AP EAPCET 2026: Admissions, Web Counselling Notification, Schedule [Released] @cap.apcfss.in

AP EAPCET 2026: Admissions, Counselling Notification, Schedule [Released]. AP EAPCET 2026 has released the Web Counselling Schedule for Admissions into Engineering Courses for the Academic Year 2026-27. The Detailed AP EACPET 2026 [EAMCET] Admissions Process, How to Apply, Documents required explained below. New Common Admission Portal for All Government Common Entrance Tests [CETS] is launched at cap.apcfss.in

 
APEAPCET-2026 ADMISSIONS (M.P.C. STREAM) FIRST PHASE: DETAILED NOTIFICATION FORWEB BASED COUNSELLING

    The Qualified and eligible candidates of APEAPCET-2026, desirous of seeking admission into B.E/B.Tech Courses are informed that the web counselling process comprising the payment of processing fee cum registration, online certificate verification and option entry will be conducted from 20-07-2026 to 01-08-2026. The candidates are instructed to follow guidelines/Instructions to candidates or user manual to proceed for web counseling process.

    The qualified and eligible candidates of APEAPCET-2026(M.P.C. Stream) are informed to participate in web counselling for the seats available in (i) University & Private Engineering Colleges and Private Universities colleges under Convenor quota in the State of Andhra Pradesh for the academic year 2026-27

    AP EAPCET 2026 Admissions, Web Counselling Notification, Schedule [Released]

    AP EAPCET 2026: Admissions, Counselling Notification, Schedule [Released]


    APEAPCET-2026 ADMISSIONS (M.P.C. STREAM) FIRST PHASE
    The Qualified and eligible candidates of APEAPCET-2026, desirous of seeking admission into B.E/B.Tech Courses are informed that the web counselling process comprising the payment of processing fee cum registration, online certificate verification and option entry will be conducted from 20-07-2026 to 01-08-2026. The candidates are instructed to follow guidelines/Instructions to candidates or user manual to proceed for web counseling process.

    The qualified and eligible candidates of APEAPCET-2026(M.P.C. Stream) are informed to participate in web counselling for the seats available in (i) University & Private Engineering Colleges and Private Universities colleges under Convenor quota in the State of Andhra Pradesh for the academic year 2026-27.

    AP EAPCET 2026 First Phase Web Counselling Admissions Schedule

    ACTIVITY DATES
    Online Certificates Verification & Fee Payment (Candidate Registration 20.07.2026 To 29.07.2026
    Online Verification of uploaded Certificates at notified Help Line centres 22.07.2026 To 31.07.2026
    Exercising the Web-Options by the registered and eligible Candidates 25.07.2026 To 31.07.2026
    Change of Web Options 01.08.2026
    Release of seat Allotment 06.08.2026
    Self-Joining & Reporting at allotted colleges 07.08.2026 To 13.08.2026
    Attending for Classes at college 10.08.2026

    Minimum data and Documents required for Filling of Application for EAPCET Admission Process


    S.N
    o
    General Document Requirements Special Category Certificates (if applicable to candidate)
    1 EAPCET 2026 Hall Ticket PWD - Persons with Benchmark Disability
    2 EAPCET 2026 Rank Card CAP (Children of Armed Personnel)
    3 SSC Marks Memo Sports & Games
    4 Intermediate Marks Memo Scouts & Guides
    5 Bridge course certificate for intermediate
    vocational candidates
    NCC (National Cadet Cops)
    6 6th Class to Intermediate study certificates Anglo Indian
    7 Caste Certificate (if applicable)  
    8 Minority Certificate (if Applicable)  
    9 Transfer Certificate (T.C)  
    10 Income Certificate issued on or after 01.01.2023 for claiming tuition fee reimbursement  
    11 EWS Certificate valid for the year 2026-27 from Meeseva, for only OC Candidates who wants to claim reservation under EWS
    category
     
    12 Residence Certificate of AP(for Private Studied Candidates )  
    13 Parents (Father or Mother) 10 years residence certificate of Andhra Pradesh for
    Non-Local candidates
     

