The TS POLYCET (Telangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test) is one of the most popular exams in Telangana State. Every year, thousands of hopefuls from all regions pass their exams, but that is just half of the task; this is followed by the counselling process. It is in the counselling process that you secure your place in a diploma course, assuming that you have completed the TS POLYCET.
One of the major forethoughts in counselling is that you provide the necessary documentation required for TS POLYCET counselling 2025. Due to missing or incorrect documentation, you may be delayed from being seated or, worse, disqualified at this point in the process. So let’s get ourselves a detailed overview to be prepared.
TS POLYCET Counselling 2025: Timeline at a Glance
Below is a concise timeline for the Phase 1 counselling cycle in 2025.
Event | Dates (2025) |
Online Registration & Fee Payment | 24–28 June |
Slot Booking for Certificate Verification | 24–28 June |
Certificate Verification (Offline) | 26–29 June |
Web Options (Course Selection) | 26 June – 1 July |
Option Freezing | 1 July |
Provisional Seat Allotment | On or before 4 July |
Fees Payment & Self-Reporting | 4–6 July |
Essential Documents for Verification
Given below is a list of the essential documents that are required to complete the TS POLYCET counselling process. Candidates are advised to keep these documents ready before hand to avoid last minute hassle.
Type | Purpose/Notes |
TS POLYCET 2025 Hall Ticket & Rank Card | Proof of exam participation and performance |
SSC Mark Sheet / Equivalent | Indicates Class 10 qualification and percentage |
Study Certificates (Class IV–X) | Verifies continuous study in Telangana/AP |
Transfer Certificate (TC) | School-to-school movement confirmation |
Aadhaar Card | Identity and residence proof |
Birth Certificate | Confirms date of birth; important if the SSC mark sheet lacks DOB |
Community/Caste Certificate | For SC/ST/BC/EWS categories |
Income Certificate | For fee concession/EWS, issued after 1 Jan 2025 |
EWS Certificate (if applicable) | For Economically Weaker Section students |
Minority Certificate (if applicable) | For minority quota seats |
Residence Certificate | Especially for non-locals or those lacking institutional education |
Fitness & Conduct Certificates | Medical fitness and good conduct proofs |
Physically Handicapped Certificate | For reservation under the PH quota |
NCC/Sports/CAP Certificates | If applying under those specific quotas |
Any Other Relevant Certificate | E.g., fee reimbursement, domicile, etc. |
Why Each Document Matters
While the candidates must be ready with the documents, a common concern here is “Why these documents matter?” Given below are a few simple reasons as to why these documents matter.
- Hall Ticket & Rank Card: foundational document for everything else - registration, seat allotment, etc.
- SSC Mark Sheet & Study Certificates: evidence of the candidate's academic qualification and continuity of study in the respective region.
- Caste/Income/EWS/Minority Certificates: proofs of eligibility for the reserved category of seat and associated benefits.
- Fitness, Conduct, PH, NCC/Sports Certificates: if admitted, safety and discipline in the institution, and proof of fitness/achievement for quota admission purposes.
Counselling Procedure - A Step-by-Step guide
The TS POLYCET counselling process is pretty simple and involves a few steps. Given below is the step by step procedure to apply for the TS POLYCET counselling.
- Online Registration & Payment of Fees: (₹600 for OC/BC, ₹300 for SC/ST)
- Slot Booking: Book a slot for offline certificate verification
- Document Verification: Go to your slot and hand in originals and photocopies.
- Web Options (Choice Filling): Select the colleges in the rank order of preference.
- Freeze Options: Confirm your choices.
- Seat Allotment: Seat allotment through rank, category & preferences.
- Fee Payment & Self-Report
- Report to Allotted College: Must carry documents required along with funded fee receipt.
Prep Tips: Be Ready, Be Calm
Given below are a few tips that will help the candidates be well prepared for the counselling process.
- Photocopy: Photocopy Smartly! Use A4-size, and double-sided prints.
- Spread out your Originals: Don't submit all of your originals at the same time; save some for use as backup.
- Photograph Your Documents: Scan your documents to your phone for easy access.
- Check Dates Carefully: Know your date and appointment location.
- Stay in the know: Bookmark the official site tgpolycet.nic.in for any key updates.
Key Dates for TS POLYCET Counselling
The table below provides the key dates for the ongoing TS POLYCET counselling.
Phase | Online Registration | Certificate Verification | Seat Allotment |
Phase 1 | 24–28 June | 26–29 June | On/before 4 July |
Phase 2 | 9–10 July | 11 July | On/before 15 July |
Spot Admission | 23–30 July | --- | Final filling |
