APPGCET 2026: Self-report by Oct 24 for second seat allotment

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Sri Venkateswara University published the APPGCET second seat allotment list for 2026 on October 17 at cap.apcfss.in.
Shortlisted candidates must complete self-reporting and document verification at counselling locations from October 21 to October 24, 2026.
Applicants need to download their provisional admission letter, pay the admission fee, and use the 'Freeze' option to secure their seats.
Classwork for Phase 2 is scheduled to commence on October 21, 2026.
The APPGCET 2026 admission process is conducted for postgraduate courses including M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Ed, and MPED.

Sri Venkateswara University released the APPGCET second seat allotment list for 2026 on October 17. The list, available on the official website cap.apcfss.in, is for admissions to various postgraduate programmes based on APPGCET exam scores and candidate selections.

Candidates who have been shortlisted in this second allotment phase are required to complete the reporting process, including document verification, at designated counselling locations between October 21 and October 24, 2026. This phase follows the conclusion of the first phase of counselling, which saw classwork commence on September 23, 2026.

APPGCET Phase 2 Counselling Process and Key Dates

The second phase of counselling for MSc admissions began on October 8, 2026, with qualified candidates required to apply for this process. The counselling involves several stages, including registration, certificate verification, web options, seat allotment, and self-reporting. To secure their allotted seats, candidates must use the ‘Freeze’ option after paying the AP PGCET counselling participation fee.

The 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. Changes to the phase 2 web options were permitted on October 15, 2026. The provisional acceptance letter will be issued to applicants who have paid the fee and frozen their seats. The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is the admission authority for this process.

Event	Dates
AP PGCET counselling registration for phase 2	October 8 to 11
AP PGCET online certificate verification	October 9 to 15
AP PGCET web options 2026 for phase 2	October 12 to 14
Change of phase 2 web options	October 15
Phase 2 seat allotment	October 17
Self-reporting	October 21 to 24
Commencement of Classes	October 21

Document Verification and Reservation Criteria

Applicants must download their provisional admission letter, pay the admission fee, and appear for document verification to secure their seats. Candidates have the option to give up their seats after both the first and second rounds of APPGCET seat allocation. The APPGCET 2026 counselling notification was initially released on September 1, 2026.

Specific documentation is required for various reservation categories. Candidates claiming BC Non-Creamy Layer category must possess a certificate issued on or after April 1, 2026. For local candidate status under the 85% AU/SVU region reservation, a 7-year continuous study certificate may be required. Candidates falling under the 15% unreserved quota, who are treated as non-local, must submit a valid residence certificate. Special category candidates, including those under PH, CAP, NCC, and Sports quotas, are required to carry the original verification acknowledgment slip issued on September 9, 2026.

Overview of APPGCET 2026 Admission Process

The APPGCET 2026 admission process supports entry into various postgraduate courses, including M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Ed, and MPED. The seat allocation is determined by candidates’ exam scores and their selected preferences during the web options phase. The first phase of counselling concluded with self-reporting from September 23 to September 29, 2026, and classwork for those students began on September 23, 2026.

The multi-stage counselling process is managed by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, under the purview of the Commissionerate of Higher Education. The thorough schedule ensures a structured approach to admissions for the academic year 2026.

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