The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has started the Phase 1 centralised web counselling registration for AP ICET 2026 (for MBA and MCA admissions under the Convenor quota in universities and affiliated private colleges across Andhra Pradesh for the 2026-27 academic year). Registration opened on August 24, 2026, and is ongoing. Qualified candidates must complete the process on the official portal cap.apcfss.in.
Important Dates (Phase 1)
| Event | Dates |
| Online Registration & Processing Fee Payment | August 24 to August 31, 2026 |
| Online Document/Certificate Verification | August 25 to August 31/September 1, 2026 (sources vary slightly) |
| Web Options Entry | August 27 to September 2, 2026 |
| Change/Freeze of Web Options | September 3, 2026 (where applicable) |
| Seat Allotment Result | September 7, 2026 (after 6 PM in some reports) |
| Self-Reporting & Physical Reporting at Allotted College | September 8 to September 11, 2026 |
Candidates should monitor the official portal for any minor updates.
Processing Fee (Non-Refundable)
- OC/BC candidates: INR 1,200
- SC/ST/PH candidates: INR 600
Payment is accepted online via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI. Note any failed transactions for possible refund processing within working days.
Required Documents
Keep scanned copies (clear, preferably PDF) ready for upload. Originals will be needed later for physical reporting. Key documents include:
- AP ICET 2026 Hall Ticket
- AP ICET 2026 Rank Card/Scorecard
- SSC (Class 10) or equivalent Marks Memo (for date of birth)
- Intermediate (10+2)/Diploma Marks Memo (plus Bridge Course Certificate if applicable for vocational candidates)
- Degree Consolidated Marks Memo
- Degree Original/Provisional Certificate
- Study Certificates (Class 9/10 to Graduation, depending on 3-year or 4-year degree)
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Aadhaar Card (linked to active mobile for OTP)
- Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Minority Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (valid for 2026-27 from MeeSeva, for eligible OC candidates)
- Residence Certificate of Andhra Pradesh (for private-studied candidates)
- Parents’ 10-year Residence Certificate of Andhra Pradesh (for non-local candidates)
- Special category certificates (PH/PwD, NCC, CAP, Sports & Games, etc.) as applicable
Special category candidates (PH, NCC, CAP, Sports) may need to attend physical verification at designated Help Line Centres (HLCs).
Step-by-Step Registration & Counselling Process
- Visit the official counselling portal: cap.apcfss.in.
- Click the AP ICET 2026 counselling registration link and log in using your AP ICET hall ticket number and date of birth.
- Complete registration (enter personal, academic, and Aadhaar details; generate and confirm OTP).
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee online.
- Upload scanned copies of required certificates for online verification.
- After successful verification, enter and prioritise web options (preferred colleges and courses) starting August 27.
- Seat allotment is based on rank/merit, category, local/non-local status, and choices.
- Download the provisional allotment order, complete online self-reporting, and physically report to the allotted college with originals between September 8–11.
Eligibility basics: Indian nationals meeting local/non-local status rules; minimum qualifying marks in the degree (typically 50% for OC, 45% for reserved categories); specific degree requirements for MBA vs MCA (including Mathematics where needed for MCA). Qualifying AP ICET and obtaining a rank does not guarantee a seat—all eligibility conditions must be met.
AP ICET Counselling 2026 Registration (Begins) LIVE (Updates): Required Documents, Fees & Process FAQs
When does AP ICET 2026 counselling registration begin and end?
Registration started on August 24, 2026, and closes on August 31, 2026. Document verification runs concurrently/overlapping.
What is the official website for registration?
cap.apcfss.in. Always use the official portal and avoid third-party sites.
Who is eligible to participate?
Candidates who qualified AP ICET 2026 (meeting the cutoff—generally 25% for OC/BC with no minimum for SC/ST in some reports), plus academic eligibility (degree marks and local status rules).
What is the counselling processing fee?
INR 1,200 for OC/BC and INR 600 for SC/ST/PH candidates. It is non-refundable and paid online.
What documents are mandatory for registration?
Hall ticket, rank card, SSC/Intermediate/Degree mark sheets and certificates, study certificates, TC, Aadhaar, and category/EWS/residence certificates as applicable. Special categories need additional proofs.
Is document verification online or offline?
Primarily online (upload certificates). Special category candidates (PH, NCC, CAP, Sports) may need physical verification at Help Line Centres.
When can I enter web options (college/course preferences)?
From August 27 to September 2, 2026 (with a possible freeze/change date on September 3). Enter preferences carefully as they determine allotment.
When will the Phase 1 seat allotment result be declared?
September 7, 2026. Candidates must then self-report online and physically report to the college by September 11.
What happens if I miss the registration deadline?
You will not be eligible for Phase 1 allotment. Subsequent rounds (if any) may have separate schedules—check the official portal regularly.
Are there multiple rounds of counselling?
Yes, typically more than one round. Phase 1 details are current; later rounds depend on vacancy and official announcements on the portal.