AP POLYCET 2025 Exam: Check Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Counselling & More
AP POLYCET

AP POLYCET 2025 Exam: Check Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Counselling & More

Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test

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20th Feb 2025

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Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test

Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET AP)

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What is The AP POLYCET Exam?

AP POLYCET is a state-level examination conducted once a year for admission to various diploma courses in Engineering and Non-Engineering offered by the various Polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

The minimum qualifying marks required to qualify for the AP POLYCET Exam are 30% of the total marks which means candidates must secure 36 marks out of 120 to stand qualified for the examination. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories will be assigned ranks irrespective of the marks obtained by them in the examination as there is no minimum qualifying score for them. 

The exam is expected to be conducted in April 2025 and the duration of the exam will be 2 hours. Every question of the paper comes with four options out of which only one is correct. The total number of questions asked in the paper is 120, out of which 50 questions are from Mathematics, and 40 questions from Physics, and 30 from Chemistry. 

AP POLYCET 2025 Highlights

In this section we aim to present details and key highlights of the AP POLYCET exam. This will help the students and aspirants understand in detail about the exam.

Particular

Detail

Exam Name

AP POLYCET

Full Form

Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test

Conducted by

State Board of Technical Education & Training, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Level of the Exam

State Level

Exam Type

Diploma

Courses Offered

Diploma Courses in Engineering & Non- Engineering

Application Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Offline (OMR Sheet Based)

Exam Duration

2 hours

AP POLYCET 2025 Official Website

http://sbtetap.gov.in

Helpline

040-23221191 / 23222692

Email Id

admin.sbtet@gmail.com

AP POLYCET 2025 Important Dates

The AP POLYCET exam is expected to be conducted in April 2025. The tentative exam dates are tabulated below.

POLYCET Exam Events

AP POLYCET Dates (Tentative)

Release of AP POLYCET Application Form

Feb 20, 2025

Last date to fill the application form

April 10, 2025

Release of AP POLYCET Admit Card

April 19,  2025

AP POLYCET 2025 Exam date

April 26,  2025

AP POLYCET prelim answer key

May 1, 2025

AP POLYCET final answer key

May 5, 2025

AP POLYCET 2025 Result 

May 8,  2025

AP POLYCET Counselling Dates

May 24,  2025

AP POLYCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates willing to take AP POLYCET Exam must ensure that they stand eligible for the exam as per the eligibility criteria defined by the examination conducting body. The basic eligibility criteria to apply for the exam is defined by the State Board of Technical Education and Training which conducts the examination every year. 

  • Candidates must be of Indian Nationality
  • Candidates should belong to Andhra Pradesh (Domicile)
  • There is no age limit to appear for the exam
  • Candidates must have passed 10th class or its equivalent securing at least 35% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
  • Mathematics should be a compulsory subject in 10th class examination.

AP POLYCET 2025 Application Form

Those who seek admission through AP POLYCET Exam must register themselves for the exam by filling the application form. Candidates must also follow the application process with the details. The application process of AP POLYCET consists of a few steps such as Registration, Application Form, Required Documents, Payment of Application Fee, etc. 

How to Fill AP POLYCET 2025 Application?

To complete the AP POLYCET 2025 application form candidates need to follow the below step-by-step procedure. Students should note that the Online Application portal for AP POLYCET is expected to open in February 2025.

  • Visit the official website of AP POLYCET
  • Register for the exam and create the login credentials
  • Once registered, login to the account and fill out the AP POLYCET application form
  • Upload the required documents in the specified format as mentioned in the guidelines.
  • Proceed with the AP POLYCET 2025 fee payment process using a Credit/Debit card.

Category

AP POLYCET Exam Fee (INR)

OC/BC Candidates

400/-

SC/ST Candidates

100/-

AP POLYCET 2025 Admit Card

SBTET is expected to release the admit card for the exam on April 19, 2025. The AP POLYCET 2025 Hall Ticket is one of the most important documents as without this, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. Students who do not bring their admit cards will not be allowed to take the exam. 

