AP POLYCET 2026 Final Phase Counselling from 16-18 July, Results Out on 24th July

The Department of Technical Education and the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, has officially launched the final counselling phase for AP POLYCET 2026. The AP POLYCET 2026 Final counselling registration is open from July 16-18 at polycet.ap.gov.in. The registration will be followed by document verifications and web option filling. The AP POLYCET 2026 final phase seat allotment result will be published on 24 July 2026. 

This round is the final opportunity for qualified candidates to secure admission into diploma programs offered by government and private polytechnic colleges across the state for the 2026–27 academic year. It caters to students who were not allotted a seat in the first phase, those who missed the initial registration, or those looking to upgrade their current allotment.

AP POLYCET 2026 Final Phase Counselling Schedule

The State Board has finalized a swift timeline for the final phase to wrap up the diploma admission cycle:

AP POLYCET 2026 Final Phase Counselling Registration Process

Candidates who did not register or pay the fee during Phase 1 must complete their online registration.

1. Visit the official counselling portal at polycet.ap.gov.in and click on the registration/fee payment link.
2. Enter your AP POLYCET hall ticket number and date of birth to proceed.
3. Pay the non-refundable processing fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
   • OC/BC categories: ₹700
   • SC/ST categories: ₹250
4. Candidates who paid the registration fee in Phase 1 do not need to pay again.
5. After payment, check the certificate verification status; candidates with auto-verified data can directly proceed to web options entry.
6. Candidates requiring physical verification or data correction must visit the designated Help Line Centre (HLC) between July 16 and July 19.

Note: If you already paid the registration fee in the first phase, you do not need to pay it again.

Documents Required for AP POLYCET Final Phase Counselling 2026

Candidates participating in the AP POLYCET 2026 final phase counselling must keep the following documents ready for certificate verification and admission process.

• AP POLYCET 2026 Hall Ticket and Rank Card
• SSC or equivalent examination marks memo
• Study certificates (Class IV to Class X)
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Aadhaar Card or valid identity proof
• Income Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate for SC/ST/BC candidates (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Minority Certificate (if applicable)
• Residence/Local Status Certificate (where applicable)
• NCC, Sports, CAP, or PwD certificates (if applicable)
• Processing fee payment receipt (if applicable)

AP POLYCET 2026 Web Options Entry Process

Every candidate participating in the final phase must submit fresh choices; preferences submitted during Phase 1 will completely lapse and will not be carried forward.

1. Log In: Access the option entry portal using your Login ID (sent via SMS after successful certificate verification), Hall Ticket Number, and password.

2. Select Preferences: Browse the branch codes (e.g., CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil) and college codes.

3. Prioritize: Arrange the choices in strict decreasing order of your personal preference. It is highly recommended to fill out 30–50 options to maximize your allocation chances.

4. Review & Lock: You can alter your choices up until July 21. Make sure to save and print your option form for your records

AP POLYCET 2026 Final Phase Seat Allotment Result

The SBTET will publish the final phase seat allotment results on July 24, 2026, after 6:00 PM. The algorithm automatically maps allocations based on the candidate’s AP POLYCET merit rank, category reservations, local area status, and the sequential priority of the web options submitted. Candidates can view their allocation status by logging into the student portal using their credentials.

What After AP POLYCET 2026 Final Phase Seat Allotment?

Once a seat is assigned in the final phase, candidates must complete a mandatory two-step reporting protocol between July 25 and July 29, 2026, to secure their admission:

1. Online Self-Reporting: Log into the official portal, download the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter, and click on the “Accept My Joining” tab. Candidates must pay the non-refundable AP SBTET recognition fee of ₹800 along with any applicable tuition fees online.

2. Physical College Reporting: Visit the newly allotted polytechnic college in person. You must submit your physical allotment letter, the online self-joining report, and a set of original documents for final physical verification.

Critical Notice: Because this is the final official phase of web counseling, any seat allocated now will automatically override any previous Phase 1 seat. Failure to complete both the online self-reporting and physical college reporting within the July 29 deadline will lead to immediate cancellation of the seat.

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