AP POLYCET Web Options 2026 (Live): Choice Filling Link Active at polycet.ap.gov.in; Step-by-Step Guide Here

The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, has activated the AP POLYCET 2026 web options entry link today. Candidates who successfully registered for the phase 1 counselling and completed their online/offline certificate verification can now submit their preferences online.

Admissions to various engineering and non-engineering diploma programs across government and private polytechnic institutes in Andhra Pradesh will be strictly based on the choices submitted during this window, candidate rank, reservation criteria, and seat matrix.

AP POLYCET Counselling 2026 Schedule & Crucial Dates

To ensure you don’t miss any crucial deadlines, track the complete first-phase web counselling roadmap below:

Direct Link for AP POLYCET 2026 Choice Filling

Candidates can access the official choice filling terminal directly by visiting:

 AP POLYCET 2026 Web Options Official Portal (Use desktop view for a smoother interface experience)

Step-by-Step Guide to Fill AP POLYCET Web Options 2026

Candidates must follow these exact instructions to submit their choices safely without errors:

1. Visit Portal: Go to the official AP POLYCET web counselling page at polycet.ap.gov.in.

2. Access Login: Locate and click on the 'Candidate Login' or 'Web Options' link displayed on the homepage dashboard.

3. Enter Credentials: Authenticate yourself using your AP POLYCET 2026 Hall Ticket Number, Rank, Date of Birth, and the password generated during registration.

4. OTP Verification: Validate the login via the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

5. Filter & Select Choices: Browse through the structured list of available polytechnic colleges and specific diploma branches. Select your preferred choices by filtering by district or institution type.

6. Prioritize Preferences: Carefully arrange your selected combinations. Drag or move options to place your top-priority college and branch at the number 1 position.

7. Save & Lock: Regularly click 'Save' to prevent session timeouts. Review your list thoroughly, and then click 'Submit and Lock' on or before July 3.

8. Print Proof: Download and print out the final locked choice submission slip for physical verification during reporting.

Crucial Strategy Tip: There is no upper limit to the number of combinations you can choose. Candidates are highly encouraged to fill in as many college-branch options as possible to maximize their chances of securing a seat in the Phase 1 round.

Key Parameters for AP POLYCET Seat Allotment

The software allocates polytechnic seats through a centralized algorithmic matrix using these key parameters:

• The precise chronological order of preference locked by the candidate.

• The state/local rank secured by the student in the AP POLYCET 2026 exam.

• Category-specific reservation rules (OC, EWS, BC, SC, ST, PwD, NCC, CAP, Sports).

• Availability of vacant intake capacity in the targeted institution.

If a candidate wishes to alter or modify their saved choices, a dedicated change-of-options window will open exclusively for one day on July 4, 2026.