The registration and fee payment window for AP POLYCET 2026 Phase 1 counselling closes today, June 30, 2026 . Rank holders must complete their online registration on polycet.ap.gov.in to be considered for diploma programs. A processing fee is mandatory to finalize the initial registration.
Registration and Fee Payment Deadline
Candidates seeking admission to polytechnic colleges must register online. The deadline for this critical step is June 30, 2026 . Failure to register by this date will exclude candidates from the first round of state-level seat allocation.
Processing Fee Details
A non-refundable processing fee is required. Open Category (OC) and Backward Class (BC) candidates must pay ₹700 . Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates need to pay ₹250 .
Post-Registration Steps
After fee payment, candidates undergo online certificate verification. Issues with verification require candidates to visit a Helpline Centre by July 1, 2026 . Following verification, candidates must complete their web options, which involves selecting preferred colleges and courses. This choice filling period runs from June 29 to July 3, 2026 . Candidates can edit their web options on July 4, 2026 .
Important Dates for AP POLYCET 2026 Phase 1
| Counselling Activity | Important Dates |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | June 24 to June 30, 2026 |
| Certificate Verification at Help Line Centres | June 25 to July 1, 2026 |
| Web Option Entry (Choice Filling) | June 29 to July 3, 2026 |
| Editing / Changing of Web Options | July 4, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Results | July 6, 2026 |
| Self-Reporting & Reporting at Allotted Colleges | July 7 to July 10, 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | July 7, 2026 |
Next Steps After Registration
Once registration and certificate verification are complete, candidates can proceed with filling out their web options. To maximize chances of securing a seat, it is advised to select a wide range of course and college preferences. The seat allocation results for Phase 1 are scheduled for release on July 6, 2026 . Successful candidates must report to their allotted colleges between July 7 and July 10, 2026 .
