AP ICET 2026 Counselling Schedule Out, Registration August 24

AP ICET 2026 Counselling Schedule Out; Registration starts on 24th August

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has disclosed the AP ICET 2026 counselling schedule and started the next phase of the admission process for the MBA and MCA programs. The candidates who are eligible can commence the counselling registration process from the AP Common Admissions Portal on the 24th of August 2026.

Counselling for MBA and MCA programs offered by Universities and affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh in the Convenor quota will be conducted.

AP ICET 2026 counselling: Important dates

The first phase of AP ICET counselling will involve registration, certificate verification, web options and seat allotment.

The published schedule states that candidates have a small window to complete the registration and verification process before the choice filling begins.

Who can participate in the AP ICET counselling 2026?

Candidates who appeared in the AP ICET 2026 and meet the other requirements can participate in the counselling session. For MBA, the requirement is a minimum of 3 years bachelor's degree. For candidates from the OC category, it is a minimum of 50% marks. For the rest of the categories, the minimum is 45% marks, as given above.

AP ICET Counselling Fee 2026

Category-based processing fee for counselling:

• General/OC/BC: Rs 1,200
• SC/ST/PwD: Rs 600

When registration is complete, candidates are required to pay the fee within the specified time.[Ref Counselling Fee payment deadline].

Required Documents for Counselling

Documents can be checked for verification and brought by candidates before registration.

• AP ICET 2026 Hall Ticket
• AP ICET 2026 Rank Card
• Memo for SSC Marks
• Memo for marks of Intermediate/Diploma
• Memo for marks of Degree
• Degree Provisional Certificate/Ordinance
• Study Certificates
• Transfer Certificate
• Residence Certificate, if needed
• Income Certificate
• Caste Certificate, if needed
• EWS Certificate, if needed
• Local Status Certificate

Special Category Certificates for Candidates claiming PWD, CAP, NCC, Sports & Games, Scouts & Guides or Anglo-Indian The documents required can be different for different candidates as per their category and admission status.

What is the Next Step in Registration?

AP ICET registration is not a multiple-step process. You must register correctly in order to proceed. After registering and certificate verification, eligible candidates can fill their preferred college and course via web options from August 27. You can modify these web options on September 3, and the first seat allotment result is scheduled for September 7.

Candidates who get allotted a seat are expected to complete the self-reporting/admission procedures and report to the allotted college between September 8 and September 11. The allotment of seats is based on several factors such as your rank in AP ICET, category, local-area status, available seats, and preferences given while filling the web options.

What Should Candidates of AP ICET 2026 Counselling Do Now?

Registration starts on August 24. Candidates should not wait for the last minute. You need to verify your certificates, check your eligibility, keep your documents ready, and you need to prepare a preference list of MBA or MCA colleges. The official website of AP ICET is considered the only source of verification of registration and counselling. AP ICET 2026 Official Portal

Final Thoughts

The counselling process for AP ICET 2026 starts on 24th August; registration for counselling will be over by 31st August. Web options will be taken between 27th August and 3rd September, and the first allotment will be done on 7th September. Candidates should not be under the illusion that registration is the last of the many steps for AP ICET 2026 if they are looking for MBA or MCA admission in Andhra Pradesh.

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