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    TS POLYCET 2026 Question Paper and Answer Key with Solutions PDF

    TS POLYCET 2026 Question Paper and Answer Key with Solutions PDF

    Shivani PooniaUpdated on 22 May 2026, 06:52 PM IST

    The TS POLYCET exam was successfully conducted by SBTET Hyderabad on May 13, 2026. The provisional answer key of the TS POLYCET 2026 exam was released by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Hyderabad. Students who appeared for the exam can check the TS POLYCET 2026 Question Paper and Answer Key with Solutions PDF, provided in this article, to calculate their expected score. This will help them get an idea about the colleges they may be eligible for during the admission process. Also, students who will be appearing for the exam in the future can get the idea of the difficulty level of the exam and see what types of questions are asked and how they are distributed across the syllabus. Keep checking this page so you don’t miss any important information related to the TS POLYCET 2026 exam.

    This Story also Contains

    1. TS POLYCET 2026 Answer Key
    2. TS POLYCET 2026 Exam Overview
    3. How to Calculate TS POLYCET Scores Using the Answer Key
    4. TS POLYCET 2026 Question Paper
    5. TS POLYCET 2026 Question Paper Analysis
    6. TS POLYCET Previous Year Question Paper with Solutions
    7. TS POLYCET 2026 Result
    TS POLYCET 2026 Question Paper and Answer Key with Solutions PDF
    TS POLYCET 2026 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

    TS POLYCET 2026 Answer Key

    The TS POLYCET 2026 provisional answer key has been released. Refer to the link given below to download the provisional TS POLYCET 2026 answer key. You can use the answer key to match your responses and calculate your score.

    TS POLYCET 2026 Exam Overview

    It is always better to know about the exam pattern of an exam before we enter the exam hall. The TS POLYCET exam is a state-level exam; it is conducted in offline mode. The exam paper consists of multiple-choice questions. Here is the more detailed overview of the TS POLYCET exam:

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Name

    TS POLYCET (Telangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test)

    Conducting Body

    State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Hyderabad

    Exam Level

    State-level entrance exam

    Courses Offered

    Diploma in Engineering, Non-Engineering, and Agriculture

    Mode of Exam

    Offline (OMR-based)

    Time duration

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Total QUestions

    120

    Sections

    Mathematics (60 questions)

    Physics (30 questions)

    Chemistry (30 questions)

    Marking Scheme

    +1 mark per correct answer and no negative marking

    Languages

    English & Telugu

    How to Calculate TS POLYCET Scores Using the Answer Key

    The TS POLYCET 2026 answer key is out; here’s how you can calculate your TS POLYCET 2026 score using the answer key.

    • Step 1: Download the Answer key: Download the answer key uploaded on our page.

    • Step 2: Follow the marking scheme: You must know about the marking scheme before you start calculating your score.

      • Correct answer: +1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer.

      • Incorrect answer: There is no negative marking in the TS POLYCET exam; hence, 0 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer.

      • Unattempted answer: unattempted answer will be awarded 0 marks.

    • Step 3: Count and Calculate: Compare your answers to the answer key and note the number of correct and incorrect answers. Apply the marking scheme, and then apply the following formula to calculate your total score:

    • Total Score = (No. of correct answers * 1)

    TS POLYCET 2026 Question Paper

    The TS POLYCET 2026 exam was successfully conducted on May 13, 2026, across various centers in Telangana. Below we have provided some memory-based questions collected from students who appeared for the exam on that day. Going through these questions, you will get an idea about the difficulty level of the exam and understand how questions are framed.

    Q1. The median of 13, 9, 11, 7, 17, 15, and 5 is:

    A) 5

    B) 7

    C) 11

    D) 15

    Q2. Which of the following is not in Geometric Progression?

    A) -2, -6, -18, ...

    B) 64, -32, 16, ...

    C) 3, 6, 12, ...

    D) 5, 55, 555, ...

    Q3. According to Faraday's law, the induced E.M.F. generated in a closed loop is equal to the

    A) magnetic flux passing through it.

    B) change of magnetic flux passing through it.

    C) rate of change of magnetic flux passing through it.

    D) cross-sectional area of the loop.

    Q4. How many slip rings are there in a simple AC generator?

    A) two

    A) one

    A) three

    A) zero

    TS POLYCET 2026 Question Paper Analysis

    Along with the question paper, we have also provided you with an in-depth analysis of the question paper. Our experts at Careers360 examined the TS POLYCET exam paper 2026 and gave a detailed analysis of the paper. The analysis covers the overall and subject-wise difficulty level of the exam, question distribution across the syllabus, how questions were framed, and what key concepts were asked.

    Sections

    Difficulty level

    OverallModerate

    Physics

    Moderate

    Chemistry

    Easy to moderate

    Mathematics

    Moderate to tough


    TS POLYCET Previous Year Question Paper with Solutions

    Practicing with the previous year’s question paper is one of the best strategies one can go for while preparing for the exam. The past year's question papers give you a rough idea of the difficulty level of the exam. They give a real exam-like experience. By solving the previous year’s questions, you learn how to manage your time during the exam and how to handle the exam pressure. You can combine the mock test with the previous year's question papers for your practice; they work as the best score booster combo.

    TS POLYCET 2026 Result

    The TS POLYCET 2026 result will be officially declared by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Hyderabad, soon. The result will be announced on the official website polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. The result will contain subject-wise marks, total marks, and the rank produced. You will be able to access your result using your hall ticket number and date of birth.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is there negative marking in TS POLYCET 2026?
    A:

    No negative marking is there in the TS POLYCET 2026. Students should attempt all questions to score well.

    Q: What are the total marks of the TS POLYCET 2026 paper?
    A:

    The total marks are 120. Math carries 60 marks. Physics and Chemistry carry 30 marks each. 

    Q: What was the difficulty level of the TS POLYCET 2026 exam.
    A:

    The overall difficulty level of the TS POLYECT exam was moderate. 

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    Questions related to TS POLYCET

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to TS POLYCET ?

    Hi,

    With TS POLYCET rank 1353 and BCB category, you have a very good chance of getting a seat in Government Polytechnic College, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. Chances are strong for branches like ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, and you may also have a chance for CSE depending on counselling rounds and

    Hi,

    Yes, with a rank around 1211 and BC-A category, you have a very good chance for CSE at Government Polytechnic Masab Tank.

    Your rank is comfortably within the usual cutoff range for BC-A candidates, so chances are quite strong in normal counselling rounds itself.

    Just make sure you keep

    Hello Dear Student,

    With a TS POLYCET rank of 7667 (BC-B) , getting CSE at Government Polytechnic Warangal is possible but slightly borderline based on previous cutoff trends.

    You have better and safer chances for:

    • ECE
    • EEE
    • Mechanical

    at the same college.

    Still, participate in all counselling rounds because cutoffs

    Hello Dear Student,

    With a TS POLYCET BC-A rank around 20,000 , you have a decent chance of getting a seat at Government Polytechnic Masab Tank.

    However, high-demand branches like CSE may be difficult at this rank. You have better chances for branches such as:

    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Automobile Engineering
    • Civil

    Hello Dear Student,

    With a TS POLYCET rank around 50,000 , you can still get diploma seats in:

    • regional government polytechnics, and
    • many private polytechnic colleges.

    At this rank, you mainly have chances for branches like:

    • Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • EEE
    • Automobile
    • some emerging diploma courses in private colleges.

    CSE