AP POLYCET 2027
State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri
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Overview
AP POLYCET is the Andhra Pradesh diploma entrance test run by SBTET Andhra Pradesh after Class 10; dates for the 2027 cycle are not announced yet. The Polytechnic Common Entrance Test is conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri, for admission to engineering and non-engineering diploma courses at polytechnics in the state. The last cycle, POLYCET-2026, was notified on 28 February 2026 and the test was held on 25 April 2026. No POLYCET-2027 notice has been issued. The old website polycetap.nic.in no longer resolves and the 2026 site polycetap.ap.gov.in shows that it is closed for 2026, so the eligibility and pattern facts below come from the POLYCET-2025 brochure, the latest one on the board's notifications page, and the dates from the 2026 notices.
AP POLYCET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri |
| Level | Diploma entry after Class 10 (SSC or equivalent) |
| Purpose | Admission to engineering and non-engineering diploma courses at polytechnics in Andhra Pradesh |
| Mode | Offline objective test; answers are marked on an OMR sheet (2025 brochure) |
| Frequency | One sitting in the 2026 cycle (25 April 2026) |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes); 120 multiple-choice questions (2025 brochure) |
| Application fee (2026 cycle) | Rs 400 for OC and BC candidates; Rs 100 for SC and ST candidates |
| How to apply | Online only, through Helpline Centres or online payment (2026 notification) |
| Official websites | apsbtet.ap.gov.in (board and notifications); polycetap.ap.gov.in (POLYCET portal, closed for 2026) |
Important dates (AP POLYCET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Not announced yet |
| Extension of the last date, if any | Not announced yet |
| Hall ticket download | Not announced yet |
| Preliminary key and objections | Not announced yet |
| Results and web counselling | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: POLYCET-2026 schedule
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Notification (No. SBTET, AP/POLYCET-2026/Advt-1) | 28 February 2026 |
| Online applications opened | 3 March 2026 |
| Last date for online applications | 4 April 2026, extended to 9 April 2026 |
| Exam | 25 April 2026 |
| Preliminary key released | 27 April 2026; objections by e-mail until 5:00 pm on 28 April 2026 |
For comparison, the 2025 cycle opened applications on 12 March 2025, closed them on 15 April 2025 and held the exam on 30 April 2025, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with results tentatively on 10 May 2025.
How scores are used
The POLYCET application is also the application for admission, covering both local and non-local categories; no separate admission form is prescribed. To qualify, a candidate needs 25% (30 of 120 marks); SC and ST candidates have no minimum. After the results, a newspaper notification invites candidates for certificate verification and option entry in web counselling, which candidates attend with original certificates. The 2025 brochure notes that candidates from the Telangana (OU) region are not eligible for admission through POLYCET after 1 June 2024 under the AP Reorganisation Act 2014.
Sources: POLYCET-2026 notification (28 February 2026); POLYCET-2026 notice extending the last date; POLYCET-2026 preliminary key notice; POLYCET-2025 brochure; SBTET Andhra Pradesh notifications. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri
Category
Management
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria below are from the POLYCET-2025 brochure, the latest one on the board's notifications page; the 2027 documents may change them. The brochure sets no age limit for appearing.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying exam | Passed the SSC (Class 10) exam of the State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, or another exam recognised as equivalent by the Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education |
| NIOS, APOSS and similar boards | Must have passed all subjects, including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, with at least 35% in each subject |
| Appearing candidates | Candidates who appeared or are appearing for the SSC or equivalent exam in March of the cycle year and await results are eligible (stated for March 2025) |
| Age limit | None for appearing; for scholarships the maximum age follows Memo No. 10537/SW(Edn.2)/2011 of the Social Welfare (Education) Department |
| Minimum marks in POLYCET | 25% (30 of 120 marks); none for SC and ST candidates |
| Local status | One application covers admission in both local and non-local categories |
- Candidates from the Telangana (OU) region are not eligible for admission through POLYCET after 1 June 2024, as per the AP Reorganisation Act 2014; admission is subject to Andhra Pradesh Government orders issued from time to time.
- Candidates claiming minority or special reservation categories submit the relevant documents at counselling.
Source: POLYCET-2025 brochure (2025 cycle).
