APPGCET 2026 phase 2 seat allotment list out: self-reporting and document verification by 24 October

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and Sri Venkateswara University have commenced the self-reporting and document verification process for candidates allotted seats in the second phase of APPGCET 2026 counselling. This crucial stage, following the release of the second seat allotment list on October 17, 2026, is scheduled from October 21 to October 24, 2026.

Candidates who have been provisionally allotted seats for various postgraduate courses, including M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Ed, and MPED, must complete these formalities to secure their admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. The classwork for Phase 2 is also set to begin on October 21, 2026.

APPGCET Phase 2 Counselling Schedule and Process

The second phase of APPGCET 2026 counselling, which specifically began for MSc admissions on October 8, 2026, involved several stages leading up to the current self-reporting period. Online certificate verification for Phase 2 was conducted from October 9 to October 15, 2026, followed by the web options window from October 12 to October 14, 2026. Candidates were also permitted to make changes to their web options on October 15, 2026.

The APPGCET 2026 counselling notification was initially released on September 1, 2026, by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Higher Education. The process supports admissions to postgraduate courses offered by state-funded, constituent, affiliated, and private universities across Andhra Pradesh.

Steps for Self-Reporting and Document Verification

To complete the admission process, shortlisted candidates must first download their provisional admission letter from the official portal, cap.apcfss.in. Later, they are required to pay the admission fee and use the ‘Freeze’ option to secure their allotted seats. The provisional acceptance letter will be issued only after these steps are completed.

Candidates must then proceed to the designated counselling locations for document verification. Following the completion of joining formalities, Aadhaar-based biometric attendance registration is mandatory at the respective department office. Special category candidates (PH, CAP, NCC, Sports) are required to carry the original verification acknowledgment slip issued on September 9, 2026. Candidates claiming BC Non-Creamy Layer category must possess a certificate issued on or after April 1, 2026.

Eligibility and Fee Structure

The APPGCET 2026 counselling process requires candidates to possess a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for General category and 45% for BC/SC/ST categories. The Class 10 (SSC) marks memo serves as the standard for verifying date of birth and parent names.

The registration fee for OC/BC candidates is ₹700, while for SC/ST/PH candidates, it is ₹500. Eligible candidates under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme are exempt from paying upfront tuition fees. This scheme applies to families with a maximum annual income of ₹2.5 Lakhs and a total landholding not exceeding 10 acres of wetland or 25 acres of dry land.

First Phase Counselling Overview

The first phase of APPGCET 2026 counselling concluded with self-reporting from September 23 to September 29, 2026, and classwork for the first phase commenced on September 23, 2026. Candidates who did not secure a seat in Phase 1, missed Phase 1, or wished to upgrade their allotted university or course were eligible to participate in Phase 2. If seats remain vacant after Phase 2, spot admissions may be conducted.

Further reading

• APPGCET Phase 2: Self-report by Oct 24 after Oct 17 seat allotment
• APPGCET 2026 phase 2 seat allotment result on October 17; report to colleges by October 24
• AP NEET UG Phase 3 MBBS seat allotment released: report by October 21
• APPGCET 2026: Self-report by Oct 24 for second seat allotment
• APPGCET 2nd seat allotment Oct 17; self-report by Oct 24

Written by Nishit Kumar

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