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AP POLYCET 2026 Download Answer Key & Question Paper [PDF] AP POLYCET 2026 Official Key [Soon]. AP Polycet 2026 Exam is conducted on 25th April 2026 from 11 am to 1pm. The AP POLYCET Official Key is going to be released by SBTETAP. Mean while, the experts has released the AP POLYCET 2026 Key basing on the POLYCET 2026 Question Paper. Candidates can check the Answers with the Key and have an Idea about their Marks.

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    Many students seeking admission to diploma courses in engineering and non-engineering fields offered by polytechnics across Andhra Pradesh have participated in this exam.

    After the condition of the entrance test, the participants are looking for the AP POLYCET Answer Key that will be released online through the official portal of the Technical Education and Training Board. The Board will release the solution key within 2 weeks of the examination.

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    AP POLYCET 2026 Answer Key Download, Question Paper Download. The State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh has completed the POLYCET examination. The Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test was conducted on April 25, 2026. 

    Many students seeking admission to diploma courses in engineering and non-engineering fields offered by polytechnics across Andhra Pradesh have participated in this exam.

    After the condition of the entrance test, the participants are looking for the AP POLYCET Answer Key that will be released online through the official portal of the Technical Education and Training Board. The Board will release the solution key within 2 weeks of the examination.

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    AP POLYCET 2026 Exam Overview

    The AP POLYCET is designed to assess the aptitude of candidates in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to determine their suitability for polytechnic courses. The paper follows a specific pattern and is typically conducted offline as an objective type test.

    The details of the exam, including its duration, the total number of questions, and the marking scheme, are important for candidates to understand how their performance might be evaluated. The duration of the exam was set at two hours.
     
    Sections Subject Total Questions/ Marks
    Section A Mathematics 50
    Section B Physics 40
    Section C Chemistry 30


    ParticularsDetails
    Exam NameAP POLYCET 2026 (Polytechnic Common Entrance Test)
    Mode of ExamOffline (Pen and Paper based - OMR Sheet)
    Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
    Total Number of Questions120
    Subjects CoveredMathematics – 50 Questions, Physics – 40 Questions, Chemistry – 30 Questions
    Total Marks120 Marks
    Duration of Exam2 Hours (120 Minutes)
    Medium of ExamTelugu, English, and Urdu
    Marking Scheme+1 mark for each correct answer
    Negative MarkingNo negative marking

    Download the POLYCET 2026 Answer Key [by APTEACHERS]

    The AP POLYCET 2026 preliminary answer key will be published on the official website, allowing applicants to raise objections within a specified timeframe via email. Following the review of objections, the final answer key will be released alongside the exam results. Candidates can use the answer key to estimate their scores before the results are announced.

    AP POLYCET 2026 Mathematics Key with Short Explanations [Set B]

