Curriculum & Schemes• 6 min read•Updated August 2026

SBTET C21 vs C24 Curriculum Comparison: Credit Framework & CIE/SEE Evaluation

SBTET Connect Editorial Cell
SBTET Connect Editorial Cell

Verified against official Telangana SBTET Curricula & Gazettes

“The transition from the C21 curriculum scheme to the revised C24 scheme represents an evolution in polytechnic diploma education in Telangana, emphasizing industry-aligned practical skills and modernized evaluation rubrics.”
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1Core Objective of the C24 Curriculum

The C24 scheme aligns polytechnic education with the National Education Policy (NEP) and National Credit Framework (NCrF), introducing modular learning, project-based laboratory assessments, and updated emerging technology electives (such as Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Cloud Computing, and EV Technology).

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) carries enhanced weightage to reward consistent classroom attendance, periodic assignments, and practical skill tests.

2Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) vs Semester End Exams (SEE)

In both C21 and C24 schemes, total evaluation is divided into internal assessments (CIE) conducted at the college level and board examinations (SEE) conducted centrally by SBTET.

CIE components include unit tests, assignment submissions, seminar presentations, and laboratory continuous rubrics. Maintaining high CIE scores is vital because internal marks directly cushion semester grade point calculations.

3Credit Structure & Minimum Passing Standards

Theory subjects typically carry 3 to 4 credits, while practical laboratory courses carry 1.5 to 2 credits.

Students must secure minimum passing marks in both internal assessments and semester-end examinations independently to be declared passed in a subject code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.Are C21 backlog exams conducted according to the C21 syllabus?

Yes, students appearing for backlog subjects write exams based on the syllabus and question paper pattern of their respective scheme (C21).

Q2.Is 6-month industrial training mandatory in both schemes?

Yes, full-semester industrial training is a mandatory curriculum component across all engineering diploma branches.

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