The Telangana Lateral Entry into Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TG LPCET) 2026 is designed to assess ITI certificate holders seeking direct admission into the second year of diploma (polytechnic) courses. Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation and time management.
This article provides a detailed overview of the TG LPCET 2025 exam pattern.
Mode: The exam is conducted in either online (computer-based) or offline (pen-and-paper) mode, as decided by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Telangana.
Duration: The total duration is 120 minutes (2 hours).
Type of Questions: All questions are objective type (multiple choice questions), with four options for each question.
Total Questions: The paper consists of 120 questions.
Total Marks: Each question carries one mark, making the exam worth 120 marks in total.
Sections: The question paper is divided into three sections:
Correct Answer: +1 mark for each correct response.
Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score at least 40% (48 marks out of 120) to qualify.
Medium: The exam is generally conducted in English and/or Telugu, depending on the official notification.
Syllabus Coverage: The questions are based on the ITI bridge course syllabus, focusing on fundamental concepts in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry relevant to diploma-level studies.
Time Management: With 120 questions in 120 minutes, candidates should aim to spend about one minute per question, prioritizing sections according to their strengths.
Section
No of Questions
Marks
Mathematics
60
Physics
30
Chemistry
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