    This Key is prepared by APTEACHERS within the short span of time. Hence there may be some errors. Hence verify with the official Answer Key Imp Note: Copying the content is strictly prohibited. This is a property of APTEACHERS.IN Website
    Q. No. Answer Explanation/Hint
    1 (4) 0∘
    Using 2sinAcosA=2sinA, we get cosA=1, so A=0∘.
    2 (3) 1
    This is the identity sin(60∘+30∘)=sin90∘=1.
    3 (4) 40/3​
    tan60∘=40/d⟹3​=40/d⟹d=40/3​. +1
    4 (4) 30∘
    Let height be h, shadow is 3​h. tanθ=h/(3​h)=1/3​⟹θ=30∘.
    5 (2) 1/52
    There is only 1 Queen of Diamonds in a deck of 52.
    6 (4) 1/2
    Vowels in 'MOBILE' are O, I, E (3 out of 6). 3/6=1/2.
    7 (2) 14 400×0.035=14.
    8 (1) 0.95
    P(not E)=1−P(E)=1−0.05=0.95.
    9 (2) 69.43
    Calculated using ∑fi​xi​/∑fi​ from the provided table. +1
    10 (1) 3.286
    Using the Mode formula l+(2f1​−f0​−f2​)f1​−f0​​×h on the 3-5 class. +1
    11 (3) 55-60
    Median class is where cumulative frequency reaches N/2=15.
    12 (4) 1.35
    Arranged: 1.02, 1.2, 1.3, 1.35, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7. Middle value is 1.35.
    13 (1) 423
    LCM(12, 21, 15) = 420; HCF = 3. Sum = 423.
    14 (4) ∞
    There are infinite rational numbers between any two real numbers.
    15 (3) 2​
    18​=32​. Multiplying by 2​ gives 6 (rational).
    16 (1) 1.02
    101÷99=1.020202...
    17 (1) 3/2
    Product of zeroes =−(−6)/a=4⟹6/a=4⟹a=1.5 or 3/2.
    18 (4) −6/5
    k(2)2+3(2)+k=0⟹5k+6=0⟹k=−6/5.
    19 (2) p=r
    For reciprocals 2 and 1/2, the product is 1, so r/p=1⟹p=r.
    20 (4) ab=6
    For parallel lines: a/3=2/b=9/18⟹ab=6.
    21 (1) Unique
    Lines x=0 (y-axis) and y=3 intersect at exactly one point (0, 3).
    22 (3) 20 m, 16 m
    L=W+4; L+W=36. Solving gives 20 and 16.
    23 (1) x=19,y=−14
    Solved via substitution or elimination.
    24 (3) k<4
    For distinct roots, b2−4ac>0⟹16−4k>0⟹4>k.
    25 (1) 5, 12
    x2+(x+7)2=132. Solving the quadratic gives x=5. +1
    26 (1) x2−6x+4=0
    Roots are 3±5​. Sum = 6, Product = 9−5=4.
    27 (2) (x+1)2=2(x−3)
    This expands to x2+2x+1=2x−6, which is a quadratic.
    28 (3) 17
    Common difference is 5. 12+5=17.
    29 (2) 3:1
    Based on a+17d/a+10d=3/2.
    30 (1) -320
    S16​=216​[2(10)+15(−4)]=8(20−60)=−320.
    31 (3) secα
    (3−2)2+(0−tanα)2​=1+tan2α​=sec2α​.
    32 (2) (1, 7)
    [(5−3)/2,(3+11)/2]=(1,7).
    33 (1) 2nd
    Negative x and positive y are in the second quadrant.
    34 (4) 5:1
    Ratio is −x1​:x2​=−5:−1=5:1.
    35 (4) 2+2​
    Sides are 1, 1, and 2​. Sum =2+2​.
    36 (3) 9
    Using Thales theorem: LC/AC=MC/BC⟹(x+3)/2x=(x+5)/(2x+3).
    37 (2) 15 cm
    Perimeter ratio = side ratio. 7.5/P=2/4⟹P=15.
    38 (2) 135∘
    Exterior angle x=70∘+65∘=135∘.
    39 (3) 13 m
    Right triangle with sides 12m and 5m (11−6). Hypotenuse = 13.
    40 (3) 12 cm
    152−92​=225−81​=144​=12.
    41 (2) Equal
    Tangents from an external point to a circle are always equal.
    42 (1) 154/3
    Area =(30/360)×π×142=(1/12)×(22/7)×196=154/3.
    43 (2) 4:9
    Area ratio is the square of the circumference ratio: 22:32=4:9.
    44 (2) 121 cm2
    TSA =πrl+2πr2=π(3.5)(4)+2π(3.5)2=44+77=121. +1
    45 (1) 1:3:2
    Vol. Ratio: 31​πr2h:πr2h:32​πr3. Since h=r, ratio is 1/3:1:2/3.
    46 (4) 36
    4πr2=48⟹πr2=12. TSA of hemisphere =3πr2=3(12)=36.
    47 (3) 1
    cot30∘=3​⟹3​a=3​⟹a=1.
    48 (2) 105∘
    B=45∘; A−B=60∘⟹A−45=60⟹A=105∘.
    49 (4) a/b
    sinθ=1−cos2θ​=1−(b2−a2)/b2​=a2/b2​=a/b.
    50 (3) k2+1k2−1​
    Standard identity derived from cosec2θ−cot2θ=1.

