Seat reservation policy plays a vital role in the TS POLYCET 2026 exam. A general category needs a cutoff rank of around 2000 to get admission to CSE, but SC/ST candidates require a rank of around 6000- 10000 for admission to the same branch.
- Telangana follows a seat reservation policy, which means 44% seats are reserved for OC, 29% for Backward Class (A/B/C/D/E), SC has 15% reservation, ST and EWS each have 6%.
- There is no minimum qualifying mark required for SC and ST candidates in the TS POLYCET 2026 exam.
- Candidates who belong to Backward Class (A/B/C/D/E) have a relaxation of closing rank 1500- 2500 higher than OC candidates for admission.
- According to previous years' trends, CSE and ECE are the most preferred specilizations which requires a cutoff rank of 3000- 10000 for reserved candidates.
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Key Summary
- The expected TS POLYCET cutoff ranks are based on the previous year's trend.
- Category-wise reservation helps candidates of all classes to get admission at various colleges based on the TS POLYCET cutoff rank.
- SC/ST candidates with TS POLYCET cutoff rank of around 6000+ are eligible for admission in the CSE branch at top Telangana government colleges.
TS POLYCET 2026 Reservation Structure: How Seats Are Divided
The following table shows the reservation policy and expected TS POLYCET cutoff ranks for various categories.
- A general category (OC) candidate has 44% seat at various colleges in Telangana, which increases the competition among candidates.
- Backward Class candidates have a total 29% seat reservation and have 1500- 2500+ rank relaxation than OC candidates.
- SC and ST candidates do not require minimum qualifying marks in TS POLYCET 2026.
- EWS candidates require a closing rank of 500- 1000 higher than OC candidates, who are eligible for admission to the CSE domain.
| Category | Reservation % | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Typical Closing Rank Advantage vs OC |
|---|---|---|---|
| OC (General) | 44% | 36/120 (30%) | – |
| EWS | 6% | 36/120 (30%) | Slight relaxation (~500–1000 ranks) |
| BC-A | 7% | 36/120 (30%) | 1,000–2,000 ranks higher |
| BC-B | 10% | 36/120 (30%) | 1,500–2,500 ranks higher |
| BC-D | 7% | 36/120 (30%) | 1,500–2,500 ranks higher |
| SC | 15% | No Minimum | 3,000–7,000 ranks higher |
| ST | 6% | No Minimum | 4,000–8,000 ranks higher |
Ques. Does the reservation apply separately for boys and girls in TS POLYCET?
Ans. Yes, TS POLYCET counselling maintains separate cutoff ranks for male and female candidates within each category. Government colleges like Government Polytechnic for Women, Hyderabad, are exclusively for female candidates, where cutoffs tend to be relatively more relaxed due to seat availability.
Ques. What is EWS category in TS POLYCET 2026?
Ans. The EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category provides 6% reservation to candidates belonging to the OC/General category whose annual family income is below ₹8 lakh. EWS candidates get a 500- 1000 rank relaxation compared to the OC candidates.
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TS POLYCET 2026 Expected Category-Wise Cutoff: College Wise
The category- wise TS POLYCET cutoff at various colleges has been tabulated below based on previous years' data trends. Among all the courses offered, CSE and ECE are the most competitive programmes compared to other engineering branches across all categories.
- Masab Tank- Hyderabad college requires CSE cutoff of 1000- 2500 for OC candidates and 6000- 10000 for SC and ST candidates.
- Government Polytechnic Warangal College requires a TS POLYCET cutoff rank of around 4000- 5000+ for backward class candidates, 2000- 2800 for the OC category.
- Government Polytechnic for Women belonging to the SC and ST category requires a cutoff rank of around 8000- 16000 for the CSE branch.
