AP POLYCET Counselling 2026: Department of Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh, will soon announce the AP POLYCET 2026 counselling date. The AP POLYCET counselling will be conducted in online mode for the qualified candidates. The counselling process includes registration, document verification, seat allotment, payment of processing fee and confirmation of admission. The seat allotment will be done based on the candidate's rank in AP POLYCET 2026, preferences, category and seat availability. Read to know more about AP POLYCET counselling 2026.
- Who is Eligible for AP POLYCET Counselling 2026?
- AP POLYCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule Out
- AP POLYCET Counselling - Step by Step Process
- AP POLYCET Cutoff 2026
- Process to Surrender/Cancel the Allocated AP POLYCET Seats
Who is Eligible for AP POLYCET Counselling 2026?
The AP POLYCET counselling is conducted in two rounds. 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 has to be done by logging in using the required credentials. All of the selected candidates have to self-report and confirm their admission before the final date.
AP POLYCET 2026 Counselling Eligibility
- 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
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 08 May ' 26 | AP POLYCET 2026 Result Date |
| 27 Apr ' 26 | AP POLYCET 2026 Preliminary Answer Key |
| 27 Apr ' 26 - 28 Apr ' 26 | AP POLYCET 2026 Answer Key Challenge |
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.
AP POLYCET Cutoff 2026
DTE, AP will release the AP POLYCET 2026 cutoff round-wise. Candidates can check the AP POLYCET cutoff for each institute and branch on this page as and when available. The cutoffs will be available as closing ranks for admission to a particular branch of a college. Students with ranks above the cutoff will be eligible for admission to the institute.
Apart from meeting the institute cutoff, candidates have to fulfil the AP POLYCET 2026 cutoff. The minimum marks to be declared qualified in the test is 30 marks out of 120, i.e., 25%. There are no minimum marks for SC and ST category 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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
As per the official Andhra Pradesh POLYCET marking scheme, you will get one mark for every correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers and no marks will be deducted for unattempted questions. Attempt as many questions as you can to improve chances of scoring more marks needed
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Candidates can check the previous year papers of Andhra Pradesh POLYCET to understand the examination pattern such as the nature of questions, weightage, marking scheme and more. Candidates are advised to regularly solve the previous year papers of Andhra Pradesh POLYCET to know the commonly occurri
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Answered a month ago
The Andhra Pradesh POLYCET exam will have 120 MCQs. 50 questions from Mathematics, 40 from Physics and 30 questions from Chemistry.
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Answered a month ago
Yes, mock tests are important for the Andhra Pradesh POLYCET exam. Through the mock tests, the candidates will be able to know the details of how the examination will be held. Mock tests will also allow the candidates to identify their preparation progress and commonly made mistakes. By identifying
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Answered a month ago
For the last-minute preparation tips for Andhra Pradesh POLYCET candidates must focus on revision and spend more time on the previous year's paper and mock tests. In case of any mistakes on these, review it and ensure it is not repeated in the exam.
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The State Board of Technical Education and Training will announce the Andhra Pradesh POLYCET exam date 2027 on the official website. The Andhra Pradesh POLYCET exam is conducted in April-May, tentatively.
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Candidates are advised to create a study timetable to be well prepared for Andhra Pradesh POLYCET. Through the timetable, the candidates will be able to cover their syllabus before the examination. During the creation of the timetable, the candidates will have to divide the syllabus equally so that
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Answered a month ago
For a good performance in Andhra Pradesh POLYCET, regular revision is very important. By revising what has been previously studied, the candidates will be able to retain it better and answer the questions in the examination. Revision will also help the candidates understand the difficult topics and
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