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You need to provide the residence certificate if you fall under any of the category

1. If you haven't studied in Telangana for a period of 7 years preceding to qualifying examination i.e if you haven't studied Class 6th to Intermediate in Telangana
2. If you belong to Non-Local category who has resided in the State for a total period of 10 years excluding periods of study outside the State or either of whose parents have resided in the State for a total period of 10 years excluding periods of employment outside the State.

If you belong to either of these categories you need to submit the residence certificate and the residence certificate will be issued for a duration of one year only.