AP POLYCET Result 2026: Out on 5 May at polycetap.nic.in, Counselling, Cutoff and Marks Vs Rank

The AP POLYCET 2026 result was declared on 5 May 2026 by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, at polycetap.nic.in. Out of 1,63,008 candidates who appeared for the exam on 25 April 2026, 1,48,950 have qualified — giving an overall pass percentage of 91.37%. Girls have led with a pass percentage of 93.57%, outperforming boys for another consecutive year.

The result is available as a downloadable rank card on the official website — you need your hall ticket number to access it. This rank card shows your score out of 120, your state rank, and your category rank, and is the key document for AP POLYCET 2026 counselling. Phase 1 counselling registration closes today, 30 June 2026. Web options are open until 3 July 2026, and Phase 1 seat allotment is scheduled for 6 July 2026.

• AP POLYCET 2026 result is declared — download your rank card at polycetap.nic.in using your hall ticket number
• 1,48,950 qualified out of 1,63,008 who appeared; overall pass percentage is 91.37%
• Girls led with a pass percentage of 93.57% — above the overall average for every cycle with available gender data
• The rank card shows your score out of 120, your state rank, and your category rank; you need it for every stage of counselling
• OC, BC, and EWS candidates need at least 36 marks out of 120 (30%) to qualify; SC and ST candidates have no minimum qualifying marks
• Phase 1 counselling registration closes today — 30 June 2026; web options (choice filling) open until 3 July 2026
• Phase 1 seat allotment on 6 July 2026; self-reporting at allotted college from 7–10 July 2026; around 82,870 seats across 267 polytechnic colleges are available

SBTET Andhra Pradesh prepares the AP POLYCET rank list entirely on the basis of marks scored in the entrance exam; separate state ranks and category ranks are assigned to each qualified candidate.

In AP POLYCET 2026, a record 1,77,581 candidates registered and 1,63,008 appeared — of whom 1,48,950 qualified, giving an overall pass percentage of 91.37% and a girls’ pass percentage of 93.57%.

AP POLYCET Result Previous Year Statistics

AP POLYCET participation has grown substantially over the past five years, with the 2026 cycle setting a new registration record. Here is a year-wise overview of key result statistics since 2022.

The pass percentage trend shows meaningful year-on-year movement. The table below tracks how the overall pass rate has shifted since 2022, giving you a sense of where 2026 stands in context.

The pass percentage dipped from 2022 to 2024, jumped sharply in 2025, and has now settled back to the 91% range in 2026 — a natural correction after an unusually strong year. Despite being lower than 2025, the 2026 figure is higher than both 2023 and 2024, placing it in the stable upper band of the five-year trend. The 2026 cycle also produced the highest-ever participation: 1,77,581 candidates registering — nearly 28,000 more than 2025 — pointing to sustained and growing interest in polytechnic diploma programmes. Girls have outperformed boys in every cycle for which gender-wise data is available.

How to Check AP POLYCET Result 2026

Your AP POLYCET 2026 result is available as a downloadable rank card PDF at polycetap.nic.in. SBTET does not send physical rank cards by post, email, or courier — you must download it yourself. Follow these steps:

1. Go to polycetap.nic.in
2. Click on the link labelled "AP POLYCET 2026 Rank Card" on the homepage
3. Enter your Hall Ticket Number in the login field
4. Click Submit or Get Rank Card
5. Your rank card will appear on screen — verify every detail carefully
6. Download the rank card as a PDF and save a copy on your phone and email
7. Take at least two printouts — you will need them during certificate verification and college reporting

Alternative methods to view your result:

• Via manabadi.co.in: Third-party result portals also carry AP POLYCET results. Enter your hall ticket number there to quickly view your score and rank. For the official rank card PDF, however, always use polycetap.nic.in.
• Via SMS: Some candidates receive an SMS summary on their registered mobile number after result declaration. The SMS shows a brief score update but does not replace the official rank card download from the portal.

AP POLYCET 2026 Rank Card: Details Mentioned

Once you download your AP POLYCET 2026 rank card, go through every detail carefully before counselling begins. The rank card is your primary official document for the entire admission process — any error must be reported to SBTET before the certificate verification deadline.

