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AP Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (AP POLYCET)
AP POLYCET — Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic entrance. 120 MCQs in 2 hours covering Math + Phy + Chem.
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PolynomialsIf (x + 2) is a factor of x³ + 3x² + 4x + 12, then the value of the polynomial at x = -2 is:
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Top 1500 — Elite range
92–100% · Rank 1 – 1,500
Top 5000 — Premium branches
85–92% · Rank 1,500 – 4,000
Top-tier polytechnics
75–85% · Rank 4,000 – 10,000
Tier-1 government colleges
65–75% · Rank 10,000 – 20,000
Government polytechnic eligible
50–65% · Rank 20,000 – 40,000
Private polytechnic range
35–50% · Rank 40,000 – 80,000
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Rank 80,000+
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The Phase 1 seat allotment for AP POLYCET 2026 will be announced on July 6, 2026. Candidates who completed web option entry can check their allotment status on the official portal polycet.ap.gov.in.
SBTET has extended the web option entry deadline. Candidates can edit or rearrange their college and course preferences until July 4, 2026. Options locked on the last day will be automatically frozen for seat allotment.
The counselling registration and fee payment window for AP POLYCET 2026 has concluded. The processing fee was Rs 700 for OC/BC candidates and Rs 250 for SC/ST candidates. Candidates who registered can now participate in the seat allotment process.
SBTET released AP POLYCET 2026 results on May 5, 2026, with 1,48,950 candidates qualifying out of 1,63,008 who appeared. Rank cards are available for download on polycetap.ap.gov.in using hall ticket number.
Admit Card Released
passedSat, 18 Apr, 2026
Hall tickets were available from April 18, 2026 on polycetap.ap.gov.in
📍Exam Date
passedSat, 25 Apr, 2026
Conducted on April 25, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in offline mode
Result Declared
passedTue, 5 May, 2026
Rank cards released on May 5, 2026; 91.37% pass rate
Counselling Commenced
passedWed, 24 Jun, 2026
Phase 1 counselling started on June 24, 2026
Counselling Registration Closed
passedTue, 30 Jun, 2026
Registration and processing fee payment concluded on June 30, 2026
Web Option Entry Deadline (Extended)
passedSat, 4 Jul, 2026
Final date to lock college and course preferences; options auto-frozen at deadline
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Real Numbers
Euclid's division lemma, fundamental theorem of arithmetic, irrational numbers, decimal expansions.
Sets
Roster and set-builder forms, types of sets, set operations, Venn diagrams.
Polynomials
Zeroes of polynomials, division algorithm, geometrical meaning of zeroes.
Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Graphical and algebraic methods, consistency, applications.
Quadratic Equations
Solution by factorisation, completing the square, quadratic formula, discriminant.
Progressions
Arithmetic and geometric progressions, nth term and sum formulas.
Coordinate Geometry
Distance, section, mid-point and centroid formulas, area of triangle, slope of line.
Similar Triangles
Basic proportionality theorem, criteria for similarity, areas of similar triangles, Pythagoras theorem.
Tangents and Secants to a Circle
Tangent properties, length of tangent from external point, segments and sectors.
Mensuration
Surface areas and volumes of cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, hemisphere, frustum and combinations.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios, identities, ratios of complementary angles, specific angle values.
Applications of Trigonometry
Heights and distances, angles of elevation and depression.
Probability
Classical definition, simple events, problems on coins, dice, playing cards.
Statistics
Mean, median, mode for grouped data, cumulative frequency, ogive curves.
Mathematical Modelling
Translating real-life situations into mathematical equations and solving.
Heat
Thermal equilibrium, specific heat, latent heat, evaporation and condensation, humidity.
Reflection of Light by Different Surfaces
Plane and spherical mirrors, mirror formula, magnification, image formation.
Refraction of Light at Plane Surfaces
Laws of refraction, refractive index, total internal reflection, optical fibres.
Refraction of Light at Curved Surfaces
Lens formula, image formation by convex and concave lenses, magnification.
Human Eye and Colourful World
Eye structure, defects of vision, dispersion through prism, scattering of light, rainbow.
Acids, Bases and Salts
Indicators, pH scale, neutralisation, common salts and their uses.
Chemical Equations and Reactions
Balanced equations, types of reactions, oxidation and reduction.
Principles of Metallurgy
Occurrence of metals, concentration of ores, reduction methods, refining.
Structure of Atom
Sub-atomic particles, atomic models, Bohr's model, quantum numbers, electronic configuration.
Classification of Elements — Periodic Table
Modern periodic law, periodic trends — atomic radius, ionisation, electron affinity.
Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result
passedMon, 6 Jul, 2026
Check allotment status on polycet.ap.gov.in; download allotment letter by paying Rs 800 fee
College Reporting Window (Phase 1)
passedTue, 7 Jul, 2026
Report to allotted college between July 7-10, 2026 for admission confirmation
Electric Current
Ohm's law, resistance, series and parallel circuits, heating effect, electric power.
Thermodynamics
Zeroth and first law, isothermal and adiabatic processes, heat engines (introductory).
Chemical Bonding
Ionic, covalent and coordinate bonds, Lewis dot structures, bond polarity.