AP POLYCET 2026 Phase 1 Schedule Revised; Check Extended Option Entry Deadline

The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) has extended key dates. It concerns the Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (AP POLYCET) 2026. The board has revised the Phase 1 counselling schedule.

The web option entry window now stays open till July 4, 2026. The full notification is live at polycet.ap.gov.in. Candidates can view the revised schedule here.

The registration and certificate verification stages have also been extended. Candidates who missed the earlier cut-off can still complete these steps. The seat allotment result will be declared on July 7, 2026.

AP POLYCET 2026 Phase 1 Revised Schedule

Who Should Act Before July 4?

All AP POLYCET 2026 qualifiers seeking Phase 1 admission must act now. They must complete registration and certificate verification first. Only verified candidates can enter web options through the portal.

How to Enter Web Options for AP POLYCET 2026?

The web options facility is on the official AP POLYCET portal. Candidates need their login ID and hall ticket number to access it. The board suggests using Chrome, Mozilla, or Edge browsers.

• Visit the official website at polycet.ap.gov.in.
• Click on the Login menu and enter your credentials.
• Select the option meant for web options entry.
• Choose colleges and courses in your order of preference.
• Save the entered options before the deadline closes.

Documents Required for Certificate Verification

Candidates must carry all originals plus attested copies. Standard documents include the hall ticket, SSC marksheet, and study certificates. The full list is available on the official portal.

Who Can Modify Saved Options?

Candidates who saved web options can revise them on July 5. A dedicated one-day window will open for the change of options. Any change made must be saved before the window closes.

What Happens After Seat Allotment?

The seat allotment result appears on the portal on July 7, 2026. Allotted candidates must download the provisional allotment order first. They must report at the allotted college by July 11.

Reporting includes original document check and tuition fee payment. Classes for the 2026-27 session start on July 8, 2026. Missing the reporting window can lead to cancellation of the allotment.

Tips for Effective Choice Filling

Candidates should list colleges in order of true preference. The system allots the highest available option based on rank. Filling more options improves the chance of getting a seat.

Candidates should also research each polytechnic before adding it. Location, branch reputation, and past cutoffs are worth checking. A balanced mix of aspirational, safe, and backup choices is ideal.

What Should Candidates Note Before Reporting?

The board says listed colleges are subject to approval. AICTE, the state government, and the affiliating body must clear the list. Final seat allotments will depend on these clearances.

Minority institutions are open to all applicants. However, seats there will first go to eligible minority candidates.

How Phase 1 Typically Runs

In past years, Phase 1 allots most Government and aided polytechnic seats. Candidates with lower ranks usually wait for Phase 2 for private seats. SBTET follows a similar rolling schedule each admission cycle.

Action Plan for Candidates

• Log in at polycet.ap.gov.in with your hall ticket number.
• Complete certificate verification and pay the processing fee.
• Enter or modify your web options by July 4, 2026.
• Use the change of options window on July 5 if needed.
• Check the seat allotment result on July 7, 2026.
• Report at the allotted college between July 8 and July 11.

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