Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2027 is not an entrance exam. The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Kerala fills diploma seats in government, aided and self-financing polytechnics through a single window system run by SITTTR, Kalamassery, ranking candidates on an index score from SSLC or equivalent grades. Online applications for 2027-28 are expected in June 2027.
Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2027
This page explains how Kerala diploma admission works for 2027-28: dates, how to apply, eligibility, the index score rank list, allotment rounds, reservation, documents and fees.
| Full name | Single Window Admission to Polytechnic Colleges (Diploma Admission - Regular), Kerala |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Kerala; allotment by SITTTR, Kalamassery |
| Exam level | State (Kerala); no entrance test |
| Courses / Purpose | 3-year (6-semester) diploma programmes in government, aided and self-financing polytechnics |
| Selection | Merit: index score from SSLC/THSLC or equivalent grades, separate Stream I and Stream II rank lists |
| Application | Expected June 2027, online only |
| Application fee | One-time registration Rs 200; SC/ST Rs 100 (2026-27) |
| Eligibility | SSLC/THSLC or equivalent with eligibility for higher studies, within two chances |
| Mode | Online application and centralised online allotment, then counselling and spot admission |
| Official website | polyadmission.org |
Is there an entrance exam for Kerala polytechnic admission 2027?
No. The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Kerala holds no written test for diploma admission. Candidates are ranked on an index score worked out from their SSLC, THSLC or equivalent grades, and seats are filled through a Single Window System run by the State Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (SITTTR), Kalamassery. There is no admit card, answer key or exam centre.
This page covers the regular first-year diploma admission. The same polyadmission.org site has separate portals for 2nd-year lateral entry, working professionals, part-time diploma and other DTE courses, each with its own rules.
Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2027 Important Dates
DTE has not announced the 2027-28 schedule, so the 2027 dates below are expected months. In 2026 applications ran from 1 to 22 June 2026, the first allotment came out on 29 June 2026 and classes began on 20 July 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application (2027-28) | June 2027 Expected |
| Merit list (2027-28) | June 2027 Expected |
| First and second allotment (2027-28) | June 2027 Expected |
| Counselling (2027-28) | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2027
You apply online only, on the Diploma Admission (Regular) portal. One registration covers all government, aided, IHRD and CAPE cost-sharing colleges and the government seats in self-financing colleges. Help desks at every polytechnic college can help you fill the form.
Apply Online for Kerala Polytechnic 2027
Applications for Kerala Polytechnic 2027 are expected in June 2027.
- Open the regular diploma admission portal once the 2027-28 registration starts.
- Complete the one-time registration with a valid mobile number and email, and pay the registration fee online. You get a system-generated registration number.
- Log in with your registered mobile number or registration number and the OTP sent to your mobile.
- Fill the application for government quota seats: SSLC/THSLC grades, reservation claims and up to 30 options, each a pair of institution and programme.
- Submit the form and print it. You can correct it in your login until the last date. You upload no documents now; you show the originals at admission.
| Candidate | One-time registration fee (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| General and other categories | Rs 200 |
| SC and ST | Rs 100 |
NCC quota, sports quota and management quota seats need separate online applications. NCC and sports printouts are sent with certificates to the NCC Directorate and SITTTR respectively, and a management quota application is made for each college you want, up to the last date of admission.
Who can apply for Kerala polytechnic admission 2027?
You can apply if you are an Indian citizen and have passed SSLC, THSLC or an equivalent exam with eligibility for higher studies, in not more than two chances. Betterment and SAY exams do not count as a chance.
- Passed with Mathematics, English and Science: eligible for both Stream I and Stream II.
- Passed with Mathematics and English: eligible for Stream II only.
- CBSE candidates must have passed Mathematics-Standard; for CBSE, ICSE and open school candidates the Science grade replaces Physics and Chemistry.
- Keralites (born in Kerala, or with a parent born in Kerala, with proof) get communal, EWS, TFW and other reservations and fee concessions. Non-Keralites compete only in open merit.
- There is no upper age limit.
Which diploma courses can you join through Kerala polytechnic admission?
All courses are 3-year diploma programmes of 6 semesters, approved by AICTE or the Council of Architecture and run under the State Board of Technical Education (SBTE), Kerala. They are grouped into two streams with separate rank lists.
| Stream | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Stream I | All engineering and technology diploma programmes not listed in Stream II |
| Stream II | Computer Application and Business Management, Commercial Practice, Hotel Management and Catering Technology |
- Government seats in all colleges are allotted centrally by SITTTR.
- Management seats are 15% of each programme in aided colleges and 50% in self-financing colleges, filled by the management from eligible applicants.
- Special batches for hearing-impaired candidates (60 dB or more loss) run at Govt Women’s Polytechnic College Thiruvananthapuram, Govt Polytechnic College Kalamassery and Kerala Govt Polytechnic College Kozhikode.
- Women’s polytechnic colleges admit only female candidates; Residential Women’s Polytechnic College Payyanur is now co-educational, with 50% of seats in each programme kept for women.
The full list of colleges, programmes and intake is in Annexure I of the prospectus.
How is the Kerala polytechnic rank list prepared?
