TG LPCET (Lateral Entry in to Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (LPCET))

TG LPCET 2026 (TELANGANA LATERAL ENTRY INTO POLYTECHNIC COMMON ENTRANCE TEST)

The TG Lateral Entry into Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TG LPCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana. It is specifically designed for ITI certificate holders who wish to gain direct admission into the second year of Diploma (Polytechnic) courses in engineering and non-engineering streams at government, aided, and private polytechnic institutions across Telangana.

To apply, candidates must have completed a 2-year ITI course with at least 60% marks and passed a bridge course in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Applications are submitted through the official SBTET website, and the exam is held offline at designated centers. The TG LPCET is the mandatory pathway for ITI graduates to secure lateral entry into polytechnic diploma courses in Telangana, ensuring they bypass the first year and begin directly from the second year.

This article provides a detailed, expert overview of TG LPCET 2026, including its purpose, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, preparation strategies, key dates and more.

TG LPCET 2026 Notification

The TG LPCET 2026 Notification has not yet been officially released as of July 2025, but based on the 2025 schedule, the notification is typically issued by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana in March.

TG LPCET 2026 Exam Dates

The TG LPCET 2026 exam dates are not officially released yet, but based on the previous year’s schedule, the exam is expected to be conducted in May 2026. Typically, the application process starts around March, with the last date to apply in April or early May, followed by the exam in May. Admit cards are usually released a few weeks before the exam.

For the most accurate and updated information on TG LPCET 2026 exam dates, candidates should regularly check the official SBTET Telangana website (sbtet.telangana.gov.in) and official notifications released by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Telangana.

The Telangana Lateral Entry into Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TG LPCET) 2026 is scheduled with the following tentative dates:

TG LPCET 2026 Application Form

The TG LPCET 2026 Application Form will be released by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, on their official website: sbtet.telangana.gov.in

Application Fee

• General Candidates- Rs 500/-
• SC/ST Candidates- Rs 300/-

Important Notes

• Application Release Date: Expected in March 2026, based on previous years’ timelines.
• Last Date to Apply: Will be specified in the official notification; typically, applications are accepted for several weeks after release.

How to apply

• Download the application form from the official SBTET Telangana website when released.
• Fill out the form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
• Attach required documents as specified in the instructions.
• Pay the application fee (expected to be Rs 500 for OC and Rs 300 for SC/ST) via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of the Principal, Govt. Polytechnic, Masab Tank, Hyderabad.
• Submit the filled form and DD at the Government Polytechnic College, Masab Tank, Hyderabad, either in person or by post.

TG LPCET 2026 Eligibility

The TG LPCET 2026 eligibility criteria are as follows:

• Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Domicile: The candidate must satisfy the local/non-local status requirements as per Telangana state educational guidelines.
• Educational Qualification: The candidate must have completed a 2-year ITI course (Industrial Training Institute) with at least 60% marks.
• Bridge Course: The candidate must have passed the Bridge Course Exam conducted by SBTET Telangana, with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as subjects.
• Age Limit: There is no upper or lower age limit specified for TG LPCET.
• Institutions Covered: The exam is for lateral entry into the second year of Diploma (Engineering and Non-Engineering) courses in government, government-aided, private polytechnics, and second-shift polytechnics in private engineering colleges across Telangana.

TG LPCET  2026 Exam Pattern

The TG LPCET 2026 exam pattern is as follows:

• Mode: Offline (pen and paper based).
• Type of Questions: Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions), each with four options.
• Total Questions: 120.
• Total Marks: 120 (1 mark per question).
• Sections:
• Mathematics: 60 questions
• Physics: 30 questions
• Chemistry: 30 questions.
• Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours).
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer; No Negative Marking.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40%.

TG LPCET 2026 Syllabus 

The TG LPCET 2026 syllabus primarily covers the subjects of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, based on the bridge course syllabus prescribed by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, for ITI graduates. The syllabus aligns closely with the intermediate-level (10+2) topics and the ITI bridge course, focusing on foundational concepts needed for lateral entry into diploma courses.

The syllabus is designed to test the candidate’s understanding of basic scientific principles required for diploma-level engineering and technology courses. Candidates should refer to the official SBTET Telangana notifications for the most detailed and updated syllabus before the exam.

TG LPCET 2026 Admit Card 

The TG LPCET 2026 admit card will be released by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, a few weeks before the exam—likely in May 2026, based on previous years’ schedules. Candidates must be download and take a print of admit card. The admit card will contain your name, roll number, exam center address, exam date and time, and important instructions.

TG LPCET 2026 Qualifying Marks 

Candidates must score at least 40% of the aggregate marks in the entrance test to qualify.  Qualifying in the exam makes a candidate eligible for the counseling and admission process, but seat allotment depends on merit rank and category.

TG LPCET 2026 Results

The TG LPCET 2026 results are expected to be announced within 10–15 days after the exam, following the pattern of previous years. The result will include your total marks, subject-wise scores, and rank. Qualified candidates will be eligible for the counseling and seat allotment process for lateral entry into diploma courses.

TG LPCET 2026 Counselling

The TG LPCET 2026 counselling process will begin after the announcement of the exam results, likely in June or July 2026 based on previous years’ timelines. The counselling is conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, and is typically held in online mode.

TG LPCET 2026 General Instructions

• You were given a hall ticket is an important document. Please take care of it till admissions.
• The candidate must get to the examination location at least one hour before the test starts. SBTET-EE-2/GEN/1/2020-PRE1 is the file number
• Once the exam has started, candidates will not be permitted to enter the hall after 11:00 AM.
• The following should be brought to the exam room by candidates: Good Ball Point Pen (Black) II. Writing Pad III. HB Pencil IV. An Eraser V. Sharpner.
• Logbooks, tables, calculators, tablets, cell phones, and other communicative or programmable electronic devices shall not be brought into the examination room by the candidate.
• Until the exam is over, candidates must stay sitting in their designated seats. Candidates will never be permitted to leave the exam room before 1:00 PM.  Candidates must give the invigilator their OMR response sheet back before departing.
• It is recommended that candidates carefully review the guidelines provided for marking responses and other entries on the OMR response sheet.
• It is recommended that applicants handle the OMR response sheet with caution and refrain from folding, tearing, or wrinkling it in any way. It is recommended that candidates do not write or mark anything on the response sheet, with the exception of noting answers and other pertinent information where it is acceptable.  The candidate should be aware that they will never receive a second OMR sheet.
• Using an HB pencil, the candidate must darken the corresponding circle to indicate the right response on the OMR response sheet. Under no circumstances should they utilize ball pens for this reason.
• The candidate should not have any of the following flaws: Candidates who are discovered to have any of the following conditions will not be allowed to take the test: a) mentally retarded; b) blind; c) deaf and dumb; d) chronic heart, lung, kidney, or liver diseases; or e) muscular dystrophy.