
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.
- AP POLYCET Counselling 2026
- AP POLYCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- AP POLYCET Counselling - Step by Step Process
- Process to Surrender/Cancel the Allocated AP POLYCET Seats
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
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AP POLYCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Apr ' 26 | AP POLYCET 2026 Exam Date TENTATIVE |
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.
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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