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TS POLYCET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in TS Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TS POLYCET) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| General (OC) | 75-85 marks (50-57%) |
| EWS | 70-80 marks (47-53%) |
| OBC | 65-75 marks (43-50%) |
| SC | 50-60 marks (33-40%) |
| ST | 45-55 marks (30-37%) |
| PwD | 40-50 marks (27-33%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 15-25 marks higher than SC/ST; OBC cutoffs fall 8-12 marks below General, while EWS remains 3-5 marks below General category.
- Year-on-year variations: Cutoffs fluctuate by ±5-8 marks depending on paper difficulty, total applicants (1.5-2 lakh annually), and seat availability across 300+ polytechnics; competitive branches in premier institutions demand scores in the 85-92% band even for reserved categories.
- Practical threshold: Scoring above 50% (75/150) ensures reasonable government polytechnic admission for General category; reserved categories secure admission with 35-45% scores in most cycles, though branch choice becomes limited below 50 marks.
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State toppers — all choices open
95–100%rank ~1–1,000
- Any government polytechnic in Telangana — guaranteed first choice of branch and location
- Government Polytechnic Masab Tank, Hyderabad — Computer Science/IT (rank under 500 typically)
- Top government polytechnics — Computer Science with scholarship + hostel priority
- Eligible for Chief Minister's merit scholarships and state-level recognitions
- Direct industry connect programs and internship opportunities at premier institutes
- Strong foundation for lateral entry to B.Tech (2nd year) in top engineering colleges
Premier polytechnics — top branches
85–95%rank ~1,000–4,000
- Government Polytechnic Masab Tank — Computer Science/IT first preference (cut-off approximately rank 3000-5000 general)
- Top government polytechnics in Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar — Computer Engineering/IT
- Government Polytechnic Warangal — Computer Science/Electronics (open category first round)
- Autonomous government polytechnics — all branches available with top preference
- Eligible for merit-based scholarships and BC/SC/ST welfare schemes
- Placement assistance from top companies visiting premier polytechnics
Top-tier polytechnics accessible
75–85%rank ~4,000–10,000
- Government Polytechnic Masab Tank — Computer Science/IT (general category, early rounds)
- Badruka College Polytechnic, Hyderabad — Computer Engineering (semi-government status)
- Government Polytechnic for Women, Hyderabad — Computer Science/Electronics (women)
- Government Polytechnic Sangareddy — Computer Science Engineering
- Strong probability for Computer Science/IT in major urban polytechnics
- Merit scholarships and fee concessions likely at most institutes
Good government polytechnics
65–75%rank ~10,000–20,000
- State Board of Technical Education affiliated polytechnics — Computer Science/Electronics priority
- Government Polytechnic Masab Tank, Hyderabad — Computer Engineering/IT (open category)
- Government Polytechnic Nizamabad — Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Government Polytechnic Adilabad — Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- Residential Government Polytechnics — Computer Science (BC/SC/ST welfare categories)
- Good chance for preferred branch in district headquarters polytechnics
Tier-2 government polytechnics
50–65%rank ~20,000–40,000
- Government Polytechnic Mancherial — Computer Engineering (BC categories)
- Government Polytechnic Siddipet — Electrical/Mechanical branches
- Government Polytechnic Ramagundam — Civil/Electronics Engineering
- Government Polytechnic Karimnagar — Mechanical Engineering (open category, last round)
- Govt Women's Polytechnic Nizamabad — Computer Science/IT (women candidates)
- Urban region private polytechnics — Computer Science/IT with partial fee waivers
Private polytechnics possible
35–50%rank ~40,000–80,000
- Government Polytechnic Warangal — Civil/Mechanical (open category, lower preference branches)
- Government Polytechnic Khammam — Electrical/Electronics
- Private polytechnics across Telangana — most branches with management quota
- Government Polytechnic Nalgonda — Automobile Engineering (BC/SC/ST categories)
- Consider diploma in emerging fields like Mechatronics at private institutes
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to secure admission in government polytechnics
- Consider retaking exam or exploring private polytechnic options
- Focus on strengthening Mathematics and Physics fundamentals
- May qualify for spot admissions in remaining seats (if available)
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