AP POLYCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

Updated By Shivani on 06 Nov, 2024 13:12

As per the AP POLYCET 2025 eligibility criteria applicants should have cleared class 10+2 from a recognized board to be eligible for the exam. There is no upper age limit to apply for the AP POLYCET exam. Applicants can check the eligibility criteria here to know their chances of admission in the exam.

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AP POLYCET Eligibility Criteria 2025

AP POLYCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria is important for all the candidates to comply with to apply for the AP POLYCET 2025 examination. The AP POLYCET eligibility criteria 2025 comprises various aspects such as the nationality of the candidate, qualifying examination, qualifying marks, compulsory subjects in the qualifying exam, etc. Candidates failing to meet the AP POLYCET 2025 eligibility criteria will not be able to fill out the AP POLYCET application form 2025.  

According to the AP POLYCET eligibility criteria 2025, candidates should hold Indian nationality and should be a resident of Andhra Pradesh to be eligible for the exam. Applicants should have passed 10+2 with at least 35% to apply & register for the exam. AEEE 2025 aspirants should go through the eligibility criteria on this page before filling out the AP POLYCET 2025 application form or making online registrations. Go through the reservations criteria to understand category wise reservations offered to the General, ST, SC, and other candidates. 

AP POLYCET 2025 Detailed Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate must be an Indian national and a resident of Andhra Pradesh.

  • Applicants must have passed the SSC examination conducted by the State Board of Secondary Education of Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, or an equivalent examination at the Class 10 level.

  • Applicants must have had Maths as one of the compulsory subjects and they must have qualified with at least 35% marks in aggregate.

  • To be eligible, the candidate should have cleared the SSC examination held by the State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana, or an equivalent examination with at least 35% marks in aggregate. Mathematics should be a compulsory subject for the candidate.

  • Applicants who have appeared in SSC and are yet to get the result or applicants who will be appearing this year are eligible to take the AP POLYCET 2025 Exam. 

  • There is no age limit for candidates appearing in the AP POLYCET 2025 examination, However, there are limitations in age as far as the scholarship is considered. Scholarships will be given as described by the Social Welfare Department.

AP POLYCET 2025 Reservation Criteria

The Government of Andhra Pradesh offers reservations to candidates based on the category - General, SC, ST, BC etc. The category-wise reservations can be checked below:

Category 

Reservation 

Open Competition 

50%

Scheduled Caste 

15%

Scheduled Tribe 

6%

Backward Class

29%

Reservation for Residential Polytechnics for Girls [Mandanapalle, Rajahmundry, Gajwel and Karim Nagar]

Category 

Reservation 

Scheduled Caste

75%

Scheduled Tribe

05%

Backward Class

10%

Other Class

10%

Reservation for Residential Polytechnics for Boys [Paderu, Yetapaka, Srisailam, Bhadrachalam]

Category 

Reservation 

Scheduled Caste

18%

Scheduled Tribe

75%

Backward Class

05%

Other Class

02%

Reservation for NCC Cadets

1% reservation is given to students belonging to the General category.

Reservation for Sports Category

0.5% of seats are available for the Sports Category candidates. Such Candidates must produce certificates issued by the State Government or Central Government of events that have been held solely by the government. 

Physically Handicapped

3% of the seats for the Physically Handicapped, 1% for the Visually Impaired, 1% for the Hearing Impaired, and 1% for the Orthopaedically Handicapped candidates are reserved. On the other hand candidates with a despairing life (deaf and dumb, muscular dystrophy, mentally retarded and blind) are not at all eligible for admission through AP POLYCET 2025. 

Reservation for the children of Ex-Servicemen or Defence Personnel and Border Security Force

2% of seats are available for this category with the following conditions:

  • Applicants whose parents are domiciles of Andhra Pradesh

  • Applicants will also have to submit their certificate issued by the Zila Sainik Board/Sainik Welfare Board.

  • The decision of the AP Sainik Board or its nominee will be final. 

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FAQs about AP POLYCET Eligibility

Who can apply for the AP POLYCET exam?

Candidates who have qualified the SSC exam or an equivalent exam with a minimum score of 35% marks in aggregate with Mathematics as a compulsory subject can apply for the AP POLYCET exam.

What is the qualifying marks for AP POLYCET?

The minimum qualifying score for AP POLYCET is 36 out of 120 marks for the General Category, while there is no cut off for the reserved categories.
 

Is the AP POLYCET eligibility criteria important?

Yes. It is mandatory for the aspiring candidates of AP POLYCET to meet the eligibility guidelines laid down by the conducting body to appear for the exam.

Is there any age limit to appear for the AP POLYCET exam?

No. There is no age limit to appear for the AP POLYCET examination.

 

Who sets the AP POLYCET eligibility criteria?

The State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh lays down the eligibility criteria of the AP POLYCET exam.

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