AP POLYCET 2026 Option Entry (Final) Extended To 24 July

The Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) has extended the AP POLYCET 2026 final phase web option entry deadline from July 23 to July 24, 2026, giving eligible candidates an additional day to submit or modify their preferred college and diploma course choices. AP POLYCET is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to diploma programmes offered by government, aided, and private polytechnic institutions across Andhra Pradesh. After the final phase option entry concludes, the authorities will conduct seat allotment on July 26, followed by online self-joining and physical reporting at the allotted institutes from July 27 to July 29, 2026. Take a detailed look at the revised schedule and other details ahead.

AP POLYCET 2026 Revised Final Phase Counselling Schedule

Below is the updated timeline for the final phase of AP POLYCET web counselling:

Event	Original Date	Revised Date
Fee Payment	July 16 – July 18, 2026	No change
Certificate Verification	July 16 – July 19, 2026	No change
Web Option Entry	July 16 – July 23, 2026	Extended to July 24, 2026
Option Modification	July 24, 2026	No change (or held on the extended last day)
Seat Allotment	July 26, 2026	Revised from the earlier schedule after the extension
Self-Joining & Physical Reporting	July 27 – July 29, 2026	Revised accordingly

Who Can Exercise AP POLYCET Final Phase Web Options?

The final phase option entry is open to specific categories of qualified candidates:

Unallotted Candidates: Applicants who secured a rank in AP POLYCET 2026 but were not allotted a seat in Phase 1.
Upgradation Applicants: Candidates who were allotted a seat in Phase 1 and completed self-joining, but wish to upgrade to a better college or preferred branch.
New Phase 2 Registrants: Qualified candidates whose certificates were verified in the final phase certificate verification window (July 16–19) and have paid the processing fee.
Candidates who did not participate in Phase 1: Rank holders who missed exercising web options during the first round of counselling.

How to Complete AP POLYCET Final Phase Option Entry

1.Access the Official Portal: Navigate to the official portal at polycet.ap.gov.in and click on the Candidate Login link on the homepage.

2.Log In to Your Account: Enter your AP POLYCET Hall Ticket Number, Password, and Date of Birth to access the option entry dashboard.

3.Select Colleges and Branches: Browse through available districts, polytechnic colleges, and diploma courses. Select your choices in order of preference (Priority 1, Priority 2, etc.).

4.Save and Lock Your Preferences: Periodically click Save Options while filling out choices. Once finalized, click Lock Options and take a printout of the locked choices for reference.

Documents/Details Required Before Option Entry

Before starting the web option entry process, keep the following credentials and details accessible:

AP POLYCET 2026 Hall Ticket Number & Rank Card
Registered Mobile Number (for OTP verification during password creation/login)
Login Credentials (Password created during candidate registration)
List of Preferred Polytechnic Codes & Course Codes (prepared beforehand to avoid session timeouts)

What After AP POLYCET Final Phase Option Entry?

Once the extended window for option entry closes, the admission system will process all submitted choices:

Seat Allotment Generation: Seats will be allocated based on candidate merit (AP POLYCET Rank), reservation category, local area status, and prioritized choices.
Download Allotment Order: Candidates can download their seat allotment letter and self-joining report from the portal on July 26, 2026.
Online Self-Reporting: Candidates must confirm acceptance online by completing the self-joining process.
Physical College Reporting: Admitted candidates must physically report to the allotted polytechnic college between July 27 and July 29, 2026, with original certificates to secure admission.

Important Instructions for AP POLYCET Counselling 2026

Crucial Advice: Phase 1 preferences are not carried forward. Candidates must enter fresh options in the final phase.

Enter Maximum Options: Candidates are strongly advised to fill in a high number of college-branch combinations to maximize their chances of securing a seat.
Impact on Phase 1 Seat: If a candidate who was allotted a seat in Phase 1 receives a new allotment in the Final Phase, their Phase 1 seat is automatically cancelled and allocated to another applicant.
Session Timeout Warning: Do not leave the web option screen idle for extended periods; save your selections regularly.

AP POLYCET 2026 Final Phase Counselling: Helpline & Official Website

For technical assistance or queries regarding web options and seat allotments, candidates can contact official support channels:

Official Websites: polycet.ap.gov.in | apsbtet.ap.gov.in
Helpline Email: convenorpolycet2026@gmail.com
Help Line Centres (HLCs): Candidates facing technical errors during web entry can visit their nearest designated District Help Line Centre for assistance.

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