Exam Pattern
POLYCET-2025 was a single paper of 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 120 marks, based on the SSC (Class 10) syllabus. The board had not published a 2026 brochure on its notifications page, so this is the latest pattern available.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 50 |
| Physics | 40 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- Mode and duration: objective test with answers marked on an OMR sheet; 2 hours (120 minutes). The 2025 exam ran from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
- Marking: one mark per question; no negative marking for wrong answers.
- OMR sheet: answers and candidate details are marked with a 2B pencil only; ball pens are to be avoided.
- Qualifying marks: 25% (30 of 120); no minimum for SC and ST candidates.
- Not allowed in the hall: pagers, mobile phones and other electronic gadgets; possession can lead to removal from the hall and cancellation of the performance.
Source: POLYCET-2025 brochure (2025 cycle).
Syllabus
Syllabus basis
The POLYCET-2025 brochure states that the syllabus covers Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry of the SSC (Class 10) examination of March 2025 as prescribed by the State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh. The brochure gives no chapter list.
Question distribution
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 50 |
| Physics | 40 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 30 |
- All questions are multiple choice and carry one mark each; there is no negative marking.
- Mathematics carries the largest share (50 of 120 marks), followed by Physics (40) and Chemistry (30).
Source: POLYCET-2025 brochure (2025 cycle).
How to Apply for AP POLYCET 2027
POLYCET-2026 applications were online only: candidates applied through a Helpline Centre or paid online on polycetap.ap.gov.in. The 2027 application has not opened; the steps below come from the 2025 brochure and the 2026 notification.
- Fill in the application details. The POLYCET application is also the admission application; no separate admission form exists.
- Pay the fee at a Helpline Centre or online.
- At the Helpline Centre, the operator enters the data from the form and uploads the scanned photograph and signature.
- Check the printout for errors. Once the candidate confirms, the operator presses Confirm and the application status appears on screen.
- Download the hall ticket before the exam.
| Category | Fee (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| OC and BC candidates | Rs 400 |
| SC and ST candidates | Rs 100 |
Details and documents needed
- Photograph and signature, scanned and uploaded by the Helpline Centre operator
- Candidate details as asked on the form; an incomplete application, including a missing signature or photograph, can be rejected
- Documents for minority or special reservation claims, submitted at counselling
Source: POLYCET-2026 notification, extension notice and POLYCET-2025 brochure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts AP POLYCET 2027?
AP POLYCET 2027 is conducted by State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri.
What is the eligibility for AP POLYCET 2027?
The criteria below are from the POLYCET-2025 brochure, the latest one on the board's notifications page; the 2027 documents may change them. The brochure sets no age limit for appearing. Criterion Requirement Qualifying exam Passed the SSC (Class 10) exam of the State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, or another exam recognised as equivalent by the Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education NIOS, APOSS and similar boards Must have passed all subjects, including…
What is the exam pattern of AP POLYCET 2027?
POLYCET-2025 was a single paper of 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 120 marks, based on the SSC (Class 10) syllabus. The board had not published a 2026 brochure on its notifications page, so this is the latest pattern available. Subject Questions Marks Mathematics 50 50 Physics 40 40 Chemistry 30 30 Total 120 120 Mode and duration: objective test with answers marked on an OMR sheet; 2 hours (120 minutes). The 2025 exam ran from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Marking: one mark per question; no…
What is the syllabus of AP POLYCET 2027?
Syllabus basis The POLYCET-2025 brochure states that the syllabus covers Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry of the SSC (Class 10) examination of March 2025 as prescribed by the State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh. The brochure gives no chapter list. Question distribution Subject Questions Marks Mathematics 50 50 Physics 40 40 Chemistry 30 30 All questions are multiple choice and carry one mark each; there is no negative marking. Mathematics carries the largest share (50 of 120…
How do I apply for AP POLYCET 2027?
POLYCET-2026 applications were online only: candidates applied through a Helpline Centre or paid online on polycetap.ap.gov.in. The 2027 application has not opened; the steps below come from the 2025 brochure and the 2026 notification. Fill in the application details. The POLYCET application is also the admission application; no separate admission form exists. Pay the fee at a Helpline Centre or online. At the Helpline Centre, the operator enters the data from the form and uploads the scanned…
What is the official website of AP POLYCET 2027?
The official website is https://apsbtet.ap.gov.in/.