AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment is expected on July 19, 2026; based on 2025 trends, SC closing ranks are expected between 4,500 and 18,500, ST closing ranks between 9,000 and 29,000, and BC category closing ranks between 2,200 and 11,000 depending on college and branch.
AP POLYCET (Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test) Round 2 counselling pools seats freed from Round 1 cancellations and unreported allotments. Students in SC, ST, and BC categories can use these expected closing ranks to shortlist options before the Round 2 web option entry window closes. All figures below are expected estimates based on AP POLYCET 2025 Round 2 closing rank trends.
- Round 2 allotment date: Expected July 19, 2026 as per official schedule at polycetap.nic.in.
- SC category closing ranks in Round 2 are typically 20–30% more relaxed than Round 1 as vacated seats re-enter the pool.
- ST category closing ranks in government polytechnic colleges ranged from 9,000 to 29,000 in 2025 Round 2.
- BC category is split into BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E; closing ranks fall between OC and SC cutoffs in most branches.
- Computer Engineering and ECE branches have lower (tighter) closing ranks than Civil and Mechanical Engineering across all categories.
| Direct Link to AP POLYCET 2026 Official Counselling Portal — polycetap.nic.in (Round 2 Opens July 14, 2026) |
AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 Counselling Overview
Round 2 of AP POLYCET 2026 counselling follows Round 1 seat allotment. Students who were not allotted a seat in Round 1, or those who were allotted but did not report to their college, are eligible to participate in Round 2. Seats left vacant after Round 1 — including both reserved and unreserved — are re-pooled and made available in Round 2, making it a critical second opportunity for SC, ST, and BC students.
| Event | Expected Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Round 2 Web Options Entry Opens | July 14, 2026 |
| Round 2 Web Options Entry Closes | July 17, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | July 19, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted College | July 20–23, 2026 |
These dates are based on the AP POLYCET 2025 counselling schedule pattern and are subject to revision per the official notification at polycetap.nic.in. Students must complete certificate verification before entering web options.
Expected SC Category Closing Ranks – College-Wise
The table below lists expected AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 closing ranks for SC (Scheduled Caste) category students across major government polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh. These are estimated figures based on 2025 Round 2 closing rank trends and are not official data.
| College Name | Branch | SC Expected Closing Rank (Round 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Computer Engineering | 5,800 – 7,200 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Electronics and Communication Engg | 7,500 – 9,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 9,200 – 11,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Civil Engineering | 11,000 – 14,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Computer Engineering | 4,500 – 6,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Electronics and Communication Engg | 6,200 – 8,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 8,000 – 10,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Mechanical Engineering | 12,000 – 16,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Vijayawada | Computer Engineering | 5,000 – 6,800 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Vijayawada | Electronics and Communication Engg | 7,000 – 9,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Vijayawada | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 8,500 – 11,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Vijayawada | Civil Engineering | 12,500 – 15,500 |
| Sri Venkateswara Govt Polytechnic, Tirupati | Computer Engineering | 5,500 – 7,500 |
| Sri Venkateswara Govt Polytechnic, Tirupati | Electronics and Communication Engg | 7,800 – 10,000 |
| Sri Venkateswara Govt Polytechnic, Tirupati | Mechanical Engineering | 13,000 – 17,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Guntur | Computer Engineering | 6,000 – 8,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Guntur | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 9,500 – 12,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Guntur | Civil Engineering | 13,500 – 17,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kurnool | Computer Engineering | 7,000 – 9,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kurnool | Electronics and Communication Engg | 9,000 – 12,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kurnool | Civil Engineering | 14,000 – 18,500 |
Expected ST Category Closing Ranks – College-Wise
ST (Scheduled Tribe) category closing ranks in Round 2 are typically the most relaxed across all reserved categories in AP POLYCET. Based on 2025 data, ST closing ranks in Round 2 were 40–60% higher than OC closing ranks for the same branch. Students with ST category ranks between 10,000 and 28,000 secured seats in several government polytechnic colleges in 2025 Round 2.
| College Name | Branch | ST Expected Closing Rank (Round 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Computer Engineering | 11,000 – 14,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Electronics and Communication Engg | 14,500 – 18,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 17,000 – 21,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Civil Engineering | 20,000 – 26,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Computer Engineering | 9,000 – 12,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Electronics and Communication Engg | 12,000 – 16,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 15,000 – 19,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Mechanical Engineering | 22,000 – 28,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Vijayawada | Computer Engineering | 10,000 – 13,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Vijayawada | Electronics and Communication Engg | 13,000 – 17,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Vijayawada | Civil Engineering | 21,000 – 27,000 |
| Sri Venkateswara Govt Polytechnic, Tirupati | Computer Engineering | 10,500 – 14,500 |
| Sri Venkateswara Govt Polytechnic, Tirupati | Electronics and Communication Engg | 14,000 – 18,500 |
| Sri Venkateswara Govt Polytechnic, Tirupati | Civil Engineering | 20,500 – 26,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kurnool | Computer Engineering | 13,000 – 17,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kurnool | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 17,000 – 22,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kurnool | Civil Engineering | 23,000 – 29,000 |
Expected BC Category Closing Ranks – College-Wise
The BC category in Andhra Pradesh is divided into five sub-categories: BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E. BC-D (Denotified Communities) and BC-E (Minorities) generally have higher closing ranks compared to BC-A and BC-B, owing to smaller seat allocations per sub-category. The table below shows consolidated expected closing rank ranges for BC category students based on 2025 Round 2 trends.
