AP POLYCET Exam Day Guidelines: Do's and Don'ts

AP POLYCET Exam Day Guidelines

Be ready for exam day. Here is a simple checklist of what to carry and how to handle the OMR (pen and paper) test.

Offline OMR • 2 Hours • Carry Hall Ticket + ID

📢 Please note: Exact instructions for the next exam are To be announced in the brochure and on your hall ticket. The points below are common guidelines. Always follow the instructions printed on your hall ticket.

What to Carry

✅ Must carry

Printed hall ticket
Valid photo ID proof
Any other document mentioned on the hall ticket

🚫 Better to leave at home

Mobile phone and smart watch
Calculators and notes
Any electronic device

Check the hall ticket for the official list.

Exam Day Timeline

Night before

Check your centre route, keep documents ready and sleep well.

Morning of the exam

Eat light, reach the centre early and show your hall ticket and ID.

Inside the hall

Sit at your allotted seat and follow the invigilator's instructions.

During the exam

Read each question carefully and manage your time.

At the end

Submit or hand over your answers only when time ends or as instructed.

OMR (Pen and Paper) Exam Tips

Use the pen type mentioned on your hall ticket and mark the OMR bubbles fully and carefully.
You have 120 minutes for 120 questions, about one minute per question.
There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
In 2026, the exam ran from 11 AM to 1 PM. Check your hall ticket for the time.
Do not fold or damage the OMR sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What should I carry to the exam?

Your printed hall ticket and a valid photo ID proof, plus anything else the hall ticket asks for.

Q. How long is the exam?

2 hours for 120 questions.

Hall Ticket →
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Exam Centres →
Centre details

Exam Pattern →
Marks and time

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

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Exam Day Guidelines