AP ICET 2026 Counselling Dates Revised; Registration, Web Options End Tomorrow at cap.apcfss.in

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced revised dates for the AP ICET 2026 Phase 1 counselling process for MBA and MCA programmes, with registration and online certificate verification concluding on August 31, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate management and computer application courses in Andhra Pradesh must complete their web options entry by September 2, 2026, on the official portal, cap.apcfss.in.

This phase of counselling, which commenced on August 24, 2026, is crucial for candidates who qualified in AP ICET 2026 to secure their seats. The option modification window is set for tomorrow, September 3, 2026, providing a final opportunity for adjustments before the seat allotment results are released.

AP ICET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling: Key Dates

The APSCHE has outlined a detailed schedule for the AP ICET 2026 Phase 1 counselling, ensuring a structured process for all applicants. The registration window, which opened on August 24, 2026, closed on August 31, 2026. Online certificate verification was also conducted from August 25 to August 31, 2026, as per the official notification available on apcounselling.in.

Candidates had from August 27 to September 2, 2026, to exercise their web options. Tomorrow, September 3, 2026, is designated for option modification, allowing candidates to review and alter their choices. The much-anticipated AP ICET seat allotment result for this phase is scheduled for release on September 7, 2026, after 6 PM.

AP ICET 2026 Eligibility and Fee Structure

To be eligible for AP ICET 2026 counselling, candidates from the General/OC category were required to have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in their graduation. For candidates belonging to reserved categories, the minimum aggregate marks in graduation were set at 45%. In addition, General-category candidates needed to secure at least 25% marks (50 out of 200) in the AP ICET examination for rank generation, while no prescribed minimum qualifying score was set for SC/ST candidates.

The counselling processing fee varies based on the candidate’s category. OBC candidates were required to pay a fee of Rs. 1,200, while SC/ST candidates had a reduced fee of Rs. 600. This fee is a mandatory component for all candidates participating in the counselling process.

How to Participate in AP ICET 2026 Counselling

Candidates who have successfully registered and completed their certificate verification can proceed with the web options entry. The entire process is conducted online through the AP CAP website.

1. Go to the official AP CAP website, cap.apcfss.in.
2. Log in using your credentials (AP ICET Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth).
3. Exercise your web options by selecting colleges and courses in your preferred order.
4. Save your options before the deadline of September 2, 2026.
5. Utilise the option modification window on September 3, 2026, to make any necessary changes.
6. After final submission, take a printout of your filled options for future reference.

AP ICET 2026 Seat Allotment and Reporting

Following the web options entry and modification period, the AP ICET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment result will be released on September 7, 2026, after 6 PM. Candidates will be able to check their allotment status on the official website. Those who are allotted a seat must then proceed with physical reporting at their respective colleges.

The physical reporting at the allotted college is scheduled from September 8 to September 11, 2026. Attending for classes at the college is slated to begin on September 8, 2026. It is imperative for candidates to complete the reporting process within this timeframe to confirm their admission, as failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of their allotted seat.

AP ICET 2026: Official Websites

For all official announcements, schedules, and updates regarding the AP ICET 2026 counselling process, candidates are advised to refer to the following official websites:

• apcounselling.in
• cap.apcfss.in

These portals provide complete information, including the detailed counselling notification, eligibility criteria, fee payment options, and the step-by-step guide for web options entry and seat allotment.

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