
AP ICET 2nd Counselling Dates 2026: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is expected to announce the AP ICET Phase 2 counselling dates 2026 soon. The second or final phase counselling will be conducted for candidates seeking admission to MBA and MCA programmes in participating colleges across Andhra Pradesh. The confirmed schedule will be released on the official counselling portal, cap.apcfss.in.
Candidates who were not allotted a seat in the first phase, those seeking an upgrade and eligible candidates who missed Phase 1 registration can participate in the AP ICET 2026 Phase 2 counselling.
The official AP ICET 2nd counselling dates 2026 are yet to be announced. As per the latest available schedule, registration is expected in the third week of September 2026, while web option entry is expected in the last week of September.
The exact dates for registration, certificate verification, web options, seat allotment and college reporting will be updated by APSCHE on the official counselling website.
| AP ICET 2nd Counselling Dates 2026 | |
| Counselling Event | Expected Schedule |
| Phase 2 Registration | Third week of September 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | Third week of September 2026 |
| Certificate Verification | Third week of September 2026 |
| Web Option Entry | Last week of September 2026 |
| Web Option Modification | To be notified |
| Phase 2 Seat Allotment | To be notified |
| Self-Reporting | To be notified |
| College Reporting | To be notified |
Note: These are not the final official dates. APSCHE is yet to release the confirmed Phase 2 counselling schedule. Candidates should regularly check cap.apcfss.in for updates.
Candidates belonging to the following categories can participate in AP ICET final phase counselling 2026:
Candidates who participated in Phase 1 but did not receive a seat.
Candidates who received a seat in Phase 1 but want to participate for a better seat or college.
Eligible candidates who did not register for Phase 1 and want to participate as fresh candidates.
The AP ICET counselling process 2026 will be conducted through multiple stages. Candidates should complete every step within the prescribed deadline.
Fresh candidates need to register on the official counselling portal using their AP ICET hall ticket number and rank details. Candidates who completed registration and certificate verification in Phase 1 do not need to register again.
Fresh candidates must pay the applicable counselling processing fee online. The fee is non-refundable.
New candidates must upload clear scanned copies of the required academic and category documents for verification.
The uploaded documents will be checked by the designated verification authorities.
Eligible candidates can select their preferred colleges, courses and districts through the AP ICET web options 2026 facility. Candidates should arrange their choices carefully according to their preference.
Candidates will get a separate window to edit or reorder their selected choices before the final submission.
APSCHE will prepare the AP ICET Phase 2 seat allotment based on factors such as merit, reservation rules, candidate choices and available seats.
Candidates allotted a seat must complete online self-reporting and then report to the allotted college to confirm admission.
Candidates registering for AP ICET counselling for the first time have to pay the prescribed processing fee.
| AP ICET Phase 2 Counselling Fee 2026 | |
| Category | Counselling Processing Fee |
| OC / OBC | ₹1,250 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹650 |
Candidates who already registered and paid the counselling fee during Phase 1 do not need to pay the fee again for Phase 2 counselling.
Fresh candidates should keep the following documents ready for AP ICET Phase 2 counselling:
AP ICET Hall Ticket
AP ICET Rank Card/Scorecard
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Degree marks memos or consolidated marks memo
Provisional Degree Certificate
Intermediate marks memo or Diploma marks memo
Class 10/SSC marks memo
Study certificates from Class 9 to graduation
Residence Certificate, wherever applicable
Parents' Residence Certificate, wherever applicable
Latest Income Certificate or eligible ration card
Caste Certificate, wherever applicable
EWS Certificate, wherever applicable
Local Status Certificate, wherever applicable.
Candidates should ensure that their documents are clear and valid before uploading them.
The AP ICET Phase 2 web options process allows candidates to select colleges and courses according to their preferences.
Candidates should:
Check the available colleges and courses.
Prepare a preference list before entering options.
Place the most preferred college and course at the top.
Add enough choices to improve their chances of getting an allotment.
Review the complete list before submitting.
Use the modification window, if required, to change or reorder choices.
The final seat allotment depends on the candidate's rank, choices submitted and availability of seats.
After web option entry closes, APSCHE will process the choices against available seats. The AP ICET Phase 2 seat allotment 2026 will be based on the candidate's merit, reservation rules, submitted options and available vacancies.
The confirmed allotment date will be announced along with the official Phase 2 counselling schedule. Candidates will be able to log in to the counselling portal to check their allotted college and course.
Candidates who receive a seat in the second phase should complete the following steps:
Log in and check the seat allotment result.
Complete online self-reporting within the given deadline.
Report physically to the allotted college.
Carry the required original documents and copies.
Complete the remaining admission formalities at the institute.
Missing the prescribed reporting deadline may affect the candidate's admission, so students should carefully follow the official schedule.
Candidates waiting for AP ICET Phase 2 counselling 2026 should:
Keep their AP ICET rank card and hall ticket ready.
Check the official counselling portal regularly.
Keep scanned copies of all required documents ready.
Research colleges and courses before web option entry.
Arrange choices according to genuine preference.
Do not wait until the last day to submit options.
Check the allotment result as soon as it is released.
Complete self-reporting and college reporting within the deadline.
