TS POLYCET 2023 is held as an offline pen & paper-based test for admission to Polytechnics. All the candidates need to carefully go through TS POLYCET Exam Pattern 2023 to understand the marking scheme of the examination, type of questions asked, number of questions, etc. TS POLYCET 2023 question paper comprises one test paper for 150 marks, with questions from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with Multiple Choice Questions. Each correct answer earns one mark. Negative marking scheme is not applicable.
- Candidates applying for admission to Polytechnics in engineering and non-engineering courses are required to attempt Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Biology section is optional for such candidates.
- On the other hand, candidates looking for admission into Agricultural Diploma Courses offered by PJTSAU are required to compulsorily attempt Biology questions in TS POLYCET exam.
Since there has been a reduction of about 30% in school board syllabus, therefore TS POLYCET Syllabus 2023 will be revised based on the new Class 10 syllabus. Candidates must score minimum 30% marks i.e., 36 marks out of 120 marks in TS POLYCET 2023 for admission into Polytechnic colleges in Jharkhand. Check TS POLYCET Participating Colleges. The section below covers details about TS POLYCET Exam Pattern 2023 for both candidates in addition to the detailed syllabus, marking scheme, etc.
TS POLYCET Exam Pattern 2023
Candidates can refer to the table below to understand important highlights of TS POLYCET Exam Pattern 2023 for both engineering and agriculture admission:
| Particulars | For Engineering Admission | For Agriculture Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline Pen Paper Based Test | |
| Number of papers | 1 Paper | |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks | |
| Number of sections | 3 Sections | 4 sections |
| Sections | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology |
| Question Paper Type | Objective Type - Multiple choice questions | |
| Exam duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Exam language | English and Telugu | |
TS POLYCET Exam Pattern 2023 for Engineering
- TS POLYCET Exam Pattern 2023 for engineering consists of three sections- Physics and Chemistry, and Mathematics. Attempting the Biology questions is optional for such candidates.
- Single test paper consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions.
- Candidates need to attempt the paper within the allotted duration of 2 hours.
- Each correct answer is allotted one mark. There is no negative marking.
- The section-wise questions and marks have been tabulated in below:
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 | 60*1= 60 | 50% |
| Physics | 30 | 30*1= 30 | 25% |
| Chemistry | 30 | 30*1=30 | 25% |
| Total Questions | 120 | 120 | 100% |
TS POLYCET Exam Pattern 2023 for Agriculture
- TS POLYCET Exam Pattern 2023 for agriculture courses consists of four sections- Physics and Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.
- There are 150 multiple-choice questions for one mark each.
- Candidates need to attempt the paper within the allotted duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
- There is no negative marking in TS POLYCET 2023.
- The section-wise questions and marks have been tabulated in below:
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 | 60*0.5= 30 | 25% |
| Physics | 30 | 30*1= 30 | 25% |
| Chemistry | 30 | 30*1=30 | 25% |
| Biology | 30 | 30*1=30 | 25% |
| Total Questions | 150 | 120 | 100% |
TS POLYCET Marking Scheme 2023
- The test paper will consist of 120 objective type multiple choice questions for engineering and 150 MCQs for agriculture.
- The total marks for TS POLYCET 2023 are 120 marks.
- There is no negative marking. Also, there is no deduction from the total score if no response is indicated for any question.
- The table below shows the TS POLYCET Marking Scheme for both courses:
| Course | Marks for Physics | Marks for Chemistry | Marks for Mathematics | Marks for Biology | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 30*1=30 | 30*1=30 | 60*1=60 | -- | 120 | 120 |
| Agriculture | 30*1=30 | 30*1=30 | 60*0.5=30 | 30*1=30 | 150 | 120 |
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TS POLYCET Qualifying Marks 2023
To be eligible for admissions based on the entrance exam, TS POLYCET Qualifying Marks 2023 is 30%.
| Admission for | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics of Technical Education Department | 30% of 120 marks= 36 marks |
| Agricultural Polytechnics of Prof. Jayashankar Agricultural University, Hyderabad | 30% of 120 marks= 36 marks |
For engineering admissions, 36 marks are required in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry put together while for agriculture admission, 36 marks are required in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together.
TS POLYCET Syllabus 2023
TS POLYCET Syllabus 2023 for all the sections of the test paper is based on the Class 10th curriculum of the state board. Every section has different weightage as depending on the number of questions. Since school board syllabus has been reduced by 30%, TS POLYCET Syllabus 2023 will also be revised based on the new Class 10th syllabus.
