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AP POLYCET 2025 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Questions and Best Books for Preparation

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Content Curator | Updated On - Mar 13, 2025

AP POLYCET 2025 exam pattern and syllabus is available in the information brochure released by SBTET on AP Polycet 2025 official website polycetap.nic.in. The AP POLYCET exam will be conducted on April 30, 2025 for a duration of two hours consisting of 120 MCQs in three subjects - mathematics, physics and chemistry based on Class 10th syllabus prescribed by State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh.

The AP POLYCET 2025 Application Form is now available at the official website of AP POLYCET, polycetap.nic.in. Candidates can do registration for AP POLYCET 2025 exam till April 15, 2025. 

Based on AP POLYCET previous year paper analysis, we found

  • Mathematics consisted of questions from exponents, quadratic equations, etc.
  • Physics consisted of questions from heat, electric current, etc
  • Chemistry consisted of questions from chemical equations, reactions, etc.

You are advised to thoroughly go through AP POLYCET exam pattern and syllabus to better understand the exam approach and avoid any surprise element on the day of exam. You can go through the article to know all about the AP POLYCET exam pattern, marking scheme, syllabus and more.

Ques. Will SBTET release a separate syllabus for AP POLYCET​ 2025?

Ans. No. As mentioned in the official information brochure released by SBTET on the official website, AP Polycet 2025 syllabus will consist of Class 10th syllabus given by State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh

Ques. Can I change my answer in the OMR response sheet during AP POLYCET 2025 exam?

Ans. During AP POLYCET 2025 entrance, you will be required to mark the answers boldly on the OMR sheet using a pencil. If you try to erase any particular answer, it might lead to tearing of the sheet or creating smudge. You are therefore advised to mark the answer correctly in the first attempt only.

Ques. Can I attempt AP POLYCET 2025 paper in any order for the three subjects?

Ans. Yes, you can mark answers in the OMR response sheet of the subjects in any order. However, make sure to match the question number with the answer number of the OMR sheet.

Click Here: AP POLYCET 2025 Registration Direct Link 

AP POLYCET 2025 Highlights

SPECIFICS DETAILS
Exam Name Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test
Conducting Body State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh
Mode Pen and Paper Based (Offline)
AP POLYCET 2025 Date April 30, 2025 (Announced)
Official Website polycetap.nic.in

AP POLYCET Exam Pattern 2025

AP POLYCET 2025 entrance exam will be conducted in offline mode across 500 designated test centres for a duration of 2 hours. All the candidates will be provided with an OMR sheet on which answers have to be marked using a 2B pencil.

AP POLYCET 2025 will consist of objective type of questions from three subjects -

  • Section I - Mathematics: There will be 50 questions (questions from 01-50)
  • Section II - Physics: There will be 40 questions (questions from 51-90)
  • Section III - Chemistry: There will be 30 questions (questions from 91-120)
SPECIFICS DETAILS
Mode of exam Pen and Paper Based
Subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Total Questions 120
Type of Questions MCQs
Total Marks 120
Sections 3 (Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
Duration 2 hours
Language of Paper English, Telugu and Urdu (if chosen)

AP POLYCET Marking Scheme 2025 and Total Marks

SBTET marking pattern and subject-wise distribution of questions and marks is mentioned below:

  • +1 for every correct answer
  • No negative marking is done for incorrect responses
Subject Number of Questions Marks
Mathematics 50 50
Physics 40 40
Chemistry 30 30
Total 120 120

Guidelines to be followed while marking the answer during AP POLYCET 2025

  • Use a 2B pencil for marking your answer. Use of ballpoint pen or related stationery is strictly prohibited.
  • Mark the answers properly. That is, do not shade the circle too lightly such that it is difficult to read.
  • The OMR response sheet should not be wrinkled, folded or damaged in any way as you will not be provided a second one.

