Exam Name: State Board of Technical Education and Training Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (POLYCET). Year: 2016. Conducting Authority: State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET).
Total Marks: The exam is conducted for a total of 120 marks.
Duration: Candidates are allotted 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the paper.
Question Format: The paper follows an objective-type format suitable for OMR sheet answering.
Subject Sections:
Section-I: Mathematics
Section-II: Physics
Section-III: Chemistry
This document is the official old question paper for POLYCET 2016. It serves as a vital preparation tool for students aspiring to secure admission into diploma-level engineering and non-engineering courses. The paper provides a balanced assessment across three core technical foundations:
Mathematics: Covers 60 questions on topics such as Number Systems (LCM/HCF), Polynomials, Linear Equations, Trigonometry, and Statistics.
Physics: Focuses on fundamental principles including Heat (Condensation/Specific Heat), Light (Reflection/Refraction), and Electricity (Drift Velocity/Resistance).
Chemistry: Tests knowledge in Chemical Reactions, Acids and Bases (pH values), Atomic Structure (Quantum Numbers), and Periodic Classification.