AP ICET Counselling 2026: Official Schedule and Registration Details Released
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has officially released the counselling schedule for the AP ICET counselling 2026. This process marks the gateway for qualified candidates to secure admission into Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programs across various universities and private institutions in Andhra Pradesh for the 2026-27 academic session.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to visit the official portal at cap.apcfss.in to access the detailed notification and track their application status throughout the counselling cycle.
Key Dates for Admission
The APSCHE has outlined a structured timeline for the admission process, starting with the registration window.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration | August 24 – August 31, 2026 |
| Document Verification | August 25 – August 31, 2026 |
| Web Options Entry Begins | August 27, 2026 |
| Last Date for Web Options | September 2, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Results | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting at Colleges | September 8 – September 11, 2026 |
Candidates are strictly advised to complete their registration and ensure all documentation is verified within the stipulated time frame. Furthermore, the submission of college and course preferences via the web options facility must be finalized before the September 2 deadline.
Essential Documentation
To participate in the counselling process, candidates must prepare a comprehensive set of documents for verification:
- Academic Records: AP ICET 2026 Hall Ticket and Rank Card, SSC marks memo, Intermediate/Diploma marks memo, and Degree/Provisional certificates.
- Study Certificates: Documents verifying education from 9th/10th grade through to the degree level.
- Identity & Reservation Proof: Caste certificates, EWS certificates (for the 2026-27 year), minority certificates, and Transfer Certificates (TC).
- Special Category Proofs: Relevant certifications for candidates applying under PwD, CAP, NCC, Sports, and Scouts/Guides quotas.
- Residency Proof: Residence certificates for local and non-local status verification as per the prescribed norms.
Eligibility Criteria
Meeting the eligibility requirements is mandatory for admission. Simply holding a rank in the AP ICET 2026 does not guarantee a seat.
- Academic Percentage: Candidates under the Open Category (OC) must possess at least 50% marks in their qualifying degree. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and BC categories require a minimum of 45%.
- Course Requirements:
- MBA: A recognized three-year degree is required.
- MCA: A graduation degree (B.E., B.Tech, B.Sc., B.Com, B.A., B.Voc., or BCA) of at least three years’ duration is required. Candidates must have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 or graduation level.
Prospective students are urged to monitor the official APSCHE website regularly for any updates or modifications to the schedule as the counselling process progresses.
