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TS Polycet 2024 Application Form will be available starting in the second week of January 2024 through online mode. TS Polycet is also known as the Telangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted every year by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET). Those candidates who want admission to diploma courses in engineering and non-engineering fields can appear for this entrance exam. Candidates will get admission into various government and private polytechnic colleges in Telangana state.
What is TS POLYCET 2024?
The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, Hyderabad, is responsible for conducting the “Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (POLYCET)”. This entrance test is designed for candidates who are seeking admission to various Diploma Courses in Engineering, Non-Engineering, and Technology. These courses are offered at Polytechnics and Institutions across Telangana State. This includes both Aided and Unaided Private Polytechnics as well as those running in Private Engineering Colleges.
The scope of POLYCET extends beyond traditional engineering disciplines, as it also covers diplomas in agriculture, engineering, seed technology, and organic agriculture courses. These particular agricultural courses are offered by Professor Jay Shankar at Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU). Additionally, diploma courses provided by Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticulture University (SKLTSHU) are also included in the scope of POLYCET.
TS POLYCET 2024 Overview
Candidates can check the overview table below.
| Name of the Examination | TS Polycet 2024 |
| Full-Form | Telangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TS Polycet) |
| Name of the Organization | State Board of Technical Education and Training, Hyderabad (SBTET) |
| Level of Examination | State-Level Entrance Exam |
| Category | Engineering Entrance Exams |
| Apply Mode | Online |
TS POLYCET 2024 Exam Dates
TS POLYCET 2024 exam date will be announced soon by the authorities. Candidates can stay up to date and avoid missing important events such as the application deadline, admit card release date, exam date, and other important information by consulting the TS POLYCET important dates 2024. Below, the table consists of the tentative dates of the TS POLYCET 2024:
| Events | Dates 2024 (Tentative) |
| Online Application begins | 2nd week of January 2024 |
| The last date to submit the application form without a late fee | 1st week of April 2024 |
| Last date of form submission with late fee of Rs. 100/- | 2nd week of April 2024 |
| Admit Card availability | 4th week of April 2024 |
| Exam Date | 1st week of May 2024 |
| Result declaration | 4th week of May 2024 |
| Counselling begins | June/July 2024 |
TS POLYCET 2024 Application Form
Candidates can find more information about the TS Polycet 2024 Application Form in the section below:
- The application form will be made available in the second week of January 2024.
- The registration form will only be available online; there will be no offline mode.
- Candidates must fill out details such as their name, parents’ names, qualifications, and any other information requested.
- The application form process consists of several steps, including registration, exam selection, filling out the requested information, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.
- After filling out the necessary information, candidates will be required to upload the required documents.
- Finally, to complete the process, pay the application fee online.
- Examine the information and then submit the application form.
- Candidates are advised to keep a hard copy of the completed application form for future reference.
TS POLYCET 2024 Application Fees
Candidates will be able to pay their application fees online or in person at Meeseva/TS Online centres. The payment is non-refundable.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General category | Rs 500/- |
| SC/ST category | Rs 250/- |
TS POLYCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- There are no age restrictions for taking the TS POLYCET 2024.
- The candidate must be a resident of Telangana or Andhra Pradesh.
- Candidates must have passed the SSC Examination conducted by the State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, or another examination recognized as equivalent by the Board of Secondary Education, AP/TS.
- Candidates must have Mathematics as one of their qualifying exam subjects and a qualifying exam grade point average of at least 35%.
- Candidates from NIOS/TOSS/APOSS/CBSE/ICSE/OTHER examinations recognized as equivalent to SSC by Telangana State must have passed all subjects, including mathematics, physics, and chemistry, with a minimum of 35% marks in each subject.
