AP POLYCET 2026 Registration Begins, Polytechnic Entrance Exam on 13 May

The Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) has officially begun the registration process for AP POLYCET 2026, the state-level entrance test for admissions into diploma engineering and technology courses across government and private polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

AP POLYCET 2026 Registration and Application Process

Aspiring candidates can now fill out the AP POLYCET 2026 application form online through the official website — polycetap.nic.in — following the release of the notification and exam schedule. The registration began alongside the notification release, giving students ample time to apply for the exam Students who have passed or are currently appearing in Class 10 (SSC) or equivalent examinations are eligible to apply for the examination, subject to fulfilling the domicile and other criteria set by the board.

Key Dates for AP POLYCET 2026 Exam

Here are the important dates aspirants should note for the AP POLYCET 2026 cycle:

• AP POLYCET 2026 Notification Release: 28 February 2026
• Application Start Date: 28 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fees): 23 April 2026
• AP POLYCET 2026 Exam Date: 13 May 2026
• Exam Timing: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The entrance test will be conducted in offline OMR mode, where candidates mark their answers on sheets provided at exam centres. The question paper will cover subjects such as Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry based on the Class 10 syllabus.

How to Apply Online for AP POLYCET 2026?

To complete the AP POLYCET 2026 registration:

1. Visit the official website: polycetap.nic.in.
2. Click on the “AP POLYCET 2026 Registration” link.
3. Register using a valid mobile number and email address.
4. Fill in personal, academic and contact details.
5. Upload scanned documents as required.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates are encouraged to upload correct documents and verify all details before final submission to avoid discrepancies later in the admission process.

Preparation Tips and Next Steps

With the exam date set for 13 May 2026, aspirants should:

• Start subject-wise revision focusing on key concepts of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
• Solve previous year question papers and sample tests to build speed and accuracy.
• Keep track of all notifications regarding admit card release and exam day instructions through the official portal

Once results are declared after the exam, qualifying candidates will be eligible to participate in the AP POLYCET counselling and seat allotment process conducted by the board at later stages.