APJEE 2026: Round 1 Allotment Out, Eligibility, Merit-Based Admission and Polytechnic Courses

APJEE 2026 (Arunachal Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination) is a state-level diploma admission process conducted by the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, offering seats in 3-year diploma programmes at five government polytechnics across the state. In a landmark change for the 2026-27 academic session, DHTE cancelled the written entrance test via an official circular dated March 11, 2026, and moved to a purely Class X merit-based selection. The Round 1 seat allotment for APJEE Diploma 2026 has been released today, June 16, 2026, and all allotted candidates must now report to their polytechnic between June 17 and June 26, 2026.

• Round 1 Reporting: APJEE 2026 Round 1 seat allotment was released on June 16, 2026. Allotted candidates must report to their polytechnic from June 17 to June 26, 2026 with all original documents for verification and admission fee payment.
• Round 2 Seat Allotment: Round 2 allotment is expected on July 3, 2026 for seats that fall vacant after Round 1 non-reporting or withdrawals. Round 2 reporting is expected from July 6 to July 11, 2026.
• Mop-up Round: A mop-up or spot-counselling round is expected in late July 2026 to fill remaining seats across all five government polytechnics in Arunachal Pradesh after Round 2.
• Documents for Reporting: You must bring your original Class X marksheet, PRC or domicile certificate, category certificate, APJEE 2026 registration receipt, and the Round 1 allotment letter during the June 17–26, 2026 reporting window. Carry at least two sets of photocopies of every document.

What is APJEE 2026?

APJEE stands for the Arunachal Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination. It is the official state-level selection process managed by the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, under the Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Technical Education (APSCTE). APJEE gives admission to 3-year diploma programmes at government polytechnic colleges across Arunachal Pradesh for the academic session 2026-27.

APJEE covers diploma courses in engineering branches — Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering — as well as non-engineering programmes like Pharmacy, Hotel Management and Catering Technology, and Fashion Technology. All participating colleges are government institutions under DHTE, making APJEE the primary gateway to publicly funded technical education in Arunachal Pradesh.

More than 80% of seats in most APJEE programmes are reserved for Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) candidates. This makes APJEE primarily significant for tribal students from the state, though Non-APST candidates who meet domicile conditions can also apply for the remaining open-category seats. APJEE does not cover B.Tech degree admissions — those go through JEE Main and JoSAA — and it has no role in MBBS or other medical admissions, which require NEET.

Source: DHTE Arunachal Pradesh — apdhte.nic.in

APJEE 2026 Important Dates

Track these APJEE 2026 dates carefully. The Round 1 seat allotment was released today. The most critical upcoming event is the reporting window — June 17 to June 26, 2026. If you have been allotted a seat and do not report within this window, your allotment will be cancelled automatically.

Round 1 reporting runs from June 17 to June 26, 2026. Missing this window means automatic cancellation of your allotted seat with no reinstatement in later rounds.

Source: DHTE Arunachal Pradesh Official Notification — apdhte.nic.in

APJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

You must meet these APJEE 2026 eligibility conditions to be considered for diploma admission. The institute verifies all eligibility documents when you report during the June 17–26, 2026 window. Failing to produce valid documents can lead to cancellation of your admission even after seat allotment.

Educational Qualification

• For engineering diploma courses (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, ECE, CSE): You must have passed Class X from a recognised board with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks and must have studied English, Mathematics, and Science as compulsory subjects
• For Pharmacy diploma: Class XII pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) or PCM from a recognised board
• For Hotel Management and Catering Technology diploma: Class XII pass from any recognised board
• For Fashion Technology and similar non-engineering courses: Class X pass from a recognised board

Age Limit

• You must be between 15 and 21 years of age as of December 31, 2026
• A 3-year upper age relaxation applies to SC/ST candidates — so the maximum for SC/ST is 24 years

Domicile and Residential Requirements

APJEE is open to candidates who satisfy any one of these conditions:

• Must be a member of Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) with a valid and current Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
• Children of non-APST state government employees currently posted in Arunachal Pradesh
• Dependents of Central Government or CPSU employees currently serving in the state
• Candidates who have resided continuously in Arunachal Pradesh for 3 or more years
• Candidates who completed Class X or XII from a school located in Arunachal Pradesh

Your PRC must be valid and current. An expired or invalid PRC is not accepted for Category-I (APST) reservation. Get it renewed before the June 17 reporting date if needed.

