The Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (AP POLYCET) is an undergraduate level exam conducted on an yearly basis by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh. In this exam, every candidate appearing for AP POLYCET exam shall be provided with a specially designed Optical Mark Reader (OMR) Response Sheet (Answer Sheet), on which the test taker shall have to mark his or her answers and other relevant data. Know important AP POLYCET exam date here.

• Every candidate desirous of seeking admission into Engineering/Non - Engineering Diploma course can apply online for POLYCET-2023. No separate application form for admission is prescribed. 
• The filled in application for POLYCET-2023 itself is an application for admission. Make sure you read all the eligibility details before completing the AP POLYCET application form.
• Admit cards issued to the candidate should be checked thoroughly. If a discrepancy is found, it should be corrected through the helpline center IMMEDIATELY to get a revised AP POLYCET hall ticket. 

Read on to know more about the AP POLYCET admission process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, helpline centers and much more in this article.

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What is AP POLYCET?

The AP POLYCET is a Polytechnic common entrance test conducted by State Board of Technical Education and Training for admission into Diploma level programs conducted in Government, Aided, Private, Un-aided Polytechnics and Second Shift polytechnics run in existing Private unaided Engineering Colleges. Know the list of Colleges accepting AP POLYCET score here.

AP POLYCET Application Process 2023

The application process for the AP POLYCET exam started on 16th February 2023 and the last date to submit the application form was 30th April 2023. The candidates can follow the following instructions to complete the application free: 

Step 1: Open the official website of AP POLYCET. 

Step 2: Register for the AP POLYCET exam 

Step 3: Fill all your information asked in the application form 

Step 4: Upload Photo and Signature 

Step 5: Pay the application fee using Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card 

Step 6: Press the Submit button to confirm the application form. 

List of Helpline Centers for Form Filling 

The applicants can report to the following AP POLYCET helpline center for document verification and application form filling:

AP POLYCET Application Fee

The application fee is INR 400 for others and INR 100 for SC/ST applicants. The payment of the application fee can be made by Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking at the time of filling out the AP POLYCET Application Form. 

AP POLYCET Important Dates 2023

The events and dates for the AP POLYCET exam are summarized in the the table below: 

AP POLYCET Eligibility Criteria

• The applying candidate shall be an Indian National
• The applicant should belong to the State of Andhra Pradesh.
• To be eligible for the AP POLYCET, the candidate should have passed S.S.C. Examination conducted by State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto by the Board of Secondary Education, A.P / TS, such as:
  • Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE), 
  • Indian Council for Secondary Education(ICSE), 
  • National Institute of Open School (NIOS), 
  • A.P. Open School Society (APOSS),
  •  X class examination conducted by various State Boards of Secondary Education in India.
• The candidate must have passed Class 10 with Mathematics as one of the subjects, and obtained at least 35% marks in the qualifying examination
• Candidates belonging to NIOS/ APOSS/ CBSE/ ICSE/ OTHER Examinations recognized as equivalent to SSC by A.P. Govt. SHOULD HAVE PASSED ALL THE SUBJECTS including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, with minimum of 35% Marks in each subject.
• There is no age restriction for appearing for the AP POLYCET 2023. However, for the maximum eligible age for obtaining a scholarship, the guidelines prescribed by the exam conducting body which will be applicable when necessary.

AP POLYCET Syllabus 2023

The AP POLYCET syllabus includes three subjects viz. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The level of questions will be of X Class (S.S.C.) Examination, as prescribed by the State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh. The applicants can check the subject-wise topics listed in the undermentioned table: 

AP POLYCET Exam Pattern 2023

The main features of the AP POLYCET Exam Pattern are listed below: 

Check detailed AP POLYCET Syllabus and Exam Pattern here.

AP POLYCET Hall Ticket 2023

The operator present at the helpline center enters the data given in the application form and

uploads the photo and signatures after scanning and gives a print out to the student for verification. The candidate will not be allowed with incorrect data and photo on the Hall ticket to appear for the AP POLYCET exam. The admit card is an important document and shall be preserved carefully by the candidates after the examination till the admission is concluded. The steps to print the admit card are mentioned below: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of AP POLYCET .

Step 2: Select the 'Print Hall Ticket' tab.

Step 3: Select your qualifying exam and provide their 10th exam hall ticket number/mobile number and 10th passing/appearing year.

Step 4: Click on the 'View and Print Hall Ticket' button to download the hall ticket. 

