AP POLYCET 2026 – Application Process, Eligibility, Exam Date & Details

AP Polycet 2026 exam is conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh. Students who qualify in AP POLYCET can get admission into government,and private polytechnic colleges across the Andhra Pradesh state.

In this article we will discuss complete details about AP POLYCET , including notification details, application process, exam date, eligibility criteria, syllabus, hall ticket, results, counselling and admission process.


What is AP POLYCET?

AP POLYCET stands for Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test. It is a mandatory entrance exam for students who wants to get admission into diploma engineering and non-engineering courses in Andhra Pradesh.

Diploma courses offered through AP POLYCET include:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Computer Engineering

AP POLYCET 2026 – Key Highlights

  • Exam Name: AP POLYCET 2026
  • State: Andhra Pradesh
  • Conducting Authority: SBTET AP
  • Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 120
  • Negative Marking: No

AP POLYCET 2026 Important Dates

The application process for AP POLYCET 2026 has started and the exam schedule has been announced. Here are the important dates to be noted.

EventDate
Application Start Date03 March 2026
Last Date to Apply04 April 2026
Hall Ticket ReleaseApril 2026
AP POLYCET 2026 Exam Date25 April 2026
Answer Key ReleaseMay 2026
Result DeclarationMay 2026

AP POLYCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Students who want to apply for polycet exam must meet the following Eligibility Criteria as per the official notification.

Educational Qualification

  • Passed SSC / Class 10 from Andhra Pradesh Board of secondary education or equivalent
  • Mathematics must be a compulsory subject

Age Limit

  • No age limit for AP POLYCET exam.

AP POLYCET 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam is based strictly on the SSC syllabus.

  • Total Questions: 120
  • Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions

Subject-wise Marks

  • Mathematics – 60
  • Physics – 30
  • Chemistry – 30

How to Apply For AP POLYCET – 2026

The application process for AP POLYCET is completely online. There is no need for students to visit offline helpline centres .Follow this Step-by-Step Application Process

Ap polycet 2026 application
  1. Visit the official website: AP POLYCET
  2. Click on Online Application as shown in above image then click on Register with SSC Hall Ticket Number.
  3. Complete the registration using basic details as per the SSC details.
  4. Pay the application fee through debit/credit/UPI.
  5. Fill the application form carefully.
  6. Upload photograph and required documents.
  7. Submit the form and take a print out for further reference.
CategoryFee
OC / BC₹400
SC / ST₹100

The syllabus is based on the SSC (10th class) syllabus prescribed by the Andhra Pradesh Board.

Mathematics Topics

  • Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Statistics

Physics Topics

  • Motion
  • Electricity
  • Heat
  • Light
  • Magnetism

Chemistry Topics

  • Atomic structure
  • Chemical bonding
  • Acids and bases
  • Metals and non-metals

Students should prepare according to the 10th class syllabus.

How To Download Polycet Hall Ticket ?

The Polycet hall ticket will be released online before the exam.

Students can download the hall ticket using:

  • Application number
  • Date of birth

The hall ticket contains:

  • Candidate name
  • Exam date and time
  • Exam centre
  • Important instructions

Students must carry the hall ticket to the exam center.


After the exam, the official answer key will be released online.

Students can:

  • Check correct answers
  • Calculate expected marks
  • Raise objections if necessary

The final answer key will be released after reviewing objections.


As per the official notification, AP POLYCET results will be released online in May 2026.

Students can check their results using:

  • Hall ticket number

The result includes:

  • Marks obtained
  • Rank secured
  • Qualification status

Candidates who qualify will receive an AP POLYCET rank card.


Students who qualify for polycet 2026 must participate in the counselling process.

The counselling process includes:

  1. Registration for counselling
  2. Certificate verification
  3. Web options entry (choice of colleges)
  4. Seat allotment
  5. Reporting to the allotted college

Seat allotment depends on:

  • POLYCET rank
  • Category reservation
  • Availability of seats

Students can get admission into many diploma programs such as:

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Diploma in Computer Engineering
  • Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Most diploma courses have a 3-year duration.


After finishing diploma course, students can:

  • Apply for ECET and join B.Tech (lateral entry)
  • Work in technical jobs
  • Continue higher studies in specialized fields

Conclusion

AP POLYCET 2026 is the main entrance exam for diploma admissions in Andhra Pradesh. Students should regularly check official updates related to application, exam date, results, and counselling.

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