The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has extended the deadline for first-year Intermediate admissions for the 2026–27 academic session. As per the revised schedule, students can now complete their admission process until August 15, 2026.Colleges Covered Under Revised ScheduleThe extended timeline applies to admissions in various junior colleges affiliated with TGBIE, including:Government and private collegesResidential institutions such as Telangana Residential, Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, Model, and BC Welfare collegesStudents are advised to verify the affiliation of their chosen college through official TGBIE portals before applying.Eligibility and Admission CriteriaAdmissions will be granted based on:GPA and subject-wise grade pointsMarks obtained in the qualifying examinationSubmission of Aadhaar is mandatory for all students during admission.Reservation Rules and Seat LimitColleges must follow the prescribed reservation policy strictly. Additionally:Private unaided colleges must adhere to approved intake capacityEach section can have a maximum of 88 studentsTransparency and Student Safety MeasuresTo ensure a fair admission process, institutions have been directed to:Display updated details of available and filled seatsMaintain proper admission recordsSpecial provisions include recording the mother’s name instead of the father’s for children of Jogini women, as per official records. Colleges must also ensure safety arrangements for students and collect an Anti-Drug Declaration signed by both students and parents.Guidelines for Foreign StudentsFor foreign nationals or OCI students, colleges must submit required details to the local police within 24 hours of admission, as per regulations.Strict Compliance MandatoryTGBIE has warned that institutions failing to follow the guidelines may face strict action, including penalties or disaffiliation. Colleges are expected to complete admissions in line with all board instructions.