TS POLYCET Application Form 2026
TS POLYCET Application 2026 - The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) has released the TS POLYCET Application 2026 on its official website on February 2, 2026. Candidates looking for admission into diploma courses can now apply at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. The TS POLYCET application process will comprise registration, filling out form, uploading documents, and payment of a fee. Candidates can apply for the exam till April 20, 2026, without a late fee. The TS POLYCET exam is scheduled for May 13, 2026. The TS POLYCET registration link is now activated at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in.
Candidates are advised to check the TS POLYCET eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. As per the eligibility criteria, candidates who have passed the SSC examination can apply for the TS POLYCET 2026. The first step in the application process is TS POLYCET registration. Applicants are advised to keep all the documents ready before filling out the TS POLYCET form. Candidates are required to choose a center preference while applying for the form.
The TS POLYCET application form varies as per the category. Candidates from the general category are required to pay Rs. 500 while the reserved category must pay Rs. 250 for the application form. It must be noted that the application fee will be taken in online mode only.
The TS POLYCET application process has started on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep a check on the website for regular updates. Given below is the table for the TS POLYCET important dates.
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Events
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Dates
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TS POLYCET Registration
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February 2, 2026
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TS POLYCET Registration Last Date
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April 20, 2026
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TS POLYCET Exam Date
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May 13, 2026
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TS POLYCET Result
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12 days after the exam |
Candidates who are willing to take the TS POLYCET examination 2026 are required to fulfill the following eligibility criteria given below-
Nationality and Domicile
- The candidate applying must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must be a resident of Telangana/ Andhra Pradesh.
Educational Qualification
- For admission into diploma courses, candidates must have passed the SSC (class 10) or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Mathematics as one of the compulsory subjects.
- Candidates belonging to NIOS/ APOSS/ OTHER examinations should have passed all the subjects, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, with a minimum of 35% marks in each subject.
- Candidates who are appearing for the SSC or Equivalent examination and whose results are yet to be declared are also eligible to apply.
Age Requirement
There is no age restriction for appearing in the TS POLYCET examination.
The TS POLYCET 2026 application fee varies for different categories. Candidates belonging to the General category are required to pay Rs. 500 while SC/ST candidates will pay Rs. 250.
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Category
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Application Fee
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General
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INR 500
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SC/ST/Others
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INR 250
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To apply for the TS POLYCET examination 2026, candidates need to visit the official website - polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. and fill out the application form. The detailed steps to fill out the application form are given below -
Step 1: Visit the official website of TS POLYCET 2026 - polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the “ Online Application” section available on the homepage.
Step 3: Register using your mobile number and other details to create an account.
Step 4: Fill out the application form with all the necessary details.
Step 5: Upload scanned documents as per the prescribed format.
Candidates have to provide the following details during TS POLYCET registration:
- Personal Details
- Communication Details
- Category Details
- Special Category Details
- Exam Center Preference
- Education Qualification
- Photograph and Signature
Candidates' TS POLYCET registration forms may get rejected due to the following reasons:
- An incomplete TS POLYCET application form, such as a missing signature, photograph, name, or date of birth.
- Incorrect information in the TS POLYCET registration form may lead to rejection of candidature
- In case candidates fail to meet the TS POLYCET eligibility criteria.
- If the TS POLYCET application is rejected on any ground, candidates will not be allowed to take the exam. The application fee will not be refunded either.
