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AP POLYCET
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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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Reservation

Updated 13 November 2026Published 13 November 2026

AP POLYCET Reservation Policy

Understand how seats are reserved in admissions through this exam – category reservation, women quota and local seats.

Category Reservation  •  Women Quota  •  Local Rule
📘 Please note: These percentages follow the Andhra Pradesh admission rules commonly applied in recent years. Details for the next counselling are To be announced, so confirm in the current notice.

Category-wise Reservation

CategoryReservation
SC (Scheduled Castes)15%
ST (Scheduled Tribes)6%
BC-A7%
BC-B10%
BC-C1%
BC-D7%
BC-E4%
Total BC29%
EWS10%
OC (Open Category)Remaining seats after reservations

Special Reservations

👩 Women
Seats are reserved for women candidates as per state rules.
♿ Persons with disabilities (PH)
A horizontal reservation applies as per government rules.
🏷️ Local seats
Most seats are reserved for local candidates and the rest are open as per state rules.

Documents Needed to Claim Reservation

  • Caste or community certificate for SC, ST and BC candidates
  • EWS certificate, where applicable
  • Income certificate, where required
  • Study certificates and local or nativity proof
  • Disability certificate for PH quota

Related Pages

Seat Matrix →
Seat distribution
Counselling →
Seat allotment process
Eligibility →
Who can apply

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

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