AP POLYCET 2026 Web Options Entry Extended for Final Phase Counselling; Last Date July 23

The Department of Higher Education (DHE) and the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, have officially extended the deadline for the online web options entry for the AP POLYCET 2026 Final Phase Counselling. Candidates seeking diploma admissions across government and private polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh now have until July 23, 2026, to submit and lock their college and branch preferences online.

This extension brings major relief to thousands of students looking to secure leftover seats or upgrade their choices after Phase 1 allotment.

Key Highlights of the Counselling Extension

The final phase counselling kicked off on July 16, 2026. While web option entries were originally scheduled to wrap up earlier, authorities extended the option window to July 23, 2026 to allow students adequate time to finalize their choices.

Official Portal: polycet.ap.gov.in
Login Credentials Required: AP POLYCET Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth.
Participation Requirement: Candidates must submit fresh web options in this phase. Preferences selected during Phase 1 will not be carried over.

Important Note: If you previously paid the counselling processing fee (₹700 for OC/BC and ₹250 for SC/ST) during Phase 1, you do not need to pay it again for the final phase.

Important Dates for AP POLYCET 2026 Final Phase

Below is the complete revised timeline for the final phase of AP POLYCET counselling:

Event	Date / Details
Final Phase Online Registration & Processing Fee Payment	July 16 to July 18, 2026
Certificate Verification at Help Line Centres (HLCs)	July 16 to July 19, 2026
Extended Web Option Entry Deadline	July 23, 2026
Final Phase Seat Allotment Result	July 24, 2026 (Expected after 6:00 PM)
Self-Joining & Physical Reporting at Colleges	July 25 to July 29, 2026

AP POLYCET 2026 Toppers Names and Ranks

A total of 1,63,000 students appeared for the AP POLYCET 2026 entrance exam, out of which 1,48,950 candidates qualified, achieving an overall pass percentage of 91.37%. Multiple candidates scored a perfect 120/120 in the examination.

Here are the top rankers from the AP POLYCET 2026 exam:

Rank	Candidate Name	Score (Out of 120)	District
1	D. Ram Gautham	120	East Godavari
1	T. Sai Vishnu Teja	120	West Godavari
1	Jami Chetan	120	Visakhapatnam
1	Thota Manasa	120	West Godavari
1	Pindi Jagan Venkata Narasimha Swamy	120	West Godavari
1	M. Rohit	120	West Godavari
1	KSSVK Chaitanya	120	West Godavari
1	D. Naga Satya Hima Surya	120	East Godavari
1	S. Hemachandra	120	Visakhapatnam
1	Veldurthi Mokshith	120	Tirupati

Estimated Seat Availability & Fee Structure

Across the 267 participating polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh, thousands of seats remain available across popular diploma engineering branches for the final round:

Civil Engineering: ~3,500 to 4,200 seats
Mechanical Engineering: ~2,800 to 3,400 seats
Computer Science Engineering (CSE): ~2,000 to 2,800 seats
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE): ~2,000 to 2,500 seats
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE): ~1,500 to 2,000 seats

Fee Structure

Government Polytechnic Colleges: ₹4,700 per year
Private Polytechnic Colleges: ~₹25,000 per year

1.Visit the Official Portal:Step 1.

Go to polycet.ap.gov.in and click on the Web Options Entry link.

2.Log In:Step 2.

Enter your Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth to log into the candidate portal.

3.Select Preferences:Step 3.

Choose your preferred districts, colleges, and diploma branches in order of priority. Enter multiple options to increase your chances of getting a seat.

4.Save and Lock Choices:Step 4.

Review your filled choices carefully and lock them before the July 23 deadline. Download a copy of your saved options slip for future reference.

Written by Simran

Simran is currently working as a Senior Content Writer at Findmycollege , where she creates engaging and research-driven learning resources for students. She has completed her Graduation in Journalism from Delhi University. With 4 years of experience in the EdTech industry, she has previously contributed to leading platforms like Leverage Edu and Aakash. Her expertise lies in simplifying Engineering and Medical entrance exam content to guide aspirants in their preparation journey. Beyond writing, Simran enjoys sketching, watching movies, and finding creative inspiration in everyday life.

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