AP SBTET

 Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education and Training

The AP SBTET 2026 examinations are conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh (SBTET AP) for students pursuing Diploma and Polytechnic courses in the state. SBTET AP is responsible for regulating technical education at the diploma level, including syllabus formulation, semester examinations, results, certifications, and academic reforms.

The AP SBTET 2026 examinations are conducted for various engineering and non-engineering diploma programs such as Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automobile Engineering, and Pharmacy (D.Pharmacy). These examinations play a vital role in enabling students to progress to higher education or enter the technical workforce.

AP SBTET conducts diploma examinations twice a year—typically during April–May and October–November—in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. The board follows a structured evaluation system, and results are published online through the official SBTET portal. Students who do not clear a subject are given opportunities through supplementary examinations conducted along with regular exams.

Further details regarding exam dates, eligibility, application process, syllabus, hall tickets, results, and re-verification for AP SBTET 2026 are explained below.

AP SBTET – Key Highlights

Features

Details

Conducting Body

State Board of Technical Education and Training (AP SBTET)

Exam Level

State-level (Andhra Pradesh)

Courses

Polytechnic Diploma (Engineering/Non-Engineering)

Semesters

Even (2nd,4th,6th): Mar/Apr; Odd (1st,3rd,5th): Oct/Nov

Exam Mode

Pen-and-paper (theory/practicals)

Duration per Paper

3 hours

Total Marks

Varies (100-80 theory, 40-100 practicals)

Passing Marks

40% theory, 50% aggregate

Official Website

sbtet.ap.gov.in

AP SBTET – Exam Dates (Tentative)

Timetables release one month prior; even semesters typically span March-April 2026, with practicals first.

Exam / Event 

Year/Category

Dates

Diploma Theory Exams

1st Year (Regular)

March 23 – April 4, 2026

Diploma Practical Exams

1st Year (Regular)

March 14 – March 17, 2026

Diploma Semester Exams

Even Semesters

March / April 2026 (Expected)

Unit Test - III

1st Year

March 11 – March 13, 2026

AP POLYCET 2026

Entrance Exam

April 2026 (Expected 4th week)

AP SET 2026

Eligibility Test

March 28 – March 29, 2026

 AP SBTET – Eligibility Criteria

Students enrolled in AP polytechnics under SBTET with 75% attendance qualified and prior semester passers will be provided with advantage. Lateral entry candidates need CEEP/POLYCET ranks; age 15-25 years, with SC/ST relaxations. Failures will get two chances yearly.

AP SBTET – Application Form

Online via sbtet.ap.gov.in post-notification: candidates need to register with hall ticket, select scheme/semester/subjects, pay fees (?500-1500/semester), upload photo/signature. Colleges verify; late fees up to exam start.

AP SBTET – Exam Pattern

Theory: descriptive/objective questions (80 marks external, 20 internal); practicals skill-based (100 marks). Schemes like C23 emphasize competency and no negative marking. Morning/afternoon shifts will be specified.

AP SBTET – Syllabus

Course-specific: Mechanical (workshop calc), Civil (surveying), ECE (circuits), per latest C20/C23 curricula on SBTET site. It includes workshops, projects; revisions are notified annually.

AP SBTET – Admit Card

Hall tickets will be allowed to download 10 days before exams using registration number from portal/colleges. Candidates need to carry with ID; details center, timings, instructions. 

AP SBTET – Result and Revaluation

Results online in May 2026 with memos; pass ~70%. Revaluation ?200/subject, recounting ?100 within 15 days; RTGS for photocopies.

AP SBTET – Counselling and Admissions

Post-diploma, AP ECET for lateral B.Tech entry; placements via campus drives. Advanced suppliments clear backlogs.

AP SBTET – Preparation Tips

  • Daily practice diagrams/numericals from model papers.
  • Prioritize practicals; join test series.
  • Revise scheme-wise syllabus weekly.

AP SBTET 2026 Instructions: 

  1. Candidates should upload their photograph and signature with the preferred size in the portal which should be clearly visible.
  2. Candidates need to carry their admit card/hall ticket to the exam centre. Candidates will be prohibited from entering the exam hall without this document.
  3. Candidates will also be required to carry a valid ID proof such as – Voter ID Card/ Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Driving License, etc.
  4. It is advisable for all candidates to enter the designated exam hall before time for a smooth security process before the beginning of exam.
  5. Any candidate violating the rules will be strictly dealt as per the norms of the exam centre.
  6. Any candidate pursuing any unfair means in the exam hall will be dealt with as per the rules and regulations of the test centre.

AP SBTET – FAQs

Q1: When is AP SBTET 2026 even sem exams?

Ans: March-April 2026; check sbtet.ap.gov.in.

Q2: What if I miss practicals?

Ans: Separate schedule; apply for condonation.

Q3: Revaluation process?

Ans: Online application, fee per paper within 15 days.

Q4: Grace marks available?

Ans: Up to 10 marks for shortages per norms.

Q5: Supplementary fee?

Ans: ?800-1200/subject.

 

 

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