TG POLYCET 2026 Counselling Direct Answer: The TG POLYCET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling registration and slot booking will commence in June 2026. Qualified candidates must pay the processing fee (₹600 for OC/BC; ₹300 for SC/ST) at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in and book a slot for physical certificate verification at a designated Helpline Centre (HLC).
TG POLYCET 2026 Counselling Schedule (Phase 1, 2, & Spot)
The Department of Technical Education (DTE), Telangana, conducts the admission process in three distinct stages. Following the exam on May 13, 2026, use this timeline to stay on track.
| Counselling Phase | Registration & Slot Booking | Certificate Verification | Web Option Entry | Allotment Result |
| Phase 1 | June 2026 (Wk 2) | June 2026 (Wk 3) | June 2026 (Wk 4) | July 2026 (Wk 1) |
| Final Phase | July 2026 (Wk 2) | July 2026 (Wk 2) | July 2026 (Wk 3) | July 2026 (Wk 4) |
| Spot Admissions | August 2026 | At College Level | N/A | Immediate |
How to Book Slots for Certificate Verification
Slot booking is mandatory; you cannot walk into a Helpline Centre without a prior appointment.
- Fee Payment: Log in to the official portal using your TG POLYCET Hall Ticket Number and Rank. Pay the non-refundable processing fee via Net Banking/Debit Card.
- Slot Selection: After payment, click "Slot Booking." Select your Nearest Helpline Centre (HLC).
- Time Preference: Choose an available date and a 15-minute time slot.
- Confirmation: Download and print the Slot Booking Slip. You must present this at the HLC along with your documents.
Mandatory Documents for Telangana Polytechnic Admission
Use this Document Checklist to ensure your verification is successful on the first attempt.
- TG POLYCET 2026 Hall Ticket & Rank Card
- Aadhaar Card (Mandatory for identity verification)
- SSC Marks Memo (Original and 2 sets of xerox)
- Study Certificates: Class 4 to Class 10 (To establish Local/Non-Local status)
- Transfer Certificate (TC): Issued by the school last attended.
- Income Certificate: Issued on or after January 1, 2026 (Required for Fee Reimbursement).
- Caste Certificate: Issued by competent authority (MRO/Tahsildar) for BC/SC/ST.
- PH/NCC/Sports/CAP Certificates: If claiming a seat under Special Categories.
2026 Helpline Centres (HLCs) & Navigation
While there are over 30 HLCs across Telangana, these are the primary hubs. Ensure you choose the one in your home district.
| HLC Name | Address / Location |
| J.N. Govt Polytechnic | Masab Tank, Hyderabad |
| Govt Institute of Electronics | East Marredpally, Secunderabad |
| S.V. Government Polytechnic | Tirupati Road, Mahabubnagar |
| Govt Polytechnic | Warangal (Near Mulugu X Roads) |
| Govt Polytechnic | Kothagudem, Bhadradri |
Web Options Strategy: How to Get Your Dream College?
Once verification is complete, a Login ID will be sent to your registered mobile number. Use this to enter "Web Options" (your college and branch choices).
Expert Teacher Tip: Use the "Internal Sliding" logic. Always place your dream college (e.g., JNGP Masab Tank) as Option 1, even if your rank is high. In 2025, many students with lower ranks secured top colleges in Phase 2 due to vacant seats left by students moving to B.Tech/Inter.
- Analyze Previous Years: Check the "Last Rank Statement" on the IndCareer portal before locking options.
- The "No-Limit" Rule: You can enter as many options as you want. We recommend entering at least 30-40 college-branch combinations to avoid being left without a seat.
- Freezing Options: Do not click "Freeze" until the last day. Once frozen, you cannot change your preferences.
TG POLYCET
The TG POLYCET (Polytechnic Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted in Telangana by the State Board of Technical Education and Training. It serves as a gateway for students seeking admission into diploma courses in various polytechnic colleges across the state. The TG POLYCET is an entrance exam for admission to Diploma Courses in Engineering and Non- Engineering/ Technology, in Polytechnics/ Institutions including Govt./Aided and Unaided polytechnics/ Institutions and Polytechnics running in Private Engineering Colleges in Telangana State.
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TG POLYCET An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | TG POLYCET |
| Full Form | Telangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test |
| Study material Here | TG POLYCET |
| Similar Exams | Polytechnic Entrance Exams |
| Official Body for Exam and Its | SBTET |
| Full Name of Body | State Board of Technical Education and Training |
| Level of Examination | State Level TG POLYCET |
| States of Region Where Institutes Accepting Exam Scores Are | Telangana |
| Exam and Official Website | polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in |
| Courses Where Admission Is Through This Exam | Diploma Courses in Engineering and Non- Engineering/ Technology/en/ts-polycet/ |
| Colleges Where Admission Is Through This Exam | Polytechnics/ Institutions (including Govt./Aided and Unaided polytechnics/ Institutions and Polytechnics running in Private Engineering Colleges) in Telangana State, Agricultural courses offered by Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) , Horticultural Diploma courses offer by Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (SKLTSHU), Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Courses offered by PV Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU) |