    Eligibility for AP EAPCET 2026 Admissions

    Candidates who have passed Intermediate / CBSE / ICSE / NATIONAL OPEN SCHOOL / APOSS with pass percentage of marks obtained in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at +2 levels with >=45% for OCs and >=40% for reserved categories (BC/SC/ST) in qualifying examination in group subjects are only eligible for admission.
    • Candidate shall be an Indian National.
    • The candidates should satisfy the local / Non-Local status requirements as specified in G.O.Ms.No. 20 Higher Education (EC) Department dated 12-05-2025 and its amendments from time to time from the Government.
    • Admission to 85% of the seats in each course shall be reserved in the Educational Institutions in the State for the local candidates of Andhra Pradesh. 
    The remaining 15% of the seats shall be un- reserved seats for the candidates of local/Non-local areas to be filled up as follows:
    • (i) All the candidates eligible to be declared as local candidates in two local areas (AU and SVU) of Andhra Pradesh.
    • (ii) Candidates who have resided in the State for a total period of ten(10) years excluding periods of study outside the State or either of whose parents have resided in the State for a total period of ten years excluding periods of employment outside the State
    • (iii) Candidates who are children of parents who are in the employment of this State or Central Government, Public Sector Corporation, Local Bodies,
    • Universities and other similar quasi Public Institution within the State
    • (iv) Candidates who are spouses of those in the employment of the State or Central Government Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies Universities and educational Institutions recognized by the Government or a University or Other competent authority and similar other quasi-Government institutions within the State.
    In respect of Under Graduate Professional Courses in Engineering (including Technology ) the candidate should have completed 16 years of age as on 31-12-2026.

    In respect of Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) Course the candidate should have completed 17 years of age as on 31-12-2026.

    However maximum eligible age for obtaining a tuition fee reimbursement is 25 years for OC candidates and 29 years for other candidates as on 01-07-2026 as per the guidelines prescribed in Memo No. 10537/SW(Edn.2)/2011,dated: 20-10-2012 and further guidelines issued from time to time by Social Welfare (Edn.) Department shall apply.

    Mere appearing for APEAPCET-2026 and obtaining a rank does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission automatically unless the candidate fulfills the requirements laid down for admissions.

    The qualified and eligible candidates of APEAPCET-2026 are informed to attend for Online Certificates verification & Fee Payment (Candidate Registration) using the website https://cap.apcfss.in

    AP EAPCET 2026 Registration and Payment of Processing fee:

    I. New User Registration (Common Registration to all eligible CETS)

    1. Open the website using https://cap.apcfss.in
    2. Then click on ―Candidate Login‖ link
    3. Then click on ―New Registration‖ link
    4. Candidate can do Registration by submitting the following details
    • Select Intermediate Board
    • Enter Intermediate Hall Ticket No
    • Select Intermediate Year of Passing
    • Enter Date of Birth
    • Enter mobile number
    • (All OTPs and admission related information is sent to this no.)
    • Re-Enter the same mobile number
    • Enter second mobile number
    • Enter Aadhaar Number
    • Tick the declaration check box
    • Click on Generate OTP
    The user name and password is common for all the CET’S where the candidate is eligible for, candidate does not need to go for separate registration for other CET’S as per his qualification.

    II. Candidate Login and Payment of Processing fee:

    • 1. Open the website using https://cap.apcfss.in
    • 2. Then click on ―Candidate Login‖ link
    • 3. Enter username and password received to your registered mobile
    • 4. Candidate Registration form with all the basic information is displayed. Verify all the details thoroughly.
    • 5. Enter required information
    • 6. Upload required documents in PDF format
    • 7. Candidate can proceed for payment if details are correct
    • 8. Candidate can edit details if candidate wants to make changes
    Fee
    The processing fee for web counselling is Rs.1200/- (for OC/BC) and Rs. 600/-(for SC/ST). The candidates are instructed to pay through online by credit card/ debit card/net banking etc in web site https://cap.apcfss.in

    All the candidates from 1 to Last Rank can pay the processing fee from 20.07.2026 to 29.07.2026 using URL https://cap.apcfss.in
    9. Once the payment is success click on print button and take a print out.

