AP POLYCET 2026 Counselling Registration Begins: Check Schedule, Fees & Seat Allotment Dates

Latest Updates

• Registration, payment of fees and verification of certificates: Till 30 June 2026.
• Physical verification of certificates at the designated Help Line Centers: 25 June 2026 - 1 July 2026. 
• Web option entry process, with the help of which preferred colleges and diploma courses are selected by candidates: Starts from 29 June 2026 till 3 July 2026.

The Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) has launched the application process for AP POLYCET Counselling 2026, which started from 24 June 2026. Students who have qualified for the Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (AP POLYCET) 2026 can currently apply for the counselling process in the 1st phase with the help of the official website. Students are recommended by the authorities to complete all procedures within the schedule to avoid last-minute hassles. 

Students who qualified in AP POLYCET 2026 and are seeking admission to diploma courses in government and private polytechnic colleges across the state can check the complete counselling timeline on the official website. The online registration process, including document verification and payment of the processing fee, has been conducted from 24 June to 30 June 2026. Students belonging to the General and BC categories are required to pay a processing fee of ₹700, while SC and ST students must pay ₹250.

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Certificate verification at designated Help Line Centers has taken place from 25 June to 1 July 2026 for students seeking data corrections or claiming special reservation categories. Registered students can use their web options for preferred colleges and branches from 29 June to 3 July 2026, with a one-day option-editing facility available on 4 July 2026.

The first phase seat allotment results will be announced on 6 July, 2026. Students allotted seats must complete both self-reporting and reporting at their respective colleges between 7 July and 10 July, 2026, and the classes will also commence from 7 July 2026.

AP POLYCET 2026 Counselling: Important Dates

According to the counselling schedule, registration, fee payment and certificate verification have been from 24 June 2026 to 30 June 2026. Applicants must complete the formalities before filling out the choices. The physical verification of the certificates has been conducted at the designated Help Line Centers from 25 June 2026 to 1 July 2026. It is essential that the students have all the required documents with them. The online portal for processing fee payment and candidate registration has become active from 24 June 2026. Look at the table below to know the important dates for the first phase of the Web Counselling schedule of AP POLYCET 2026.

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What Is the Registration Fee for AP POLYCET 2026 Counselling?

While completing the online registration process on the official portal, students must pay the prescribed processing fee through online modes such as Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.

• General, BC, EWS and OBC Candidates: ₹700  
• SC and ST Candidates: ₹250

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AP POLYCET 2026 Counselling: Steps involved in the Admission Process

The steps that are included in the admission process for AP POLYCET 2026 counselling are given below:

• Online Application
• Counselling Fee Payment
• Certificate Verification
• Web Option Exercise
• Seat Allocation

AP POLYCET 2026 Result: Steps to Download

Look at the steps below to download the AP POLYCET 2026 result:

• Go to the official AP POLYCET counselling website, that is apsbtet.ap.gov.in.
• Select the counselling registration link.
• Log in through the application number and date of birth.
• Pay the prescribed fee for counselling.
• Complete the certificate verification.
• Enter the web options by choosing preferred colleges and courses.            

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What is the processing fee for AP POLYCET 2026 counselling?

Ans: General, BC, EWS, and OBC category students who participate in AP POLYCET 2026 counselling are needed to pay ₹700 as the processing fee, while SC and ST students are required to pay ₹250 online.

Ques: When can students pay the AP POLYCET 2026 processing fee?

Ans: According to the tentative counselling schedule, the online fee payment and registration window has been open from 24 June to 30 June 2026, for the candidates. However, candidates must regularly check the official notifications for the latest updates.

Ques: How can students pay the AP POLYCET 2026 counselling fee?

Ans: Students can make the AP POLYCET 2026 counselling payment online with the help of online modes like Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI through the official counselling portal.

Ques: When will the classes for the new session start for AP POLYCET 2026?

Ans: The academic session for AP POLYCET 2026 admitted students is predicted to start from 7 July 2026 after the completion of counselling, allotment of seats, verification of documents, and reporting procedures.

Ques: What are the steps to download the AP POLYCET 2026 result?

Ans: Refer to the steps below to download the AP POLYCET 2026 result:

• Go to the official AP POLYCET counselling website, which is apsbtet.ap.gov.in.
• Select the counselling registration link.
• Log in through the application number and date of birth.
• Pay the prescribed fee for counselling.
• Complete the certificate verification.
• Enter the web options by choosing preferred colleges and courses.