TS POLYCET 2024: Check Exam Date, Registration, Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Syllabus, Admission Process, Cut-Off

TS POLYCET 2024 - The State Board of Technical Education & Training, Hyderabad, will conduct the TS POLYCET Exam 2024 in the first week of May. The complete schedule of the exam along with the TS POLYCET Registration Form will be available to the candidates on the official website i.e., polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. Candidates must have individually passed the SSC Examination with a minimum of 35% Marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. 

The TS POLYCET Application Form 2024 will be available online only and comprises registration, filling out the form, application fee, and submitting the necessary and relevant documents. Upon Successful registration, the TS POLYCET Admit Card will be available for download from the official website and no hard copies will be sent. Candidates must ensure to keep a regular check on the TS POLYCET website to avoid missing any relevant and important dates and updates.

Candidates must carry the admit card printout along with a valid Photo ID Proof to the exam center. Read the article further to know more about TS POLYCET 2024.

TS POLYCET - An Overview

TS POLYCET stands for Telangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test, which is a state-level examination to fill the seats in Diploma Courses offered by SBTET in Government, Government-Aided, Private Un-Aided Polytechnics, and Polytechnics run in existing Private Un-Aided Engineering Colleges in Telangana State. The Exam is conducted by The State Board of Technical Education & Training (SBTET) every year in an offline mode. The admissions are based on the POLYCET Rank via the online counseling process held by the SBTET. The entire procedure except the main exam is conducted online only.

TS POLYCET Exam Highlights

The below table highlights the basic details of the TS POLYCET Exam. 

TS POLYCET Upcoming Exam Dates 2024

The TS POLYCET Exam Date will be announced on the official website soon. However, the tentative examination dates are mentioned below for reference.

TS POLYCET Eligibility Criteria

Before applying and appearing for the TS POLYCET Exam, the candidates must be aware of the eligibility criteria. These Criteria have been tabulated below:

TS POLYCET Application Form 2024 - Details Included

The TS POLYCET Application Form 2024 will be available online only and comprises registration, filling out the form, application fee, and submitting the necessary and relevant documents. The candidates can fill out the application form online on the official website, or at the nearest TS Online/Coordinating Centres. The Application Form consists of the Following Details.

How to Fill out the TS POLYCET Application Form?

A step-by-step guide on how to fill out the application form has been given below. Candidates should strictly follow the instructions and fill out the form correctly, or else it will lead to rejection.

Step 1: Registration for TS POLYCET

Visit the TS POLYCET official website and click on the ‘Registration’ tab on the home page. It will ask you to enter certain details like Name,  Mobile Number, Category Details, Email ID, etc. Click on the ‘Submit’ Option once registered.

Step 2: Fill out the Application Form

Upon successful registration, the next step is to fill out the TS POLYCET Application Form. Login with your Registration Number and Password to fill out the form. You will be required to enter all the details like Contact Details, Educational Qualifications, Category Details, Uploading photograph and Signature,  etc. Ensure that you fill out the form carefully and do not make any mistakes.

Step 3: Save and Preview the Application Form

Once the form is duly filled, candidates must check all the details and save the TS POLYCET Application Form for further use. It is advisable to take a printout of the same.

Step 4: TS POLYCET Application Fee Payment

Once the application form is filled out, the next step is to pay the TS POLYCET Application Fee. For this, click on ‘Pay Now’ and select your preferred payment gateway option.

TS POLYCET Image Uploading Guidelines

While filling out the TS POLYCET Application Form, the candidates must keep in mind the below guidelines for uploading the image and signature. Any error here can lead to the rejection of the application.

TS POLYCET Admit Card 2024

The TS POLYCET Admit Card will be available online on the official website of TS POLYCET. The Admit Card includes details like Admit Card & Application Number, Applicant Name, Photograph, Signature, Student Address and Contact Details, Test Centre Details, Exam Schedule, and Exam Day Instructions. A step-by-step guide on how to download the TS POLYCET Admit Card has been given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website and search for the TS POLYCET Admit Card/Hall Ticket download link

Step 2: Enter the details required for login

Step 3: Once the candidate has logged in, the TS POLYCET Admit Card/Hall Ticket will be displayed on the screen

Step 4: Download the Admit Card/Hall Ticket and take a printout of the same for further use

TS POLYCET Exam Pattern

The TS POLYCET Exam Pattern has been tabulated below. Candidates must prepare accordingly.

TS POLYCET Question Paper Structure and Marks Distribution

The TS POLYCET Question Paper consists of 4 major sections, namely - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. While PCM is mandatory for all courses, Biology questions will be attempted only by those students who are willing to get admission to Agriculture and Veterinary Diploma Courses offered by PJTSAU and PVNRTVU.

The Total Marks for TS POLYCET will be 120. For candidates attempting the biology exam, the math marks will be reduced to 30.

TS POLYCET Syllabus

The TS POLYCET Syllabus 2024 is given below. The TS POLYCET has one paper as per the syllabus of Class 10th in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. The Revised Syllabus for TS POLYCET 2024 will be released soon on the official website. Students should ensure to check the updated syllabus for better preparation. 

TS POLYCET Answer Key 2024

The TS POLYCET Answer Key 2024 will be released after the exam is over. The purpose of releasing the answer key is for the students to cross-verify their answers marked in the exam and get an estimate of the marks they can expect in the TS POLYCET Exam. A copy of students’ OMR Sheet is also released under the respective logins of the candidates on the official website. The Answer Key is released for all papers - Set A, B, C, and D and any objections to the answer key can be raised through the email ID at jtsecy-sbtet@telangana.gov.in. 

