Kamal Ghorui
AP POLYCET 2026: The State Board of Technical Education and Training Andhra Pradesh has extended the registration deadline for AP POLYCET 2026. Candidates can now apply for the Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (AP POLYCET) 2026 till April 9, 2026 through the official website, polycetap.ap.gov.in.The AP POLYCET 2026 examination will be conducted on April 25, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm. Candidates interested in diploma courses in polytechnic colleges across Andhra Pradesh can complete the application process before the deadline.
AP POLYCET 2026: Application fee
The application fee for AP POLYCET 2026 is:
- ₹400 for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and unreserved category candidates
- ₹100 for reserved category candidates
Candidates must pay the fee while submitting the application form.
AP POLYCET 2026: Eligibility criteria
To apply for AP POLYCET 2026, candidates must:
- Pass Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Class 10
- Qualify from a recognised board
Only candidates who have successfully passed Class 10 are eligible for admission to diploma programmes.
AP POLYCET 2026: How to apply online
Candidates can follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official website polycetap.ap.gov.in
- Enter hall ticket number, Class 10 passing year and date of birth
- Fill in the required details
- Upload necessary documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form
- Download confirmation page for future use
Direct link here.
AP POLYCET 2026: Offline application process
Candidates can also apply offline by following these steps:
- Download the application form from the official website
- Fill in all required details carefully
- Submit the completed form at the nearest help centre
AP POLYCET 2026: Exam pattern
The AP POLYCET 2026 exam will be conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. The paper will include:
- Mathematics: 50 questions
- Physics: 40 questions
- Chemistry: 30 questions
The exam will have 120 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries one mark and there will be no negative marking. The total duration of the exam will be 2 hours.Candidates are advised to complete their registration before April 9 and regularly check the official website for further updates.
