TS inter exam 2026 reporting time to the examination centre has been changed from 9 AM to 9:05 AM in order to reduce the stress of students. Read further to know TS inter exam dates 2026 for first or second year, the new reporting deadline and other exam-related information.Β
TS Inter Exam 2026: The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has announced a five-minute grace period for 1st-year and 2nd-year exams. Students who are appearing for the upcoming TS Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) 2026 for first or second year exams will get an extra five minutes to reach the examination centre. This decision aims to reduce the stress of students who might face unforeseen delays because of traffic or transportation issues while reaching the centres for TS Inter exam 2026.Β
TS Inter Public Exams 2026: Revised Entry Schedule
The TS Intermediate exam 2026 for first year will begin on February 25, 2026. The exam timing remains unchanged, i.e. from 9 AM to 12 Noon. However, the board has relaxed the βone-minute ruleβ. The TS Inter Exam Revised Guidelines 2026 highlight that sudents will now be allowed to enter the examination hall until 9:05 AM.Β
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry gate closing time (earlier) | 9 AM |
| Entry gate closing time (now) | 9:05 AM |
The decision has been made to let students appear in the examination without stressing a lot. However, the TGBIE strongly advises students to reach their respective centres by 8:45 AM to ensure a smooth security checking and seating process.
How Many Students Appearing for TS Inter Exam 2026?Β
A total of 9,97,075 students are appearing in Telangana Intermediate public exam 2026. The detailed information is provided below:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Registered Students | 9,97,075 |
| 1st Year Students | 4,89,126 |
| 2nd Year Students | 5,07,949 |
| Total Exam Centers | 1,495 |
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