21 April 2026 |
| Last date with Tatkal fee of Rs 300 | 22 April 2026 |
| Exam | 13 May 2026 (Wednesday), 11:00 am to 1:30 pm |
| Results | After 12 days of the exam (tentative, as stated in the booklet) |
How ranks are used
Two separate ranks are generated. The MPC rank (out of 120 marks: Maths 60, Physics 30, Chemistry 30) is for diploma courses at polytechnics affiliated to SBTET. The MBiPC rank (Maths scaled down to 30, plus Physics, Chemistry and Biology, out of 120 marks) is for the agricultural, horticultural and veterinary diploma courses. The qualifying mark is 30% of 120, i.e. 36 marks. Admission is by web counselling: candidates opt for any course in any polytechnic in order of priority and seats are allotted on merit and the admission rules in force. The counselling schedule is notified after the results. A rank alone does not entitle a candidate to admission.
Sources: POLYCET-2026 brief notification; POLYCET-2026 detailed notification; POLYCET-2026 instruction booklet; TG POLYCET home page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, Hyderabad
Category
Management
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria below are from the POLYCET-2026 instruction booklet and detailed notification; the 2027 documents may change them. The booklet sets no age limit for appearing.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian national |
| State and local status | Belongs to the State of Telangana and meets the local or non-local status rules of the Telangana Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions) Order, 1974, as amended |
| Qualifying exam | SSC (Class 10) of the Board of Secondary Education, Telangana, or an exam it recognises as equivalent (CBSE, ICSE, NIOS, TOSS or Class 10 of another state board), with Mathematics as a subject |
| Minimum marks | At least 35% in the qualifying exam; candidates from NIOS, TOSS, CBSE, ICSE and other equivalent boards must pass every subject, including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, with at least 35% in each |
| Age limit | None for appearing; the maximum age for scholarships follows the Social Welfare Department guidelines (Memo No. 10537/SW(Edn.2)/2011) |
| Appearing candidates | Candidates who appeared or are appearing for the SSC or equivalent exam in March/April 2026 and await results can apply |
| Working candidates | Must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer |
- Compartmentally passed candidates and those appearing for SSC in 2026 may apply, but must pass all subjects before seeking admission (detailed notification).
- Courses of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University: the candidate must belong to Telangana or Andhra Pradesh as defined in G.O.(P) No. 646, Education (W) Department, dated 10 July 1979, and later amendments.
- A merit rank alone does not entitle a candidate to admission; the admission requirements must also be met.
Source: POLYCET-2026 instruction booklet and detailed notification (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
POLYCET-2026 was a single paper of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks, set on the SSC (Class 10) syllabus.
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Mathematics | 60 | 60 |
| II | Physics | 30 | 30 |
| III | Chemistry | 30 | 30 |
| IV | Biology | 30 | 30 |
| Total | All four subjects | 150 | 150 |
- Mode and duration: offline test on an OMR response sheet; 2 hours 30 minutes, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Candidates reach the hall an hour early, cannot enter after 11:00 am and cannot leave before 1:30 pm.
- Questions: four options each, one correct answer; one mark per question (150 questions for 150 marks).
- Biology: candidates seeking the agricultural, horticultural or veterinary diploma courses attempt the Biology questions.
- Ranks: MPC rank (Maths, Physics, Chemistry; 120 marks) for SBTET polytechnics; MBiPC rank (Maths scaled down to 30 plus Physics, Chemistry, Biology; 120 marks) for the agricultural, horticultural and veterinary courses.
- Qualifying marks: 30% of 120, i.e. 36 marks, in Maths, Physics and Chemistry put together; for the MBiPC rank, 36 marks in Maths (halved), Biology, Physics and Chemistry put together.
- Tie-break for polytechnics: marks in Maths, then Physics, then date of birth (older candidate ranks higher), then percentage in the qualifying exam. For the agricultural and veterinary polytechnics: Biology, Physics and Chemistry marks in that order, then date of birth.
- Not allowed in the hall: log tables, calculators, pagers, mobile phones and other electronic gadgets. The OMR sheet is returned; the question booklet can be taken away.
Source: POLYCET-2026 instruction booklet and detailed notification (2026 cycle).
