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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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AP POLYCET Important Books

Your Class 10 AP textbooks are the best base. Add practice papers and model tests.

SSC Textbooks  •  Model Papers
📘 Please note: These are general suggestions. SBTET does not publish an official book list.
SubjectSuggested Resources
MathematicsClass 10 AP SSC Maths textbook and exercises; model papers
PhysicsClass 10 AP Physical Science textbook (physics part); model papers
ChemistryClass 10 AP Physical Science textbook (chemistry part); model papers
All subjectsPrevious AP POLYCET papers and mock tests

How to Use Your Resources

1
Read your textbooks
Cover every chapter and exercise.
2
Make notes
Write formulas and key facts.
3
Practise MCQs
Solve topic-wise questions.
4
Take timed tests
Use previous papers in 2 hours.

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

Maths Preparation

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AP POLYCET Maths Preparation Strategy

Maths carries 50 marks. Practise a little every day and revise formulas often.

50 Questions  •  Daily Practice

Strategy

AreaHow to Prepare
AlgebraPractise equations and progressions in every textbook exercise.
Coordinate GeometryLearn formulas and solve basic problems.
TrigonometryRevise ratios and identities.
Geometry and MensurationLearn areas and volumes formulas.
Statistics and ProbabilityPractise averages and simple probability.

6-Week Plan (Suggestion)

WeeksFocusGoal
1–2AlgebraFinish all exercises
3Coordinate Geometry and TrigonometryFormulas and problems
4Geometry and MensurationPractise problems
5Statistics and ProbabilityBasic problems
6Mock testsTimed 50-question sets
  • Practise 1 to 2 hours of Maths daily.
  • Keep a formula notebook.

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

Chemistry Preparation

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AP POLYCET Chemistry Preparation Strategy

Chemistry carries 30 marks. Learn definitions and reactions, and revise the periodic table.

30 Questions

Strategy

AreaHow to Prepare
Chemical BondingLearn ionic and covalent bonding with examples.
Carbon CompoundsLearn properties and naming basics.
Periodic TableMake a one-page table of trends.
Acids, Bases and MetalsRevise definitions and reactions from your textbook.

3-Week Plan (Suggestion)

WeeksFocusGoal
1Bonding and Periodic TableNotes and MCQs
2Carbon Compounds, Acids and BasesNotes and MCQs
3Revision and mock testsTimed tests

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Chemistry Syllabus →
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Study plan		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.

Physics Preparation

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AP POLYCET Physics Preparation Strategy

Physics carries 40 marks. Learn concepts, formulas and units, and practise numericals.

40 Questions

Strategy

AreaHow to Prepare
HeatLearn definitions and simple problems.
LightPractise ray diagrams and lens problems.
ElectricityPractise circuit and Ohm's law problems.
ElectromagnetismLearn rules and applications.

4-Week Plan (Suggestion)

WeeksFocusGoal
1HeatNotes and problems
2LightDiagrams and problems
3ElectricityCircuits and numericals
4Electromagnetism and revisionMock tests

Related Pages

Physics Syllabus →
Topics		Important Books →
Resources		Question Papers →
Practice
Maths Preparation →
Study plan		Chemistry Preparation →
Study plan		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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