TS Inter Exams 2026: Telangana Board Allows 5-Minute Grace Period for Late Arrivals
TS Inter Exams 2026: Telangana Board allows 5-minute grace period for late arrivals. Exams begin February 25 with 10.47 lakh students across 1,495 centres.
In a major relief for students, the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) has announced a 5-minute grace period for candidates appearing in the TS Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) 2026. As per the latest decision, students arriving late will still be allowed to write the exam if they enter the centre within the permitted grace time.
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5-Minute Grace Period for TS Inter Exams 2026
The TS Inter exams will begin on February 25, 2026, and will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
According to TG BIE:
- Students will be allowed entry up to 9:05 AM
- No entry will be permitted after the grace period
- Students are advised to reach exam centres by 8:45 AM
This rule was also implemented last year and has been continued for TS Inter Exams 2026.
TS IPE 2026 Exam Schedule and Student Strength
Key highlights of the examination schedule:
- Exam dates: February 25 to March 18, 2026
- Total registered students: 10,47,815
- Students who paid exam fees: Around 9.96 lakh
- Exam centres across Telangana: 1,495
The exams will be conducted for both first-year and second-year intermediate students.
Practical Exams Before Theory Tests
Before the theory examinations:
- Practical exams for general and vocational courses will be held
- Dates: February 2 to February 21, 2026
Students must attend practicals as per the schedule issued by their respective colleges.
Hall Tickets With QR Code for Easy Navigation
TG BIE will issue separate hall tickets for:
- Practical examinations
- Theory examinations
However, the hall ticket number will remain the same for both.
Like last year, the theory hall ticket will feature a QR code, which helps students:
- Locate their exam centre easily
- Check distance and estimated travel time
- Get live traffic updates using smartphones
Important Advice for Students
The Telangana Board has urged students to:
- Download hall tickets in advance
- Plan travel early to avoid last-minute delays
- Rely on the grace period only in unavoidable situations
With lakhs of students appearing, authorities are aiming for smooth and disciplined conduct of TS Inter Exams 2026.
The announcement of the 5-minute grace period is expected to reduce anxiety among students while ensuring strict exam discipline.
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