TS POLYCET 2026 Registration Begins: Apply by April 20 at Official Portal

The Telangana State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) has officially commenced the TS POLYCET 2026 registration process for candidates seeking admission into diploma programmes across engineering, technology and related fields. Interested and eligible students can apply through the official portal polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. The Telangana Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TS POLYCET) is a state-level examination that paves the way for entry into diploma courses offered by government and private polytechnic colleges in the state.

TS POLYCET 2026 Important Dates

According to the official schedule, candidates can complete the online application process within the specified deadline and also options for late fee submissions have been provided:

• TS POLYCET registration begins: 2 February 2026
• Last date to apply (without late fee): 20 April 2026
• With late fee (Rs. 100): 21 April 2026
• With Tatkal fee (Rs. 300): 22 April 2026
• TS POLYCET 2026 exam date: 13 May 2026 (offline mode)

Candidates are encouraged to apply early to avoid paying additional late fees.

Eligibility Criteria for TS POLYCET 2026

To be eligible for the TS POLYCET 2026 exam, candidates must typically fulfil the following conditions, as per the official notification:

• Passed Class 10/SSC or equivalent examination from a recognised board.
• Students appearing for SSC or equivalent exams in 2026 may also be eligible to apply.
• There is no age restriction specified for appearing in the entrance test.

Before applying, candidates should carefully review the detailed eligibility criteria available in the official information bulletin.

Application Fee Details

While exact fee structures are confirmed on the official website, typical application fee norms from the latest notification are:

• General category: Around Rs 500
• SC/ST candidates: Around Rs 250
• Late fee (if applicable): Rs 100
• Tatkal fee: Rs 300

Fees are generally paid online during the application process.

How to Apply for TS POLYCET 2026?

Candidates must follow these steps to complete the TS POLYCET 2026 registration online:

1. Visit the official portal: polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in
2. Click on the TS POLYCET 2026 registration link once visible on the homepage
3. Fill in required personal and academic details
4. Upload scanned copies of necessary documents
5. Proceed to pay the application fee online
6. Submit the application and save the confirmation page for future reference

Candidates should ensure that all details entered are correct and that they keep proof of the application confirmation.

TS POLYCET 2026 Exam Pattern and Next Steps

The TS POLYCET 2026 exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen-and-paper) on 13 May 2026. It usually comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry from the SSC syllabus. After the examination, an answer key will be released, followed by the declaration of results. Qualified candidates will then participate in the counselling process for admission into polytechnic institutions across Telangana. Applicants are advised to regularly check the official TS POLYCET 2026 website for any further updates or announcements related to the registration, admit card, exam schedule and counselling process.