Government Polytechnic, Masab Tank-Hyderabad (Expected Category-Wise Cutoff 2026)
| Branch | OC (General) | BC-B | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 1,800-2,500 | 3,500-4,500 | 6,500-8,000 | 9,000-12,000 |
| ECE | 2,000-2,800 | 3,800-5,000 | 7,000-9,000 | 10,000-13,000 |
| Mechanical | 2,200-3,000 | 4,000-5,500 | 7,500-10,000 | 11,000-14,000 |
| Civil | 2,500-3,500 | 4,500-6,000 | 8,000-11,000 | 12,000-15,000 |
| EEE | 2,800-3,800 | 5,000-6,500 | 9,000-12,000 | 13,000-17,000 |
Government Polytechnic, Warangal (Expected Category-Wise Cutoff 2026)
| Branch | OC (General) | BC-B | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 2,000-2,800 | 4,000-5,200 | 7,000-9,000 | 10,000-13,500 |
| ECE | 2,200-3,000 | 4,200-5,500 | 7,500-9,500 | 11,000-14,000 |
| Mechanical | 2,500-3,500 | 4,500-6,000 | 8,000-10,500 | 12,000-16,000 |
| Civil | 3,000-4,500 | 5,000-7,000 | 9,000-12,000 | 13,000-17,000 |
Government Polytechnic for Women, Hyderabad (Expected Category-Wise Cutoff 2026)
| Branch | OC (General) | BC-B | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 2,500-3,500 | 4,500-6,000 | 8,000-11,000 | 12,000-16,000 |
| ECE | 3,000-4,200 | 5,000-6,500 | 9,000-12,000 | 13,000-17,000 |
| Mechanical | 3,500-5,000 | 5,500-7,500 | 10,000-13,000 | 15,000-18,000 |
SG Government Polytechnic, Abdullahpurmet-Hyderabad (Expected Category-Wise Cutoff 2026)
| Branch | OC (General) | BC-B | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 4,000-6,000 | 7,000-10,000 | 15,000-25,000 | 20,000-37,000 |
| Mechanical | 6,000-9,000 | 9,000-13,000 | 20,000-30,000 | 28,000-40,000 |
| Civil | 7,000-11,000 | 10,000-15,000 | 22,000-32,000 | 30,000-45,000 |
Note: All ranks are expected estimates based on 2024–2025 data from the previous year and are subject to change. Official 2026 data will be published at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in after counselling.
Ques. How much rank relaxation does SC category get in TS POLYCET government colleges?
Ans. Based on previous year data, SC category candidates typically receive a rank relaxation of 3,000–7,000 ranks compared to OC/General category for the same branch. For CSE at Government Polytechnic, Masab Tank, the OC cutoff is around 2,500, while the SC cutoff extends to around 7,000–8,000.
Ques. Can BC category candidates get CSE in the top government polytechnics in TS POLYCET 2026?
Ans. Yes, BC category (BC-A, BC-B, BC-D) candidates have around 29% reserved seats in government polytechnics. They can get CSE admission with a TS POLYCET cutoff rank around 3000- 10000.
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TS POLYCET 2026: Quora Discussion
According to a Quora discussion, a user asked about the top TS PPLYCET colleges in Telangana. In response, it was suggested that Hyderabad Government Polytechnic, Warangal Government Polytechnic, Government Polytechnic Karimnagar and Government Polytechnic Women’s Campus are the famous and top colleges in Telangana.
Source: Quora
Ques. When will official TS POLYCET 2026 category-wise cutoff be released?
Ans. The official TS POLYCET 2026 category-wise cutoff ranks will be released by SBTET Telangana after each round of counselling and seat allotment. The TS POLYCET cutoff is expected to be published between July and August 2026 at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in.
Ques. Is there category-wise counselling in TS POLYCET 2026?
Ans. Yes, TS POLYCET counselling allocates seats strictly based on category-wise merit lists. Each category (OC, BC-A/B/C/D/E, SC, ST, EWS) has a separate seat reservation and has relaxation in the cutoff rank.
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