The rank list is based on an index score calculated from the grade points of your qualifying exam, with the main subjects of each stream carrying 85% of the weight. Marks from older non-grading mark lists are first converted to a 9-point grade scale.
| Stream | 85% weight (WGPA1) | 15% weight (WGPA2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stream I | Average grade points of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English | Average grade points of all other subjects |
| Stream II | Average grade points of Mathematics and English | Average grade points of all other subjects |
- WGPA1 plus WGPA2 gives your Total Grade Point Average (TGPA).
- If you passed in the second chance, 0.5 is deducted.
- Natives of Wayanad (an aspirational district), or those who studied Classes 8 to 10 there, get a 0.5 bonus for seats in Wayanad district.
- Ties are broken by higher WGPA1, then Mathematics, then Physics or Science (Stream I only), then English, and finally the older candidate ranks higher.
How to Check the Kerala Polytechnic 2027 Rank List and Allotment Result
Rank lists and allotment results are published only on the admission portal; no memo is sent to selected candidates.
- Open the regular diploma admission portal.
- Use the Check Your Rank link, or log in with your registered mobile number or registration number and OTP.
- See your Stream I and Stream II ranks and the programme and college in the trial or final allotment.
- After an allotment, print the allotment letter from your login.
- Report at the allotted college (to join) or any government or aided polytechnic (to register) with original documents within the given dates.
How does Kerala polytechnic seat allotment work?
Seats are allotted on your rank, your options and any reservation you are eligible for, in a fixed order of rounds.
- Provisional rank list and trial allotment: shows where you are likely to get a seat. You get one chance, verified by OTP, to add, delete or rearrange options.
- Final rank list and first allotment, then a second allotment.
- If you get your first option, you must join, or you drop out of later allotments.
- If you get a lower option, you can join and cancel higher options, register the seat at any government or aided polytechnic and wait for a better one, or let it go and wait.
- District-wise counselling at nodal polytechnic colleges fills seats left after the two allotments; you can attend in person or through a proxy with the authorisation letter.
- Spot admission at each institution fills the remaining seats. In 2026 it also accepted fresh applications from candidates who had not applied earlier.
If you take admission in more than one college, only the last admission stays valid.
How are Kerala polytechnic seats reserved?
After management and special quotas, 50% of seats go on open merit and the rest are reserved for Keralites as shown below (2026-27 prospectus).
| Category | Share of seats |
|---|---|
| General merit (open to all) | 50% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| SEBC: Ezhava 9%, Muslim 8%, Other Backward Hindu 3%, Latin Catholic and Anglo Indian 3%, Dheevara 2%, Viswakarma 2%, Kusavan 1%, Other Backward Christian 1%, Kudumbi 1% | 30% |
| Scheduled Castes | 8% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 2% |
- 5% of seats in each programme are for persons with at least 40% disability.
- 10% of seats in Stream I programmes are for THSLC holders.
- 2% of seats (at least one per programme) are for VHSE pass candidates in related programmes.
- Special seats exist for children of ex-servicemen, serving defence and CAPF personnel, Anglo Indians, transgender candidates, orphans, NCC and sports.
What documents do you need for Kerala polytechnic admission?
You must bring original documents and a parent or guardian when you report; certificates cannot be submitted after the date of admission.
- Allotment letter printed from the portal.
- SSLC/THSLC or equivalent certificate and original mark list; Aadhaar.
- Proof of Keralite status, such as an SSLC page, passport or birth certificate showing birth in Kerala.
- Community, non-creamy layer, EWS or income certificates for any reservation or concession you claimed (income and EWS certificates are valid for one year, caste certificates for three).
- Transfer and conduct certificates from the institution you last attended.
- Signed anti-ragging and anti-drug undertakings and the uniform affidavit (Annexures XII, XVIII and XIX).
What fees do you pay after a Kerala polytechnic allotment?
Fees depend on the type of college; these are the 2026-27 rates from the prospectus.
| College or seat type | Tuition fee (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Government or aided polytechnic | Rs 1,065 per semester, plus admission fee Rs 290 and other fees |
| Government cost-sharing (IHRD) | Rs 12,705 per semester, plus admission fee Rs 600 |
| Government cost-sharing (CAPE) | Rs 9,000 per semester, plus admission fee Rs 250 and other fees |
| Self-financing, government seat | Rs 22,500 at the start of each odd semester |
| Self-financing, management seat | Rs 37,500 at the start of each odd semester |
In government and aided colleges, students with family income up to Rs 1 lakh a year get fee concessions. SC/ST students on government seats in self-financing colleges get concessions, but not on management seats.
Kerala Polytechnic Admission Official Notices and Downloads
These are the latest official documents. The 2027-28 prospectus will be added when DTE releases it.
- PDFProspectus for Diploma Admission 2026-27, English (latest) (1 June 2026)Official site · polyadmission.orgOpen
- PDFList of polytechnic colleges, programmes and institution codes 2026-27 (Annexure I)Official site · polyadmission.orgOpen
- LINKSingle Window Admission to Polytechnic Colleges: official admission portalOfficial site · polyadmission.orgOpen