AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 expected closing ranks for Government Polytechnic Colleges in Andhra Pradesh range from approximately 8,000 for CSE at top urban colleges to over 40,000 for Civil Engineering at smaller government polytechnics, based on 2025 counselling data.
AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment is expected on July 16, 2026 at polycetap.nic.in. Round 2 is significantly more relaxed than Round 1 — closing ranks open up as vacated seats and unconverted Round 1 allotments are re-pooled. Students who missed a government polytechnic seat in Round 1, or who want to upgrade their college or branch, can participate in Round 2 option entry. All figures below are projected based on 2025 AP POLYCET counselling trends.
- Round 2 seat allotment is expected on July 16, 2026 at the official portal polycetap.nic.in.
- In 2025, Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada CSE saw Round 1 closing rank of 6,083 widen to 16,724 in Round 2 — a relaxation of over 10,000 ranks.
- CSE and ECE at top urban government polytechnics remain the most competitive branches even in Round 2.
- Students with OC ranks up to 40,000 may secure government polytechnic seats in Civil, Mechanical, or EEE branches in Round 2.
- AP POLYCET is scored out of 120 marks (Mathematics 50, Physics 40, Chemistry 30); rank is determined by total marks with no negative marking.
| Direct Link to AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment (Active on July 16, 2026) |
AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 Counselling Overview
AP POLYCET 2026 counselling is conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh. It runs in two main rounds followed by a spot round for remaining vacancies. Round 2 re-pools seats that were rejected, not reported to, or vacated after Round 1. Students who hold a Round 1 allotment but prefer a different college or branch can re-enter Round 2 by surrendering their current seat and submitting fresh web options.
| Activity | Expected Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | First week of July 2026 |
| Round 1 College Reporting | July 8–11, 2026 |
| Round 2 Web Option Entry | July 12–15, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | July 16, 2026 |
| Round 2 College Reporting | July 17–20, 2026 |
Dates above are expected based on the 2025 AP POLYCET counselling schedule. Confirm the live schedule at polycetap.nic.in once SBTET AP publishes the official 2026 calendar.
Expected Closing Ranks by College and Branch
The table below provides AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 expected OC (Boys) closing ranks for major Government Polytechnic Colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Projections are based on 2025 Round 2 allotment data and may shift by 5–15% in 2026 depending on the total rank list and seat availability.
| College | Branch | Expected Round 2 Closing Rank (OC, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada | Computer Science & Engg (CSE) | 15,000 – 17,500 |
| Electronics & Communication Engg (ECE) | 11,000 – 13,500 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Engg (EEE) | 22,000 – 26,000 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22,000 – 26,000 | |
| Civil Engineering | 36,000 – 40,000 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Visakhapatnam | CSE | 8,000 – 12,000 |
| ECE | 10,000 – 14,000 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20,000 – 28,000 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Vijayawada | CSE | 12,000 – 16,000 |
| ECE | 14,000 – 18,000 | |
| Civil Engineering | 28,000 – 36,000 | |
| SV Govt. Polytechnic, Tirupati | CSE | 10,000 – 14,000 |
| ECE | 13,000 – 17,000 | |
| EEE | 22,000 – 28,000 | |
| MBTS Govt. Polytechnic, Guntur | CSE | 14,000 – 18,000 |
| ECE | 16,000 – 20,000 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25,000 – 32,000 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Nellore | CSE | 15,000 – 20,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 32,000 – 42,000 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Kurnool | CSE | 18,000 – 23,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 28,000 – 36,000 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Rajam (Srikakulam) | CSE | 22,000 – 28,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 38,000 – 48,000 |
Category-wise Expected Closing Ranks
AP POLYCET seat allotment follows the state reservation policy across eight categories. The table below shows expected Round 2 closing ranks by category for CSE at Government Polytechnic Colleges in AP, based on 2025 allotment trends:
| Category | Expected CSE Round 2 Closing Rank (2026) |
|---|---|
| OC (Open Category) | 8,000 – 18,000 |
| BC-A | 12,000 – 25,000 |
| BC-B | 14,000 – 27,000 |
| BC-C | 15,000 – 29,000 |
| BC-D | 17,000 – 31,000 |
| BC-E | 18,000 – 34,000 |
| SC | 32,000 – 55,000 |
| ST | 40,000 – 68,000 |
Girls categories and PH (Physically Handicapped) students see further-relaxed closing ranks due to dedicated seat pools. Women-only government polytechnics — such as Govt. Polytechnic for Women, Kakinada and Govt. Polytechnic for Women, Guntur — operate under a separate admissions quota and are not reflected in the OC (Boys) data above.
