TSBIE

The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is the regulatory body for intermediate education in the state of Telangana, India. Established in 2014 following the formation of the state, the board is responsible for supervising and regulating the system of intermediate education. It executes various activities including devising courses of study, prescribing syllabus, conducting examinations, and granting affiliations to colleges.

The board's primary goal is to provide quality education and maintain high standards in the higher secondary sector. You can visit their official website for comprehensive details regarding academic programs and administration.

TSBIE was established in 2014 after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Prior to this, intermediate education in the region was governed by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh. The board is headquartered in Nampally, Hyderabad. It was created to cater specifically to the educational needs of students in the newly formed state of Telangana, ensuring that the curriculum and examination processes align with the state's socio-economic and cultural objectives.

TSBIE has jurisdiction exclusively over the state of Telangana. It grants affiliation to various types of institutions including:

• Government Junior Colleges
• Private Aided Junior Colleges
• Private Unaided Junior Colleges
• Co-operative Junior Colleges
• Incentive Junior Colleges

Currently, thousands of junior colleges across the 33 districts of Telangana are affiliated with TSBIE, serving lakhs of students in the 10+2 education stream.

It is important to note that TSBIE does not conduct Class 10 (SSC) examinations. The Class 10 exams in Telangana are conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Telangana. TSBIE is strictly responsible for the Intermediate (Class 11 and Class 12) levels.

Students who successfully pass the SSC (Class 10) exam from BSE Telangana or other recognized boards are eligible to enroll in the Intermediate courses offered by TSBIE.

The Class 12 (Senior Intermediate) exam is the most critical milestone under TSBIE. The board offers various streams including Science (MPC, BiPC), Commerce (CEC), and Arts (HEC). The exam pattern typically includes:

• Theory Exams: 50 to 100 marks depending on the subject.
• Practical Exams: Conducted for Science subjects and certain vocational courses.
• Grading System: TSBIE uses a GPA-based grading system.

The syllabus is updated periodically to stay relevant with national competitive exams like JEE and NEET. Detailed syllabus information can be found on the official syllabus page.

For the 2026 academic session, the TSBIE Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) are expected to follow the traditional timeline:

Students should regularly check the official notifications for the exact time table which is usually released in December 2025.

To be eligible for TSBIE Intermediate exams, a student must have passed the Class 10 (SSC) or an equivalent examination recognized by the board. The registration process is generally handled through the affiliated junior colleges.

• Regular Students: Register through their respective colleges by submitting the required fees and documents.
• Private Candidates: Must follow the specific notification issued by the board for 'Private Attendance' candidates.
• Documents: Typically include Class 10 memo, Transfer Certificate (TC), and Aadhaar card.

To pass the TSBIE Intermediate exams, a student must secure a minimum of 35% marks in each subject (both theory and practicals separately where applicable). The results are published on the official results portal.

The grading scale is as follows:

• A Grade: 75% and above
• B Grade: 60% to 74%
• C Grade: 50% to 59%
• D Grade: 35% to 49%

TSBIE students are eligible for various state and central government scholarships, including:

• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship: For meritorious students who are in the top 20th percentile.
• Post-Matric Scholarship (ePass): Provided by the Telangana Government for SC/ST/BC/Minority students.
• Inspire Scholarship: For students pursuing higher education in basic sciences.

Students can apply for these through the National Scholarship Portal or the Telangana ePass website.

For official inquiries, students and parents can contact the board using the following details:

• Official Website: tsbie.cgg.gov.in
• Address: Vidya Bhavan, Nampally, Hyderabad - 500001, Telangana, India.
• Help Desk: 040-24601010 / 24655007
• Email: helpdesk-ie@telangana.gov.in