1. About POLYCET
POLYCET (Polytechnic Common Entrance Test) is conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh for admission into Diploma courses in Engineering and Non-Engineering/Technology offered in Government, Aided, and Private Polytechnics in Andhra Pradesh.
Candidates who wish to appear for POLYCET 2026 can submit their applications through the official portal.
Official Website:
https://polycetap.ap.gov.in/Default.aspx
Students must complete the application before the last date to avoid any issues during registration.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Application | 03 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 04 April 2026 |
| POLYCET Examination Date | 25 April 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Tentative Result Date | 10 May 2026 |
Exam Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Total | 120 Questions |
Key Points
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Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR Based)
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Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions
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Total Marks: 120
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Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
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No Negative Marking
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Only one correct answer for each question.
Syllabus
The POLYCET exam syllabus is based on the SSC (10th Class) syllabus prescribed for March 2026 examinations.
Subjects included:
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Mathematics
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Physics
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Chemistry
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:
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Should have passed or appeared for SSC (10th class) or its equivalent examination.
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Should have studied Mathematics as a subject.
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Must be an Indian citizen.
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Must satisfy local/non-local status requirements of Andhra Pradesh.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| OC / BC Candidates | ₹400 |
| SC / ST Candidates | ₹100 |
Payment is done online during the application process.
Application Process
Steps to apply for POLYCET:
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Visit the official POLYCET website.
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Pay the application fee.
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Fill the online application form.
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Enter details such as:
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SSC Hall Ticket Number
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Year of Passing
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Date of Birth
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Upload required details.
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Verify all information carefully.
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Submit the application and download the confirmation.
Hall Ticket
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Candidates must download the hall ticket from the official website before the examination.
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The hall ticket contains exam center, date, and timing details.
Result
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Results will be declared tentatively on 10 May 2026.
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Candidates can download their Rank Card online