TS POLYCET Exam Date 2026 (OUT): Registration (Open), Admit Card, Result, Counselling

Telangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TS POLYCET )

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TS POLYCET 2026 exam date

13 May '26

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Apr 12, 2026 23:33 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

Overview

The TS POLYCET 2026 exam date 2026 is May 13, 2026. The authority will conduct the TS POLYCET exam in a single session for 150 minutes. Along with the exam date, SBTET, Telangana, has released the schedule for all exam events such as registration, results and counselling.

Candidates must keep track of the TS POLYCET exam date 2026 to stay updated with upcoming TS POLYCET 2026 event deadlines. The TS POLYCET registration 2026 will conclude on April 20, though candidates can apply by April 21 with a late fee of Rs 100. For Tatkal registration, which is open until April 22, applicants have to pay an additional fee of Rs 300.

Registered candidates can download their TS POLYCET admit card immediately after application fee payment. Check the TS POLYCET 2026 exam date, event-wise, here.

Table of contents
  • TS POLYCET 2026 Exam Date
  • TS POLYCET Application Form Date 2026
  • TS POLYCET 2026 Admit Card Date
  • TS POLYCET Answer Key Date 2026
  • TS POLYCET Result Date
  • TS POLYCET Counselling Date 2026

TS POLYCET 2026 Exam Date

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TS POLYCET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
13 May ' 26

TS POLYCET 2026 exam date

DatesPast Exam Dates
22 Apr ' 26

Last Date for TS POLYCET 2026 Application Form with a Tatkal Fee of Rs 300/-

21 Apr ' 26

Last Date for TS POLYCET 2026 Application Form with a Late Fee of Rs 100/-

02 Feb ' 26 - 20 Apr ' 26

TS POLYCET 2026 application form

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TS POLYCET Application Form Date 2026

State Board of Technical Education and Training, Hyderabad, released the TS POLYCET 2026 application form on February 2, on its website. The application process involves registration, filling in personal details, uploading scanned documents and payment of application fee. Candidates must fill in all details carefully.

In TS POLYCET form, candidates have to upload scanned copies of their photo and signature. Note that incomplete payment or incorrect details in form can lead to rejection of forms. Therefore, be careful while filling application form of TS POLYCET 2026.

The last date for TS POLYCET registration is April 20. However, tatkal registrations are open till April 22, with an additional Rs 300 fee.

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Q:   What is the minimum qualification to fill the TS POLYCET application form 2026?
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The minimum qualification to apply for the TS POLYCET exam is:

  • Candidates should have passed SSC Examination conducted by State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana or another examinationrecognisedas equivalent thereto by the Board of Secondary Education, AP/TS, such as Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Council for Secondary Education (ICSE), National Institute of Open School (NIOS), Telangana Open School Society (TOSS), Andhra PradeshOpen School Society (APOSS), X class examination conducted by various State Boards of Secondary Education in India.
  • Candidates must have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects and obtained at least 35% marks in the qualifying examination.
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TS POLYCET 2026 Admit Card Date

Registered candidates can download the TS POLYCET hall ticket at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. The admit card is generated immediately after completing the registration. To download the TS POLYCET 2026 hall ticket, students have to use their registration/mobile number or enter their qualifying exam hall ticket number. The authorities will not provide the admit card in offline mode to any candidate. Candidates must check the TG POLYCET admit card carefully for any discrepancies. In case of any errors, visit the coordinating centre for corrections and then download the revised hall ticket. The TS POLYCET 2026 hall ticket will mention the applicant's name, roll number, exam centre address, shift timings, subjects appearing for and other details. While appearing for the test, candidates have to carry their TS POLYCET 2026 admit card along with the required documents.

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Q:   How to download the TS POLYCET hall ticket?
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To download the TS POLYCET hall ticket, go to the website- sbtete.telangana.gov.in. Log in with your application number and download the TS POLYCET admit card.

Q:   What to do if there are mistakes in the TS POLYCET hall ticket 2026?
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In case of error in the TS POLYCET admit card, candidates have to get it  corrected through the coordinating center immediately and get a revised admit card. No candidate will be allowed with incorrect data and photo on the TS POLYCET hall ticket to appear for the exam. Any tampering of Hall Ticket will automatically lead to the disqualification of the candidate.

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TS POLYCET Answer Key Date 2026

TS POLYCET 2026 answer key will be released by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana on the official website. The preliminary TS POLYCET answer key will be available along with question papers and response sheets. Candidates who are not satisfied with the TS POLYCET answer key can challenge the same. Aspirants who appear in the exam can check the answer key to know their probable scores.

