AP POLYCET (Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test)

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Updated On Date: 24/10/2025

AP POLYCET 2026 Cut Offs

AP POLYCET 2026 – Cut Offs

The AP POLYCET cut off marks for 2026 are the minimum marks that candidates need to secure in the AP Polytechnic Common Entrance Test to qualify for admission into various diploma courses in Andhra Pradesh polytechnic colleges. The AP POLYCET cut offs play a decisive role in shortlisting candidates for the counselling and seat allotment process.

Factors Affecting AP POLYCET 2026 Cut Offs:

The cut offs depend on multiple factors including:

  • Number of candidates appearing
  • Difficulty level of the exam
  • Total seats available in polytechnic colleges
  • Category of the candidate (General, OBC, SC, ST)
  • Previous years’ cut off trends

Expected Qualifying Cut Off:

  • For the General and OBC categories, the expected qualifying cut off is around 30% to 36% of the total marks (120 marks), roughly 36 to 43 marks.
  • There is no mandatory minimum qualifying mark for SC and ST candidates, who are included in the rank list irrespective of marks.

Marks vs Rank Estimation:

  • Scores between 115 to 120 typically secure ranks between 1 and 20.
  • Scores from 110 to 115 can expect ranks between 100 and 200.
  • Marks in the range 100-110 lead to ranks around 1,000-2,000.
  • Scores below 70 usually correspond to ranks above 30,000.

Even a slight difference in marks can significantly affect the rank.

College and Course-wise Cut Offs:

  • Cut off ranks vary across colleges, courses, and categories. For instance:
  • Andhra Polytechnic College, Kakinada: Closing ranks for the general category in Computer Engineering range between 6,000 and 17,000.
  • Prakasam Engineering College: SC category closing ranks for Mechanical Engineering range higher due to reserved seats, approx 44,000 to 1,23,000.

Importance of Cut Offs:

  • Candidates scoring above the cut off become eligible for counselling.
  • Meeting the cut off does not guarantee admission as it also depends on seat availability, reservation policies, and candidate preferences during counselling.
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FAQs:

Q1. What is the expected qualifying cut off for AP POLYCET 2026?

Ans. For General and OBC candidates, the qualifying cut off is expected to be about 30%-36%, i.e., 36 to 43 marks out of 120. SC/ST candidates have no minimum cut off.

Q2. How does the cut off vary for different categories?

Ans. General and OBC categories have a fixed qualifying cut off, while SC and ST candidates are included in the merit list without a minimum qualifying mark.

Q3. What range of marks secures a top rank in AP POLYCET?

Ans. Candidates scoring 115-120 marks typically secure a rank within the top 20 ranks.

Q4. Do college cut offs differ for each course?

Ans. Yes, cut offs differ by course and college, with competitive courses having higher cut off ranks.

Q5. Is meeting the cut off enough for admission?

Ans. No, candidates must participate in counselling, and admission depends on seat availability and other factors beyond just the cut off.

 
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