TS POLYCET (Telangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test) is conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, for admission to 3-year Diploma programmes in Engineering, Technology, and Non-Engineering streams at government, government-aided, and private polytechnic institutions across Telangana. The TS POLYCET 2027 application form is expected to open in February 2027 at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in — official dates are yet to be announced by SBTET. The application fee is ₹500 for General/BC/OBC students and ₹250 for SC/ST students and is non-refundable.

Event Expected Date (2027) Status
Application Form ReleaseFebruary 2027 (Expected)Not Announced
Last Date to Apply (Regular)April 2027 (Expected)Not Announced
Application Fee — General/BC/OBC₹500
Application Fee — SC/ST₹250

TS POLYCET 2027 Application Form (Soon — Expected February 2027)
The application link will be activated at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in once SBTET Telangana releases the official 2027 notification. Bookmark this page for updates.

What is TS POLYCET Application Form 2027?

The TS POLYCET application form is the official registration document you must submit to be considered for admission to Diploma (Polytechnic) programmes in Telangana. Conducted by SBTET Telangana, the exam covers Engineering streams (MPC — Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) and Non-Engineering streams (MBiPC — Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry), opening seats in disciplines including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science Engineering, and more across polytechnic institutions in the state.

The TS POLYCET 2027 application form dates have not been announced yet as of August 2026. Based on consistent patterns across recent cycles, SBTET releases the official notification and application link at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in in January–February of the exam year, with the window running until April. In 2026, the window ran from 2 February to 20 April 2026 and the exam was held on 13 May 2026. A similar schedule is expected for 2027.

Bookmark the official portal and prepare your documents in advance — the window typically stays open for approximately 10 weeks and no form correction is permitted after submission.

Year Conducting Body Registered Appeared Attendance %
2026SBTET Telangana98,028~90,28492.10%
2025SBTET Telangana1,06,71698,85892.64%
2024SBTET Telangana92,80882,80989.24%
2023SBTET Telangana1,05,74298,27492.94%
2022SBTET Telangana1,13,9791,04,36291.57%

Registrations peaked at 1,13,979 in 2022 and dipped to 92,808 in 2024 — a trough attributed to post-bifurcation enrollment adjustments and intake rationalisation. The 2023 and 2025 cycles both crossed 1,00,000 registrations, pointing to a resilient demand base. Attendance has stayed in the 89–93% band across all five years, reflecting strong follow-through after registration. For 2027, registrations are expected to remain in the 95,000–1,10,000 range based on the oscillating trend.

Source: SBTET Telangana — TS POLYCET Official Portal

TS POLYCET Application Form 2027: Important Dates

SBTET Telangana has not released the official TS POLYCET 2027 schedule yet. The expected dates below are derived from the 2026 cycle — treat them as planning reference only. Confirmed dates will be published at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in.

Event Expected Date (2027) Status
Release of Official NotificationJanuary 2027 (Expected)Not Announced
Application Form ReleaseFebruary 2027 (Expected)Not Announced
Last Date to Apply (Regular Fee)April 2027 (Expected)Not Announced
Last Date with Late Fee (₹100 extra)1–2 days after regular close, April 2027 (Expected)Not Announced
Admit Card ReleaseMay 2027 (Expected)Not Announced
Exam DateMay 2027 (Expected)Not Announced
Result DeclarationMay–June 2027 (Expected)Not Announced

Note: All dates above are indicative, based on the 2026 cycle pattern. Official 2027 dates will be confirmed by SBTET Telangana via the notification at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. Do not treat expected dates as final.

TS POLYCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria (Before You Apply)

Check your eligibility before the TS POLYCET 2027 window opens. Applications from ineligible students are rejected outright and the fee is not refunded.

Criterion Requirement
NationalityIndian citizen
DomicilePermanent resident / local candidate of Telangana state; or a candidate who has studied in Telangana for 4 of the last 7 years of schooling (AP students may be eligible under local candidate rules)
Educational QualificationPassed or appearing in Class 10 (SSC) or equivalent from a recognised board
Minimum MarksMinimum 35% marks in each subject of the qualifying examination
AgeMinimum 15 years as on the date of the exam; no upper age limit specified

Note: Only permanent residents of Telangana or students qualifying under local candidate rules (including eligible Andhra Pradesh students) can apply — students from other states are not eligible for TS POLYCET.

Students appearing in the Class 10 board exams in 2027 are eligible to apply, but must produce their passing certificate at certificate verification during the counselling process. If you fail to qualify Class 10 by the counselling date, your admission will be cancelled even if you secured a rank.