    Important Note:
    • During the payment of processing fee, sometimes, due to network delays payment made by the candidate may not be successful. In such cases, candidates need to pay the processing fee once again and amount debited due to the failure transaction will be remitted back into the respective account within 7 working days from the date of payment. Candidates are requested to note that only one payment will be taken and excess paid will be refunded automatically.
    • Candidates can also check the payment status by clicking on the ―Payment Invoice‖ link in Candidate Login. In case your account is debited and the website gets disconnected before payment receipt generation, kindly check your Payment Status using "Payment Invoice" option by providing your details. If you get message "Payment Details Blank", candidate is requested to go for a fresh payment and the amount for the failure transaction will be refunded to their debited bank account as per bank norms.

    How to do AP EAPCET 2026 Verification of Certificates (Online)

    NOTE1: In the following three cases candidates need not go to Help Line Centers

    CASE-1: (certificates were already verified through web services, no change required in the data)

    The candidates are informed to note that if the certificates were already verified through web services from the respective board/agencies based on the information furnished by the candidate while applying for EAPCET-2026 i.e., Common Entrance Test. i.e the candidates whose certificate data is already verified online through web services, they are directed pay the processing fee cum registration and can verify the details of candidate (personal, academic and other details) for the correctness. If the candidates are satisfied for data available, they need not upload any certificates. Further they are directed to proceed for exercise options as per the schedule.

    CASE-2: (certificates were already verified through web services, If change is required in the data)

    The candidates whose certificate data is already verified through web services but candidate wishes to change the data, then candidate has to upload relevant certificates for online verification. After the verification of data by online by the verification officers, then the candidates have to ascertain the status of eligibility by using verification status link. If they are eligible they can proceed for exercising their options as per the schedule. In case of any clarification, they can visit nearest Help Line Centre.

    CASE-3: (Candidates whose data is not verified through online)
    In respect of candidates whose data is not verified, such candidates have to upload documents for online verification by choosing notified HLCs. After the verification of data by online by the verification officers, then the candidates have to ascertain the status of eligibility by using “Know Your Registration” link. If they are eligible they can proceed for exercise options as per the schedule. In case, any clarification is required, they can visit nearest Help Line Centre.

    Candidates are informed that the verification of certificates viz SSC marks memo, Intermediate marks memo, VI class to Intermediate study certificates, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate/Ration Card, Economically Weaker section (EWS) certificate, Persons With Benchmark Disability(PWD) Certificate, Residence Certificate have to be verified by the counseling authorities. But the candidates are required to upload only relevant documents.

    CASE-4: (Candidates belongs to PWD, CAP, Scouts&Guides,NCC and Sports and Games whose data is not verified through online)

    Case 4: Special category Candidates belonging to PWD, CAP, Scouts & Guides, NCC and Sports & Games whose general data is verified online and also eligible/Not eligible for web options
    Special Category Candidates must attend Help Line Centre (HLC) for special category certificate verification at Government Polytechnic, Vijayawada, Near Benz Circle, Krishna Dist as per the schedule given in the detailed notification.

    Special Category candidates whose data is verified online for the certificates except special category certificates like PWD, CAP, NCC, Scouts & Guides and Sports & Games, such candidates must approach HLC at Government Polytechnic, Vijayawada, Near Benz Circle, Krishna Dist. as per the schedule given in the detailed notification. After the verification of data by the verification officers at HLC, then the candidates have to check the status of eligibility in Candidate Login. If they are eligible, they can proceed for exercising their options as per the schedule


    NOTE 2: In respect of CASE-4 : candidates must go to Government Polytechnic, Vijayawada with all original certificates & two sets of Xerox copies as per the schedule.

    After completion of registration Click on ““Know Your Registration””

    1. Enter Hall ticket Number and Date of Birth then click on ―Show‖ button.

    2. The candidate details will be displayed at the screen the candidates whose certificates got verified online will get display message ―Candidate is eligible for exercising options― . All such candidates have to proceed to option entry as per the schedule given in the notification.

    3. The candidates whose certificates are uploaded online but not verified online at HLC will be displayed a message ―certificate verification is under progress‖ . The candidate has to wait until certificate verification is completed by the concerned Help Line center authorities and decide the eligibility. If candidate is eligible then candidates have to proceed to option entry as per the schedule given in the notification.

    4. The candidates whose certificates are uploaded online , certificate verification is completed by the concerned Help Line center authorities but pending for Re-Upload will get display message ― Pending for Re-upload― . The candidate has to re-upload the concerned certificate.

