AP ICET Counselling 2026: Dates, Schedule, Registration & Web Option, Seat Allotment Result

Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )

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Shruti Garg
Updated on Apr 13, 2026 12:07 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

AP ICET counselling 2026 is conducted for admission to MBA/MCA admissions in Andhra Pradesh. The counselling registrations will commence in first week of July 2026 at icet-sche.aptonline.in. AP ICET 2026 counselling process starts with registration, fee payment, document verification, web option entry and then seat allotment results are declared. Selected candidates will have to report to the allotted AP ICET accepting college by the prescribed last date. Candidates must confirm their seats by paying the required admission fee.

Candidates who will score a minimum of 25% in AP ICET 2026 exam can apply for counselling online. AP ICET result 2026 will be announced in second week of May. Candidates who will appear for the AP ICET exam can download the rank card online.

Table of contents
  • AP ICET Counselling 2026 Dates
  • APICET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • AP ICET Counselling Required Documents 2026
  • AP ICET 2026 Counselling Registration Process
  • AP ICET Web Options 2026
  • How to Check AP ICET Seat Allotment 2026 Result?
  • FAQs on AP ICET Counselling
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AP ICET Counselling 2026 Dates

Check the table below to know the tentative AP ICET counselling 2026 important dates for phase 1 and phase 2:

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Phase 1 Schedule

Phase 2 Schedule

AP ICET 2026 counselling registration begins

First week of July 2026

Last week of August 2026

Last date of registration

Second week of July 2026

First week of September 2026

Verification of uploaded documents

Second week of July 2026

First week of September 2026

AP ICET 2026 web option selection

Second week of July 2206

First week of September 2026

Change of web options

Second week of July 2026

First week of September 2026

Allotment of seats

Third week of July 2026

Second week of September 2026

 

 

APICET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of APICET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
02 May ' 26

APICET 2026 Exam Date

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AP ICET Counselling Required Documents 2026

AP ICET 2026 verification of documents commences after the registration process. Students must upload the following documents for the verification process. Check the AP ICET counselling required documents below:

  • AP ICET 2026 hall ticket
  • APICET rank card 2026
  • Transfer Certificate(T.C)
  • Degree marks memos/consolidated marks memo
  • Degree provisional certificate
  • Intermediate marks memo/Diploma marks memo
  • S.S.certificate or equivalent Marks memo
  • Study Certificates from Class IX to Degree
  • Residence Certificate (in case where the candidate has no institutionalised education) in respect of Private candidates of AP state.
  • Residence certificate of either of the parent in AP for 10 years excluding the period of employment outside Andhra Pradesh from the competent authority in respect to f Non-Local Candidates.
  • Latest valid Income Certificate or Ration Card issued by the competent authority containing the name of the candidate
  • Caste Certificate issued by a competent authority in respect to SC/ST/BC
  • Economically weaker section(EWS)certificate if applicable
  • Local status certificate if applicable i.e., a candidate who migrates to any part of the state of Andhra Pradesh from the state of Telangana within a period of Seven years from the 2nd day of June, 2014 shall be regarded as the local candidate in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

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AP ICET 2026 Counselling Registration Process

To apply for AP ICET 2026 counselling, candidates must follow the steps below:

Step 1- Registration

  • Click on the official link provided to register- icet-sche.aptonline.
  • Candidates must click on the tab 'candidate registration'. Here, the candidates will have to provide the following details:
    • ICET hall ticket number
    • Date of birth 
    • Click on tab 'submit'
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  • The screen will display the candidate's mail ID and mobile number, along with other details. The system will validate all the certificates. If required candidates will have to upload the documents in JPEG, JPF and PDF format only. 
  • The uploaded documents will be sent to the certificate Verification officer.
  • Candidate eligibility will be defined on the basis of the percentage of marks in the qualifying exam
  • Minority Candidates can select the Appropriate “Minority-Muslim” or “Minority-Christian” carefully and upload the certificate. 
While filling the registration form, candidates will be required to enter the following candidate details:
  • Personal details
  • Special categories
  • Degree or Equivalent
  • Educational details
  • AP ICET 2026
  • Verify

If the candidate is willing to change the shown details, then he/she may choose " “Do you want to make any changes in the above information provided” as YES and can edit the allowed fields and then proceed to make the payment. The changes in the details will be accepted only if corresponding proof of document is enclosed, the document will be sent to the selected HLC for verification. If the candidate needs to change their Name, Father’s name or age, then he has to upload the SSC certificate after editing the details. 

Note: Details, once submitted cannot be changed

Step 2- AP ICET Counselling Application Fee Payment

Candidates will be able to choose any of the payment methods:

  • Net Banking
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
Candidates must now enter the payment details. If payment is successful an acknowledgement will be displayed with the details like Payment Reference Id, Amount, Payment Date etc. 

Step 3- Know Payment Status

After paying the application fee, candidates can check the status of the payment. 

Step 4- Print the AP ICET Counselling Application Form

After successfully submitting the application form of APICET 2026 counselling and payment of the application fee, candidates must take the print of the application form for future reference.

Step 5- Verification of documents uploaded

Verification of Certificates of all candidates except candidates of Special Category will be done online. Candidates will have to re-uplaod the documents if required.

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AP ICET Web Options 2026

Candidates could exercise ICET web options entry by following the steps below:

  • After completing the certificate verification step, candidates will have to visit the web-option selection page- Click here to exercise web option entry for AP ICET 2026 counselling.
  • Candidates will be able to select the following:
    • District
    • College type to display the colleges
  • Candidates will be able to see all the selected colleges on the right side of the list and the total count. Candidates must click on the tab 'save the web options'

AP ICET 2026 Counselling: Steps to Exercise Web Options 

Step 1- After completion of certificate verification candidates must visit the web-option selection page.

