The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh has announced the AP POLYCET 2026 counselling schedule after the declaration of results on May 5, 2026. Candidates who qualified in AP POLYCET 2026 can now participate in the centralized online counselling for admission into various diploma courses in Engineering, Non-Engineering, and other polytechnic programmes across Andhra Pradesh. This is a complete guide covering important dates, eligibility, counselling process, documents required, and direct links.
Overview of AP POLYCET Counselling 2026
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Conducting Body | State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), AP |
| Exam Name | AP POLYCET 2026 |
| Course Level | Diploma (Polytechnic) |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Result | May 5, 2026(Declared) |
| Counselling Start | June 2026 (Expected) |
| Official Website | polycetap.ap.gov.in |
Official Counselling Portal: polycetap.ap.gov.in
Important Dates 2026
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Declaration of AP POLYCET 2026 Result | May 5, 2026 |
| Counselling Registration & Fee Payment | June 2026 |
| Certificate Verification | June 2026 |
| Option Entry / Web Options (Rank-wise) | June – July 2026 |
| Seat Allotment (Round 1) | July 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted College | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Must have qualified AP POLYCET 2026 and obtained a valid rank.
- Passed SSC (10th Class) or equivalent examination with minimum required marks.
- Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam (2026) can also apply provisionally.
- Must satisfy local/non-local status as per Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions Order.
Counselling Process (How to Participate)
- Registration & Fee Payment — Pay the counselling/processing fee online.
- Certificate Verification — Upload required documents for verification.
- Option Entry — Fill and lock college + course preferences.
- Seat Allotment — Check seat allotment result as per schedule.
- Reporting — Report to the allotted polytechnic college with original documents.
Documents Required for AP POLYCET Counselling
- AP POLYCET 2026 Rank Card
- SSC Marksheet & Passing Certificate
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate / EWS Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Recent Passport Size Photographs
- Local Candidate Certificate (if required)
