AP ICET Counselling Dates 2026 have been announced by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The Phase 1 counselling process is scheduled to begin on August 24, 2026, and candidates seeking admission to MBA and MCA programmes through AP ICET 2026 can participate in the counselling process.
As per the announced schedule, AP ICET counselling registration will remain open until August 31, 2026, while online certificate verification will be conducted from August 25 to August 31, 2026. Candidates will be required to register through the official counselling portal using their AP ICET hall ticket number and date of birth.
The AP ICET 2026 counselling process includes registration, fee payment, certificate verification, web-options entry, option modification, seat allotment and reporting at the allotted college. The AP ICET seat allotment result is scheduled to be released on September 7, 2026, after 6 PM.
Candidates can check the complete Phase 1 counselling schedule below:
| Event | Date |
| Counselling Registration | August 24 to August 31, 2026 |
| Online Certificate Verification | August 25 to August 31, 2026 |
| Web Options Entry | August 27 to September 2, 2026 |
| Option Modification | September 3, 2026 |
| AP ICET Seat Allotment Result | September 7, 2026, after 6 PM |
| Physical Reporting at Allotted College | September 8 to September 11, 2026 |
The AP ICET counselling registration process will begin on August 24, 2026. Eligible candidates must register online through the official counselling portal and provide their AP ICET hall ticket number and date of birth.
Candidates should complete the registration process carefully and pay the applicable counselling processing fee. After registration, candidates will proceed to the certificate verification stage.
The source information provides two different figures for the counselling processing fee. One section reports the fee as ₹1,200 for OC/BC candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST/PH candidates, while another section mentions ₹1,250 for OC/BC candidates and ₹650 for SC/ST candidates.
Since these figures are inconsistent, candidates should verify the applicable counselling fee from the official AP ICET 2026 counselling notification/portal before making payment.
Online certificate verification will be conducted from August 25 to August 31, 2026. Candidates are required to upload the documents specified for the counselling process.
The documents may include:
AP ICET Hall Ticket
AP ICET Rank Card
SSC Marks Memo
Intermediate/Diploma Marks Memo
Degree Certificate
Degree Marksheets
Caste/Community Certificate, if applicable
Income Certificate, if applicable
EWS Certificate, if applicable
Local Status Certificate, if applicable
Other documents required for claiming applicable reservation or eligibility
Candidates should ensure that the uploaded documents are clear, valid and meet the requirements specified by APSCHE.
After registration and certificate verification, eligible candidates will be able to enter their preferred colleges and courses through the web-options facility.
The AP ICET web-options entry will begin on August 27, 2026, and the initial deadline is September 2, 2026.
Candidates should carefully arrange their college and course preferences in the order they wish to be considered for allotment. The final seat allotment depends partly on the choices submitted during the web-options process.
Candidates will get an opportunity to modify their previously entered web options on September 3, 2026. Candidates should review their preferences carefully before the option modification deadline.
The AP ICET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be released on September 7, 2026, after 6 PM.
The allotment is based on several factors, including:
AP ICET rank/score
Candidate category
Local status
Eligibility
Web-option preferences
Availability of seats
Candidates who receive an allotment will need to download their provisional allotment order and complete the required self-reporting process.
Candidates allotted seats in Phase 1 must complete physical reporting at their respective allotted colleges between September 8 and September 11, 2026.
Candidates should carry their original certificates and other required documents while reporting to the allotted institution. They should also follow the instructions mentioned in the provisional allotment order.
As per the provided information, candidates belonging to the General/OC category require at least 50% aggregate marks in graduation, while candidates belonging to reserved categories require 45% aggregate marks.
For AP ICET rank generation, General-category candidates are required to secure at least 25% marks, equivalent to 50 marks out of 200. The source states that there is no prescribed minimum qualifying score for SC/ST candidates.
Candidates should check the official counselling notification for the complete eligibility requirements before participating.
The AP ICET counselling process can be completed through the following stages:
Step 1: Online counselling registration
Step 2: Payment of counselling processing fee
Step 3: Uploading of required certificates
Step 4: Online certificate verification
Step 5: Web-options entry
Step 6: Option modification
Step 7: Seat allotment
Step 8: Download provisional allotment order
Step 9: Self-reporting
Step 10: Physical reporting at the allotted college
Candidates participating in AP ICET counselling should keep the following points in mind:
Complete counselling registration within the prescribed dates.
Keep the AP ICET hall ticket and rank card ready before registration.
Upload clear copies of all required certificates.
Check the certificate verification status carefully.
Enter college and course options according to preference.
Review and modify options before the final deadline, if required.
Download the seat allotment order after allotment.
Complete self-reporting as instructed.
Report physically to the allotted college between September 8 and September 11, 2026.
Carry original certificates during college reporting.
Verify the counselling fee and other requirements from the official notification before payment.