The AP POLYCET 2026 Phase 2 (Final Phase) Counselling registration process has started today, July 16, 2026. Qualified candidates who could not participate in the first phase or did not secure a seat earlier can now complete the online counselling process through the official AP POLYCET counselling portal.Candidates participating in the final phase must complete processing fee payment, certificate verification and web option entry within the scheduled timeline. The counselling process will determine seat allotment across participating polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh based on rank, preferences, category and seat availability.AP POLYCET 2026 Phase 2 counselling scheduleThe complete schedule for the final phase counselling is as follows:
Candidates must complete each stage within the specified deadline to remain eligible for seat allotment.Steps to complete AP POLYCET Phase 2 counselling registrationCandidates can follow these steps to participate in the final phase:• Pay processing fee: Candidates need to log in to the counselling portal using their hall ticket number and rank details. The processing fee can be paid through net banking, credit card or debit card.• Complete certificate verification: Candidates must complete online certificate verification. Those whose documents are not verified online will need to visit a designated Help Line Centre (HLC) with the required certificates.• Enter web options: After verification, candidates can log in and select their preferred polytechnic colleges and branches. Candidates are advised to enter multiple choices to improve their chances of securing a seat.AP POLYCET 2026 examination statisticsThe AP POLYCET 2026 examination witnessed participation from approximately 1.63 lakh students. Out of these, 1,48,950 candidates qualified for admission, recording a pass percentage of 91.37%.For OC and BC category candidates, the minimum qualifying mark is 36 out of 120, which is equivalent to 30%. There is no minimum qualifying mark requirement for SC and ST candidates.Expected Phase 2 cutoff trends and seat availabilityThe closing ranks in the AP POLYCET 2026 Phase 2 counselling are expected to vary depending on the branch, college and reservation category. Government polytechnic colleges may see closing ranks ranging from around 1,500 to above 60,000.Compared with the first phase, Phase 2 cutoffs are generally expected to be more relaxed by around 15% to 30% as seats become available due to withdrawals, non-reporting candidates and unpaid admission fees.Computer Science Engineering (CSE) continues to remain one of the most competitive branches. For OC category candidates, popular government polytechnic colleges offering CSE are expected to close at ranks below 5,000.Expected branch-wise seat availability in Phase 2Based on available trends across 267 participating polytechnic colleges, the estimated branch-wise seat availability for the final phase is:
AP POLYCET college fee detailsGovernment polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh continue to offer affordable education options. The annual tuition fee for government polytechnic colleges is approximately Rs 4,700 per year.Candidates who receive seats in the final phase must complete self-reporting and join their allotted colleges between July 25 and July 29, 2026.
