AP EAMCET Round 2 Counseling 2026: Deadline for Fee Payment and Document Verification Today

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and the Department of Technical Education are officially concluding the registration, processing fee payment, and online document verification phase for AP EAMCET (EAPCET) Round 2 counseling today, August 20, 2026.

Engineering, Pharmacy, and Agriculture aspirants seeking admission across participating institutes in Andhra Pradesh must complete their pending fee payments and upload the necessary certificates on the official web portal (eapcet-sche.aptonline.in) before the deadline. Missing this window will prevent students from participating in the web option entry phase and lock them out of the second phase seat allocation.

Crucial Steps for Candidates Today

Candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1, those who wish to upgrade their previous allotment, or those who failed to register during Phase 1 are actively participating in this final round of centralized counseling.

1. Processing Fee Payment: Applicants from Open and Backward Classes (OC/BC) categories must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹1,200 online, while candidates from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories must pay ₹600. Payment can be completed using credit cards, debit cards, or net banking via the candidate portal.

2. Document Verification Process: For a majority of local candidates, certificate verification is performed automatically online using integrated state government databases. However, candidates whose portal status displays a pending alert, data mismatch, or incomplete verification must immediately upload clear, scanned copies of their original documents or physically visit designated Help Line Centres (HLCs) today to manually resolve discrepancies.

Detailed Guide to Web Options and Upgradation Strategy

Alongside registration, the portal for web options entry (choice filling) remains open. Candidates are strongly advised to exercise as many college and course combinations as possible to maximize their admission chances.

• Candidates Seeking Upgradation: Applicants who received a seat in Round 1 and wish to upgrade must fill in fresh choices for better-preferred institutions. If a new seat is allocated in Round 2 based on rank and availability, the previous Round 1 seat will automatically be canceled and offered to another candidate.

• Fresh Applicants: Candidates participating for the first time in Round 2 must carefully review the list of vacant seats (seat matrix) released by APSCHE before locking their options.

Required Documents Checklist

To avoid rejection during certificate verification, candidates must ensure the following valid documents are properly uploaded or submitted:

• AP EAMCET 2026 Rank Card and Admit Card / Hall Ticket

• Class 10 (SSC) Marks Memo or equivalent birth proof

• Intermediate (10+2) Marks Memo / Pass Certificate

• Transfer Certificate (TC)

• Study/Bonafide Certificates from Class 6 through 12

• Integrated Community Certificate (Caste Certificate, if applicable)

• Income Certificate issued on or after January 1, 2026, or White Ration Card for fee reimbursement claims

• Residence Certificate or Local Status Certificate

• Valid EWS Certificate (if applying under the Economically Weaker Sections category)

Next Steps and Upcoming Schedule

Once document verification is complete, candidates will receive confirmation via SMS and can proceed with choice filling (Web Options Entry).

Candidates who complete their registration today are advised to carefully shortlist their college and branch preferences during the web option entry window before the portal closes for modifications on August 23. The final seat allocation results for Round 2 will be officially published on August 26, 2026. Applicants should regularly monitor the official counseling website for real-time status updates and notifications.