- Candidates who took or are taking the SSC or equivalent examination in March or April 2024 and whose results have not yet been declared may also take the TS POLYCET.
| Eligibility Criteria | Requirements and Conditions |
| Nationality | Indian origin with Indian nationality |
| Domicile | Belong to Telangana or Andhra Pradesh state |
| Qualifying Exam | A completed senior secondary school (SSC) exam conducted by the State Board of Telangana or equivalent exams |
| Other Boards | For candidates from NIOS, APOSS, CBSE, ICSE, or other exams recognized as equivalent to SSC by Telangana state, passing all subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is necessary |
| Marks | Minimum 35% marks in the qualifying exam and at least 35% marks in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Age Limit | There is no age limit for the examination |
| Appearing/Compartmentally candidates | Candidates in senior secondary school awaiting results can also apply |
TS POLYCET 2024 Syllabus
The syllabus for TS POLYCET 2024 is mentioned below:
| Physics | Mathematics | Chemistry |
| Heat | Algebra | The state of matter |
| Acids, Bases and Salts | Mensuration | Nuclear chemistry |
| Chemical Equations and Reactions | Coordinate Geometry | Chemical Kinetics |
| Metallurgy | Geometry | Surface Chemistry |
| The Structure of Atom | Polynomials | Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium |
| Refraction of Light at Plane Surface | Quadratic Equations | Aromatic Structure |
| Electricity | Statistics | Electrochemistry |
| Carbon and its Compounds | Progressions | Phase Equilibrium and Solutions |
| Magnetic Effects of Electric Current | Sets and Real Numbers | Chemistry in Everyday Life |
| Chemical Bonding | Probability | Redox Reactions |
| Human Eye and Colorful World | Number System | Chemical Thermodynamics |
| Refraction of Light at Curved Surface | Surface Areas and Volume | Environmental Chemistry and Urea |
| Reflection of Light | Trigonometry | Polymers |
| Classification of Elements | Linear Equations | The Basic Concept of Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry |
| Mathematical Modelling | Malonic Ester |
TS POLYCET 2024 Exam Pattern
The candidate must know the exam pattern to ace the exam. The detailed analysis of the TS POLYCET 2024 exam pattern is mentioned below:
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Medium | Hindi and English |
| Types of Questions | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Negative Marking | Not Applicable (No negative marking) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct response |
The section-wise division of the question paper for TS POLYCET 2024 is mentioned below in the tabular format:
| Section | Name of the Section | Max. Marks |
| A | Mathematics | 60 |
| B | Physics | 30 |
| C | Chemistry | 30 |
| Total | 120 | |
TS POLYCET 2024 Admit Card
All registered candidates will receive their TS POLYCET 2024 admit card from the authorities. The release date of the TS POLYCET admit card for 2024 is still unknown. Candidates can only obtain the link to download their TS POLYCET admit card through the official website. Furthermore, access to the admit card will only be granted to candidates who have successfully completed the registration process.
Candidates can download the TS POLYCET admit card 2024 by logging in with their enrollment ID and password. It is imperative to keep in mind that the admission card holds great significance as a document. It is a requirement for taking the TS POLYCET exam; candidates cannot take it without it at the exam site. To prepare for the test, candidates should consult the syllabus.
TS POLYCET 2024 Results
The results of the TS POLYCET exam will be released 12 days after the exam. Candidates can use their credentials to access their TS POLYCET results. A minimum of 30% is required for general candidates to pass the exam, and there is no minimum mark requirement for SC/SC candidates to pass the TS POLYCET exam.
TS POLYCET 2024 FAQs
What is the age limit for TS POLYCET?
Candidates below the age of 15 will not be able to appear in the TS POLYCET 2024 entrance exam. There is no upper age limit for appearing in the entrance examination. Only candidates belonging to the state of Telangana can apply for this entrance examination.
What are the qualifying marks for the TS POLYCET?
TS POLYCET pass marks for the General category are 30%, i.e., 36 out of 120 marks. However, for candidates belonging to the SC/ST category, there is no minimum percentage. Candidates who obtain the TS POLYCET pass marks are eligible for admission to the participating institutes.
What is the cost of TS POLYCET in Telangana?
The application fee for submitting TS POLYCET Application Form 2023 is INR 400. (INR 250 for SC/ST candidates). TS POLYCET 2023 application fee can be paid online or at the nearest TS POLYCET coordinate center.