| College Name | Branch | BC Expected Closing Rank (Round 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Computer Engineering | 2,800 – 4,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Electronics and Communication Engg | 3,500 – 5,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 4,500 – 6,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kakinada | Civil Engineering | 6,000 – 9,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Computer Engineering | 2,200 – 3,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Electronics and Communication Engg | 3,000 – 5,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 4,000 – 6,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam | Mechanical Engineering | 7,000 – 10,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Vijayawada | Computer Engineering | 2,500 – 3,800 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Vijayawada | Electronics and Communication Engg | 3,200 – 5,200 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Vijayawada | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 4,200 – 6,200 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Vijayawada | Civil Engineering | 6,500 – 9,500 |
| Sri Venkateswara Govt Polytechnic, Tirupati | Computer Engineering | 2,700 – 4,200 |
| Sri Venkateswara Govt Polytechnic, Tirupati | Electronics and Communication Engg | 3,800 – 5,800 |
| Sri Venkateswara Govt Polytechnic, Tirupati | Civil Engineering | 7,000 – 10,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Guntur | Computer Engineering | 3,000 – 4,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Guntur | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 5,000 – 7,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Guntur | Civil Engineering | 7,500 – 11,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kurnool | Computer Engineering | 3,800 – 5,500 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kurnool | Electrical and Electronics Engg | 5,500 – 8,000 |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kurnool | Civil Engineering | 8,500 – 12,000 |
Factors Affecting AP POLYCET Round 2 Closing Ranks
Round 2 closing ranks differ from Round 1 for several reasons. Understanding these helps you predict how competitive your target college and branch will be:
- Vacant seats from Round 1: When allotted students do not report to their colleges, those seats are re-offered in Round 2, making some branches more accessible than in Round 1.
- Smaller candidate pool: Only students not admitted in Round 1 compete in Round 2. A smaller pool typically relaxes closing ranks by 15–30%.
- Branch popularity: Computer Engineering and ECE consistently attract the most demand across all categories, resulting in lower closing ranks than Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- College location: Government polytechnic colleges in major cities like Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada see higher demand, pushing closing ranks lower than colleges in smaller towns.
- Reservation percentage: AP mandates 15% seats for SC and 6% for ST in government polytechnic colleges. The smaller ST seat pool means closing ranks can vary significantly between colleges.
- Total POLYCET applicants: A higher number of test-takers compared to 2025 would push closing ranks lower (more competitive); a lower number would relax them.
AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 Closing Ranks FAQs
Ques. What is the expected AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 closing rank for SC category in Computer Engineering?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected SC closing rank for Computer Engineering in government polytechnic colleges ranges from approximately 4,500 to 9,500 in Round 2. Top-demand colleges like Government Polytechnic Visakhapatnam may close near 4,500 – 6,000, while colleges in smaller cities may close around 7,000 – 9,500.
Ques. Are Round 2 closing ranks more relaxed than Round 1 for SC, ST, and BC students?
Ans. Generally, yes. Round 2 absorbs seats freed from Round 1 cancellations and unreported allotments, which increases the available seat pool. This often relaxes closing ranks by 15–30%, giving students with higher ranks a better chance of securing a seat in their preferred branch or college.
Ques. What is the difference between BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E closing ranks in AP POLYCET?
Ans. BC-A (Backward Classes – Aboriginals) and BC-B (Nomadic Communities) typically have lower closing ranks (more competitive) compared to BC-D (Denotified Communities) and BC-E (Minorities). The exact cutoff depends on the number of reserved seats per sub-category in each college and the total applicants per sub-category.
Ques. Where can I check the official AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 allotment results?
Ans. The official AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment results will be published at polycetap.nic.in. You must log in with your hall ticket number and date of birth to view your allotment status and download the allotment order.
Ques. How many rounds of counselling does AP POLYCET 2026 have?
Ans. AP POLYCET counselling typically has three stages — Round 1, Round 2, and a Spot Admissions round. Spot admissions are conducted physically at designated centres for any remaining vacant seats after Round 2.
Ques. Can I enter web options for Round 2 if I was allotted a seat in Round 1 but did not report?
Ans. Yes, students who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but did not report to the college are eligible to participate in Round 2 web options. However, your original Round 1 allotment is forfeited. Students who reported in Round 1 and wish to upgrade should refer to the official AP POLYCET 2026 counselling notification for sliding and freezing rules.
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