The AP POLYCET 2026 Registration started on3 March 2026 on the official website at polycetap.nic.in. The AP POLYCET will be scheduled to be conducted 25 April 2026. Check complete details related to POLYCET 2026.
AP POLYCET 2026
The State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh, Vijaywada has released the AP POLYCET 2026 on 3 March. The AP POLYCET application form 2026 available from 3 March 2026. Candidates can apply online AP POLYCET 2025 Application form till 4 April 2026. The authority has announced the AP POLYCET 2025 exam date. The AP POLYCET exam 2025 will be conducted on 25 April 2026. AP POLYCET application fee for general category candidate is Rs. 400 and for SC/ST the application fee is Rs. 100.
Candidates who want to take admission to diploma courses can apply for AP POLYCET. The AP POLYCET exam will be held as a pen-and-paper-based test. The question paper includes a total of 120 questions in Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic CET exam. For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded. This is to inform you that AP POLYCET has no negative marking. The Andhra Pradesh polytechnic exam is conducted for 2 hours.
What is AP POLYCET?
The full form of AP POLYCET is Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test. AP POLYCET is an entrance exam conducted in Andhra Pradesh for student who wish to get admission into the polytechnic colleges within the state. The exam is conducted for admission into various engineering/And Engineering diploma courses offer by Polytechnic Institute in Andhra Pradesh. AP POLYCET is conducted by State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh, Vijaywada.
AP POLYCET Overview
| Name of Organization | State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh, Vijaywada (SBTET) |
| Name of Examination | AP POLYCET 2026 |
| Type of Exam | State Level |
| Exam frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of application | online |
| Course offered | Engineering/Non engineering diploma courses |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Duration of exam | 2 Hours |
| Mode of exam | Pen-and-Paper-Based-Test |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Total questions | 120 |
| Official website | polycetap.nic.in |
AP POLYCET 2026 Exam Date
| Event | Date |
| AP POLYCET Application Form 2026 Date | 3 March 2026 |
| AP POLYCET registration last date | 4 April 2026 |
| Fees submit last date | – |
| Application form 2026 correction | – |
| Admit card | April 2026 |
| AP POLYCET Exam date 2026 | 25 April 2026 |
AP POLYCET Eligibility 2026
Eligible for Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic or AP POLYCET 2026, the candidate must have passed SSC examination conducted by State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh, or any equivalent exam recognise by the Board of Secondary Education, AP. Candidate can check the complete eligibility criteria of Andhra Pradesh polytechnic mention below.
- Nationality: The candidate must be citizen of India.
- Domicile: applicants must be domicile of Andhra Pradesh state and day must have passed the qualifying examination from the school of Andhra Pradesh.
- Age limit: for AP POLYCET that is no age limit to appear for entrance exam.
- Education qualification: Applicant must passed class 10th or SSC conducted by State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana.
- Applicants belonging to NIOS/CBSE/ICSE/or equivalent exam recognised by AP government are eligible to apply for Andhra Pradesh polytechnic entrance exam.
- Candidates must be pass in all subjects including mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, with minimum of 35% marks in each subject.
- Candidates appearing in class 10/NIOS/CBSE/ICSE or equivalent exam are also eligible to apply for AP POLYCET.
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AP POLYCET 2026 Application Form
The Andhra Pradesh polytechnic application form 2026 has been available on 3 March 2026 on the official website. Candidates can now apply online through the official website at polycetap.nic.in. The AP POLYCET application link is available till 4 April 2025. The direct link to apply for AP POLYCET 2026 is mention below.
Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic CET 2026 – Apply Now
How to apply for AP POLYCET 2026
- Go to the official website of AP POLYCET at polycetap.nic.in.
- Afterwards, look for the Online application link on the website.
- However, If you are a new user, you need to register by providing essential details like your name, email address, mobile number, etc.
- Complete the AP POLYCET 2026 application form with personal and academic details.
- Now, Upload scanned documents, such as a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and any other documents.
- Pay the application fee through the online/offline mode of payment.
- Laslty, After successful submission, also, take a printout of the confirmation page or the application form for your records.
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AP POLYCET 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for AP POLYCET for general category candidate is Rs. 400. And for Reserve category candidate the application fee is Rs. 100. Candidate can pay the application fee through their preferred payment mode such as credit card, debit card or online banking. Check the details for AP POLYCET 2026 below.
| Category | Fees |
| OB | Rs. 400/- |
| BC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST | Rs. 100/- |
AP POLYCET Exam Pattern 2026
The AP POLYCET exam pattern comprise of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry of SSC exam. The AP POLYCET question paper for common entrance test for admission into Polytechnic consists of 120 multiple choice questions.
| Section | Subject | Mark |
| Section A | Mathematics | 50 Marks |
| Section B | Physics | 40 Marks |
| Section C | Chemistry | 30 Marks |
AP POLYCET Syllabus
The syllabus of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for POLYCET-2026 is as per the syllabus prescribed for SSC Examination of March-2026 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh.
FAQs on AP POLYCET 2026
When will AP POLYCET 2026 will be conducted?
The AP POLYCET 2026 conducted on 25 April 2025 through pen paper mode.
What is the eligibility criteria for AP polycet?
The candidate needs to be domicile of Andhra Pradesh and must be class 10th pass conducted by State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh.
What is AP POLYCET?
AP POLYCET is a entrance exam conducted in Andhra Pradesh for student who wish to get admission into the polytechnic colleges within the state. For admission to various engineering/And Engineering diploma courses offer by Polytechnic Institute in Andhra Pradesh.
When did the application form for AP polycet 2026 started?
The AP polycet 2026 application form has starts from 3 March 2026.
What is the application fee for AP POLYCET 2026?
The application fee for AP polycet for the general category candidate is 400 rupees and for Reserve category candidate is Rs 100.