APJEE 2026 Application Process and Fee

The APJEE 2026 application window closed on May 30, 2026. No new applications are being accepted for the 2026-27 session.

APJEE 2026 registration was conducted fully online through apdhte.nic.in. The registration portal was open from April 28 to May 30, 2026. After the merit list was released on June 9, candidates had to submit their institute and course preferences through the same portal by June 12, 2026. Candidates who did not lock preferences by June 12 were not included in Round 1 allotment.

Step-by-Step Application Process (For Reference)

• Step 1 — Registration: Create a new account at apdhte.nic.in using your name, mobile number, and email address
• Step 2 — Form Filling: Enter personal details, Class X board name, roll number, marks obtained, and subject-wise scores accurately
• Step 3 — Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of Class X marksheet, PRC or domicile certificate, passport-size photograph, and signature
• Step 4 — Fee Payment: Pay the non-refundable application fee via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI
• Step 5 — Submit and Save Receipt: Submit the form and download the confirmation receipt — you will need this receipt at the time of reporting
• Step 6 — Preference Submission: After the merit list is released, candidates log in and lock their preferred institute and course order by the deadline (June 12, 2026 for this year)

APJEE 2026 Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable in all cases. No correction window was offered after final submission for the 2026 cycle.

APJEE Participating Colleges and Courses

APJEE 2026 admission covers five government polytechnic colleges in Arunachal Pradesh. All are fully government-run institutions under DHTE. Here are the participating colleges:

Not all courses are available at all five polytechnics. Each college offers a different combination of diploma branches depending on its infrastructure and approved intake. Check the APJEE 2026 information brochure at apdhte.nic.in for the branch-wise seat matrix showing exactly how many seats each college has per course and per category.

Diploma Courses Available Through APJEE 2026

After completing a 3-year diploma from an APJEE polytechnic, you become eligible to apply for lateral entry into the 2nd year of B.Tech programmes at engineering colleges across India. This is a popular path for diploma holders who want to upgrade to a degree-level qualification later without starting a 4-year B.Tech from scratch.

APJEE Syllabus (Historical Reference)

The APJEE syllabus for previous years — when the written exam was held — was based on the Class 9 and Class 10 CBSE curriculum in Mathematics and Science. This is provided as a reference in case DHTE reinstates the entrance test for future cycles. For 2026 admissions, the syllabus is not applicable as there is no written exam this year.

Mathematics Syllabus (Class 9-10 Level)

• Number Systems and Real Numbers
• Polynomials and Factorisation
• Linear Equations in Two Variables
• Quadratic Equations and Arithmetic Progressions
• Triangles — Congruence and Similarity
• Coordinate Geometry
• Circles and Constructions
• Trigonometry — Ratios, Identities, and Heights and Distances
• Mensuration — Areas and Volumes of Solid Figures
• Statistics — Mean, Median, Mode
• Probability

Science Syllabus — Physics (Class 9-10 Level)

• Motion — Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration
• Force and Newton’s Laws of Motion
• Gravitation and Universal Law
• Work, Energy, and Power
• Sound — Properties and the Human Ear
• Light — Reflection, Refraction, Lenses, and Mirrors
• Electricity — Ohm’s Law, Resistance, Circuit Problems
• Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
• Sources of Energy

Science Syllabus — Chemistry (Class 9-10 Level)

• Matter and Its Properties — States of Matter, Changes in State
• Atoms and Molecules — Mole Concept, Chemical Formulas
• Structure of Atom — Bohr’s Model, Electronic Configuration
• Chemical Reactions and Equations — Types and Balancing
• Acids, Bases, and Salts — pH Scale, Indicators
• Metals and Non-Metals — Properties, Reactivity Series
• Carbon and Its Compounds — Organic Chemistry Basics
• Periodic Classification of Elements

Science Syllabus — Biology (Class 9-10 Level)

• Cell — Structure, Functions, Animal vs Plant Cell
• Tissues in Plants and Animals
• Life Processes — Nutrition, Respiration, Transport, Excretion
• Control and Coordination — Nervous System, Hormones
• Reproduction in Plants and Animals
• Heredity and Evolution — Mendel’s Laws, Darwin’s Theory
• Our Environment — Ecosystems, Food Chains, Ozone Layer
• Management of Natural Resources

NCERT textbooks for Classes 9 and 10 are the best resource for APJEE written exam preparation. Most questions in previous years were directly based on NCERT concepts, solved examples, and end-of-chapter exercises.

