AP EdCET 2026 counselling registration begins for B.Ed admissions

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), on behalf of Dravidian University and Acharya Nagarjuna University, has initiated Phase 1 registration for counselling for the AP EdCET 2026. This process is for candidates seeking admission into the 2-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programmes offered across various teacher-education colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

The AP EdCET 2026 serves as the primary gateway for entry into these programmes, with the examination having been conducted earlier this year. The counselling registration marks the next step for eligible candidates to secure their seats.

AP Edcet 2026 Examination Overview

The Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test (AP EdCET) 2026 was a state-level entrance examination held in online (computer-based) mode on May 8, 2026. The examination was conducted in two shifts: Shift 1 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and Shift 2 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, each lasting two hours. Candidates were evaluated on their knowledge in English, General Knowledge, Teaching Aptitude, and subject methodology.

The hall tickets for the examination were released on April 20, 2026, requiring candidates to use their Registration Number, Qualifying Exam Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth for download. Following the examination, the preliminary answer key was released on May 12, 2026, with candidates having until May 14, 2026, to submit objections. The results and ranks for AP EdCET 2026 were next declared on May 26, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Ed Programmes

To be eligible for AP EdCET 2026, candidates were required to have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students awaiting their results were also permitted to apply provisionally. Specific aggregate percentage requirements were mandated based on the candidate’s category:

• General / Unreserved candidates: Minimum of 50% aggregate in the qualifying exam.
• BC Category candidates: Minimum of 45% aggregate in the qualifying exam.
• SC/ST & Differently Abled candidates: Minimum of 40% aggregate in the qualifying exam.

Key Dates for AP Edcet 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test (AP EdCET) 2026 followed a structured timeline, beginning with the notification on February 3, 2026. Online application submissions commenced on February 11, 2026, with the deadline for applications without a late fee set for March 26, 2026. Subsequent deadlines for applications with late fees were April 29, 2026 (Rs. 1,000/-), April 1, 2026 (Rs. 2,000/-), April 4, 2026 (Rs. 4,000/-), and April 7, 2026 (Rs. 10,000/-).

Corrections to online applications were permitted on April 8, 2026, and hall tickets became available for download on April 20, 2026. The AP EdCET 2026 examination was conducted on May 8, 2026, in two shifts: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The preliminary answer key was released on May 12, 2026, with candidates able to submit objections until May 14, 2026. Finally, the results and ranks for AP EdCET 2026 were declared on May 26, 2026.

Counselling Process and Next Steps

With the commencement of Phase 1 registration for counselling, candidates who qualified in AP EdCET 2026 are now required to participate in the seat allotment process. This involves applying online and indicating their course and institute preferences during the phase-wise counselling rounds. It is advised that candidates retain a copy of their filled-in web options form for future reference.

Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, for the latest announcements and updates regarding the counselling process. They should also wait until the last date of choice filling to ‘Freeze’ their choices, allowing for any necessary edits before final submission.

Further reading

• AP EDCET 2026: Submit Phase 1 web options by October 18
• AP EDCET 2026: Fill web options for counselling now
• CUET 2027: Register by November 25
• CUET PG application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• AP EdCET: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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