    AP EAPCET 2026:  Certificates required for Web Counselling

    The candidates are informed that the verification of following certificates have to be verified by the counselling authorities. The candidates are required to upload only the necessary documents during the Registration

    The candidates are requested to keep the following certificates before proceeding for Online Web Counselling.

    All original Certificates and three sets of Xerox copies
    • 1) APEAPCET-2026 Rank card.
    • 2) APEAPCET-2026 Hall Ticket.
    • 3) Memorandum of Marks (Inter or its equivalent).
    • 4) Intermediate Bridge course certificate for inter vocational students
    • 5) Proof of Date of Birth (SSC or its Equivalent Memo).
    • 6) Transfer Certificate ( T.C)
    • 7) Study Certificate from VI to Intermediate
    • 8) EWS certificate valid for the year 2026-27 from MeeSeva/Gram Sachivalayam for OC candidates who want to claim reservation under EWS category
    • 9) Residence certificate for preceding 7 years of the Qualifying examination i.e. Inter or its equivalent in respect of Private candidates.
    • 10) Andhra Pradesh Residence Certificate/Residence proof of father/mother for a period of 10 years excluding the period of employment outside Andhra Pradesh from Tahsildar in respect of Non-Local Candidates. Or Candidates who are children of parents who are in the employment of this State or Central Government, Public Sector Corporation, Local Bodies, Universities and other similar quasi Public Institution within the State at the time of applying for APEAPCET-2026 examination.
    • 11) Integrated Community Certificate, in case of BC/ST/SC issued by the competent authority (Not OBC Certificate).
    • 12) Income certificate of parents from all sources issued on or after 01.01.2023 for those who claims tuition fee reimbursement. As per the norms prescribed by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, candidates with maximum eligible age [Candidates of SC/ST/BC-29 YEARS and OC-25 YEARS] as on 01-07-2026 are alone eligible for fee reimbursement
    • 13) Candidates claiming reservation under NCC/Sports/ PWD/ CAP shall bring the original certificates.
    a) PWD: In respect of Persons with benchmark disability (PWD) category, candidates have to produce a certificate issued by the District Medical Board. Candidates who have disability of 40% and above will only be considered under PWD category.

    b) CAP - Candidates shall submit Certificates from the ZillaSainik Welfare Board (viz)Discharge book & Identity card etc for Verification. Children of Ex-Service and In-Service persons who are domicile of Andhra Pradesh will alone be considered for allotment of seats under CAP Category.

    c) NCC & Sports –Produce original certificates issued by competent authorities. The candidates should have represented from the state of AP. The allotment of NCC candidates will be made as per the G.O.Ms. No.43, Higher Education (RM) Dept., dated 16.07.2025.

    d) Scouts & Guides: Produce original certificates of Rastriya Certificate holders of Bharat Scouts and Guides and other certificate holders of Bharat Scouts and Guides issued by competent authorities.

    e) Anglo-Indian Candidates have to produce a certificate issued by Competent Authority of their place of residence.

    f) Minorities - The Muslim and Christian Minority Candidates should bring Transfer Certificate (TC) of the SSC containing the Religion (Muslim/Christian/Other linguistic) or in the absence of TC, a Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution in which the student studied/appeared for SSC or its equivalent Examination.

    g) Sports & Games – Produce original certificates issued by competent authorities. The candidate should have represented from the state of AP.

    B) Candidates belonging to PWD, CAP, Scouts& Guides, NCC, Sports & Games and Anglo-Indian.
    • The Special Category candidates viz.Anglo-Indian, PWD, CAP, Scouts & Guides,NCC and Sports & Games are instructed to attend physically with all the original certificates and four sets of Xerox copies at Government Polytechnic, Vijayawada Help Line Centre(HLC) for Special Category certificate verification. After the verification of data by online and physically by the verification officers, then the candidates have to ascertain the status of eligibility by checking in their candidate login. If they are eligible they can proceed for exercise options as per the schedule.