For reference purpose, some important chapters from each subject are mentioned below:
TS POLYCET Mathematics Syllabus (60 Questions)
| Topics | Sub-topics |
|---|---|
| Number System | Decimal Fraction System HCF and LCM Simplification Ratio and Percentage Proportion, Average |
| Interest | Simple Interest Compound Interest |
| Data Interpretation | Charts, Tables Graphs Maps |
| Time & Speed | Time and Work Time, Speed and Distance Timings, Speed of Trains Calendar |
| Area | Volume and Surface Trigonometry Area Measurements- Circle, Triangle, Mensuration Heights and Distances |
| Statistics | Mean, Mode, and Median |
| Probability | Simple Problems on single events |
TS POLYCET Physics Syllabus (30 Questions)
| Topic | Sub-topics |
|---|---|
| Effects of Current | Electric Current: Ohm’s law; Resistance, Resistivity, Factors on which the resistance of a conductor depends Series combination of resistors, Parallel combination of resistors and its applications in daily life ; Heating effect of Electric current and its applications in daily life. Electric Power, Inter relation between P, V, I and R Magnetic effects of current: Magnetic field, field lines, field due to a current carrying conductor, field due to current carrying coil or solenoid; Force on current carrying conductor, Fleming’s left hand rule Electromagnetic Induction Induced potential difference, Induced current, Fleming’s Right Hand Rule, Direct current. Alternating current; Frequency of AC, Advantage of AC over DC Domestic electric circuits |
| Light | Reflection of light: Reflection of light at curved surfaces, Images formed by spherical mirrors, Centre of curvature, Principal axis, Principal focus, Focal length Mirror Formula (Derivation not required), Magnification Refraction: Laws of refraction, Refractive index Refraction of light by spherical lens, Image formed by spherical lenses, Lens formula, Magnification Power of a lens; Functioning of a lens in human eye, Defects of vision and their corrections, Applications of spherical mirrors and lenses. Refraction of light through a prism: dispersion of light, scattering of light, applications in daily life |
TS POLYCET Chemistry Syllabus (30 Questions)
| Topics | Sub-topics |
|---|---|
| Acid, Bases & Salts | H+and OH—ions pH scale Importance of pH in everyday life; Preparation and uses of- Sodium hydroxide, Bleaching powder, Baking soda, Washing soda and Plaster of Paris. |
| Chemical Reactions | Chemical Equation, Balanced chemical equation, Types of chemical reactions : Combination, Decomposition, Displacement, Double displacement, Precipitation, Neutralization, Oxidation and Reduction |
| Metals and Non-Metals | Properties of Metals and Non-metals, Reactivity series, Formation and properties of ionic compounds, Basic Metallurgical processes, corrosion and its prevention |
| Carbon Compounds | Covalent bonding in carbon compounds Versatile nature of carbon, Homologous series Nomenclature of carbon compounds containing, Functional groups (halogens, alcohol, ketones, aldehydes, alkanes and alkynes), difference between saturated hydrocarbons and unsaturated hydrocarbons, Chemical properties of carbon compounds (combustion, oxidation, addition and substitution reaction). Ethanol and Ethanoic acid (only properties and uses), soaps and detergents |
| Periodic Classification of Elements | Modern Periodic table, Gradation in Properties Atomic number, Metallic and Mon-Metallic Properties |
TS POLYCET Biology Syllabus (30 Questions)
| Topics | |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | Respiration |
| Transportation | Excretion |
| Control and Coordination | Reproduction |
| Coordination in Life Processes | Heredity |
| Our Environment | Natural Resources |
TS POLYCET 2023 Recommended Books
Candidates can check some reference books available for the preparation of TS POLYCET 2023. Model Test papers can be used to understand question type and to practise for increasing your speed in attempting questions. For the basics of all three subjects, study from Science and Maths books of class 9th and 10th.
| Book Name | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma Engineering Polytechnic: Entrance Examination (Popular Master Guide) | Dr. M S Ansari | ISBN 10: 8186877401 ISBN-13: 978-8186877401 |
| Success Package Delhi Polytechnic Common Entrance Test 2017Paperback– 2017 | Arihant Experts | ISBN- 10: 9311123293 ISBN-13: 978-9311123295 |
Important Instructions to Fill TS POLYCET OMR Sheet
- Fill required information on the OMR Response Sheet before starting the test.
- 5 minutes will be given before the start of the exam for furnishing all formalities and completing entries on the OMR Response Sheet like Sequence, Number of Question papers, Application / Registration Number, Roll Number, Exam etc.
- Don’t Open the sealed OMR Response Sheet and Question Paper Set before the instructions of the Invigilator.
- Read the Instruction carefully to mark responses on the OMR Sheet. If any mistake in marking is done then the scanner will not be able to read the response.
- Mark the circles completely; partially marked circles will be considered incorrect.
- Don’t leave any smudge marks on the OMR sheet or question paper. It can lead to disqualification.
- Use the provided space at the end of the question paper to do rough work.
- Check pages of the Question paper and the OMR Sheet, if there is any issue, immediately bring it to the notice of the Invigilator and get it changed.
- Candidates are not allowed to carry any textual material, Calculators, Pen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, printed or written material, bits of papers, mobile phone, pager or any other device, except the Admit Card, identity proof, document as required.
Also See: TS POLYCET Participating Colleges
TS POLYCET Exam Pattern 2023 FAQs
Ques. What is the exam duration for TS POLYCET 2023?
Ans. The total exam duration for TS POLYCET 2023 is 2 hours.
Ques. How many questions are asked in TS POLYCET?
Ans. A total of 150 questions are asked in TS POLYCET for engineering. 60 from mathematics, and 30 each from physics and chemistry. For agriculture, there will addition of 30 questions from Biology.
Ques. Will TS POLYCET 2023 consist of any essay type questions?
Ans. No. TS POLYCET only consists of MCQ type questions.
Ques. What is the difficulty level of TS POLYCET 2023 syllabus?
Ans. TS POLYCET 2023 Syllabus is based on class 10th syllabus prescribed by the Board of Secondary Education, Telangana State.
Ques. What are the recommended books for TS POLYCET 2023 preparation?
Ans. Given below are a couple of the recommended books for TS POLYCET 2023 preparation
| Book Name | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma Engineering Polytechnic: Entrance Examination (Popular Master Guide) | Dr. M S Ansari | ISBN 10: 8186877401 ISBN-13: 978-8186877401 |
| Success Package Delhi Polytechnic Common Entrance Test 2017Paperback– 2017 | Arihant Experts | ISBN- 10: 9311123293 ISBN-13: 978-9311123295 |
Ques. Is there any negative marking in TS POLYCET 2023?
Ans. No. There will be no negative marking for either wrong answers, or unanswered questions in TS POLYCET 2023.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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