The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education has released the counselling schedule for AP ICET 2026. The counselling process is being conducted for admissions to MBA and MCA programmes offered by universities and affiliated colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
Candidates who have qualified in AP ICET 2026 and meet the prescribed eligibility conditions can participate in the centralised web counselling process. The first phase of counselling will begin with online registration on August 24, 2026.
AP ICET 2026 Counselling Important Dates
The first phase counselling schedule includes registration, certificate verification, web options entry, seat allotment and college reporting.
Registration will be open from August 24 to August 31. Online document verification is scheduled from August 25 to August 31.
Candidates can begin entering their preferred colleges and courses through the web options facility from August 27. The final date for submitting web options is September 2.
The first phase seat allotment result will be released on September 7. Candidates who receive seats can report to their allotted colleges from September 8 to September 11.
AP ICET 2026 Counselling Schedule
| Counselling ActivityDate | |
| Registration | August 24 to August 31, 2026 |
| Document 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 |
| Reporting at Allotted College | September 8 to September 11, 2026 |
Candidates should carefully follow the dates because missing a deadline could affect their participation in the counselling process.
Who Can Participate
The counselling process is intended for candidates who have qualified in AP ICET 2026 and satisfy the admission requirements prescribed for MBA or MCA programmes.
Merely appearing for the entrance examination or obtaining a rank does not automatically guarantee admission. Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed educational and other eligibility requirements.
According to the AP ICET information booklet, admission is subject to the applicable eligibility conditions and the rules governing selection and seat allotment.
Eligibility for MBA Admission
Candidates seeking admission to MBA programmes should possess a recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years' duration.
For candidates belonging to the open category, the prescribed minimum aggregate is 50 percent in the qualifying degree. The minimum requirement for candidates belonging to SC, ST and BC categories is 45 percent, according to the counselling information reported from the official notification.
Candidates should also satisfy the applicable local and non local status requirements.
Eligibility for MCA Admission
Candidates seeking MCA admission should hold a recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years' duration.
Eligible degree backgrounds can include programmes such as BCA, BSc, BCom, BA, BTech and BE, subject to the prescribed admission conditions. Mathematics at the intermediate or degree level may also be required depending on the candidate's qualification.
Candidates should carefully verify the official eligibility conditions before completing their counselling registration.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the required certificates and academic documents ready before beginning the counselling process.
The reported document checklist includes the AP ICET 2026 hall ticket, AP ICET rank card, SSC or equivalent marks memo, intermediate or diploma marks memo, degree consolidated marks memo and degree provisional or original degree certificate.
Study certificates, transfer certificate and applicable caste, minority and EWS certificates may also be required.
Candidates claiming special category benefits may need to submit the relevant certificates for categories such as persons with benchmark disabilities, children of armed personnel, NCC, sports and games, Scouts and Guides and Anglo Indian candidates.
Web Options Process
After registration and document verification, eligible candidates can participate in the web options process.
Web options allow candidates to indicate their preferred colleges and courses. The choices submitted by candidates play an important role in the subsequent seat allotment process.
Candidates should therefore research the available MBA and MCA colleges before submitting their preferences.
The web options facility begins on August 27, while the deadline for submitting options is September 2 according to the announced first phase schedule.
Seat Allotment
The first phase AP ICET 2026 seat allotment result is scheduled to be released on September 7.
Seat allotment will be based on the candidate's AP ICET rank, eligibility, reservation rules, available seats and the options entered during counselling.
Candidates should check the official counselling portal after the allotment result is announced and follow the instructions provided for accepting the allotted seat and reporting to the college.
College Reporting
Candidates who are allotted seats in the first phase can report to their respective colleges between September 8 and September 11.
Candidates should complete the required admission formalities within the specified reporting period.
They should also carry the documents required by the allotted institution and comply with any additional instructions issued by the counselling authorities or the college.
Advice for Candidates
Candidates should ensure that the information entered during registration is accurate.
They should keep scanned copies and original versions of important academic and reservation documents available for verification.
It is also advisable to check the official APSCHE counselling portal regularly for updates, changes or additional instructions.
Candidates should avoid relying solely on information circulated through social media or unofficial counselling websites.
AP ICET 2026 Official Information
AP ICET is conducted by Andhra University on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education.
The official AP ICET website provides examination related information, rank cards, results, hall tickets and other candidate services.
The APSCHE website also provides access to its Common Entrance Test services, including AP ICET 2026.
What Candidates Should Remember
The most important date for candidates is August 24, when counselling registration begins.
Registration closes on August 31, while document verification continues through the same date.
Web options begin on August 27 and remain available until September 2. The seat allotment result is scheduled for September 7.
Candidates who receive an allotment must complete the reporting process between September 8 and September 11.
Conclusion
The AP ICET 2026 counselling schedule has been announced for MBA and MCA admissions in Andhra Pradesh.
Eligible candidates can register for the first phase of counselling from August 24 to August 31. Document verification will also take place during this period, while web options entry will begin on August 27.
The first phase seat allotment result will be announced on September 7, and candidates allotted seats will have to report to their respective colleges from September 8 to September 11.
Candidates should carefully check the official counselling instructions, eligibility requirements and document list before registering and should complete every stage within the prescribed deadline.