Step 2- Enter the credentials: 

  • APICET counselling hall ticket number 
  • Date of birth 

Step 3- Candidates will be entering the following details now: 

  • District 
  • Institution/college type 

Step 4- Now the screen will display Government colleges, self-financed colleges, private colleges with different colours codes. 

Step 5- Candidates will be able to see the list of selected colleges on the right side of the screen and total opted counts  

Step 6- Verify the list and click on tab ‘Save’ (Links in the below table will be activated soon)

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How to Check AP ICET Seat Allotment 2026 Result?

AP ICET 2026 counselling allotment result can be checked by following the steps below:

  • Visit the official link provided- icet-sche.aptonline
  • Enter the login details:
    • Hall ticket number
    • Date of Birth
    • Captcha
  • AP ICET 2026 seat allotment result is displayed
  • Download the allotment letter and take a print
  • College-wise allotment report
  • Allotment order and self-reporting

Details Mentioned on AP ICET Seat Allotment 2025 Result

Candidates can check the following details mentioned on the AP ICET seat allotment 2026 result:

  • Hall ticket number
  • Name
  • Gender
  • Alloted Institute
  • Rank
  • Father's name
  • Caste
  • Allotted Branch

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FAQs on AP ICET Counselling

Check frequently asked questions on AP ICET counselling below:

Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling process?
A: 

Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling is conducted in following stages:

  1. Release of Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling notification
  2. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 counselling registration and fee payment
  3. Verification of documents
  4. Option entry
  5. Seat allotment
  6. Reporting at the alloted college
Q:   When will Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling registration commence?
A: 

AP ICET 2026 counselling registration for phase 1 will commence in July 2026. AP ICET 2026 counselling registration for phase 1 will end in July 2026 at icet-sche.aptonline.in. Candidates who will qualify the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam 2026 will be able to apply for the counselling process. Candidates must keep the required documents ready to apply for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling online. APSCHE will commence the Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling 2026 at icet-sche.aptonline.in.

Q:   When will be the APICET results announced?
A: 

Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 results will be announced in third week of May. The results are released on the official website of AP ICET. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to check their scores at cets. Aspche. Andhra Pradesh. Gov. In. The APICET scorecard mentions the details such as: candidate details, exam details, section-wise marks, overall marks and rank obtained. During the AP ICET counselling process, on the basis of the rank obtained candidates will be allotted the institute in the state of Andhra Pradesh for admission to MBA or MCA programme. Candidates from first to last rank will be eligible to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling process.

Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling fee?
A: 

The AP ICET 2026 counselling fee is INR 1200 for general category and INR 600 for reserved categories. Candidates applying for AP ICET counselling 2026 have to pay the fee as prescribed. The mode of AP ICET counselling 2026 fee payment is online. Before the AP ICET counselling verification process, candidates are required to pay the counselling fee. The fee can be paid using the below mediums:

  • Debit card
  • Credit card
  • Net banking
  • UPI

AP ICET 2026 counselling registrations will commence in July 2026.

Q:   Will I receive the physical copy of APICET score?
A: 

Candidates will not be issued any physical copy of the APICET 2026 socrecard. On declaration of APICET results, candidates must login at the official website of Andhra Pradesh ICET- (cets. Apsche. Andhra Pradesh. Gov. In) to download and take the print of the Andhra Pradesh ICET scorecard immediately. Candidates must ensure to check the details mentioned on the scorecard. The following details that will be mentioned on the Andhra Pradesh ICET results:

  1. Name of the candidate
  2. Date of examination
  3. Section-wise score
  4. Overall score
  5. Rank obtained
  6. Instruction to candidate.

Candidates must note that Ranks obtained in AP ICET 2026 will be valid only for 2026-27 academic year admissions into the various universities, constituent and affiliated colleges in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

Q:   What will be the mode of Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling?
A: 

AP ICET 2025 counselling is completely online process. Candidates qualifying the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam could register for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling online. APSCHE released the application forms and announced the seat allotment online at icet-sche.aptonline.in. Candidates must enter their Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling login details to check the allotment status. Selected candidates will be able to accept or reject the Andhra Pradesh ICET seat allotment online only.

Q:   Who conducts Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling?
A: 

Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) conducts the AP ICET counselling for admission to MBA or MCA programs. The counselling process is conduted for students meeting the minimum qualifying criteria. Based on candidate's score in AP ICET exam, applicants are assigned ranks. APSCHE allot seats to candidates based on the below factors:

  • AP ICET score
  • AP ICET rank
  • Web option choices
Q:   Who can participate in Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling?
A: 

AP ICET exam is conducted for admission to MBA/MCA programs of colleges in Andhra Pradesh. APSCHE begins the Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling after the declaration of results. Only candidates who will meet the below criteria will be able to participate for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling:

  • Candidates other than SC/ST categories scroing minimum of 25% in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam
  • Candidates obtaining Andhra Pradesh ICET rank
  • Candidates fulfilling the academic qualification
Q:   When will Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling seat allotment result be announced?
A: 

APSCHE will release the AP ICET seat allotment 2026 result for first phase in July 2026. APSCHE releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET seat allotment 2026 online at icet-sche.aptonline.in. Registered candidates who will exercise the web option entry can check the college allotment on release of the results. Candidates must report at the alloted college on given date and time.

Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET full form?
A: 

AP ICET full form is Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test. Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education conducts Andhra Pradesh ICET exam for admission to MBA or MCA PG programs of colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The exam is conducted in English and Telugu mediums.

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