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AP POLYCET
Entrance Exam

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

Marks vs Rank vs Percentile

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AP POLYCET Marks vs Rank

Learn how your marks turn into a rank and how to estimate where you may stand.

Qualifying Marks  •  Rank Rule
📢 Please note: Official ranks are given by the conducting body with the result. Rank bands change every year. Ranks for the next cycle are To be announced.

How Rank Is Decided

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

Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying marks, if any, are given in the information brochure and are To be announced for the next cycle.

How to Estimate Your Position

1
Count your correct answers
Use the preliminary key to estimate your marks.
2
Compare with last year
Read the result page for last year's result details.
3
Plan your options
Use closing ranks once ranks are out.

Related Pages

Rank Predictor →
Estimate your rank
Closing Ranks →
College chances
Result →
Rank card

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

College-wise Closing Ranks

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AP POLYCET College-wise Closing Ranks

Closing ranks tell you the last rank at which a seat was allotted. Use them to plan your options.

Closing Ranks  •  Category-wise
📢 Next cycle: Official closing ranks are released after counselling rounds and are To be announced. Closing ranks differ by polytechnic college, branch, category and phase.

How to Read Closing Ranks

🔢 Opening and closing rank
Opening rank is the best rank that got the seat. Closing rank is the last rank that got it.
🏷️ Category and gender
Reserved category closing ranks are usually higher than Open category ranks.
🔁 Round and phase
Closing ranks change across phases of counselling.
📚 Course
Popular courses close at better ranks than others.

How to Use Closing Ranks

1
Find your rank
Use your rank card.
2
Open last year's closing ranks
Look at the same category and gender as yours.
3
Prepare three lists
Dream, realistic and safe options.
4
Add all to web options
Enter them in the right order during counselling.

Related Pages

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