Content Writer | Updated On - May 13, 2026
The TS POLYCET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 13, 2026, by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, in a single offline OMR-based session from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The exam is held across designated test centres in Telangana for admission to Diploma courses in Engineering, Non-Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary, Horticulture, and Fisheries streams. The official portal for all updates is polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in.
- Exam date: May 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based), pen-and-paper
- Total questions: 120 (MPC stream) / 150 (MBiPC stream) — Mathematics (60), Physics (30), Chemistry (30), Biology (30 — MBiPC only)
- Duration: 2 hours (MPC) / 2 hours 30 minutes (MBiPC)
- Marking: +1 for correct, no negative marking
- Languages: English and Telugu (Urdu medium at Government Polytechnic, Masabtank, Hyderabad)
- Result expected: May 25, 2026 (12 days after exam, as per official brochure)
- Last year, around 1.06 lakh candidates registered for TS POLYCET 2025 with ~93% attendance
| College Type | No. of Colleges | Total Seats Available |
|---|---|---|
| Government Polytechnics | 54 | 28,000 |
| Government-Aided Institutions | 11 | 2,000 |
| Private Polytechnics | 190+ | 35,000 |
| Total | 250+ | 65,000+ |
A Good Score in TS POLYCET 2026 depends upon the college and branch aimed by a candidate to get admission.
- Normally, a mark above 90 out of a total of 120 improves the chances of ranking below 2,500 and thereby securing an admission in desired branches of higher-ranking government colleges.
- But even a mark of 70+ can assist you in admission in good colleges according to the TS POLYCET 2025 Cut-off.
| Marks Range | Admission Possibility | Is it a Good Score |
|---|---|---|
| 100 – 120 | Top Govt. Colleges (CSE, ECE – Hyderabad, Masab Tank, Warangal) | Very Good |
| 90 – 99 | Govt. Polytechnics – Karimnagar, Nalgonda, Mahbubnagar (ECE, Mech) | Very Good |
| 80 – 89 | Govt. & Reputed Private Colleges – Siddipet, VMR, SBIT (Core branches) | Good |
| 70 – 79 | Tier-2 Govt. Colleges & Top Private Polytechnics | Good |
| 60 – 69 | Private Polytechnics – Civil, EEE, Mech | Moderate |
| Below 60 | Low-tier Private Colleges (Limited Courses) | Not Preferred |
A rank between 2,501 – 10,000 in TS POLYCET is considered a good rank, which can be achieved by scoring marks 80-90 out of 120 in TS POLYCET. With this rank range, the candidate can get admission into other government colleges and well-established private institutions.
| Rank Range | Admission Possibility | Examples / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Below 2,500 | Top Government Colleges – Core Branches (CSE, ECE, Mech) | Govt. Polytechnic Masab Tank, Warangal, Nizamabad – High-demand branches available |
| 2,501 – 10,000 | Mid-Tier Govt. Colleges & Reputed Private Colleges | Seats in Govt. Polytechnic Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar; Top private institutes possible |
| 10,001 – 30,000 | Private Colleges – Lower Preference Branches | Mechanical, Civil in Private Polytechnics; core branches may be full in govt. ones |
| Above 30,000 | Private/Rural Colleges – Limited Branch Options | Admission likely in niche/non-core branches like Textile, Agricultural Engineering |
Candidates who have scored 120+ marks are in the top-tier bracket, with an expected rank between 1-5.
This outstanding performance places students in the highest percentile, offering them the greatest flexibility in choosing their preferred top-tier polytechnic colleges and highly competitive branches.
Students securing 110+ marks are projected to attain a rank between 25-35.
You can confidently aim for the most sought-after government polytechnic colleges, as their high rank ensures a very high probability of securing admission into their first-choice engineering streams.
| Marks Range (Out of 120) | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 110 – 120 | 1 – 500 |
| 100 – 109 | 501 – 1,000 |
| 90 – 99 | 1,001 – 2,500 |
| 80 – 89 | 2,501 – 5,000 |
| 70 – 79 | 5,001 – 10,000 |
| 60 – 69 | 10,001 – 16,000 |
| 50 – 59 | 16,001 – 22,000 |
| 40 – 49 | 22,001 – 30,000 |
| 30 – 39 | 30,001 – 40,000+ |
| Below 30 | Not Eligible (Except SC/ST) |
The candidates should meet the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the SBTET, Telangana, to be considered for admission under TS POLYCET 2025 counseling.
The minimum qualifying marks differ according to the category of the candidate, i.e, General / OBC and SC / ST.
| Category | Qualifying Marks | Percentage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | 36 out of 120 | 30% | Must score at least 36 marks to qualify |
| SC / ST | No minimum marks | - | Eligible for ranking even with 0 marks |
Some of the students reactions given to multiple websites are provided below:
- Suresh Kumar (Hyderabad): "The Mathematics section was quite lengthy, and I struggled to finish the last few geometry problems within the time limit. However, the Chemistry questions were very straightforward and helped me balance my paper."
- Anjali Reddy (Warangal): "Biology was easier than I expected, but the Physics numericals were tricky. I am glad there was no negative marking, which allowed me to attempt every single question on the OMR sheet."
- Ravi Teja (Karimnagar): "Physics felt a bit challenging compared to my mock tests, especially the sections on optics. Overall, it was a fair paper, and I am now waiting for the unofficial key to check my actual score."
The Telangana Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TG POLYCET) 2026 has officially concluded.
- 1,06,439 candidates appeared for the examination today
- Initial student feedback indicates that the overall paper was moderate in difficulty.
Candidates appearing for TS POLYCET 2026 are advised to reach their allotted exam centre at least 60 minutes before the exam starts, i.e., by 10:00 AM. The exam centre gates will close at 10:45 AM, and no candidate will be permitted entry after the exam begins at 11:00 AM. As per SBTET guidelines, students with discrepancies on their hall tickets (such as wrong photographs or details) will not be allowed to write the exam unless rectifications have already been made at the coordinating centre.
Source: SBTET Telangana Official Portal
Candidates entering the TS POLYCET 2026 exam centres must comply with the following exam-hall regulations issued by SBTET Telangana:
| Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Hall ticket (mandatory) | Mobile phones / smartwatches |
| Blue / black ballpoint pen | Calculators / log tables |
| HB pencils, eraser, sharpener | Pagers / Bluetooth devices |
| Writing pad | Books / printed material |
| Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, school ID) | Wallets / handbags |
| SC/ST caste certificate (if not uploaded online) | Food items (except for medical exceptions) |
Important: TS POLYCET OMR must be filled with a blue or black ballpoint pen, not pencil. Once a bubble is marked, it cannot be erased.
Based on previous year trends and difficulty feedback from today's exam, here is the expected good attempts and score-to-rank estimate for TS POLYCET 2026:
| Score Range (out of 120) | Expected Rank Range | Admission Chance |
| 100-120 | Top 2,500 | Top branches in top govt polytechnics |
| 90-99 | 2,500 - 5,000 | CSE/ECE/Mechanical in top govt polytechnics |
| 70-89 | 8,000 - 15,000 | Good branches in govt polytechnics |
| 50-69 | 15,000 - 30,000 | Mid-tier govt and top private polytechnics |
| 36-49 | 30,000 - 60,000 | Private polytechnics, less-preferred branches |
Minimum qualifying mark: 36/120 (30%) for General; no minimum for SC/ST.
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