    AP POLYCET 2026 Physics Key with Short Explanations[Set B]

    This Key is prepared by APTEACHERS within the short span of time. Hence there may be some errors. Hence verify with the official Answer Key
    Q. No. Answer Explanation/Hint
    51 (1) n times
    Magnetic field is proportional to the number of turns. +1
    52 (4) Bar magnet
    A solenoid creates a magnetic field identical to a bar magnet.
    53 (2) Oersted
    Hans Christian Oersted discovered electromagnetism in 1820.
    54 (4) MRI scanning
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses internal magnetic fields.
    55 (1) Live wire
    Red insulation traditionally denotes the live (phase) wire.
    56 (2) Electric fuse
    Fuses break the circuit during overloading to protect appliances.
    57 (2) Parallel
    Domestic appliances are connected in parallel to ensure independent operation.
    58 (3) Increases heavily
    Short circuits cause resistance to drop, spiking the current.
    59 (4) 220 V
    Standard domestic voltage in India is 220V.
    60 (3) Wood
    Wood does not allow light to pass through.
    61 (1) 33∘
    Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection (i=r). +1
    62 (3) R=2f
    Radius of curvature is twice the focal length.
    63 (2) -20 cm
    m=−v/u=−2⟹v=2u=−60. 1/f=1/v+1/u⟹f=−20. +1
    64 (1) r>i
    Light bends away from the normal when entering a rarer medium.
    65 (1) 6 m
    Apparent depth = Real depth /n=8/(4/3)=6 m. +1
    66 (1) Biconcave
    Surfaces curved inward describe a biconcave lens.
    67 (3) At principal focus
    Parallel rays from infinity converge at the focus.
    68 (2) 60 cm
    1/v−1/u=1/f⟹1/v−1/(−30)=1/20⟹v=60. +1
    69 (1) Convex 4D, f=0.25
    f=1/P=1/4=0.25 m. Convex power is positive.
    70 (2) 25 cm
    Standard least distance for distinct vision in adults.
    71 (4) Accommodation
    The eye's ability to focus on different distances.
    72 (1) Pupil
    The pupil adjusts size to control light entry.
    73 (3) In front of retina
    Myopia causes light to focus before reaching the retina.
    74 (3) Cornea has rods/cones
    Rods and cones are in the retina, not the cornea.
    75 (2) Dispersion
    Splitting white light into VIBGYOR.
    76 (4) Atm. refraction
    Changes in air density cause starlight to bend.
    77 (4) Violet
    Violet has the shortest wavelength and highest deviation.
    78 (1) Red
    Red light has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum.
    79 (1) Least scattered
    Long wavelength red light is least scattered by particles. +1
    80 (3) Coulomb
    S.I. unit of charge. +1
    81 (2) Only (b) is true
    Voltmeter is parallel; Ammeter must be in series. +1
    82 (1) 1 coulomb
    Q=I×t⟹1A×1s=1C.
    83 (4) Potential difference
    Definition of Voltage (V=W/Q).
    84 (4) 2 A I=V/R=6/3=2 A.
    85 (2) R∝1/A
    Resistance is inversely proportional to cross-sectional area.
    86 (1) 24 Ω
    Highest resistance is achieved in series (2+4+6+12=24).
    87 (2) Prop. to resistance H=I2Rt.
    88 (4) Electric current P=V×I.
    89 (3) 3.6×106 J
    1000W×3600s=3.6MJ.
    90 (4) Outside S to N
    Outside a magnet, lines go from North to South.

