TS LPCET 2024: Exam Dates, Eligibility Criteria, and Syllabus

What is LPCET?

The Lateral Entry into Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (LPCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Hyderabad, for ITI candidates seeking admission into 2nd-year diploma courses in various government, government-aided, private unaided polytechnics, and 2nd shift polytechnics in Telangana state.

The LPCET entrance exam provides an opportunity for ITI candidates to pursue diploma courses in engineering offered by various polytechnic colleges in Telangana. Candidates who successfully clear the LPCET exam are allotted ranks based on their performance, and they can then opt to study diploma courses offered in the Polytechnics of SBTET.

Eligibility Criteria for TS LPCET 2024

Candidates must have completed a 2-year ITI course.
Candidates must have obtained at least 60% marks in their ITI course.
Candidates must have completed a Bridge Course conducted by the Department of Employment and Training (DET).
Meeting these criteria is mandatory for candidates who wish to pursue 2nd year diploma courses in government, government-aided, private un-aided polytechnics, and 2nd shift polytechnics run in existing private unaided engineering colleges in Telangana state.

Matching ITI Courses with Diploma Courses for Admission into Polytechnics via Lateral Entry

For more information on matching ITI courses with diploma courses, download the booklet available at the end of this article.

S.No	Name of the ITI Trade	Eligible Diploma Courses
1	Civil Draughtsman	Diploma in Civil Engineering
2	Mechanical Draughtsman Fitter Machinist or Machinist Composite Machinist Grinder Turner Motor Vehicle Mechanic Mechanic ( R & AC)	Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Diploma in Automobile Engineering Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering Diploma in Packing Technology Diploma in Textile Technology Diploma in Mining Engineering
3	Electronic Mechanic Instrument Mechanic Electrician	Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering Diploma in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
4	ICT & System Maintenance	Diploma in Computer Engineering Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering Diploma in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

Syllabus for TS LPCET 2024 Exam

a) Exam pattern:

The LPCET-2024 question paper will be of objective type.
The question paper will comprise of 120 questions.
Mathematics will have 60 questions worth 60 marks.
Physics and Chemistry will have 30 questions each worth 30 marks.
The total marks for the exam will be 120.
The time duration for the exam will be 2 hours (120 minutes).

b) Minimum Qualifying Marks:

Students must secure a minimum of 40% marks to qualify for the exam.

c) Reservation for SC/ST candidates:

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST) will be assigned a rank if they obtain a minimum of one (01) mark in the entrance test.

d) Exam format:

The question paper will contain 120 questions.
Each question will have four options.
There will be only one correct response for each question.

e) Ranking:

Ranks will be generated for each candidate based on their performance in LPCET-2024.
These ranks will be used for admissions into polytechnics.

Important Dates - LPCET 2024

Important Dates to Remember	Date	Time
Commencement for sale of application for LPCET-2024	18-03-2024	---
Last date for sale of application with out fine	16-04-2024	Up to 05:00 PM
Last date for sale of application with late fee of Rs.100/-	18-04-2024	Up to 05:00 PM
Last date for submission of applications	20-04-2024	Up to 05:00 PM
Date of conduct of LPCET-2024	20-05-2024	---
Release date of LPCET-2024 results	Within 12 days from the examination date	---

How to Apply for TS LPCET 2024?

Here are the step-by-step instructions to apply for TS LPCET 2024:

Step 1: Visit the official website of TS SBTET (LPCET 2024) and download the application form or you can download it from here.
Step 2: Fill in all the required details in the application form.
Step 3: Once you have filled in all the details, make a demand draft (DD) of Rs.500/- if you belong to the OC category, and Rs.300/- if you belong to the SC/ST category. The DD should be drawn in favor of "SECRETARY, SBTET, TS, Hyderabad".
Step 4: Submit the application form along with the DD to the principal of Govt. Polytechnic, Masab Tank, Hyderabad.
Step 5: Keep a copy of the application form and the DD with you for future reference.
Step 6: To get more detailed information about the exam and the application process, visit the official website of TS LPCET 2024 at https://sbtet.telangana.gov.in.
Step 7: The examination center for TS LPCET 2024 is Govt. Polytechnic, MasabTank, Hyderabad. Make sure you plan your travel accordingly to reach the center on time.

Apply for Telangana LPCET-2024

Download the application form and submit it before the deadline.

Download Application Form

Instructions for candidates appearing for the LPCET-2024 exam:

a) Keep your Hall Ticket safe until the admissions are completed.
b) Arrive at the exam hall one hour before the exam starts.
c) You won't be allowed to enter the exam hall after 11:00AM.
d) Bring a good black ballpoint pen, writing pad, HB pencil, eraser, and sharpener to the exam hall.
e) Do not bring log books, tables, calculators, tabs, cell phones, or any electronic gadgets into the exam hall.
f) Stay seated in your assigned seat until the exam is over, and return the OMR response sheet to the invigilator before leaving.
g) Read the instructions carefully for marking answers and other entries on the OMR response sheet.
h) Handle the OMR response sheet carefully and do not fold, wrinkle, or tear it. Only mark your answers in the appropriate circles.
i) Use an HB pencil to mark your answers on the OMR response sheet. Do not use a ballpoint pen for marking.

For more information related to TS LPCET 2024, you can check the official notification. Here is the link to access the documents in PDF format.