How to Fill TS POLYCET Application Form 2027

The TS POLYCET 2027 application form will be available only online at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. No offline or postal application is accepted. The process follows two phases:

Phase 1: New Registration

  1. Visit polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in and click "New Registration" or "Apply Online" once the 2027 application window opens.
  2. Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID exactly as they appear on your Class 10 (SSC) certificate.
  3. Verify your mobile number using the OTP sent via SMS — use an active number you will have access to throughout the entire admission cycle.
  4. Set a strong, unique password and immediately note your Application Number — both are required for every future login, including admit card download and counselling registration.
  5. Save your login credentials securely before moving to Phase 2.

Phase 2: Fill the Application Form

  1. Log in at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in using your Application Number and password.
  2. Fill in personal details: full name, date of birth, gender, category (General / BC / SC / ST / PwD), and permanent address.
  3. Fill in academic details: Class 10 board name, year of passing (or appearing), roll number, and subjects / marks obtained.
  4. Select your qualifying stream: MPC (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) for Engineering programmes or MBiPC (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry) for Non-Engineering programmes.
  5. Choose your exam centre district preference from the list of available centres in Telangana.
  6. Upload your passport-size photograph and signature in the required format and within the specified file size — see the Documents section below for specifications.
  7. Click "Save and Preview" and verify every field on the preview screen: name, DOB, category, stream, uploaded photograph — this is your only opportunity to catch errors.
  8. Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI through the integrated payment gateway.
  9. After successful payment, download and save your confirmation page — take a printout and store it safely for admit card download, exam entry, and counselling.

Note: Submit only one application form. Multiple applications from the same student will be rejected and the fee will not be refunded.

Note: TS POLYCET does not offer a correction window after submission. The "Save and Preview" step is your only chance to fix errors — once you click Submit, no changes are accepted under any circumstances.

Submit only one application form — multiple submissions from the same student will be summarily rejected.

Download and keep your confirmation page safe — it is required for admit card download, exam entry, and counselling.

Documents Required for TS POLYCET Application Form 2027

Prepare scanned digital copies of all documents below before starting the TS POLYCET 2027 application. The portal does not allow you to save mid-way without completing the upload steps.

Document Format Size / Specs
Passport-size PhotographJPG / JPEGWhite or light background; 80% face clearly visible; recent photograph; within portal-specified file size limit
SignatureJPG / JPEGBlack or blue ink on white paper; in running handwriting (not block letters); within portal-specified file size limit
Aadhaar CardScanned copy / PDFClear and legible; used as primary identity and date-of-birth proof
Class 10 (SSC) Marksheet / Pass CertificateScanned copyClear and legible; must show subject-wise marks; required again at counselling
Domicile / Local Candidate CertificateScanned copyIssued by MRO / Tahsildar; mandatory to establish Telangana local candidate status
Caste / Community Certificate (SC / ST / BC)Scanned copyIssued by competent revenue authority; valid for the current year
Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (BC / OBC)Scanned copyIssued by MRO / Tahsildar; should not be older than 1 year at the time of application
Income Certificate (if applicable)Scanned copyRequired for EWS reservation or fee-waiver claims at counselling stage
PwD Certificate (if applicable)Scanned copyIssued by a competent medical authority; required to claim PwD reservation

Note: Upload a recent passport-size photograph with a white or light background and your face clearly occupying at least 80% of the frame. Do not upload edited, filtered, or studio-retouched photographs — these are rejected during scrutiny and may lead to form invalidation.

TS POLYCET Application Fee 2027

The TS POLYCET 2027 fee structure will be confirmed in the official notification by SBTET Telangana. The table below reflects the 2026 fee, which has remained unchanged across the last several cycles, and is the best available reference for 2027.

Category Application Fee (2026 Reference)
General / BC / OBC (all genders)₹500
SC / ST (all genders)₹250
Late Fee Surcharge (beyond regular deadline)₹100 additional, over and above the applicable category fee

Payment modes accepted online: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI. No offline payment by cash, challan, demand draft, or cheque is accepted.

Note: The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances — even if your form is rejected on eligibility grounds, you do not appear for the exam, or you withdraw after submission.

Note: If your payment fails, do not make another payment immediately. Wait 48–72 hours for the amount to be automatically refunded to your account before retrying. Contact the SBTET helpdesk if the refund does not appear within 5 business days.

The application fee is non-refundable — even if you withdraw your application or do not appear for the exam.

If your payment fails, do not retry immediately — wait 48–72 hours for the auto-refund before making a fresh payment.

TS POLYCET Application Form Correction 2027

TS POLYCET does not provide a form correction window after submission. This is a standing policy maintained by SBTET Telangana across all recent exam cycles — unlike most national-level CETs, once you submit the TS POLYCET application, no field can be edited, not even by contacting the board in writing.