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Q:   What is the difference between TS POLYCET provisional and final answer key?
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Initially, The State Board of Technical Education and Training will release the TS POLYCET preliminary answer key at the official website. Candidates are allowed to raise objections against the TS POLYCET preliminary answer key. Based on the objections filed, subject matter experts at SBTET will draft a final answer key. TS POLYCET final answer key is released along with the results. Preliminary as well as final answer keys are available on the official website in a PDF format. No login credentials are required to check or download the answer keys.

Q:   Can I challenge the TS POLYCET final answer key?
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No State Board of Technical Education and Training does not allow candidates to challenge the final TS POLYCET answer key. The challenge facility is only available for the TS POLYCET provisional answer key. The answers in the TS POLYCET final keys are the answers based on which the result is calculated and used for ranking and admissions.

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TS POLYCET Result Date

The authority will announce the TS POLYCET 2026 result on the official website. TS POLYCET result/rank card will be available in online mode only. Candidates will be able to download the result using their hall ticket number. Candidates are advised to keep the TS POLYCET rank card 2026 safely till the end of the admission process. 

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Q:   Which colleges accept TS POLYCET scores?
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TS POLYCET scores will be accepted by Government, Government-Aided, Private Un-Aided Polytechnics, and Polytechnics run in existing Private Un-Aided Engineering Colleges in Telangana State. Agriculture colleges that will accept TS POLYCET scores include Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) both University and affiliated Polytechnics in the Telangana State. Also, SRI KONDA LAXMAN TELANGANA STATE HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (SKLTSHU) both University and affiliated Polytechnics in the Telangana State will accept TS POLYCET scores. P V Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU) in Telangana State will also accept TS POLYCET scores.

Q:   Can I request for re-evaluation of TS POLYCET scores?
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No. TS POLYCET result once released cannot be challenged for re-evaluation. Candidates are given a chance to challenge the provisional keys. Based on the challenges the final answer ey is released and the result is based on the final keys only. Therefore, the scores in the result of TS POLYCET is the final ones.

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TS POLYCET Counselling Date 2026

All qualified candidates have to participate in the TS POLYCET counselling process for admission. The State Board of Technical Education & Training will conduct the TS POLYCET counselling. Candidates have to complete certificate verification, option entry, pay the processing fee to participate in the counselling. The authority will conduct multiple rounds of the TS POLYCET 2026 counselling. Candidates are allotted as per their rank, preferences, category and seat availability. 

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Q:   How to exercise options for TS POLYCET seat allotment?
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Once the TS POLYCET certificate verification process is completed, the Login Id will be sent to the candidates registered Mobile Number. Take the printout of Manual Option Entry Form from the website. Candidates are recommended to consult their guardians / parents and prepare Manual Option Entry Form as per their preference duly writing institution code, branch code and district code. This is for the convenience of the candidates and to avoid mistake and save time while entering web options. Refer the Manual Option Entry Form prepared by you and enter the options in the website. Candidates are advise to exercise options carefully in the order of priority. The order of priority of options is the important criteria in securing the seat. Candidates must practice as amny options as possible to secure their most preferred seats. Candidate can exercise and modify the options any number of times within the scheduled date. Finally, candidates must take sprint out of the options saved for preference.

Q:   What is the last date to register for the TS POLYCET counselling?
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The last date to register for the TS POLYCET counselling Round 2 was July 23, 2025. TS POLYCET counselling is held online. Admission is made based on options exercised by the candidates. Details of the web-based allotment program are available online on the official website. Note that the candidates have to appear for the online counselling process conducted by SBTET for admission to the Courses offered by SBTET. The counselling and admission to SKLTSHU, PVNRTVU, and PJTSAU will be conducted separately by the universities.

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The State Board of Technical Education and Training, Hyderabad, releases the TS POLYCET application form on the official website.  After successful fee payment and submission, applicants can check their TS POLYCET payment status from the login tab. Candidates need to provide their registered mobile

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The minimum qualification to apply for the TS POLYCET exam is:

  • Candidates should have passed SSC Examination conducted by State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana or another examinationrecognisedas equivalent thereto by the Board of Secondary Education, AP/TS, such as Central Boa

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Samridhi Mishra

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Answered a month ago

The TS POLYCET application form can be submitted in online mode only. Candidates have to visit the official website at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in to fill out the form. 

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Samridhi Mishra

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Answered a month ago

The possible reasons for rejection of the TS POLYCET application form are

  • TS POLYCET application form is incomplete.
  • The candidate furnishes false or incorrect information. 

  • The Candidate fails to satisfy the conditions of eligibility. 

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Samridhi Mishra

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The TS POLYCET exam date 2026 is May 13. SBTET, Hyderabad, will conduct the test in offline mode as a pen & paper test.

 

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