Steps to download The AP POLYCET Admit Card 2025

Candidates can follow the below procedure to download the AP POLYCET hall ticket.

  • Click on the hall ticket download link
  • A log-in panel will open.
  • Log-in using the Tenth Exam Hall ticket number, Date of Birth, and year of passing/appearing in class 10
  • Click on the View and Print Hall Ticket button.
  • The AP POLYCET Hall Ticket will be displayed on the screen. Download the AP POLYCET admit card for further use, and print at least 2 copies.

Details mentioned in AP POLYCET 2025 Hall Ticket

The following details will be mentioned in the AP POLYCET hall ticket. Candidates must check all the details mentioned on their admit card before downloading it. In case there is any incorrect information mentioned in the admit card, the candidate must report it to the concerned authorities. 

  • Name of the candidate
  • Roll number of the candidate
  • Address of exam centre
  • Exam date and time
  • Exam day instructions

AP POLYCET 2025 Exam Pattern

The AP POLYCET exam pattern contains details about the exam like the marking scheme, number of sections, exam mode, total questions, and more. Candidates are advised to carefully check the exam pattern to know about the exam.

Particular

Details

Mode

Offline - Paper and Pen-Based Test

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ's)

Duration

2 hours

Section-Wise Marks

  • Physics - 30 Marks 
  • Chemistry - 30 Marks
  • Mathematics - 60 Marks

Marking Scheme

+1 Marks for Correct Answers 

Negative Marking

No Negative Marking

Medium of the Exam

English, Telugu, and Urdu

AP POLYCET Syllabus 2025

Before appearing for any examination, candidates must do a thorough research on its syllabus. They must be well versed with the subjects and topics asked in the examination. They must also complete their syllabus before the commencement of the examination. Below mentioned is the syllabus of the AP POLYCET Exam in brief

Subject

Topics

Mathematics

Number System

Real Numbers 

Linear Equations

Polynomials 

Algebra

Quadratic Equations

Trigonometry

Progressions

Sets 

Geometry 

Coordinate Geometry 

Surface Areas & Volume

Mensuration 

Statistics

Mathematical Modelling

Probability

Physics

Units and dimensions Work, Power, and Energy

Elements of vectors 

Heat and Thermodynamics

 Kinematics and Friction

Simple harmonic motion and acoustics

Reflection of Light

Refraction of Light at Plane Surface 

Refraction of Light at Curved Surface 

Modern Physics

Chemistry

Atomic Structure 

Chemical Bonding

Water Technology Solutions 

Fuels, Electro-Chemistry

Acids, and Bases

Corrosion

Polymers 

AP POLYCET 2025 Preparation Tips

Before appearing in the exam, candidates are expected to be well prepared for the exam and below mentioned are some of the preparation tips that candidates can follow to better their preparation.

  • The applicants should create a schedule and strictly adhere to it.
  • The entire syllabus as well as the exam format must be thoroughly understood by the students.
  • Both the sample papers and the question papers from the previous year must be practised on.
  • Create notes and review them.
  • For studying, the appropriate publications and websites must be used.
  • The test's scoring system should be familiar to the candidates.
  • The aspirants become more prepared and confident via practise.
  • Each subject and issue must receive adequate time from the candidates.

AP POLYCET 2025 Exam Centres

The AP POLYCET exam is conducted across various cities every year. The candidates can book AP POLYCET exam centers while filling out the AP POLYCET application form. Check the AP POLCET Exam Centres list 2025 tabulated below. Please note that the list is tentative and subject to change.

Exam Centres

Vizianagaram

Visakhapatnam

Chittoor

Kadapa

Anantapur

Guntur

Srikakulam

Prakasham

Kurnool

Nellore

Krishna

Godavari

AP POLYCET 2025 Counselling 

Qualified candidates can register for the AP POLYCET 2025 counselling online. Candidates need to pay the processing fee online, via net banking/credit card/debit card, in order to register. Following payment and verification of certificates, the choices must be filled in the order of preference. Seats will be assigned based on the candidate's rank, preference, and seat availability. Following allotment, candidates must confirm their admission before the final deadline.