    AP POLYCET 2026 Chemistry Key with Short Explanations[Set B]

    This Key is prepared by APTEACHERS within the short span of time. Hence there may be some errors. Hence verify with the official Answer Key
    Q. No. Answer Explanation/Hint
    91 (4) H2​O
    Water is a covalent compound.
    92 (3) Catenation
    Carbon's ability to form long chains with itself.
    93 (2) CH4​
    Methane is the primary component of biogas.
    94 (2) -CHO
    Functional group for aldehydes.
    95 (2) Substitution
    Chlorine replaces a hydrogen atom in methane.
    96 (1) Oxidation
    Adding oxygen to ethanol converts it to ethanoic acid.
    97 (3) Ethyne
    Also known as acetylene, used in oxy-acetylene welding.
    98 (1) 5-8% Acetic acid
    Standard composition of vinegar.
    99 (3) Methyl alcohol
    Methanol is added to ethanol to make it undrinkable.
    100 (2) CH3​OH(l)​
    Methanol synthesis from syngas.
    101 (4) Ca(OH)2​
    Slaked lime is used for white washing.
    102 (4) All of these
    All listed reactions involve a single reactant breaking down.
    103 (2) MnO2​ reduced
    MnO2​ loses oxygen to become MnCl2​.
    104 (2) Antioxidants
    These prevent the oxidation of fats and oils.
    105 (4) Displacement
    Aluminum displaces iron from its oxide.
    106 (3) CH3​COOH
    Acetic acid is a weak acid and dissociates partially.
    107 (1) Gastric juice
    Highly acidic environment (pH ≈ 1.5-3.5).
    108 (3) Ca hydroxyapatite
    The crystalline mineral that makes up tooth enamel.
    109 (2) Lactic acid
    Found in curd and fermented milk products.
    110 (4) Neutral
    Strong acid + Strong base results in a pH of 7.
    111 (2) NaOH,Cl2​,H2​
    Electrolysis of brine produces these three.
    112 (3) Soda + Tartaric
    Tartaric acid neutralizes the bitter sodium carbonate.
    113 (1) Na2​CO3​
    Washing soda (soda ash) is a key ingredient in glass.
    114 (3) CaSO4​⋅21​H2​O
    Calcium sulfate hemihydrate.
    115 (4) All of these
    Carbon, Sulfur, and Iodine are all non-metals.
    116 (3) Both HCl/NaOH
    Al2​O3​ is amphoteric (reacts with acids and bases).
    117 (3) Na, Ca, Mg, Al
    Highly reactive metals at the top of the activity series.
    118 (2) Hg
    Cinnabar is Mercury(II) sulfide (HgS).
    119 (1) Anode
    Impure metal dissolves from the anode.
    120 (4) All of these
    Galvanizing, anodizing, and alloying all prevent rust.

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    • It’s advisable to print out the answer key for easier comparison with your answers or save it for future reference.

    AP Polytechnic Answer Key Objection Process

    The State Board first will release  the provisional answer key for this exam. After the release of the AP Polytechnic Answer Key, the board will provide a chance for candidates to submit objections against it. The Board will allow a specific time frame for objection submission.

    To submit objections, you have to pay a certain amount of fee and also to board may request valid proof of your objection. After receiving objection the officials will review it and publish the final solution key based on changes made in it.


    AP POLYCET Exam Analysis 2026

    A detailed analysis of the AP POLYCET 2026 exam is provided here for the reference of the aspirants who have appeared for the exam:

    Parameters

    Details

    Overall Difficulty Level

    Moderate

    Mathematics Difficulty Level

    Moderate to Difficult

    Physics Difficulty Level

    Moderate

    Chemistry Difficulty Level

    Easy to Moderate

    Expected Number of Good Attempts

    85+

    Was the Paper time-consuming?

    Yes, it was lengthy