The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, has officially declared the AP POLYCET Result 2026 today, May 5, 2026. With an impressive overall pass percentage of 91.37%, the results were announced with high praise from the state education department. A total of 1.48 lakh students have qualified the examination. Candidates who appeared for the entrance test on April 25, 2026, can now access and download their rank cards using their hall ticket numbers through the official portal.
AP POLYCET 2026 Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Organization | State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), AP |
| Exam Name | AP POLYCET 2026 |
| Total Registered | 1,77,581 |
| Total Appeared | 1,63,008 |
| Total Qualified | 1,48,950 |
| Overall Pass % | 91.37% |
| Exam Date | April 25, 2026 |
| Result Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Status | Released |
| Official Website | polycetap.ap.gov.in |
Key Highlights of AP POLYCET 2026
- Total Qualified: Out of 1,63,008 students who appeared, 1,48,950 candidates have successfully qualified.
- Gender-wise Performance: Girls have outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 93.57%.
- Top District: Alluri Sitharama Raju district ranked #1 in the state with a pass rate of 99.11%.
- Minister’s Remark: Education Minister Nara Lokesh lauded the high success rate, particularly among female candidates, as a sign of progress in STEM education.
- Qualifying Criteria: The minimum qualifying mark is 25% (30 out of 120 marks). Notably, there are no minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST candidates to be eligible for a rank.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| AP POLYCET Exam Date | April 25, 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Counselling Registration Starts | Third week of May 2026 (Expected) |
Detailed District-wise Performance
In a notable shift, tribal and underserved regions have outperformed major urban centers. The top three performing districts in the state are:
- Alluri Sitharama Raju: 99.11% (State Topper)
- Polavaram: 95.46%
- Parvathipuram Manyam: 93.45%
How to Download AP POLYCET 2026 Rank Card
Candidates must follow these steps to obtain their scorecard online:
- Visit the official website: polycetap.ap.gov.in.
- Locate and click on the section for “AP POLYCET-2026 Rank Card”.
- Enter your Hall Ticket Number carefully in the required login field.
- Submit the details to view your scorecard.
- Verify all details including marks, stream, and state rank.
- Download and Print: Keep at least two physical copies for the document verification process during admissions.
Details Mentioned on the Rank Card
Ensure that the following information is correctly printed on your downloaded PDF:
- Full Name of the Candidate
- Registration & Hall Ticket Number
- Date of Birth (DOB)
- Subject-wise Marks (Maths, Physics, and Chemistry)
- State-wide Rank & Category Rank
Important Instructions
- Counselling: The rank card is a mandatory document for the upcoming web-based counselling process.
- No Postal Delivery: SBTET has clarified that rank cards are only available online. No physical copies will be sent to residential addresses.
- Admission Benchmarks: For top-tier Government Polytechnics (Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, or Tirupati), a rank under 5,000 is generally required for general category students.
- Counselling Start: Registration and certificate verification are expected to begin in the third week of May 2026.
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