Syllabus
Syllabus basis
The POLYCET-2026 booklet states that the syllabus for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology is the same as that of the SSC (Class 10) examination for 2025-26 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Telangana. The booklet gives no chapter list.
Question distribution
| Section | Subject | Question numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | Mathematics | 1 to 60 |
| Section II | Physics | 61 to 90 |
| Section III | Chemistry | 91 to 120 |
| Section IV | Biology | 121 to 150 |
- Every question is multiple choice: a stem with four numbered answers, one correct and three distractors. The booklet carries sample questions.
- Mathematics has 60 questions, twice as many as any other subject. Biology counts only towards the MBiPC rank for the agricultural, horticultural and veterinary diploma courses.
Source: POLYCET-2026 instruction booklet (2026 cycle).
How to Apply for TG POLYCET 2027
POLYCET-2026 applications were filed online at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in, or through Telangana Online or a coordinating centre (a designated polytechnic). The 2027 application has not opened; the steps below are from the 2026 booklet.
- Open the POLYCET website, click Registration and enter the details.
- Verify the mobile number with an OTP; the registration number and password arrive by SMS.
- Log in with the registration number and password, click Pay Now, choose the payment gateway and pay the fee.
- After successful payment, click Fill Application and enter the personal, communication, category, special category, exam centre and study details, clicking Next after each section.
- Upload the photograph and signature, then click Save and Preview.
- Click Generate Hall Ticket and download it for the exam.
| Category | Fee (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| General candidates | Rs 500 |
| SC and ST candidates | Rs 250 |
| Late fee (fee and application completed by 21 April 2026) | Rs 100 |
| Tatkal fee (fee and application completed by 22 April 2026) | Rs 300 |
Details and documents needed
- Mobile number for the OTP and the SMS with login details
- Photograph and signature, uploaded in the last step of the form
- Qualifying-exam (SSC or equivalent), category and special-category details
- No Objection Certificate from the employer, for working candidates
- Applications that are incomplete (including signature and photograph), false or ineligible are liable to rejection without refund
Source: POLYCET-2026 instruction booklet, detailed notification and brief notification (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts TG POLYCET 2027?
TG POLYCET 2027 is conducted by State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, Hyderabad.
What is the eligibility for TG POLYCET 2027?
The criteria below are from the POLYCET-2026 instruction booklet and detailed notification; the 2027 documents may change them. The booklet sets no age limit for appearing. Criterion Requirement Nationality Indian national State and local status Belongs to the State of Telangana and meets the local or non-local status rules of the Telangana Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions) Order, 1974, as amended Qualifying exam SSC (Class 10) of the Board of Secondary Education, Telangana…
What is the exam pattern of TG POLYCET 2027?
POLYCET-2026 was a single paper of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks, set on the SSC (Class 10) syllabus. Section Subject Questions Marks I Mathematics 60 60 II Physics 30 30 III Chemistry 30 30 IV Biology 30 30 Total All four subjects 150 150 Mode and duration: offline test on an OMR response sheet; 2 hours 30 minutes, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Candidates reach the hall an hour early, cannot enter after 11:00 am and cannot leave before 1:30 pm. Questions: four options each, one…
What is the syllabus of TG POLYCET 2027?
Syllabus basis The POLYCET-2026 booklet states that the syllabus for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology is the same as that of the SSC (Class 10) examination for 2025-26 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Telangana. The booklet gives no chapter list. Question distribution Section Subject Question numbers Section I Mathematics 1 to 60 Section II Physics 61 to 90 Section III Chemistry 91 to 120 Section IV Biology 121 to 150 Every question is multiple choice: a stem with four…
How do I apply for TG POLYCET 2027?
POLYCET-2026 applications were filed online at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in, or through Telangana Online or a coordinating centre (a designated polytechnic). The 2027 application has not opened; the steps below are from the 2026 booklet. Open the POLYCET website, click Registration and enter the details. Verify the mobile number with an OTP; the registration number and password arrive by SMS. Log in with the registration number and password, click Pay Now, choose the payment gateway and pay…
What is the official website of TG POLYCET 2027?
The official website is https://polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in/.