AP POLYCET Counselling 2026: Dates, Admission Process, Documents

Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (POLYCET) 2026 ( AP POLYCET )

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Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Feb 17, 2026 23:25 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

AP POLYCET Counselling 2026: SBTET, AP will conduct the AP POLYCET 2026 counselling online. The authority will announce the AP POLYCET counselling dates after the result announcement on the website, polycet.ap.gov.in. The authority will conduct the seat allotment based on the candidate's rank in AP POLYCET 2026, preferences, category and seat availability. Upon receiving the allotted seats, candidates will have to complete online reporting and subsequently finalise admission procedures at the designated institute. If the candidates fail to confirm their admission before the final date, then their allotted seats will be cancelled.

During the AP POLYCET 2026 counselling process, the qualified candidates have to register and pay the processing fee. After the documents are verified, the candidates can complete the AP POLYCET counselling choice-filling process. The selection of choices has to be done in order of preference, as it is considered for allotment. Read to know more about AP POLYCET counselling 2026.

Table of contents
  • AP POLYCET Counselling 2026
  • AP POLYCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule Out
  • AP POLYCET Counselling - Step by Step Process
  • Process to Surrender/Cancel the Allocated AP POLYCET Seats
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AP POLYCET Counselling 2026

Candidates who participate in the first round of AP POLYCET counselling 2026 are eligible for the second round. If the candidates have not paid the processing fee or verified their documents before, then they have to complete this before the final date. The filling of choices in the order of preference had to be done by logging in using the required credentials. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences and seat availability. All of the selected candidates have to self-report and confirm their admission before the final date.

Who is eligible for the AP POLYCET 2026 counselling second round?

  • Candidates who have secured seats but are not interested in joining.
  • Who have not secured seats so far but got their certificates verified.
  • Who have not exercised the options so far but got their certificates verified.
  • Who have secured a seat, reported and are aspiring for a better option.
  • Who have reported/not reported but cancelled their first phase allotment.
  • Candidates who have attended for certificate verification as per the final phase schedule.

AP POLYCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule Out

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AP POLYCET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
10 May ' 26

AP POLYCET 2026 Result Date

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AP POLYCET Counselling - Step by Step Process

Candidates can check the process of AP POLYCET counselling 2026 below.

Pay Processing Fee for AP POLYCET Counselling

  • Candidates will have to go to polycet.ap.gov.in
  • Click on 'Pay Fee Online'.
  • The candidates had to enter their AP POLYCET 2026 hall ticket number and rank.
  • Click on the 'Pay Fee Online'.
  • Candidates have to pay the processing fee online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card.

AP POLYCET 2026 Processing Fee

Categories Fee
OC/BC INR 700
SC/ST INR 250

Certificate Verification at Help Centres

Candidates who belong to the SC/ST/BC/OC categories or are applying through PH/CAP/NCC/Sports & Games/Anglo-Indian Categories will have to visit the help centres at their designated time for certificate verification. The following documents are required during the time of certification verification:

  • AP POLYCET Hall Ticket
  • AP POLYCET Rank Card
  • SSC or Equivalent marks memo
  • Study/Bonafide Certificate from Class 5 to 10
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Caste Certificate of SC/ST/BC/Minorities (if applicable)
  • Income certificate Issue on or after 01.01.2022 (or) White Ration card for claiming tuition fee reimbursement
  • PH/NCC/CAP/Sports and Games Certificates (if applicable)
  • Economically Weaker Section(EWS) Certificate (if applicable)
  • Local status certificate (If Applicable, i.e., a candidate who migrates to any part of the state of Andhra Pradesh from the State of Telangana)
  • Transfer Certificate

Filling of Options

The candidates will be able to fill out their preferred courses and colleges online. However, the candidates will have to fill in their choices as per their obtained ranks and the allotted dates. The option entry process will be available only in online mode. Candidates will have to make sure that their options are filled in the order of preference. A printout of the option entry form will have to be taken out for future reference. 

AP POLYCET 2026 Seat Allotment

The authorities have released the AP POLYCET seat allotment 2026 for the final phase at the official website. Candidates can check their allotment status after logging into the official website. Selected candidates will have to download their seat allotment letter, which consists of the details regarding the process to confirm their admissions. 

Reporting at Allotted Centres

Selected candidates will have to report to their allotted centres as per the schedule allotted by the authorities. Firstly, the candidates will have to report online and then physically. The required documents have to be submitted, and the admission fee has to be paid by the candidates within the given time. Failure to do so will result in the disqualification of the candidates. 

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Process to Surrender/Cancel the Allocated AP POLYCET Seats

Candidates can check how to surrender or cancel the allocated seats below.

  • Check for dates of surrender on the AP POLYCET website.
  • Log in to the application form and click on the “Surrender Tab”.
  • Submit the surrender form online and take a printout of the same.

Please Note: Counselling fees are non-refundable

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The Andhra Pradesh POLYCET 2026 exam date is April 25, 2026. The exam will be held from 11 am to 1 PM.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates can access the Andhra Pradesh POLYCET application form at polycetap.ap.gov.in/Default.aspx. The Andhra Pradesh POLYCET 2026 registration will conclude on April 4. While filling out the application form, applicants have to provide their details, upload their documents and pay the fee onlin

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The State Board of Technical Education and Training has announced the Andhra Pradesh POLYCET exam date. The Andhra Pradesh POLYCET 2026 exam will be conducted on April 25, from 11 AM to 1 PM.

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The list of Andhra Pradesh POLYCET help line centres is available online at ap.polycet.gov.in. Candidates can check the district-wise help line centres of Andhra Pradesh POLYCET along with the respective code. The candidates can check the address of the help line centres the closest to their residen

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Yes, the candidates can pay the Andhra Pradesh POLYCET application fee at the help line centres if they are filling out their form there. The application fee can be paid at the nearest APOnline/ E-Seva/ Mee-Seva/ Helpline Centers. While making the offline payment, the candidates will have to fill ou

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Your Andhra Pradesh POLYCET application form will be rejected if you do not pay the application form before the last date. For online applications, log in and make the payment.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

AP POLYCET application fee can be paid online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. During the online Andhra Pradesh POLYCET application form filling process, the candidates will be required to pay the fee as per their category. However, if the candidates are filling out the application

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The Andhra Pradesh POLYCET application fee is INR 400, whereas for the SC/ST category, the application fee is INR 100.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

All eligible candidates can fill out and submit the application form for Andhra Pradesh POLYCET by April 4. The given steps can be followed to register for Andhra Pradesh POLYCET.

  • Go to the official website.
  • Click on the application form link.
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