TS POLYCET — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for TS Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TS POLYCET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (17)
SBTET announced spot admissions for vacant seats at government-designated centres starting July 1, 2026. Candidates who missed earlier phases can attend in person with original documents to secure remaining polytechnic seats.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Aug 2026
DTE Telangana is conducting internal sliding for candidates to change branches within their allotted college. Web options entry for internal sliding must be completed by June 28, with seat allotment results on June 30 and college reporting by July 1.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jul 2026
The Department of Technical Education, Telangana declared the internal sliding round allotment results on June 30, 2026, allowing admitted students to change branches within their allotted college. Candidates can check vacancies at tgpolycetd.nic.in.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Aug 2026
SBTET Telangana released the internal sliding round seat allotment results on June 30, 2026, allowing students to shift to different branches within their allotted college. Candidates can check vacancies on the official portal tgpolycetd.nic.in.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Spot Admissions Scheduled for Vacant Seats
28 Jun 2026TG POLYCET 2026 spot admissions for vacant seats will be conducted between July 1-8, 2026 at government-determined centers. Candidates must be physically present for spot admissions.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jul 2026
The final phase seat allotment for TG POLYCET 2026 was released on June 20. Candidates who were allotted seats must complete online self-reporting and pay tuition fees to confirm admission.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jul 2026
SBTET released the final phase seat allotment on June 20, 2026. Candidates must complete online fee payment and self-reporting between June 20-22, 2026, with physical college reporting scheduled for June 22-23.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Aug 2026
The TS POLYCET 2026 Phase 2 provisional seat allotment was released on June 20, 2026. Allotted candidates must complete fee payment by June 22 and physically report to colleges by June 23, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
SBTET commenced online registration for TS POLYCET 2026 on February 2, 2026, with the last date to apply without late fee set as April 20. The entrance test is for admission to diploma courses in Engineering, Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, and Fisheries streams.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Department of Technical Education announced the complete counselling schedule for TS POLYCET 2026 in May. The first phase began on May 27, with online registration and slot booking from May 21 to May 31, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The State Board of Technical Education and Training conducted the TS POLYCET 2026 entrance examination on May 13, 2026. The exam was held in offline mode with 150 multiple-choice questions covering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The State Board of Technical Education and Training announced TS POLYCET 2026 results on May 23, 2026, following the May 13 exam. Qualified candidates with rank cards are now eligible for diploma admissions counselling.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Aug 2026
TG POLYCET 2026 Results Declared on May 23
23 May 2026SBTET Telangana announced the TG POLYCET 2026 results on May 23 at 11:30 AM. Candidates can download their rank cards from the official portal using their hall ticket number.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jul 2026
SBTET has enabled a mock test interface on the official portal to help candidates familiarize themselves with the computer-based test format. The entrance exam will test Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry knowledge at SSC level.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
SBTET has announced that the online application window will commence in the coming days. Eligible candidates who have passed SSC/Class 10 or equivalent are advised to keep their documents ready for registration.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The official prospectus outlines application fees and eligibility requirements for various diploma courses. Candidates from Telangana state must meet domicile criteria, while all-India seats are available under specific quotas.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The State Board of Technical Education and Training, Telangana has officially released the notification for TS POLYCET 2026. Candidates seeking admission to diploma programmes in engineering and non-engineering streams can begin preparations for the upcoming application cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (33)
First phase seat allotment
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Initial allotment results based on rank, preferences and seat availability
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Expected: 2nd Phase counselling completion
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Phase 2 web options and final allotment expected by late July 2026
Archived 26 Jul 2026
Web-based counselling registration begins
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Qualified candidates can register for online certificate verification and choice filling
Archived 5 Jul 2026
TS POLYCET result declaration
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Final rank cards and scorecards published on official portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Spot admission round concludes (last date for private colleges)
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Final opportunity to secure vacant diploma seats at designated centres
Archived 17 Aug 2026
Spot round counselling for vacant seats
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Final opportunity for unallotted candidates to secure admission through spot round at designated centres
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Spot admissions window
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026Spot admissions for vacant seats from July 1-8, 2026
Archived 26 Jul 2026
Internal Sliding seat allotment
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Allotment results released June 30; reporting by July 1
Archived 26 Jul 2026
Internal sliding seat allotment result
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026For students seeking branch change within the same college
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Preliminary answer key release
Sun, 28 Jun, 2026Candidates can raise objections against answer key within specified period
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍TS POLYCET 2026 entrance examination
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Computer-based test conducting across multiple centers in Telangana
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Phase 2 college reporting deadline
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Physical reporting to allotted polytechnic colleges with original documents
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Phase 2 (Final) seat allotment result
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Final phase allocation with fee payment by June 22
Archived 17 Aug 2026
Phase 2 provisional seat allotment
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Second round of web-based counselling seat allotment announced
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Hall ticket download begins
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Admit cards available on official website with exam center details
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Academic year 2026-27 commencement
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Classes begin for admitted students with orientation programme
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Phase 1 seat allotment result
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026First round college and branch allocation announced
Archived 17 Aug 2026
Last date for online application submission
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Final deadline to complete registration and fee payment
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Counselling registration begins
Wed, 27 May, 2026Phase 1 counselling commenced May 27, 2026
Archived 26 Jul 2026
Phase 1 counselling begins
Wed, 27 May, 2026First round of web-based counselling, certificate verification, and option entry
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Result declaration
Sat, 23 May, 2026Rank cards released on May 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Archived 26 Jul 2026
Results announced
Sat, 23 May, 2026Rank cards released with MPC and MBiPC ranks
Archived 17 Aug 2026
Online application portal opens
Fri, 15 May, 2026Candidates can register and submit applications with required documents
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍TS POLYCET 2026 Exam Date
Wed, 13 May, 2026Offline pen-and-paper exam held on May 13, 2026 for 150 minutes; 120 MCQs
Archived 26 Jul 2026
📍TS POLYCET 2026 exam conducted
Wed, 13 May, 2026Offline pen-and-paper test; 150 minutes duration
Archived 17 Aug 2026
📍TS POLYCET 2026 exam date
Wed, 13 May, 2026Offline exam conducted across test centres in Telangana; 150 MCQs, 2.5 hours duration
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline (with late fee)
Wed, 22 Apr, 2026Tatkal registration closed April 22; late fee of Rs 100-300 applied
Archived 26 Jul 2026
Tatkal registration closes
Wed, 22 Apr, 2026Final deadline with Rs 300 tatkal fee
Archived 17 Aug 2026
Last date to apply with tatkal fee (Rs. 300)
Wed, 22 Apr, 2026Final deadline for TS POLYCET 2026 application with tatkal fee payment
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline with late fee (Rs 100)
Tue, 21 Apr, 2026Extended registration with Rs 100 additional fee
Archived 17 Aug 2026
Application deadline (without late fee)
Mon, 20 Apr, 2026Last date to submit form without penalty
Archived 17 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Sat, 28 Mar, 2026Online registration begins at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in
Archived 17 Aug 2026
Application window opened
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026Online registration commenced on February 2, 2026 at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in
Archived 26 Jul 2026
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