Documents Required at Counselling

Candidates must ensure to carry the important documents at the time of counselling. The list of documents to be carried is mentioned below.

  • Certificate of the SSC or its equivalent examination.
  • Community certificate
  • Proof of date of birth
  • Hall ticket and rank card of AP POLYCET 2025
  • Certificate of study for the entire period of education from Class IV to X.
  • Certificate of residence 
  • Medical certificate
  • NCC certificate 
  • Income certificate
  • Physical fitness certificate
  • Transfer certificate 
  • Conduct certificate
  • Games and sports certificate 
  • Minority certificate 
  • Any other certificate

AP POLYCET 2025 Seat Allotment and Counselling Process

  • Register yourself for AP POLYCET Counselling.
  • For options for the Document Verification Exercise and to complete the AP POLYCET Choice Filling Release, go to the nearest designated AP POLYCET Helpline Centre.
  • Download the Seat Allocation Report at the Allotted Institute
  • Download your Seat Allotment letter and report at the allotment institute.

AP POLYCET 2025 Seat Allotment Procedure

The AP POLYCET Seat Allotment procedure has been detailed below for easy reference. Candidates can check the procedure step-by-step below.

  • Visit the AP POLYCET 2025 official website.
  • Select the Seat Allotment option.
  • Log in using your ICR Form Number, Hall Ticket Number, password, and birth date.
  • AP POLYCET seat allotment letter will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download and print the letter.

AP POLYCET 2025 Cutoff Marks

The cut-off list for AP POLYCET 2025 will be disclosed after the counselling process in the form of closing ranks. The Cutoff list will be declared through the Online Mode, on their official website. AP POLYCET Cutoff is the minimum marks that must be obtained by the applicants to qualify for the entrance test.

AP POLYCET 2025 Qualifying Cutoff for General Category is 36 Marks Out of 120 Marks while there is no cutoff for the reserved category. The cutoff list will be based on many factors such as the number of students who have appeared for the entrance test, the total number of Qualified candidates, Previous year cut-off marks, etc.

AP POLYCET 2025 Answer Key

AP POLYCET Answer Key is released online on the official website. The candidates can log into their account by visiting the official website.The answer key would consist of the correct answers of the questions asked in the entrance examination. The AP POLYCET 2025 Answer Key will be made available in PDF format. The answer key would also help the students calculate their marks as per the choices made by them in the exam. 

How to Download the AP POLYCET Answer Key?

  • Visit the official website of AP POLYCET.
  • Navigate to the option for AP POLYCET Answer Key 2025 and click on it. 
  • The answer key will appear on the screen. 
  • Go through the answers marked by you and the correct answers.
  • Download your answer key for future reference.

AP POLYCET 2025 Result

Those appearing in the exam can check their respective results only on the online portal. AP POLYCET Result will be announced on the official website, on the scheduled date and time after a few days of the commencement of the examination. The result of the candidates will be inclusive of both the score and rank obtained by them in the entrance examination. Candidates must score a minimum of 30% marks or they must get a score of at least 36 marks out of 120 to qualify for the exam. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are allotted ranks irrespective of their marks in the exam and there are no minimum qualifying marks for these categories.

The AP POLYCET Result Link 2025 will be active on this page once the exam has been concluded for 2025 and the results are available for the session.

AP POLYCET 2024 Reservation Criteria

The reservation of seats for different categories and candidates will be made in non-minority institutions as explained in the table below.

Category

Reservation Criteria

Open Competition

50%

Schedule Caste (SC)

15%

Schedule Tribe (ST)

6%

BC

29%

Physically Handicapped (PH)

3%

Children of Armed Personnel

2%

AP POLYCET 2025 Courses Offered

  • Automobile Engineering
  • Architectural Assistantship
  • Applied Electronics & Instrument Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Commercial & Computer Practice
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Communication Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Electronics & Computer Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
  • Footwear Technology
  • Industrial Electronics Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Packaging Technology Engineering
  • Textile Technology Engineering
  • TV & Sound Engineering

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