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AP POLYCET

State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh

AP POLYCET (Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test) is the state-level entrance exam for admission to 3-year diploma courses in polytechnic colleges of Andhra Pradesh after Class 10. It is conducted by SBTET Andhra Pradesh as a pen-and-paper (OMR) test with 120 questions in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Dates for the next cycle: To be announced.

AP POLYCETDiplomaPolytechnicAfter 10thAndhra Pradesh

Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

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College Predictor

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AP POLYCET College Predictor

No tool is needed to get a good idea. Use your rank, category, gender and course choice with last year's closing ranks.

Rank Based  •  Category-wise
📘 About this page: This is a simple guide, not an automatic tool. For real allotment data, use the official counselling portal when it is published.

Simple 5-Step Method

1
Note your rank
Use your category rank if available.
2
Open last year's closing ranks
3
Match college and course
Find options whose closing rank is near or above your rank.
4
Sort into three lists
Dream, realistic and safe options.
5
Use the list in counselling
Enter it as your web options. See Counselling.

Related Pages

Rank Predictor →
Estimate your rank		Participating Colleges →
Where you can study		Seat Matrix →
Seat distribution

Source: official portal polycetap.nic.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Rank Predictor

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AP POLYCET Rank Predictor

Estimate your position from your marks and the rank rule of the exam.

Estimate  •  Guide
📢 Please note: This is only an estimate. Official ranks come from the conducting body. Ranks for the next cycle are To be announced.

Step 1: Estimate Your Marks

Use the preliminary key and count your correct answers. There is no negative marking.

Step 2: Understand the Rank Rule

Your AP POLYCET rank is based on the marks you score out of 120. Tie-break rules are given in the information brochure.

Step 3: Compare With Last Year

In 2026, the exam was held on 25 April and the result was declared on 5 May 2026.

Related Pages

Marks vs Rank →
Rank rule		Result →
Rank card		Closing Ranks →
College chances

Source: official portal polycetap.nic.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

News

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AP POLYCET News and Updates

Follow the important events in order, from the notification to counselling.

2026 Timeline  •  Next cycle: To be announced
📢 Next cycle: Notification, application, exam and result dates are To be announced.

AP POLYCET 2026 Timeline

DateUpdate
3 March 2026Online applications started
9 April 2026Last date to apply (extended from 4 April)
25 April 2026AP POLYCET 2026 exam (OMR)
5 May 2026Result declared
May to July 2026Counselling
24 July 2026Final seat allotment (reported)

What to Watch For Next

  • Official notification and information booklet
  • Application dates and fee
  • Exam dates and centres
  • Any change in syllabus or pattern

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Notification →
Official documents		Exam Dates →
All dates		Result →
Rank card

Source: official portal polycetap.nic.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Participating Colleges

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AP POLYCET Participating Colleges

AP POLYCET gives admission to 3-year diploma courses in polytechnic colleges of Andhra Pradesh after Class 10.

Government  •  Private
📢 Next cycle: The final list of colleges and seats is published during counselling and is To be announced.

What Types of Institutions Take Part?

🏛️ Government polytechnics
Government polytechnic colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
🏫 Private polytechnics
Aided and private polytechnic colleges that offer diploma seats through counselling.
🛠️ Diploma branches
Engineering and technology branches such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering.

Examples

InstitutionType
Government polytechnic collegesGovernment
Aided polytechnic collegesAided
Private polytechnic collegesPrivate
💡 Good to know: This is only an example list, not complete. Use the official seat matrix to see all colleges.

How to Shortlist Colleges

1
Know your rank
Use your rank card.
2
Check closing ranks
3
Check courses and fees
Visit each college's website and brochure.
4
Check placements and location
Compare placement records, faculty and facilities.
5
Prepare web options
Use the list during Counselling.

Related Pages

Seat Matrix →
Seats		College Predictor →
Find by rank		Closing Ranks →
Cutoffs

Source: official portal polycetap.nic.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

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