Polytechnic
Diploma Courses Offered in PJTAU
Diploma courses are meant to impart practical and grassroots-level training in the areas of Agriculture, Organic Agriculture, and Agricultural Engineering.
The main objectives of the Diploma courses are:
- To impart theoretical and practical training to the SSC (10th class) passed students to develop skilled manpower in agriculture.
- To provide technical manpower to the Government sectors/NGOs/Agro-based Industries etc.
- To provide an opportunity to these students to get admission into professional degree courses viz., B. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) through AGRICET and AGRIENGGCET entrance examinations, respectively, conducted by the University every year.
- The diploma courses were started with an objective to impart skill-oriented training and knowledge in agriculture at the grassroots level to SSC passed students to enable them to serve the farming community and also to give them the thought to become entrepreneurs.
The following three types of Diploma Courses are being offered at present in PJTAU through various Polytechnics:-
Diploma Courses Offered
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Diploma in Organic Agriculture
- Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
Out of the above three courses, the first two courses are of 2 years, while the third course is of 3 years duration. The medium of instruction is English.
| S.No. | Course | University Polytechnics | Total Intake | Affiliated Polytechnics | Total Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diploma in Agriculture (Two Years) | 9 | 240 | 03 | 210 |
| 2 | Diploma in Organic Agriculture (Two Years) | 0 | 0 | 01 | 60 |
| 3 | Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (Three Years) | 01 | 20 | 01 | 30 |
| Total | 10 | 260 | 05 | 300 | |
University Polytechnics
- Agriculture Polytechnic, Palem was the first Polytechnic established in the University during the year 1989, which was also the first ever Agriculture Polytechnic established in India.
- There are 10 Polytechnics (9 Agriculture, and one in Agricultural Engineering) under University Control.
List of University Polytechnics
AGRICULTURE (Course offered: Diploma in Agriculture)
| S. No. | Name and address of the Polytechnic | Intake for AY 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Jammikunta, Karimnagar Dist. | 20 |
| 2 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Kampasagar, Nalgonda Dist. | 20 |
| 3 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Palem, Nagarkurnool Dist. | 20 |
| 4 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Madhira, Khammam Dist. | 20 |
| 5 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Sangupet, Sangareddy Dist. | 20 |
| 6 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Polasa, Jagtial Dist. | 20 |
| 7 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Rudrur, Nizamabad Dist. | 20 |
| 8 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Narayanpet Dist. | 40 |
| 9 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Tornala, Sidipet Dist. | 60 |
AGRICUTLURAL ENGINEERING (Course offered: Diploma in Agricultural Engineering)
| S. No. | Name and address of the Polytechnic | Intake for AY 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Agricultural Engineering Polytechnic, Kandi, Sangareddy | 20 |
- For diploma students aspiring to go for higher studies, PJTAU has allocated 15% of seats under B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, and B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering through AGRICET and AGRIENGCET entrance exams. Also, the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE), Govt. of Telangana has accorded permission vide G.O.Rt. No. 113, dated 15.07.2022 for entry of Diploma holders in Agriculture, Organic Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering into B.A, B.Com, B.B.A and other B.Sc. biology stream programs after considering the 2-year/3-year diploma programs equivalent to Intermediate.
- The University and affiliated Polytechnics of PJTAU were established across the different zones of Telangana
List of Affiliated Polytechnics
AGRICULTURE (Course offered: Diploma in Agriculture)
| Sl. No. | Name and address of the Polytechnic | Intake for AY 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. D. Rama Naidu Vignana Jyothi Agricultural Polytechnic, Tuniki, Medak Dist. | 90 |
| 2 | Mother Teresa Agricultural Polytechnic, Sathupally, Khammam Dist. | 60 |
| 3 | Pujya Shri Madhavanji Agricultural Polytechnic, Awarepuram, Aswaraopet, Kothagudem Dist. | 60 |
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE (Course offered: Diploma in Organic Agriculture)
| S. No. | Name and address of the Polytechnic | Intake for AY 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ekalavya Organic Agriculture Polytechnic | 60 |
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (Course offered: Diploma in Agricultural Engineering)
| S. No. | Name and address of the Polytechnic | Intake for AY 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. D. Rama Naidu Vignana Jyothi Agricultural Engineering Polytechnic, Tuniki, Medak Dist. | 30 |
Affiliated Polytechnics
- There are 5 polytechnics (Three in Agriculture, one in Organic Agriculture, and one in Agricultural Engineering) under the private sector affiliated to PJTAU.
- Ekalavya Organic Agriculture Polytechnic is the first organic farming polytechnic established and affiliated to PJTAU during the year 2018.
- The total intake of students in University Polytechnics is 260, and in Private Polytechnics is 300. Thus the total number of students admitted every year is 560.
Selection process for Diploma Courses:-
- Admissions are based on ranks obtained in the TG-POLYCET entrance exam being conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, every year.
- Online applications shall be called for by placing the notification along with the prescribed application form and prospectus on the University website www.pjtau.edu.in after declaration of the 10th class and TG-POLYCET results.
- Eligible candidates should apply online in the prescribed application form and upload required copies of certificates as per the guidelines given in the prospectus, along with payment of the prescribed application fee.
- Admission of candidates into various polytechnics shall be through an offline counselling conducted at the University based on merit of the ranks obtained in TG-POLYCET and the rule of reservation. The schedule of counselling shall be placed on the University website (www.pjtau.edu.in) before its commencement.
Eligibility criteria:-
- The candidates who wish to seek admission into Diploma Courses of PJTAU should have qualified in TG-POLYCET under the Agricultural stream conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Hyderabad.
- Candidate should have passed SSC Examination conducted by State Board of Secondary Education, T.S./A.P. or any other examination recognised as equivalent thereto by the Board of Secondary Education, T.S./A.P. such as Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Council for Secondary Education (ICSE), National Institute of Open School (NIOS), Telangana Open School Society(TOSS), A.P. Open School Society (APOSS), X Class Examination conducted by various State Boards of Secondary Education in India with Science as one of the subjects, and obtained at least 35% marks in the qualifying examination as applicable.
- The candidates for admission into the first year Diploma Courses in the University shall be required to have completed 15 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission, with an upper age limit of 22 years.
Reservation of seats for the candidates coming from Rural Area:-
- Sixty per cent (60%) of the seats in various diploma courses of PJTAU are reserved for candidates who have studied for a minimum of 4 years in schools located in Non-Municipal areas during their period of study from 1st class to 10th class (Proof to be submitted in ANNEXURE-I)
- ANNEXURE-I (Non-Municipal Area Certificate): It is a proforma to be certified by the Headmaster(s) of the School(s) with his/their office seal that the candidate has studied for a minimum period of four years in school(s) located in Non-Municipal areas during his/her period of study from 1st to 10th class.
- If ANNEXURE-I is not filled in or duly signed by the concerned Head(s) of Institution(s) or officer(s) along with the office seal, the claim of the candidates will be rejected under the Rural Area category.
Location of Polytechnics Under Control of PJTSAU
Location of Private Polytechnics Affiliated to PJTSAU
