
AP ICET Counselling 2026: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has started the AP ICET 2026 counselling registration today, August 24, 2026. Candidates who have qualified for the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) 2026 can now register for the centralised counselling process through the official counselling portal, cap.apcfss.in. The registration window will remain open until August 31, 2026.
The AP ICET counselling process is being conducted for admission to MBA and MCA programmes offered by universities and affiliated colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Candidates must complete registration, fee payment, certificate verification and web options entry within the prescribed deadlines to be considered for seat allotment.
| Particular | Details |
| Counselling | AP ICET Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | APSCHE |
| Courses | MBA and MCA |
| Registration Starts | August 24, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | August 31, 2026 |
| Certificate Verification | August 25 to August 31, 2026 |
| Web Options | August 27 to September 2, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting | September 8 to September 11, 2026 |
| Counselling Portal | cap.apcfss.in |
Candidates can register for AP ICET counselling 2026 through the official Andhra Pradesh counselling portal. The registration window is open from August 24 to August 31, 2026.
AP ICET Counselling 2026 Registration: cap.apcfss.in
Candidates are advised to complete the registration process before the deadline and carefully verify all details entered in the counselling application.
APSCHE has announced the Phase 1 counselling schedule for AP ICET 2026. Candidates should keep track of every stage because completion of one stage is required before proceeding to the next.
| Counselling Event | Date |
| Online Registration | August 24 to August 31, 2026 |
| Online Certificate Verification | August 25 to August 31, 2026 |
| Web Options Entry Begins | August 27, 2026 |
| Last Date for Web Options | September 2, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting at Allotted College | September 8 to September 11, 2026 |
The web options facility will be available to candidates after the required certificate verification process is completed.
Candidates can follow the steps below to complete their AP ICET counselling registration:
Step 1: Visit the official AP ICET counselling portal at cap.apcfss.in.
Step 2: Select the link for AP ICET 2026 counselling registration.
Step 3: Enter the required AP ICET and personal details.
Step 4: Pay the prescribed counselling processing fee through the available online payment facility.
Step 5: Submit the registration form and save the confirmation details.
Step 6: Complete the online certificate verification process by uploading the required documents.
Step 7: After successful certificate verification, log in to enter and submit college and course preferences under the web options facility.
Step 8: Download or save the submitted choices for future reference.
Candidates should keep scanned copies of the required certificates and academic documents ready before beginning the counselling process. The documents listed for AP ICET counselling include:
AP ICET 2026 Hall Ticket
AP ICET 2026 Rank Card
SSC or equivalent marks memo
Intermediate/Diploma marks memo
Degree consolidated marks memo
Degree Original Degree (OD) or Provisional Certificate
Study certificates
Bridge course certificate, wherever applicable
Caste certificate, if applicable
Minority certificate, if applicable
Other documents required under the candidate's applicable category
Candidates should ensure that the information in their uploaded documents matches the details entered during registration.
The counselling process does not end with registration. After submitting the counselling application, candidates must complete certificate verification. Once the verification process is successfully completed, eligible candidates can participate in web options entry.
Candidates can select their preferred colleges and courses during the web options window. The Phase 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be released on September 7, 2026. Candidates who receive an allotment must follow the instructions issued by APSCHE and report physically to the allotted institution between September 8 and September 11, 2026.
The AP ICET 2026 seat allotment will be based on factors including the candidate's AP ICET rank, category, available seats, reservation rules and choices entered during web options.
Candidates should therefore enter their college and course preferences carefully. A wider and well-planned choice list can help candidates improve their chances of securing a preferred option, subject to rank and seat availability.
Candidates participating in the counselling process should keep the following points in mind:
Complete registration before August 31, 2026.
Keep all original certificates and required scanned documents ready.
Complete certificate verification within the specified timeline.
Do not wait until the final day to submit web options.
Check the college and course preferences carefully before submitting them.
Keep copies of the registration form, payment receipt and submitted web options.
Regularly check the official counselling portal for updates and notices.