Step 5: AP POLYCET hall ticket 2023 will be displayed on the screen.

AP POLYCET Exam Centers

The AP POLYCET exam center will be stated on the candidates hall ticket. The candidates can choose from the following exam centers: 

List of Documents Required at the AP POLYCET Exam Centre

The verification process at the exam center will be done by the officers. The 

• A Passport 
• Admit card for the Assam CEE entrance exam
• Driving License 
• Passport size photograph
• PAN Card 
• Aadhar Card 
• Voter I-Card
• Vaccination Certificate

AP POLYCET Answer/Response Key

The AP POLYCET answer/response key will be published on the official website. The candidates can download the AP POLYCET answer key entering their User ID, password and center code. Challenging the answer key is as simple as writing an email to the exam conducting authority stating the objection and the proof. The process to download the answer key is listed below: 

Step 1: Click on the official website.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Sign In’ button.

Step 3: Enter your User ID, password and center code and Click on ‘Sign In’ button.

Step 4: The answer key will pop up on the screen. The candidates can now save the answer key and check their answers. 

AP POLYCET Result 2023

The AP POLYCET rank card will be uploaded on the official website. The candidates have to check their AP POLYCET result online and download their rank card. AP POLYCET rank card/result must be preserved till the admission process is completed. The steps to download the rank card are demonstrated below: 

Step 1: Open the Official link 

Step 2: Click on the POLYCET Rank Card option displayed on the homepage.

Step 3: Enter your AP POLYCET- 2023 Hall Ticket No in the given box

Step 4: Click on the View Rank Card button next to the box

Step 5: The AP POLYCET rank card will be displayed on the screen. Save the rank card for future use. 

Cut Off Marks

Candidates belonging to the open category are required to score a minimum of 30 percent or 36 out of 120 in order to pass the AP POLYCET exam. SC and ST applicants will be included in the merit list regardless of their results because no minimum qualifying marks have been specified for the category. Check more details on AP POLYCET Cut Off here.

AP POLYCET Counseling Session 2023

The AP POLYCET counseling will be conducted online. The steps involved in the counseling process are as follows: 

Step 1: Online payment of processing fee: In this step, the candidates have to visit the official website of AP POLYCET and click on the Pay fee online button and Enter POLYCET-2023 Hall Ticket number, Rank and Captcha. After successful payment, a recipient will be sent to the candidate. 

Step 2: Certificate verification at Helpline centers(HLCs): The candidates have to visit the nearest HelpLine Center (HLC) with all ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES and 2 sets of Xerox copies for certificate verification after payment of processing fee online. The verification of all the original certificates like Rank Card, Hall ticket, Marks memo, Study certificate, income certificate etc given by the candidate will be done by the officers present at the helpline center.

Step 3: Preparatory work to be made at home for exercising options

Step 4: Procedure to be followed for exercising options on web/internet: Exercising options means candidates have to select polytechnics and courses candidate wishes to join and arrange them in the order of priority. The list of available course options is listed on the official website of AP POLYCET. 

Step 5: Procedure To Be Followed For Exercising Options On Web/Internet: This stage involves Entering the URL through the internet, Generation of passwordOption entry, Log out.

Step 6: Final allotment of seats: The allotments will be processed on the date mentioned in the notification based on merit, category, sex, Local area, special reservation category etc and will be placed in the web. Allotment letter can be downloaded from the official website. 

Step 7: Reporting at college and participating in subsequent phase(s) of counseling (if any)

List of Documents Required at the AP POLYCET Helpline Center

• Processing fee payment receipt
• AP POLYCET Hall Ticket
• AP POLYCET Rank Card
• SSC or its equivalent marks Memo
• Study Certificates from class IV to X class
• Caste certificates in case of reserved category candidates(BC/SC/ST)
• Income Certificate, if applicable
• EWS certificate, if applicable
• Local status certificate, if applicable
• Minority certificate, if applicable 
• NCC/Sports/CAP/PH , if applicable 
• Transfer Certificate( T.C)

AP POLYCET Important Points 2023 

• Candidates opting for Urdu medium will be allotted a separate center in each region where assistance will be provided for translation at the time of Examination. 
• The application forms of the candidates are incomplete including the signature of candidate and parent / guardian and photograph of the candidate.
• In case the application form is rejected, neither correspondence will be entertained with the candidate nor the fee paid refunded.

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