If you spot any error — wrong name spelling, incorrect date of birth, or a wrong category — contact SBTET AP immediately through polycetap.nic.in. The certificate verification window (open until 1 July 2026) is also a good opportunity to flag errors in person. A wrong category entry directly affects your reservation benefits during seat allotment, so do not leave it uncorrected.

AP POLYCET 2026 Qualifying Marks

To be declared qualified in AP POLYCET 2026, you need to meet the minimum marks set by SBTET AP. These vary by category. Meeting the qualifying bar earns you a rank and entry into counselling — but it does not guarantee a seat. Admission depends on your rank and the availability of seats in your preferred college and branch.

SC and ST candidates who appear for the exam automatically receive a state rank and a category rank, and can participate in counselling regardless of their score. There is no qualifying bar for these categories in the result stage — eligibility depends only on seat availability during counselling rounds.

About the exam pattern: AP POLYCET is a 120-mark paper with questions from Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (for engineering diploma streams). There is no negative marking. Every correct answer earns one mark. If you belong to OC, BC, or EWS and scored 36 or more, you are qualified. If you belong to SC or ST, any score in the paper qualifies you for counselling.

AP POLYCET 2026 Seat Matrix

Around 82,870 seats are available across 267 polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh for AP POLYCET 2026 admissions — 88 government polytechnics and 179 private polytechnics.

Diploma programmes available through AP POLYCET include Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and several non-engineering trades such as Commercial and Computer Practice, Garment Technology, and Modern Office Management.

Seats at each college and branch are distributed across OC, BC (sub-categories A through E), SC, ST, EWS, and PH reservation quotas in line with AP government norms. Government college seats are in very high demand — only around 18,141 government seats are available against the large qualified pool of 1,48,950 students. Private polytechnic seats are far more numerous and represent the primary access point for most candidates. Fill as many web options as you can — both government and private, across multiple branches — to maximise your chances of securing at least one seat in Phase 1.

What to Do After AP POLYCET 2026 Result: Counselling Process

Qualified candidates must go through the centralized AP POLYCET 2026 counselling process run by SBTET Andhra Pradesh to secure a diploma seat. The entire process is online. Here is what you need to do, step by step.

Step 1 — Register for counselling and pay the fee: Log in to the counselling portal and register using your hall ticket number and rank card details. Pay the counselling fee online. The deadline is today — 30 June 2026. If you have not registered yet, go to polycetap.nic.in immediately.

Step 2 — Certificate verification: After registering, attend certificate verification at your designated centre — this window is open until 1 July 2026. Carry originals and self-attested photocopies of: your AP POLYCET 2026 rank card and hall ticket, Class 10 marksheet and pass certificate, caste certificate (SC / ST / BC / EWS candidates), income certificate if applicable, Aadhar card, and passport-size photographs.

Step 3 — Fill web options (choice filling): After certificate verification, log in and submit your preferred colleges and branches in order of preference — from most preferred to least. Web options are open from 29 June to 3 July 2026. You can modify your preferences multiple times within this window. Fill as many options as possible — a longer list improves your chances of being allotted a seat you are satisfied with, even if your top choices do not come through.

Step 4 — Use the correction window: On 4 July 2026, SBTET opens a one-day correction window. Use it to review and make final changes to your web options before they are locked for the allotment algorithm.

Step 5 — Phase 1 seat allotment: The Phase 1 seat allotment result will be published on 6 July 2026. Log in to check your allotted college and branch. If satisfied, proceed to self-reporting. If you want a better seat, you can choose to float to Round 2 — SBTET will announce that process after Phase 1 wraps up.

Step 6 — Report to the allotted college: Self-reporting at the allotted college takes place from 7 to 10 July 2026. Visit the college with all original documents and complete admission formalities including fee payment and document submission. Missing this window can result in cancellation of your allotment.

What if you do not get a seat in Phase 1? SBTET AP typically conducts an internal sliding round and a spot round for vacant seats after Phase 1 self-reporting concludes. If you do not get an allotment — or decline your Phase 1 seat — watch the official website for Round 2 and spot round schedules. These usually begin within a couple of weeks of Phase 1 completing and offer another window to secure admission.