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to view the Answer Key:

• Go to the official website of TS POLYCET
• Click on the answer key link given on the website or click on the ‘POLYCET - 2024 Key’ tab once available (Once Released)
• The PDF of the answer key will be displayed on the screen

TS POLYCET Result 2024

TS POLYCET Result is declared on the official website of TS POLYCET. The marks obtained in the TS POLYCET Exam are considered for assigning the ranks based on which the students are selected for admission to various Diploma courses. Two separate ranks are generated for PCM and PCMB by scaling down Math Marks to 30. The TS POLYCET Rank Card can be downloaded by following the steps below:

• Visit the official website of TS POLYCET
• Click on the ‘Rank Card’ tab on the home page (Once Released)
• Enter the details as requested - Hall Ticket Number, Captcha, and click submit
• The TS POLYCET Rank Card 2024 will appear on the screen
• Download and save for future reference

TS POLYCET Result - Tie Breaker

In a case where 2 candidates have the same ranks, a tie-breaker is considered. Below are the criteria for tie-breaker.

1. For PCM - In case of a tie in rank at the entrance test, the tie will be resolved by considering the marks of the below subjects in the same order Mathematics, Physics, and the Candidate’s Date Of Birth
2. For PCMB - In case of a tie in rank at the entrance test, the tie will be resolved by considering the marks of the below subjects in the same order Biology, Physics, and Chemistry along with the Candidate’s Date Of Birth

In case the tie is still not resolved, the candidate who has secured a higher percentage of marks in the qualifying examination will be considered to have obtained a better rank.

TS POLYCET Admission Process

Once the candidate has qualified in the TS POLYCET Exam they will need to appear for the online counseling process to complete the TS POLYCET Admission Process. There are 4 steps in the TS POLYCET Admission Process which are described below

Step 1: As a first step the candidate applies for the exam online on the official website and follows the registration process

Step 2: Once they are registered and have paid the fees, they will appear for the TS POLYCET Exam 

Step 3: After the exam is over, the candidate will check the result through the official website and see if they qualify for the counseling process

Step 4: If the candidate has cleared the exam, they sit for the online counseling process conducted by SBTET for admission to courses offered by them. The counseling and admission to SKLTSHU, PVNRTVU, and PJTSAU are conducted separately by these universities

TS POLYCET Counseling & Seat Allotment

No Separate form or call letter is sent to the students for the counseling and seat allotment process. However, a nominal fee is charged to appear for the TS POLYCET Counseling & Seat Allotment Process. Below are the detailed steps to sit for the counseling process:

• Payment of the counseling processing fee
• Competition of slot booking for document verification
• Getting the documents verified at the helpline center
• Registering for the web options entry/choice-filling process 
• Choice Filling/ Web Options Entry. Choosing the desired colleges for admission
• Soon after this, seat allotment takes place wherein the candidates will be allocated seats in participating colleges based on merit
• Download the seat allotment order through the candidate portal 
• Reporting to the allotted college for final formalities for admission

TS POLYCET Counseling - Documents Required

Candidates must carry the following documents when visiting the Helpline Center for Document Verification. The Slots for verification are usually available from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

TS POLYCET Cutoff

The TS POLYCET Cutoff essentially refers to the minimum qualifying marks that are required to get admission to the participating Polytechnic colleges. The below tables mention the TS POLYCET Cutoff for courses as well as category-wise.

TS POLYCET Reservation Criteria

The below table mentions the TS POLYCET Reservation Criteria. The criteria are presented in the percentage form for all the relevant categories.

TS POLYCET Courses Offered

TS POLYCET offers various Diploma/Polytechnic Engineering and Non-Engineering Courses in the state of Telangana. These courses have been categorized in the below tables as per the duration and some special courses offered by specific universities.

3-year courses in Telangana

3.5-year courses with 1-year Industrial Training in Telangana maintaining the presidential order for allocation of seats at the ratio of 42:36:22 in AU/OU/SVU regions respectively

3-year courses with 6-months Industrial Training in Telangana maintaining the presidential order for allocation of seats at the ratio of 42:36:22 in AU/OU/SVU regions respectively

Diploma Courses offered by Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Polytechnics:

Diploma Courses offered in PV Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU) in the Telangana State:

Diploma Course offered in Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (SKLTSHU) in the Telangana State:

TS POLYCET Preparation Tips

Follow the Syllabus: The first step to kick-start your preparation is to be thorough with the syllabus and understand what chapters are important. Note down the syllabus somewhere and highlight the difficult or important chapters.

Follow Good Study Material: There are several books available in the market for entrance exam preparation, but not all of them may be relevant. For TS POLYCET Exam below are a few recommended books that candidates can follow.

Follow a set timetable: This is considered to be the best way when preparing for entrance exams. Make a timetable and study each subject strictly as per the timetable. This will not only help in time management but will also help the candidates analyze how much is done and what is still pending.

Make Short Notes/Flashcards: making short notes or flashcards is the best way to remember important facts, formulas, diagrams, and figures. It also helps at the time of revision.

Keep Sufficient Revision Time: TS POLYCET Exam appearing candidates should start the exam preparation with full force by now, so that the syllabus is finished well in time and sufficient time is left to revise the topics and strengthen the base.

Solve Mock Tests and Sample Papers: Solve as many mock tests, sample papers, and previous year’s question papers as possible. This will help the candidates in revision and can help them understand what kind of questions are asked in the exam, how much time it takes to solve the questions, and how much more practice is required to finish the actual paper well in time.

TS POLYCET Scholarship Program 

• The Scholarships for TS POLYCET qualified candidates are based on merit
• Candidates who perform well in the TS POLYCET Exam 2024 will be awarded a scholarship of INR 10,000/- per annum for the entire duration of their course. (Scholarship amount is subject to change)
• Students under the Pratibha Award are eligible for the sanction of a scholarship if their parent's income (including non-taxable income) does not exceed INR 1 Lac per annum,