AP POLYCET 2025 Sample Questions

In order to give you an idea of what the questions in exam would look like, we have included a few AP POLYCET sample questions from AP POLYCET previous year papers. Have a look below:

Section I: Mathematics

Ques. The sum of exponents of the prime factors in the prime factorisation of 156 is:

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 6

Answer: 4

Ques. For any natural number n, 9n cannot end with which of the following digits?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 9
  4. None of these

Answer: 2

Section II: Physics

Ques. The electrical energy (in kWh) consumed in operating a bulb of 60 W for 10 hours a day is:

  1. 0.6
  2. 6
  3. 36
  4. 12

Answer:

Ques. Which of the following provides an evidence for the motion of charge in the atmosphere:

  1. Rainbow
  2. Mirage
  3. Thunder
  4. Lightening

Answer: Lightning

Section III: Chemistry

Ques. Identify the hardest substance in the body:

  1. Calcium sulphate
  2. Calcium chloride
  3. Calcium phosphate
  4. Magnesium sulphate

Answer: C (Calcium Phosphate)

Ques. 2HCl + Zn

  1. ZnCl2
  2. ZnCl2 + Cl2
  3. H2
  4. ZnCl2 + H2

Answer: D (ZnCl2 + H2)

AP POLYCET Syllabus 2025

Questions asked in AP POLYCET entrance exam are from class 10th syllabus as prescribed by State Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh. Before you start your preparations, it is advised to carefully go through AP POLYCET syllabus so that you can be judicious with your time and prepare an effective preparation strategy.

AP POLYCET syllabus consists of topics from SSC mathematics, physics and chemistry. You can go through the topics from the table below:

MATHEMATICS PHYSICS CHEMISTRY
  • Exponential and Logarithmic series
  • Quadratic Expressions
  • Matrices
  • Permutations and Combination
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Probability
  • Partial Fractions
  • Random variables and Distribution
  • Partial Fractions
  • Electric Current
  • Heat
  • Electromagnetism
  • Reflection of Light by Different Surfaces
  • Refraction of Light at Plane Surfaces
  • Human Eye and Colourful World
  • Acis, Bases and Salt
  • Chemical Bonding
  • Carbon and its Compounds
  • Principles of Metallurgy
  • Classification of Elements - Periodic Table
  • Structure of Atoms
  • Chemical Equations and Reactions

Best Books for AP POLYCET 2025

To give any exam effectively, it is important to study from the right resources. Below listed are a few books for AP POLYCET 2025 that you can consider to study from for obtaining good results:

AP POLYCET Books for Mathematics 2025

  • Polytechnic Entrance Examination Mathematics by Arihant Experts
  • Mathematics for Polytechnic by S.N. Jha

AP POLYCET Books for Physics 2025

  • Concepts of Physics (Vol. 1 and 2) by HC Verma
  • Optics and Modern Physics by DC Pandey

AP POLYCET Books for Chemistry 2025

  • Oswaal Chapter Wise Solutions Polytechnic
  • Entrance Chemistry by Bhakta

FAQs

Ques. Is it compulsory to attempt all the questions of AP POLYCET 2025?

Ans. No, it is not mandatory to do so. However, as there is no negative marking you are advised to attempt as many as you can.

Ques. Can I mark answers using a blue/black ball point pen in AP POLYCET 2025?

Ans. No, you have to mark answers using a 2B pencil only. Using any kind of pen to mark answers is strictly prohibited.

Ques. How many marks out of 120 do I need to qualify AP POLYCET 2025?

Ans. You need to get at least 36 marks out of 120 to qualify for AP POLYCET 2025.

Ques. If I prepare from SSC syllabus of Andhra Pradesh, will it be enough forAP POLYCET 2025?

Ans. Yes, if you prepare all the topics mentioned in the SSC syllabus thoroughly with concept clarity, it will be enough for AP POLYCET 2025.

Ques. What is tested in a candidate through AP POLYCET 2025 exam pattern?

Ans. AP POLYCET 2025 entrance exam is structured in a way to test the candidate’s memory. Analysis and application of concepts learned through the syllabus.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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