Nearly 10 lakh students will begin Telangana’s Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) March 2026 theory exams on February 25. The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) will conduct these exams until March 18. First and second-year students will take their papers between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
A total of 9,97,075 students are registered. This includes 4,89,126 first-year students and 4,53,932 second-year students taking regular exams. An additional 54,017 private students will appear for their second-year exams.
Exam Centers and Security
The examinations will be held at 1,495 centers across the state. These locations comprise 404 government junior colleges, 221 government sector junior colleges, and 863 private junior colleges. Seven other schools will also serve as exam centers.
To ensure exam integrity, TGBIE has installed approximately 7,500 CCTV cameras . These cameras feed into a Command Control Room at TGBIE headquarters, which features 31 screens and a video wall. Flying squads and district-level committees, led by Collectors and SPs, are also in place to prevent malpractice. Xerox centers near exam halls will be closed during exam hours. The board warned that criminal cases will be filed for copying or impersonation.
Hall Tickets and Reporting
Students must present a valid TS Inter hall ticket for entry. No additional principal signature is required, the board stated. This year, hall tickets include a QR code to help students locate their assigned exam center. Students are required to report to their centers by 8 a.m. , one hour before the exam begins.
Exam Schedule Highlights
The first-year exams commence on February 25 with the 2nd Language Paper-I. Second-year students will take their 2nd Language Paper-I on February 26.
Exam Statistics
| Particulars | Count |
|---|---|
| Total exam centers | 1,495 |
| Government junior college centers | 404 |
| Government sector junior college centers | 221 |
| Private junior college centers | 863 |
| Schools/other colleges | 7 |
| Total students appearing | 9,97,075 |
| First-year students | 4,89,126 |
| Second-year students (Regular) | 4,53,932 |
| Second-year students (Private) | 54,017 |
| Total second-year students | 5,07,949 |
| Total invigilators | 28,500 |
| Total flying squad teams | 75 |
| Total sitting squad teams | 200 |