⏰ Deadline Alert:
- Last date to apply (no late fee): April 20, 2026
- With ₹100 late fee: April 21, 2026
- With ₹300 tatkal fee: April 22, 2026
- After April 22: No registration. No exceptions.
- Official website: polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in
Every year, a few thousand students miss the POLYCET registration deadline. Not because they didn’t want to apply. Because they thought they had more time. They didn’t check the date. They planned to do it “next week.” And then next week arrived one day late.
The TS POLYCET 2026 registration window closes on April 20 — which is 8 days from today. If you are a Class 10 student in Telangana who wants to join a diploma programme this year, that is your deadline. Not a suggestion. Not approximate. April 20 is the last day to apply without paying extra.
This article tells you exactly how to apply, what you need, how long it takes, and what happens if you miss it.
Who Should Apply Right Now
TS POLYCET is for students who want admission into diploma courses in Engineering, Non-Engineering, and Technology at polytechnic colleges across Telangana — government, government-aided, and private. It is also the entry point for Diploma courses at:
- PJTAU — Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (Agriculture diplomas)
- PVNRTVU — PV Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (Veterinary diplomas)
- SKLTGHU — Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University (Horticulture diplomas)
If you are in any of these categories, you need to apply before April 20:
✅ SSC (Class 10) passed students from Telangana or Andhra Pradesh with at least 35% marks overall
✅ Students currently appearing for SSC March/April 2026 exams — you can apply even before your results are out
✅ Students from CBSE, ICSE, NIOS, TOSS, APOSS who have passed Class 10 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry with minimum 35% in each subject
✅ Students who passed SSC through compartment — eligible, provided you pass all subjects before admission
Who cannot apply: Students from outside Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. There is no age restriction for this exam.
The Fee Structure — What You Pay
| When You Apply | Fee (General/OBC) | Fee (SC/ST) |
|---|---|---|
| By April 20 | ₹500 | ₹250 |
| April 21 (with late fee) | ₹500 + ₹100 = ₹600 | ₹250 + ₹100 = ₹350 |
| April 22 (tatkal) | ₹500 + ₹300 = ₹800 | ₹250 + ₹300 = ₹550 |
| After April 22 | Registration closed | Registration closed |
Payment is online only — debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. SBTET does not accept cash or demand drafts for POLYCET registration.
There is no refund once the fee is paid, regardless of whether you appear for the exam or not.
How to Apply — Step by Step
The entire process takes about 15 to 20 minutes if you have everything ready. Do it now rather than on April 19 when 50,000 other students will be on the same website.
Before you start, keep these ready:
- Your Class 10 hall ticket (for your roll number)
- Your Aadhaar card
- A passport-size photograph (JPG, under 50KB, clear background)
- Your signature on white paper, scanned or photographed (JPG, under 30KB)
- A working mobile number — OTP will be sent to this number
- Payment method (UPI, debit card, or net banking)
Step 1: Go to https://polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in
Step 2: Click “New Registration” or “Apply Online.” If you have already registered and are returning to complete your form, click “Candidate Login.”
Step 3: Enter your mobile number. You’ll receive an OTP. Enter it to verify.
Step 4: Fill in your personal details — name (exactly as in Class 10 certificate), date of birth, father’s name, category (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/General), Aadhaar number, and address.
Step 5: Enter your qualifying exam details — board name, year of passing or appearing, Class 10 roll number, and whether you are a regular or private candidate.
Step 6: Select your exam centre district. You can indicate preference — final allotment is done by SBTET. Your centre will be printed on your hall ticket, not confirmed at this stage.
Step 7: Upload your photograph and signature. If either file is too large, resize it using any free photo editor on your phone before uploading.
Step 8: Select your stream — Engineering (MPC) or Agriculture/Horticulture/Veterinary (MBiPC).
Step 9: Review everything. Check your name, DOB, category, and hall ticket number one more time before submitting. Errors at this stage cause problems on hall ticket and result day.
Step 10: Pay the fee online. After successful payment, you will receive an acknowledgement slip. Download it and save it. This slip has your application number, which you will need to download your hall ticket later.
One Thing Many Students Get Wrong
The application form asks for your SSC hall ticket number — this is the number on your Class 10 exam admit card, not your school registration number or roll number used for internal exams.
If you appeared for Telangana State SSC, your hall ticket number is typically 8 digits and starts with your district code. If you can’t find your Class 10 hall ticket, contact your school — they maintain records.
Students who enter the wrong hall ticket number face errors when downloading their POLYCET hall ticket later because the system cross-checks against the SSC database.
What Happens After You Apply
Once you submit and pay, the process moves like this:
April 20–22: Registration window closes.
Late April: TS POLYCET 2026 hall ticket released at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. You download it using your Class 10 hall ticket number or registered mobile number and password.
May 13, 2026: TS POLYCET exam. 150 minutes. 120 questions (MPC) or 150 questions (MBiPC). Pen-and-paper mode. Held at your allotted centre across Telangana.
