Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has halted plans to merge the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) with the School Education Department. The decision, made in May 2026, means admissions for the 2026-27 academic year will proceed under the existing 10+2 system.
This move reverses a recommendation from the Telangana Education Commission. The commission had proposed discontinuing the junior college system. It suggested implementing a Class 11 and 12 structure similar to the CBSE model. Officials cited the complexity of implementing these changes as the reason for the pause.
2026 Intermediate Admissions Begin
The TSBIE has announced the admission schedule. The first phase of admissions for general and vocational courses starts on May 12, 2026 . Classes are set to begin on June 1, 2026 .
Admission Schedule Overview
The Board released a phase-wise schedule for admissions:
| Event | Date |
| Phase-I Admissions Start | May 8, 2026 |
| Last Date For Applications | May 31, 2026 |
| Commencement Of Classes | June 1, 2026 |
| Conclusion Of Phase-I | June 30, 2026 |
Admission Guidelines for Students
Colleges can provisionally admit students. This is based on their online mark memos. This allows for a smooth transition.
Provisional Admission: Internet mark memos are accepted. This applies when SSC certificates are not yet available.
No Entrance Exam: Admissions do not require an entrance exam. They will be based on GPA and subject grades.
Mandatory Requirements: Students need Aadhaar card enrollment. Guardians and students must sign an anti-drugs pledge.
Reservation Categories
The state maintains its reservation policy for admissions:
- 15% - Scheduled Castes (SC)
- 10% - Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- 29% - Backward Classes (BC)
- 10% - Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- 33.33% - Girls