Documents Required for APJEE 2026 Reporting

If you have been allotted a seat in APJEE 2026 Round 1, you must carry these documents when you report to your polytechnic during the June 17 – June 26, 2026 window. Carry originals along with at least two sets of photocopies of every document. The institute inspects originals but retains copies during enrollment.

• Class X Marksheet (Original) — used to verify marks and merit calculation
• Class X Passing Certificate (Original) — confirms you passed Class X from a recognised board
• Class XII Marksheet (Original) — only for candidates applying for Pharmacy or Hotel Management diploma
• Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) — original, valid, and current; mandatory for all APST candidates
• Domicile Certificate — for Category-II (Non-APST) candidates without PRC, showing 3+ years continuous residence in Arunachal Pradesh
• Category / Tribal Certificate (Original) — for APST candidates, issued by the competent authority
• Parent’s Government Service Certificate (if applicable) — for candidates applying as children of state or central government employees posted in Arunachal Pradesh
• APJEE 2026 Registration Receipt — printout of the completed application form confirmation
• Round 1 Seat Allotment Letter — printed copy of the allotment letter from the APJEE portal
• 6 Passport-Size Photographs — recent, colour, white background
• Valid Photo ID (Original) — Aadhaar card, school ID, or any government-issued photo identity document

Do not report without your original PRC or domicile certificate. Admission can be cancelled at the document verification stage if the domicile or category document is found to be invalid — even after seat allotment has been granted. Verify all documents before going to the institute.

Tips for Future APJEE Applicants

Since APJEE 2026 is merit-based with no written exam, the tips below address two groups: Class 9-10 students who want to maximise their Class X board marks for future merit-based APJEE cycles, and those who may face a reinstated written exam from 2027 if DHTE reverses its abeyance decision.

Maximising Class X Marks for Merit-Based Admission

• Prioritise Mathematics and Science above all else. These are the first and second tiebreakers in the APJEE merit rank. A 2-3 mark advantage in Maths + Science can move you ahead of many candidates with the same overall total
• Do not neglect English — it is a compulsory subject in the best-five count for engineering diploma courses. A weak English score lowers your aggregate directly
• Regular revision and timed practice before Class X boards helps you score higher. A single mark improvement in each of the five counted subjects can shift your APJEE rank significantly in a competitive merit list
• Start collecting domicile and category documents early. PRC and category certificates take time to obtain from government offices. Begin this process as soon as your Class X results are out in May — do not wait for the APJEE notification

Preparing for a Potential Written Exam (If Reinstated)

• Start with NCERT. The APJEE written exam was entirely based on Class 9 and 10 CBSE curriculum. Every question in previous papers traced back to NCERT concepts
• For Mathematics: focus on Algebra, Trigonometry, and Mensuration — these three topics together accounted for the largest share of marks in previous APJEE papers
• For Science Physics: memorise all formulas and their SI units — formula-based numericals are common and straightforward
• For Chemistry: build concept clarity on chemical equations, the periodic table, acids and bases, and metals vs non-metals
• For Biology: revise NCERT definitions, diagrams, and factual content — most Biology questions in APJEE were recall-based
• With 150 questions in 2 hours, you have roughly 48 seconds per question. Practice timed mock tests to build both speed and accuracy
• Avoid guessing on questions you have no idea about. The -1 negative marking adds up fast if you attempt many random questions

General Tips for All APJEE Cycles

• Know your category before applying. Applying under the wrong category leads to rejection. If you are unsure whether you qualify as Category-I or Category-II, verify with the DHTE office before registration opens
• Add multiple college-branch preferences. During the preference-filling window, add every combination you would realistically accept. Fewer choices mean fewer options if your top preferences are taken by higher-ranked candidates
• Monitor the portal during counselling. Allotment results, response windows, and round dates are published only on the official portal. Missing a response window can result in automatic seat cancellation
• Apply at least 7-10 days before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues or document rejections costing you a year