AP POLYCET 2025 Seat Allotment: Counselling Guide & Reporting

AP POLYCET 2025 Phase 1 Seat Allotment: Your Step-by-Step Admission Guide

The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, officially released the Phase 1 seat allotment results for AP POLYCET 2025 on July 10, 2025. For thousands of aspiring diploma students, this is the final hurdle before entering professional technical education.

However, simply “getting a seat” is not the end of the journey. To confirm your admission, you must complete the mandatory dual-reporting process within a very tight window. This guide simplifies the post-allotment procedures to ensure you don’t lose your seat due to technical or administrative errors.

Key Takeaways for Admitted Students

• Reporting Window: July 10 to July 14, 2025.

• Mandatory Action: Both online self-reporting and physical reporting at the allotted college are required.

• Class Commencement: First-year classes officially began on July 10, 2025.

• Official Link: polycet.ap.gov.in

1. AP POLYCET 2025 Admission Timeline

The SBTET has established a strict schedule. Missing the July 14 deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of your seat, which will then be moved to the Final Phase pool.

Table 1: Phase 1 Post-Allotment Master Schedule

2. How to Secure Your Seat: The 3-Step Process

Follow these steps in the exact order mentioned to ensure your admission is valid.

Step 1: Download Your Allotment Order

1. Visit the official portal: polycet.ap.gov.in.

2. Login using your Hall Ticket Number, Password, and Date of Birth.

3. View your allotment status. If you are satisfied, pay the ₹800 seat acceptance fee via the online payment gateway.

4. Download and print at least three copies of the Allotment Order and the Joining Report.

Step 2: Complete Online Self-Reporting

Once you have the allotment order, you must click the “Self-Reporting” button on your dashboard. This digital acknowledgment informs the SBTET that you are accepting the seat. Note: Self-reporting alone does not confirm admission; physical reporting is still required.

Step 3: Physical Reporting at College

Visit your allotted polytechnic institution between July 10 and July 14. You must submit your Joining Report and Allotment Order to the Principal’s office and complete the document verification process.

Expert Insight: “Don’t wait until July 14. Because classes start on the same day the reporting window opens, the most successful students report by July 11. This allows you to settle into your hostel or commute and attend the introductory sessions which are crucial for engineering basics.” — Education Consultant, AP Technical Admissions.

3. Mandatory Document Checklist

You must carry the following original documents along with two sets of attested photocopies.

Core Identity & Academic Files

• AP POLYCET 2025 Hall Ticket & Rank Card

• Provisional Allotment Order (Downloaded after ₹800 payment)

• S.S.C. (Class 10) Marks Memo (Original or Internet copy)

• Study/Bonafide Certificates (Class 4 to Class 10)

• Transfer Certificate (T.C.) from your previous school

• Aadhaar Card

Scholarship & Category Certificates (If Applicable)

• Income Certificate: Issued on or after January 1, 2022 (for fee reimbursement).

• Caste Certificate: Issued by competent authority (for BC/SC/ST).

• EWS Certificate: Valid for 2025-26 for eligible OC candidates.

• Special Category: Certificates for PH, NCC, Sports, or CAP.

4. Understanding the Fee Structure

The fee you pay depends on the type of institution you have been allotted.

Fee Reimbursement (Jagananna Vidya Deevena): Candidates eligible for full fee reimbursement do not need to pay the tuition fee at the college, provided they submitted a valid Income Certificate during the verification phase. However, all candidates must pay the ₹800 seat acceptance fee.

5. What If You Are Not Satisfied with the Allotment?

If you did not get your preferred branch or college, you have two options:

1. Accept & Slide: Accept the current seat (complete reporting) and participate in the Final Phase Counseling (expected late July). If you get a better seat in the Final Phase, the Phase 1 seat is automatically cancelled. If not, you keep your Phase 1 seat.

2. Reject & Wait: Do not report to the college. You can then participate in the Final Phase as a fresh candidate, but you lose the current seat permanently.

3. Spot Admissions: After all counseling phases, colleges conduct Spot Admissions (around August 5) for remaining vacancies. Note that spot admission candidates are usually not eligible for fee reimbursement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is the ₹800 fee refundable?

No, the seat acceptance fee required to download the allotment order is non-refundable.

Q2: Can I report to the college without self-reporting online?

No. The college portal will not allow the Principal to confirm your admission unless you have first completed the “Self-Reporting” step on the official website.

Q3: What happens if I miss the July 14 deadline?

Your allotment will be cancelled, and the seat will be treated as a “vacancy” for the next round of counseling.

About the Author

Priya Sharma is a senior education journalist with over 10 years of experience covering the Department of Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh. She specializes in entrance exam counseling and has helped thousands of students navigate the complexities of the AP POLYCET and EAPCET admission cycles.

Disclaimer: This information is based on the 2025 admission notifications. Candidates are urged to double-check the latest notices on polycet.ap.gov.in for any last-minute schedule changes.