Because no correction facility exists, every detail must be verified on the "Save and Preview" screen before you click Submit. Pay particular attention to:

  • Name — must match your Class 10 (SSC) certificate exactly, including spelling
  • Date of Birth — must match Class 10 certificate; incorrect DOB causes rejection at counselling
  • Category — General, BC, SC, ST, PwD — select correctly; your fee slab and reservation eligibility depend on this
  • Mobile number and email — must be active and accessible throughout the cycle; all communications (admit card, result, counselling) are sent here
  • Photograph and signature — uploaded correctly in the required format and within file size limits
  • Stream selection — MPC or MBiPC — determines which programmes you are eligible for
  • Exam centre preference — chosen carefully; reallocation is not permitted after submission

Note: Once you click Submit on the TS POLYCET application portal, no corrections are accepted — not even through a written request to SBTET Telangana. Verify every detail on the preview screen before final submission.

Check all details before submitting — once submitted, no changes are accepted under any circumstances.

TS POLYCET Application Form 2027 FAQs

Ques. When will the TS POLYCET 2027 application form be released?

Ans. The TS POLYCET 2027 application form dates have not been announced yet as of August 2026. Based on the 2026 cycle, SBTET Telangana typically releases the notification in January and opens the application window in February of the exam year. Confirm the exact date at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in once the official notification is out.

Ques. What is the official website to apply for TS POLYCET 2027?

Ans. The official portal is polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. All registrations must be completed through this portal only. No third-party or offline registration is accepted.

Ques. What is the expected last date to apply for TS POLYCET 2027?

Ans. The 2027 last date has not been confirmed yet. In 2026, the regular deadline was 20 April 2026, with a late-fee extension up to 22 April 2026 (with an additional ₹100 surcharge). A similar April timeline is expected for 2027. Check the official portal for the confirmed date once the notification is released.

Ques. Who conducts TS POLYCET?

Ans. TS POLYCET is conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana. It is the state-level polytechnic entrance test for admission to 3-year Diploma programmes in Engineering and Non-Engineering streams across Telangana.

Ques. What is the TS POLYCET 2027 application fee?

Ans. Based on the unchanged 2026 fee structure, the expected fee is ₹500 for General / BC / OBC students and ₹250 for SC / ST students. A late-fee surcharge of ₹100 applies if you apply after the regular deadline. The fee is non-refundable. Verify the confirmed amount in the official 2027 notification before paying.

Ques. What documents are required for the TS POLYCET 2027 application?

Ans. You will need a recent passport-size photograph, signature, Aadhaar card, Class 10 marksheet/certificate, and domicile / local candidate certificate. If you belong to SC/ST/BC categories, a valid caste/community certificate is also required. Keep all documents scanned and ready in JPG or PDF format before starting the form to avoid session time-outs.

Ques. Can I correct my TS POLYCET 2027 application form after submission?

Ans. No. TS POLYCET does not provide any form correction window after submission. Once you click Submit, no field — name, DOB, category, photograph, or exam centre — can be changed, not even by writing to SBTET. Use the "Save and Preview" screen to verify every detail before submitting.

Ques. Can I submit more than one TS POLYCET application form?

Ans. No. Submitting more than one application will result in rejection of all your applications. Only one application per student is permitted. The fee paid for duplicate or extra applications is not refunded under any circumstances.

Ques. What should I do if my TS POLYCET application fee payment fails?

Ans. Do not make another payment immediately. Wait 48–72 hours for the failed transaction amount to be automatically refunded to your bank account or wallet. Once the refund is confirmed, retry the payment. If the amount is not refunded within 5 business days, contact the SBTET helpdesk with your transaction reference number.

Ques. Is the TS POLYCET application fee refundable?

Ans. No. The TS POLYCET application fee is strictly non-refundable — whether your form is rejected on eligibility grounds, you choose not to appear for the exam, or you withdraw your application after submission.

Ques. Who is eligible to apply for TS POLYCET 2027?

Ans. You are eligible if you are an Indian citizen, a domicile of Telangana (or an eligible local candidate under the prescribed schooling rule), at least 15 years old on the exam date, and have passed or are appearing in Class 10 (SSC) or equivalent with a minimum of 35% marks in each subject. Students from states other than Telangana and Andhra Pradesh (under local candidate rules) are not eligible.

Ques. What programmes does TS POLYCET 2027 provide admission to?

Ans. TS POLYCET provides admission to 3-year Diploma (Polytechnic) programmes in Engineering and Technology disciplines — including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, and more — as well as selected Non-Engineering programmes, at government, government-aided, and private polytechnic institutions across Telangana.