Polytechnic
Diploma Courses Offered in PJTSAU
Diploma courses are meant to impart practical grass root 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 man power 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 in the higher education of the B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture and B.Tech.(Agricultural Engineering) Degree Courses through AGRICET and AGRI ENGGCET entrance examinations respectively conducted by University every year.
The Diploma courses were started with an objective to impart skill oriented training and knowledge in Agriculture at grass root level to SSC passed students to enable them to serve the farming community and also to give a thought to become entrepreneurs.
Following Three types of Diploma Courses are being offered at present in PJTSAU through various Polytechnics:-
Diploma Courses Offered
AGRICULTURE (Course offered: Diploma in Agriculture)
AGRICUTLURAL ENGINEERING (Course offered: Diploma in Agricultural Engineering)
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE (Course offered: Diploma in Organic Agriculture )
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (Course offered : Diploma in Agricultural Engineering)
Diploma Courses Offered
| S.No. | Course | University Polytechnics | Total Intake | Affiliated Polytechnics | Total Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DiplomainAgriculture (2Yrs.) | 11 | 260 | 06 | 450 |
| 2 | DiplomainOrganicAgriculture(2Yrs.) | 0 | 0 | 01 | 60 |
| 3 | DiplomainAgricultural Engineering(3Yrs.) | 01 | 20 | 03 | 90 |
| Total | 12 | 280 | 10 | 600 | |
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Diploma in Organic Agriculture
- Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
University Polytechnics
- Agriculture Polytechnic, Palem was the first Polytechnic established in University during the year 1989 which was also first ever Agriculture Polytechnic established in India.
- Out of above Three courses, first two courses are of 2 years duration where in teaching is done in English medium from Academic year 2020-21 onwards. While Third course is of 3 years duration and Teaching is done in English medium.
- There are 12 Polytechnics (11 Agriculture, and one in Agricultural Engineering) under University Control as shown in the map.
List of University Polytechnics
AGRICULTURE (Course offered: Diploma in Agriculture)
| S. No. | Name and address of the Polytechnic | Year of Establishment | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Palem – 509 215, Nagarkurnool District,. Email: adr_palem@rediffmail.com | 1989-1990 | 20 |
| 2 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Polasa, Jagtial District,- 505529, Email: aptjgl@yahoo.com | 1996-1997 | 20 |
| 3 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Agricultural Research Station, Kampasagar – 508 207 Nalgonda Dist., Email: principalaptkmps@rediffmail.com | 2007-2008 | 20 |
| 4 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Rudrur – 503 188, Nizamabad Dist., Email: aptrudrur@gmail.com | 2007-2008 | 20 |
| 5 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Agricultural Research Station, Basanthpur,-502 249, Manidgi, Nyalkal mandal, Sangareddy District., Email: apt.basanthpur@gmail.com | 2010-2011 | 20 |
| 6 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Agricultural Research Station, Madhira – 507 203, Khammam Dist., Email: aptmadhira@gmail.com | 2011-2012 | 20 |
| 7 | Agricultural Polytechnic (only for Girls), Sangupet village, Jogipet mandal – 502 273, Sangareddy Dist., Email: jogipetagriculturalpolytechnic@yahoo.in | 2012-2013 | 20 |
| 8 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Jammikunta 505 122, Karimnagar Dist., Email: principalaptjmkt@gmail.com | 2015-2016 | 20 |
| 9 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Malthummeda (v), Nagireddipet (m), Kamareddy Dist., Email. vpaptmalt@gmail.com | 2015-2016 | 20 |
| 10 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Tornala (v), Siddipet (Rural) Mandal, Siddipet Dist,-502114. Email: apttornala@gmail.com | 2015-2016 | 40 |
| 11 | Agricultural Polytechnic, Narayanpet, Narayanpet District – 509210 , Email: aptnarayanpet@gmail.com | 2023-2024 | 40 |
AGRICUTLURAL ENGINEERING (Course offered: Diploma in Agricultural Engineering)
| S. No. | Name and address of the Polytechnic | Year of Establishment | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Agricultural Engineering Polytechnic, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Kandi, Sangareddy Email: caesrd2021@gmail.com |
2012-2013 | 30 |
For Diploma Students aspiring to go for higher studies, PJTSAU is providing 15% of seats for B.Sc.(Hons.)Ag., 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 programmes after considering the 2 year/3 year diploma programmes equivalent to Intermediate.
The University and affiliated Polytechnics of PJTSAU were established across the different zones of Telangana State.
