AP POLYCET 2026 Cutoff - Check Category-wise (General, OBC, SC, ST) Qualifying Cutoff Score

AP POLYCET 2026 Cutoff

AP POLYCET Cutoff will be released by the SBTET via online mode on the official website - sbtetap.gov.in. AP POLYCET cutoff marks are different for each category of candidate that includes General, OBC, SC, ST, and other reserved categories. The AP POLYCET cutoff 2026 for GEN candidates is 30% or 36 out of 120 marks. There is no minimum AP POLYCET cutoff mark for SC/ ST candidates.

After the counselling process, the admission cutoff list for AP POLYCET 2026 will be released in the form of closing ranks. The cutoff is the minimum score that candidates must secure to take part in the AP POLYCET counselling process. Candidates must note that the cutoffs of various institutes accepting AP POLYCET 2026 scores will vary from each other. 

AP POLYCET 2026 Category-Wise Cutoff

Candidates can check the category wise cutoff for AP POLYCET 2026 in the table below:

We have provided all the information related to the AP POLYCET 2026 cutoff in this section. It is to be noted by the candidates belonging to categories like General, Scheduled Tribe (SC), Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) will have a different cutoff score which has to be fulfilled by them in order to be eligible for the counselling process. Candidates who will qualify and have a valid AP POLYCET score will be allowed to take admission into various Andhra Pradesh Government and Private colleges.

Note: Candidates should also go through the previous years’ cut-off trends of the different participating colleges of AP POLYCET.

Previous Years AP POLYCET Cutoff

AP POLYCET Qualifying Cutoff (Previous Year)

Candidates can check the qualifying cutoff for AP POLYCET of the previous years in the following.

AP POLYCET 2022 Cutoff

AP POLYCET 2021 Cutoff

AP POLYCET Cutoff (2020, 2019, 2018)

Factors Determining AP POLYCET Cutoff 2026

There are various factors on which the AP POLYCET 2026 Cutoff depends. These key factors have been mentioned below:

• Highest marks scored in the entrance examination

• The total number of candidates who appeared for the examination

• The number of candidates who have qualified for the further rounds

• The difficulty level of the entrance examination

• Previous year cutoff trends

• Reservation policy for candidates belonging to different categories

How to Check AP POLYCET Cutoff 2026 ?

Candidates who took the AP POLYCET 2026 Exam can check the cutoffs declared by the different participating colleges by following the instructions given below:

• Candidates will have to visit the official website of the exam conducting authority

• Candidates will be able to check the cut-off by clicking on the link given on the homepage of the website

• The cut-off for the courses offered by various colleges will differ. Candidates will get an option to select the name of the participating college and the course

• After selecting, candidates will be able to check the closing rank declared by the particular college

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AP POLYCET Cutoff 2026 - Key Points

Here are some of the important facets related to the AP POLYCET cutoff 2026

• The AP POLYCET cutoff marks will vary for each category, including General, OBC, SC and ST.
• The AP POLYCET cutoff 2026 will be declared after the release of the AP POLYCET 2026 result.
• Candidates can check the AP POLYCET previous year's cutoff marks to develop an idea about the expected cutoff marks for the current year
• Meeting the AP POLYCET 2026 cutoff does not guarantee admission, since the final decision will depend upon various other factors such as the availability of seats at the participating colleges, the candidate's preferences, and the number of applicants for a specific course in a specific institute
• The AP POLYCET cutoff marks will be determined based upon several factors, including the total number of candidates, the difficulty level of the AP POLYCET 2026 exam, the availability of seats at the institutes, the reservation policy, and the previous year's cutoffs.
• Candidates who qualify the AP POLYCET cutoff 2026 will be eligible to participate in the AP POLYCET counselling process 2026 for securing admission into various polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

What is a Good Score in AP POLYCET 2026?

An analysis of what is considered to be a good score in the AP POLYCET 2026 exam has been provided below based upon the previous years’ cut off trends and analysis.

AP POLYCET Cutoff 2026: Rank List Tie Breaker Criteria

While preparing the rank list of the AP POLYCET 2026 exam based on the marks secured by the candidates, the authority will use the tie breaking criteria in the same order as discussed below:

• Candidate with higher marks in the Mathematics subject will be awarded a higher rank
• Candidate with more marks in the Physics subject will be ranked higher in the list
• Candidate older in age (as mentioned on the S.S.C Certificate) will be assigned a higher rank
• If the tie still persists, then the candidate with a higher percentage of marks in the qualifying exam will secure a better rank

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