- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Tue, 05 May 2026 11:22 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
AP POLYCET Result 2026: The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) of Andhra Pradesh declared the results for AP POLYCET 202 on Tuesday, May 5. Candidates who appeared for the Polytechnic Common Entrance Test can now view and download their rank cards from the official website.
According to official statistics, a total of 177,581 students registered for the examination, while 163,008 candidates appeared for the test held on April 25, 2026. Of these, 148,950 candidates passed, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 91.37 percent.
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Nara Lokesh Congratulates Students:
Andhra Pradesh Human Resource Minister Nara Lokesh congratulated the successful candidates through a social media post on X (previously Twitter).
🔊 AP POLYCET–2026 Results Announced! 📢
— Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh) May 5, 2026
This year, a record 1,77,581 candidates registered and 1,63,008 appeared for the examination held on 25.04.2026 — the highest participation ever. Of these, 1,48,950 have qualified, with an overall pass percentage of 91.37%.
👏 Delighted…
Key Statistics and Gender-Wise Performance:
The 2026 results showcased a clear trend of female students leading the way in technical entrance exams. Girls achieved a remarkable 93.57% pass percentage, surpassing their male counterparts and reflecting the state’s commitment to empowering women in the fields of technology and entrepreneurship.
Category | Statistics |
Total Registered | 1,77,581 |
Total Appeared | 1,63,008 |
Total Qualified | 1,48,950 |
Overall Pass Percentage | 91.37% |
Girls Pass Percentage | 93.57% |
Outstanding Achievement in Tribal Districts
One of the most heartening highlights of the AP POLYCET 2026 is the dominance of tribal districts in the state merit list. These regions, often facing geographical challenges, have emerged as the top academic performers this year.
Alluri Sitharama Raju: Recorded a staggering 99.11% pass rate.
Polavaram: Achieved a high success rate of 95.46%.
Parvathipuram Manyam: Secured a pass percentage of 93.45%.
How to Access Results Online?
Candidates who appeared for the exam on April 25 can now verify their qualifying status and download their rank cards through the official portal. To access the results, students must visit polycetap.ap.gov.in and enter their hall ticket numbers.
The rank cards will be essential for the upcoming counseling sessions, where students will be allotted seats in polytechnic colleges based on their performance and preference.
AP POLYCET Result 2026 OUT: Direct Link