List of Affiliated Polytechnics
AGRICULTURE (Course offered: Diploma in Agriculture)| Sl. No. | Name and address of the Polytechnic | Year of Establishment | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. D. Rama Naidu Vignana Jyothi Agricultural Polytechnic, Tuniki village, Kowdipally (mandal) - Medak Dist – 502 316 Email: drnvjird@gmail.com | 2009 | 90 |
| 2 | Sagar Agricultural Polytechnic, Chevella, Ranga Reddy Dist. Email: principalsap@sgih.ac.in | 2011 | 60 |
| 3 | Shiva Keshava Agricultural Polytechnic, Sri Panchalingeswara Educational Society, Panchagama (V), Narayankhed – 502 286, Sangareddy Dist. Email: spesskapcp@gmail.com | 2011 | 60 |
| 4 | Ratnapuri Agricultural Polytechnic, Vennala Educational Society, Turukala Khanapur, Sangareddy Dist– 502 296. Email: contact@ritcop.ac.in | 2012 | 60 |
| 5 | Mother Teresa Agricultural Polytechnic, Sathupally, Khammam Dist. Email: mapc.sathupally@gmail.com, mapc.sathupally@hotmail.com | 2012 | 60 |
| 6 | Bade Kotaiah Memorial Agricultural Polytechni Polenigudem, Suryapet Dist. Email: bkmapcollege@gmail.com | 2013 | 60 |
| 7 | Pujya Sri Madhavanji Agricultural Polytechnic, Awarepuram, Opp: Agricultural College, Aswaraopet - 507301 , Bhadradri, Kothagudem District. Email: madhavanjiagripoly@aware-group.com | 2013 | 60 |
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE (Course offered: Diploma in Organic Agriculture )
| S. No. | Name and address of the Polytechnic | Year of Establishment | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ekalavya Organic Agricultural Polytechnic , Gingurthy Village, Tandur Mandal, Vikarabad District. Email: ekalavyadiploma@gmail.com | 2018 | 60 |
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (Course offered : Diploma in Agricultural Engineering)
| S. No. | Name and address of the Polytechnic | Year of Establishment | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. D. Rama Naidu Vignana Jyothi Agricultural Engineering Polytechnic, Tuniki village, Kowdipally (mandal) - Medak Dist – 502 316, Email:drnvjird@gmail.com | 2013-14 | 30 |
| 2 | Ratnapuri Agricultural Engineering Polytechnic, Turukala Khanapur, Hathnoora Mandal, Sangareddy Dist. Email: contact@ritcop.ac.in | 2013-14 | 30 |
| 3 | Mother Teresa Agricultural Engineering Polytechnic, Sathupally, Khammam Dist. Email: mapc.sathupally@hotmail.com | 2013-14 | 30 |
Affiliated Polytechnics
- There are 12 polytechnics( 7 in Agriculture, one in Organic Agriculture and three in Agricultural Engineering) under private sector affiliated to PJTSAU as shown in the map below.
- Ekalavya Organic Agriculture polytechnic is the first organic farming Polytechnic established and affiliated to PJTSAU during the year 2018.
- Total intake of students in University Polytechnics is 280 and in Private Polytechnics is 600. Thus grand total of students admitted every year is 880.
Selection process for Diploma Courses:-
- Admissions are based on rank obtained in POLYSET entrance exam being conducted by State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana State every year.
- Online applications will be called for by placing the notification along with prescribed application form and prospectus in the University website www.pjtsau.edu.in after declaration of 10th class results.
- Eligible students should apply through online in the prescribed proforma of application form and also upload required copies of certificates as per the guidelines given in the prospectus along with prescribed fee.
- Later the counselling will be conducted at University and students will be called as per rank obtained in POLYCET exam. & admissions in to various polytechnics will be done. Schedule of dates for counseling in different categories will be placed in University website.
Eligibility criteria:-
- Pass in S.S.C or equivalent examination.
- Must have studied at least for 4 years in the schools located in rural areas (non - municipal areas) i.e. from 1st to 10th class.
- For OC & BC category candidates minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) required is 5.0 (including Hindi).
- For SC, ST & PH category candidates minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) required is 4.0 (including Hindi).
The candidates for admission to first year Polytechnic Diploma Courses in the University shall be required to have completed 15 years of age as on 31st August of the year of admission with an upper age limit of 22 years.
Location of Polytechnics Under Control of PJTSAU
Location of Private Polytechnics Affiliated to PJTSAU