Round 1 vs Round 2: 2025 Data Comparison
Round 2 closing ranks are consistently higher (more relaxed) than Round 1 across all branches. This happens because seats freed by Round 1 non-reporting and upgrades are added back to the Round 2 pool. The table below shows actual 2025 Round 1 and Round 2 closing ranks at Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada to illustrate the typical relaxation pattern:
| Branch | Round 1 Closing Rank (2025, OC) | Round 2 Closing Rank (2025, OC) | Rank Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 6,083 | 16,724 | +10,641 |
| ECE | 7,511 | 12,061 | +4,550 |
| EEE | 15,415 | 24,179 | +8,764 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 18,180 | 23,858 | +5,678 |
| Civil Engineering | 23,388 | 37,703 | +14,315 |
Students with CSE ranks between 6,084 and 16,724 at Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada had no chance in Round 1 but secured a seat in Round 2 in 2025. A comparable pattern is expected at government polytechnics across AP in 2026. Civil Engineering shows the highest absolute relaxation, making it accessible to a very wide rank band in Round 2.
Factors Affecting AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 Cutoff
- Round 1 non-reporting rate: The more students who receive Round 1 allotments but do not report to college, the more seats open for Round 2, relaxing the cutoff further.
- Upgrade requests: Students who hold Round 1 seats but re-enter Round 2 for a preferred choice vacate their existing allotments, adding those seats to the Round 2 pool.
- Total AP POLYCET 2026 rank list size: A larger qualifying pool increases competition and can tighten closing ranks at top-demand colleges.
- College location: Colleges in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Tirupati attract far more web options than colleges in smaller districts, resulting in tighter Round 2 cutoffs at urban institutions.
- Branch demand: CSE and ECE dominate web option choices every year. Civil, Chemical, and Mining Engineering attract fewer students, yielding much higher closing ranks in Round 2.
- Additional seats notified by SBTET AP: Any lateral-entry seats or newly approved seats released for Round 2 can relax cutoffs for specific colleges and branches.
AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 Closing Ranks FAQs
Ques. When will AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment be released?
Ans. AP POLYCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment is expected on July 16, 2026. You can check the result at the official portal polycetap.nic.in using your hall ticket number and date of birth.
Ques. Are AP POLYCET Round 2 closing ranks better or worse than Round 1 for students?
Ans. Round 2 closing ranks are higher (more relaxed) than Round 1, which is good news for students with higher rank numbers. In 2025, CSE at Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada opened from rank 6,083 in Round 1 to 16,724 in Round 2, giving over 10,000 additional students a chance at the same seat.
Ques. Which government polytechnic in AP has the best CSE closing rank in Round 2?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, Govt. Polytechnic, Visakhapatnam records the tightest Round 2 OC closing rank for CSE (expected 8,000–12,000 in 2026), followed by SV Govt. Polytechnic, Tirupati (10,000–14,000) and Govt. Polytechnic, Vijayawada (12,000–16,000).
Ques. Can I participate in Round 2 if I already have a Round 1 allotment?
Ans. Yes. You can participate in Round 2 to upgrade to a preferred college or branch by surrendering your Round 1 seat and filing fresh web options. If you do not receive a better allotment in Round 2, the consequence depends on whether you reported to your Round 1 college as per SBTET AP rules.
Ques. What is a safe rank to secure a government polytechnic seat in Round 2 of AP POLYCET 2026?
Ans. A rank under 20,000 in OC category gives a strong chance at a CSE or ECE seat in a government polytechnic. Students with ranks between 20,000 and 42,000 can target Civil, Mechanical, or EEE branches at government colleges in Round 2, based on 2025 data.
Ques. How is the AP POLYCET rank calculated?
Ans. AP POLYCET is out of 120 marks (Mathematics 50, Physics 40, Chemistry 30). Rank is determined by total marks scored. Ties are broken by marks in Mathematics first, then Physics, then by date of birth. There is no negative marking.
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