Approximately May 25, 2026: Results declared at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. Your rank card is published.
June–July 2026: Web counselling for seat allotment. You choose colleges and branches online in order of preference. Seats are allotted based on your POLYCET rank, category, and availability.
Important: Your POLYCET application itself is treated as your admission application. You do not need to fill a separate form for polytechnic admission in Telangana during counselling — the application you fill now covers both the exam and the admission process.
The Exam at a Glance
If you’re applying now for the first time, here’s what you’re preparing for:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam date | May 13, 2026 |
| Mode | Offline — pen-and-paper (OMR) |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Total questions (MPC) | 120 (Maths 60, Physics 30, Chemistry 30) |
| Total questions (MBiPC) | 150 (Maths 60, Physics 30, Chemistry 30, Biology 30) |
| Negative marking | None |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 36 out of 120 (30%) for General/OBC |
| SC/ST minimum | No minimum — all SC/ST candidates who appear are ranked |
| Syllabus | Telangana SSC (Class 10) textbooks |
No negative marking means there is no reason to leave any question blank on exam day. Attempt all 120 (or 150) questions — even an educated guess on questions you’re unsure about gives you a chance at a mark, and a blank guarantees zero.
For a detailed chapter-wise breakdown of which topics carry the most marks and a scoring strategy, read our POLYCET Previous Year Paper Analysis article — it covers 5 years of papers and identifies the 7 chapters that produce 50% of all questions.
Why Rank Matters More Than You Think
Many students apply for POLYCET thinking a pass is enough to get into a polytechnic. Technically true. But the branch and college you get depends entirely on your rank.
The difference between a rank of 2,000 and a rank of 12,000 is often the difference between a CSE seat at a government polytechnic in Hyderabad and a Mechanical seat at a private college in your district. Both are valid options — but they lead to very different four-year experiences.
You have 31 days between now and the exam. That is enough time to meaningfully improve your Mathematics score — which carries 60 out of 120 marks and is the single biggest determinant of rank. Use the time. Apply today, then start solving previous year papers from tomorrow.
If You Already Applied — Check Your Application Status
If you submitted your form but aren’t sure whether the fee went through, log in at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in → Candidate Login → check your payment and submission status.
A successful application shows a generated application number and a confirmation that fee payment was received. If your payment failed but money was debited, it typically gets refunded in 5 to 7 business days. You will need to pay again for the application to be valid.
If your form is incomplete — you logged in, filled details, but didn’t pay — your application is not yet submitted. Go back and complete it before April 20.
Frequently Asked Questions
TS POLYCET 2026 ke liye last date kya hai?
Bina late fee ke apply karne ki last date April 20, 2026 hai. ₹100 late fee ke saath April 21 tak, aur ₹300 tatkal fee ke saath April 22 tak apply kar sakte hain. Uske baad koi registration nahi hogi. Apply karo abhi: polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in.
Can I apply for POLYCET if my SSC results haven’t come yet?
Yes. Students currently appearing for SSC (Class 10) exams in March/April 2026 are fully eligible to apply — even without results. You just need to indicate in the form that you are “appearing” rather than “passed.” You must clear Class 10 with 35% or more before admission at counselling time.
What is the application fee for SC/ST students?
₹250 without late fee (by April 20). ₹350 with late fee on April 21. ₹550 with tatkal fee on April 22.
Can I change my exam centre after applying?
Generally not — exam centre selection is final once the form is submitted. This is why it’s important to select carefully during the application itself.
Is there any reservation in TS POLYCET seats?
Yes. Seat reservation in polytechnics follows Telangana government norms — SC, ST, OBC, EWS categories have reserved seats. Your category is entered during the application and verified during counselling with original certificates.
What is the minimum rank needed to get into a government polytechnic?
It varies by college, branch, and year. As a rough reference: top government colleges like Government Polytechnic Masab Tank (Hyderabad) see CSE seats fill at ranks under 3,000 for OC category. Regional government polytechnics see seats fill anywhere between 8,000 and 40,000 depending on branch and category. Past year cutoff data is available on the official POLYCET counselling portal after results.
I paid the fee but didn’t receive an acknowledgement slip. What do I do?
Log in at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in with your mobile number and password. Go to your application status page. If payment shows as “Received,” download your acknowledgement slip from there. If it shows “Pending,” wait 24 hours before contacting the helpline: 8031404549 or email polycet-te@telangana.gov.in.
Eight days is not a lot of time, but it is enough. The application itself takes 15 to 20 minutes. The only reason to delay is if you genuinely haven’t decided whether to go the polytechnic route — and if that’s the case, read through our guide on choosing the best diploma branch for your career and make the call.
But if you know you want to sit for POLYCET 2026, there is no reason to wait past today.
Go to https://polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in and apply now.
Disclaimer: All dates and fee structures mentioned in this article are based on the official TS POLYCET 2026 notification released by SBTET Telangana. Always verify the latest information at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in before applying. CareerEduTech is not affiliated with SBTET Telangana or the Government of Telangana.