Candidates cam check the list of TS POLYCET coordinating centers listed by the conducting body in its official information brochure:
| S.No. |
Name of the District |
Name of the Co-ordinating Centre |
Name of the Mentoring Institutions |
| 1 |
Adilabad |
SSGPT, Adilabad |
| 2 |
Komurambhim Asifabad |
Govt. Degree College, Asifabad |
GPT, Bellampally |
| 3 |
Mancherial |
Singareni Collieries Polytechnic, Mancherial |
GPT, Bellampally |
| 4 |
Nirmal |
GPT, Nirmal |
| 5 |
Karimnagar |
Dr. BRAGMRPW, Karimnagar |
| 6 |
Jagtial |
Govt. Degree College, Jagtial |
GPT, Korutla |
| 7 |
Peddapally |
Govt. Degree College, Peddapally |
Dr. BRAGMRPW Karimnagar |
| 8 |
Rajanna Siricilla |
SRRSGPT, Siricilla |
| 9 |
Janagoan |
Govt. Degree College, Janagoan |
GPT Station Ghanpur |
| 10 |
Jayashankar Bhupalapally |
Govt. Degree College, Subhash Colony, Bhupalapally |
GPT, Kataram |
| 11 |
Mahaboobabad |
Govt. Degree College, Mahaboobabad |
GPW, Warangal |
| 12 |
Warangal Urban |
GPT, Warangal |
| 13 |
Warangal Rural |
GPT, Parkal |
| 14 |
Khammam |
Govt. Degree College, Khammam |
GPT, Madhira |
| 15 |
Bhadradri Kothagudem |
GPT, Kothagudem |
| 16 |
Bhadradri Kothagudem |
Govt. Degree College, Bhadrachalam |
GPT, Kothagudem |
| 17 |
Nalgonda |
GPT, Nalgonda |
| 18 |
Yadadri Bhuvanagiri |
GPT, Yadagirigutta |
| 19 |
Suryapet |
GPW, Suryapet |
| 20 |
Mahabubnagar |
GPT, Mahabubnagar |
| 21 |
Nagarkurnool |
Govt. Degree College, Nagarkurnool |
KDRGPT, Wanaparthy |
| 22 |
Jogulamba Gadwal |
GPT, Gadwal |
| 23 |
Wanaparthy |
KDRGPT, Wanaparthy |
| 24 |
Vikarabad |
GPT, Vikarabad |
| 25 |
Medak |
GPW, Medak |
| 26 |
Nizamabad |
GPT, Nizamabad |
| 27 |
Kamareddy |
Govt. Arts and Science College, Kamareddy |
GPW, Nizamabad |
| 28 |
Medchal Malkajgiri |
JNGPT, Ramanthapur |
| 29 |
Medchal Malkajgiri |
GPT, Medchal |
| 30 |
Sangareddy |
GPT, Sangareddy |
| 31 |
Sangareddy |
SSGPT, Zaheerabad |
| 32 |
Siddipet |
GPT, Siddipet |
| 33 |
Siddipet |
GMRP, Gajwel |
| 34 |
Rangareddy (E) |
SGMGPT, Abdullapurmet |
| 35 |
Hyderabad |
GPT, MasabTank |
| 36 |
Hyderabad |
Govt. Institute of Electronics, East Marredpally |
| 37 |
Hyderabad |
QQGPT, Old City, Hyderabad |
| 38 |
Hyderabad |
Smt. DDWTTI, Ameerpet |
| 39 |
Mulugu |
Govt. Degree College |
GPT, Parkal |
| 40 |
Narayanapet |
Govt. Degree College |
GPT, Kosgi |
| 41 |
Station Ghanpur |
GPT, Station Ghanpur |
| 42 |
Rangareddy |
Govt. Institute of Leather Technology |
| 43 |
Khammam |
GPT, Madhira |
| 44 |
Rangareddy |
GPW (M), Badangpet |
| 45 |
Mancherial |
GPT, Bellampally |
| 46 |
Jagityal |
GPT, Korutla |
| 47 |
Suryapet |
GPT, Thirumalagir |
TS POLYCET Registration 2026 - Local vs Non-Local Status
| Criteria |
Local Status |
Non-Local Status |
| Definition |
Candidates who meet residency or study requirements in Telangana. |
Candidates who do not meet the residency or study requirements in Telangana. |
| Study in a Local Area |
Studied in Telangana for 4 consecutive academic years prior to Class 10 or 7 cumulative years. |
Studied in institutions outside Telangana. |
| Parent’s Locality |
Parents have resided in Telangana for at least 10 years. |
Parents are non-residents of Telangana. |
| Parental Employment |
Parent(s) employed in Telangana with State/Central Government or public institutions. |
Parent(s) employed outside Telangana or not linked to the state. |
| Seat Reservation |
Eligible for 85% of seats reserved for local candidates in government and aided polytechnic colleges. |
Compete for the 15% open quota available for non-local candidates. |
| Reservation Benefits |
Eligible for state-specific reservation policies (e.g., SC/ST/BC/EWS categories). |
Not eligible for state-specific reservation policies in Telangana. |
| Competitiveness for Admission |
Compete within a larger pool (85%) with other local candidates. |
Compete within a smaller pool (15%) with other non-local candidates. |