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AP Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (AP POLYCET)
AP POLYCET — Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic entrance. 120 MCQs in 2 hours covering Math + Phy + Chem.
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State toppers — top 1000
95–100% · Rank 1 – 1,000
Elite admissions — top branches
85–95% · Rank 1,000 – 5,000
Top tier polytechnics
75–85% · Rank 5,000 – 12,000
Good government polytechnics
65–75% · Rank 12,000 – 25,000
Mid-tier government colleges
50–65% · Rank 25,000 – 50,000
Lower tier admissions
35–50% · Rank 50,000 – 80,000
Needs significant improvement
0–35% · Rank 80,000+
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
SBTET Andhra Pradesh announced AP POLYCET 2026 results on May 5 at 10:30 AM. Out of 1,63,008 candidates who appeared, 1,48,950 qualified, achieving a pass percentage of 91.37%. Girls outperformed boys with 93.57% pass rate, marking the highest participation in exam history.
Source →The provisional answer key for AP POLYCET 2026 was released on April 27, providing candidates the opportunity to raise objections. The final answer key was scheduled for release on May 5, helping students verify their performance before results.
Source →SBTET AP released AP POLYCET 2026 admit cards on April 18 through the official portal polycetap.ap.gov.in. The entrance exam was conducted on April 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM across multiple examination centers in Andhra Pradesh.
Source →SBTET AP extended the AP POLYCET 2026 application deadline to April 9, with Tatkal facility available until April 22. The notification was released on March 3, with the application fee set at Rs 400 for OC/BC candidates and Rs 100 for SC/ST candidates.
Source →The State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh officially released the AP POLYCET 2026 notification on March 3. The exam provides admission to diploma courses in Engineering, Non-Engineering, and Technology across government, aided, and private polytechnics for 2026-27 academic year.
Source →Notification release
passedTue, 3 Mar, 2026
Official AP POLYCET 2026 notification released by SBTET AP
Application portal opens
passedTue, 3 Mar, 2026
Online registration begins at polycetap.ap.gov.in
Application deadline (extended)
passedThu, 9 Apr, 2026
Last date for submitting online applications
Admit card release
passedSat, 18 Apr, 2026
Hall tickets available for download
📌AP POLYCET 2026 exam date
passedSat, 25 Apr, 2026
Exam conducted from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM; 120 MCQs from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Provisional answer key release
passedMon, 27 Apr, 2026
Candidates can raise objections to provisional answer key
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Real Numbers
Euclid's division lemma, fundamental theorem of arithmetic, irrational numbers, decimal expansions.
Sets
Roster and set-builder forms, types of sets, set operations, Venn diagrams.
Polynomials
Zeroes of polynomials, division algorithm, geometrical meaning of zeroes.
Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Graphical and algebraic methods, consistency, applications.
Quadratic Equations
Solution by factorisation, completing the square, quadratic formula, discriminant.
Progressions
Arithmetic and geometric progressions, nth term and sum formulas.
Coordinate Geometry
Distance, section, mid-point and centroid formulas, area of triangle, slope of line.
Similar Triangles
Basic proportionality theorem, criteria for similarity, areas of similar triangles, Pythagoras theorem.
Tangents and Secants to a Circle
Tangent properties, length of tangent from external point, segments and sectors.
Mensuration
Surface areas and volumes of cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, hemisphere, frustum and combinations.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios, identities, ratios of complementary angles, specific angle values.
Applications of Trigonometry
Heights and distances, angles of elevation and depression.
Probability
Classical definition, simple events, problems on coins, dice, playing cards.
Statistics
Mean, median, mode for grouped data, cumulative frequency, ogive curves.
Mathematical Modelling
Translating real-life situations into mathematical equations and solving.
Heat
Thermal equilibrium, specific heat, latent heat, evaporation and condensation, humidity.
Reflection of Light by Different Surfaces
Plane and spherical mirrors, mirror formula, magnification, image formation.
Refraction of Light at Plane Surfaces
Laws of refraction, refractive index, total internal reflection, optical fibres.
Refraction of Light at Curved Surfaces
Lens formula, image formation by convex and concave lenses, magnification.
Human Eye and Colourful World
Eye structure, defects of vision, dispersion through prism, scattering of light, rainbow.
Acids, Bases and Salts
Indicators, pH scale, neutralisation, common salts and their uses.
Chemical Equations and Reactions
Balanced equations, types of reactions, oxidation and reduction.
Principles of Metallurgy
Occurrence of metals, concentration of ores, reduction methods, refining.
Structure of Atom
Sub-atomic particles, atomic models, Bohr's model, quantum numbers, electronic configuration.
Classification of Elements — Periodic Table
Modern periodic law, periodic trends — atomic radius, ionisation, electron affinity.
Final answer key & result announcement
passedTue, 5 May, 2026
Results declared at 10:30 AM; rank cards available for download
Counselling registration (expected)
4 days awaySun, 31 May, 2026
Web-based counselling for seat allotment to begin soon
Electric Current
Ohm's law, resistance, series and parallel circuits, heating effect, electric power.
Thermodynamics
Zeroth and first law, isothermal and adiabatic processes, heat engines (introductory).
Chemical Bonding
Ionic, covalent and coordinate bonds, Lewis dot structures, bond polarity.