AP POLYCET Results 2026 Declared: 91.37% Students Qualify, Girls Outperform Boys

Result Announcement and Access

The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) in Andhra Pradesh announced the results for the AP POLYCET 2026 on May 5 at 10:30 AM. Education Minister Nara Lokesh made the announcement via his official account on X. Candidates who participated in the Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test can check their results on the SBTET official website and download their rank cards from polycetap.ap.gov.in using their hall ticket numbers.

According to the information shared by Minister Lokesh, a total of 1,77,581 candidates registered for the examination, with 1,63,008 actually appearing for it on April 25. Of those who took the test, 1,48,950 candidates successfully qualified, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 91.37%.

Gender Performance and District Highlights

Analysis of the results indicates that girls have outperformed boys in the examination, achieving a pass percentage of 93.57%. The results also highlighted notable performances from specific districts. Alluri Sitharama Raju district recorded an impressive 99.11% pass rate, followed by Polavaram at 95.46% and Parvathipuram Manyam at 93.45%. These districts rank among the top performers in the state.

Result Verification and Importance of Rank Card

The rank card issued for the AP POLYCET includes essential details such as the candidate’s name, hall ticket number, subject-wise marks, total marks, rank, and overall result status. Students are urged to carefully verify all printed details and report any discrepancies directly to SBTET. The rank card is crucial, as it will be required during document verification at AP POLYCET helpline centers prior to the registration for web-based counseling.

Admission Process and Special Course Eligibility

Admission to diploma-level programs—covering both engineering and non-engineering disciplines—at government, aided, and private polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh will be based on the results of this examination. However, students interested in specialized courses such as Hotel Management and Catering Technology, as well as D. Pharmacy, must have completed their Class 12 (10+2) education and are not required to take the POLYCET.

Online Counseling and Seat Allotment

The seat allotment process following the counseling will be conducted online. Candidates who register will need to lock their preferences for colleges and courses through an option entry system. A fee of Rs 800 will be required to download the seat allotment letters. For those preferring personal assistance, POLYCET helpline centers are available for completing option entries in person.

Additionally, students can check their examination results through Mana Mitra using the designated phone number 9552300009 for any related inquiries.