AP PGCET 2026 Phase 2 seat allotment released: report to colleges by 24 October

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) released the Phase 2 seat allotment for AP PGCET 2026 on October 17, 2026. This allotment supports admissions to various Postgraduate (PG) courses for the 2026-27 academic year, with candidates able to access their results on the Andhra Pradesh Common Admissions Portal (cap.apcfss.in).

Following the seat allotment, candidates are required to complete self-reporting online and report to their respective allotted colleges with original certificates between October 21 and October 24, 2026. Academic classes for the new academic year are scheduled to begin on October 21, 2026.

AP PGCET 2026 Counselling Process and Key Dates

The AP PGCET 2026 counselling process commenced with the admission notification released on September 1, 2026. Registration for counselling took place from September 3 to September 12, 2026. Online certificate verification at Help Line Centres (HLCs) was conducted from September 4 to September 12, 2026, with special category verification on September 9, 2026.

The exercise of web options for Phase 1 was available from September 11 to September 15, 2026, with modifications permitted on September 16, 2026. The Phase 1 seat allotment was released on October 9, 2026, following a delay from its initially scheduled date of September 21, 2026. Phase 1 self-reporting ran from October 10 to October 14, 2026. A student from Vijayawada, Santosh, expressed disappointment regarding the delays in allotment releases, stating, “An official update is important if there is any delay in releasing allotments.”

Phase 2 counselling registration occurred from October 8 to October 11, 2026, with online certificate verification from October 9 to October 15, 2026. Web options for Phase 2 were open from October 12 to October 14, 2026, and modifications were allowed on October 15, 2026. The Phase 2 seat allotment was then released on October 17, 2026.

Reporting Procedures and Fee Structure

Candidates who have been allotted seats in Phase 2 must complete their self-reporting online and physically report to the allotted college between October 21 and October 24, 2026. This involves carrying original certificates for verification. Aadhaar-based biometric attendance registration is a mandatory step after completing the joining formalities at the college.

The counselling fee for OC and BC category candidates is Rs 1,250, while SC and ST category candidates are required to pay Rs 650. There is no age limit for this stage of counselling. Candidates eligible under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme are exempt from paying upfront tuition fees, provided their family’s annual income does not exceed Rs 2.5 Lakhs and they meet landholding criteria (maximum 10 acres wetland or 25 acres dry land).

Eligibility and Document Requirements

To be eligible for AP PGCET 2026 admissions, general category candidates must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in their qualifying examination, while BC, SC, and ST candidates require 45%. Candidates claiming BC Non-Creamy Layer category must possess a certificate issued on or after April 1, 2026. Special category candidates (PH, CAP, NCC, Sports) are required to carry the original verification acknowledgment slip issued on September 9, 2026.

For candidates awaiting their final semester results, submission of a certified web-marks statement and signing a 15-day provisional undertaking is necessary. Any discrepancy in name or spelling between the allotment order and the SSC marks memo necessitates a notarized affidavit. If seats remain vacant after Phase 2, universities are authorised to fill them through spot admissions, adhering to APSCHE guidelines.

Further reading

• AP NEET UG Phase 3 MBBS seat allotment released: report by October 21
• APPGCET 2026 phase 2 seat allotment result on October 17; report to colleges by October 24
• AP ECET Pharma 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment released: report to colleges by October 15
• AP PGCET 2026 second seat allotment on October 17: report to colleges by October 24
• AP LAWCET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment results out; report to colleges by October 9

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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