Exam Pattern
Full pageAP POLYCET Exam Pattern
Understand the question paper before you start – number of questions, subjects, marks and time.
Offline OMR • 120 MCQs • 2 Hours • No Negative Marking📢 Please note: The pattern below is from the 2026 reports. Pattern for the next cycle is To be announced. A few websites show a 60-30-30 split, but most 2026 reports and the notification summaries show 50-40-30.
120
Total Questions
120
Total Marks
2 Hours
Duration
1 Mark
Each Question
Pattern at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Offline – pen and paper (OMR) in 2026 |
| Question type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total questions | 120 |
| Total marks | 120 (1 mark for each correct answer) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | No |
| Medium | English and Telugu |
Subject-wise Distribution
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Mathematics | 50 | 50 |
| B | Physics | 40 | 40 |
| C | Chemistry | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Where the marks come from
Mathematics50 marks
Physics40 marks
Chemistry30 marks
💡 Easy tip: Maths and Physics together carry 90 of 120 marks. Practise them well.
Time Management
You have 120 minutes for 120 questions, which is about one minute per question.
- Start with Maths if you are strong in it.
- Do not spend too long on one question.
- Keep 10 minutes to check your OMR sheet.
- Do not leave any question blank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many questions are there?
120 MCQs for 120 marks.
Q. How many questions from each subject?
Maths 50, Physics 40 and Chemistry 30.
Q. Is there negative marking?
No.
Keep Preparing
| Full Syllabus → Maths, Physics, Chemistry | Maths Syllabus → 50 questions | Physics Syllabus → 40 questions |
| Chemistry Syllabus → 30 questions | Exam Pattern → Marks and time | Important Books → What to read |
Source: official portal polycetap.nic.in. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.