    Important Instructions for Candidates for exercising AP EAPCET 2026 Web options

    • The list of available colleges, branches, and districts can be downloaded from the official website:https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
    • Prepare a list of web options manually on a paper before exercising web options in the web portal based on branches and colleges by consulting parents, friends, relatives, subject experts etc.
    • All messages, OTPs, and allotment details will be sent to the Registered Mobile Number. Candidates are advised to keep their mobile phone active and accessible until the completion of the admission process.
    • Utmost care should be taken to keep OTP confidential and do not disclose to anyone
    • Candidates can exercise their web options either from home or through an Internet Centre. Avoid using mobile phone to exercise options as it leads to inconvenience
    • If exercising options from an Internet Centre, ensure that you log out properly after saving your options to maintain account security.
    • It is strongly advised to exercise as many options as possible to increase the chances of securing a seat and avoid disappointment.
    • After saving your final options, take a printout for your reference and future use.

    Seat Allotment Information:

    • Seat allotment will be done based on the options exercised, considering the candidate’s merit rank and category (SC/ST/BC/PWD/NCC/CAP/Sports & Games quota, etc.).
    • The allotment results will be published on the official website on the scheduled date as announced.
    • Candidates must download the allotment order from the website.
    • Additionally, allotment details will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number.

    AP EAPCET 2026 Web Options Entry

    IV. Option entry:
    The candidates are requested to exercise options as per the schedule i.e. from 25-07-2026 to 31-07-2026. The candidates can freeze their options. 

    Once frozen, the candidates cannot modify their options further. In case of any candidates clicks on Freeze button, exercised options will not be given for any changes/modifications. However, the Candidates are here by informed that they can change their options finally only on 01-08-2026.

    Important Instructions for Candidates for exercising options:

    •  The list of available colleges, branches, and districts can be downloaded from the official website: https://cap.apcfss.in
    •  Prepare a list of web options manually on a paper before exercising web options in the web portal based on branches and colleges by consulting parents, friends, relatives, subject experts etc.
    •  All messages, OTPs, and allotment details will be sent to the Registered Mobile Number. Candidates are advised to keep their mobile phone active and accessible until the completion of the admission process.
    •  Utmost care should be taken to keep OTP confidential and do not disclose to anyone
    •  Candidates can exercise their web options either from home or through an Internet Centre. Avoid using mobile phone to exercise options as it leads to inconvenience
    •  If exercising options from an Internet Centre, ensure that you log out properly after saving your options to maintain account security.
    •  It is strongly advised to exercise as many options as possible to increase the chances of securing a seat and avoid disappointment.
    •  After saving your final options, take a printout for your reference and future use.

    Self-Reporting and Reporting at the Allotted Institution:

    Candidates must report through the Self-Reporting System and also report in person at the allotted college with the downloaded allotment order and self-joining report as per the dates notified.

    Both stages of reporting are mandatory. Reporting through only one mode— either self-reporting or physical reporting at the institution—is not sufficient to retain the allotted seat.

    Failure to report through both modes within the stipulated dates will result in cancellation of the allotment, and the candidate will forfeit any claim for further seat allotment.

    Important Note on AP EAPCET 2026 Admissions

    • 1.  Candidates are here by informed that they can change their options already exercised on
    • 25.07.2026. The options will be frozen on 31.07.2026 at 10:00 p.m. and candidates cannot modify further. In case of any candidates clicks on Freeze button, exercised options will not be given for any changes/modifications.
    • 2.  The allotment will be placed on 01.08.2026 after 6.00 P.M.
    • Allotments now made are subject to the grant of affiliation from the University.
    • 4.  Detailed instructions for options entry i.e Instructions to Candidates will be placed in home
    • page of https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
    Convener Office address: 
    CONVENOR, APEAPCET-2026 ADMISSIONS,
    D.NO:11-307, 
    GARUDADRI K.K TOWERS
    FLAT.NO:501, 6TH FLOOR,
    LAKSHMI NARASIMHA COLONY BYPASS ROAD,
    NEAR Dr.YSR AAROGYASRI HEALTHCARE TRUST MANGALAGIRI,
    GUNTUR DISTRICT-522 503.

    Certificate Verification Schedule for Special Categories

    SCHEDULE FOR CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION FOR PWD, CAP, NCC, SCOUTS & GUIDES,
    SPORTS & GAMES AND ANGLO-INDIAN CATEGORIES (REPORTING TIME 9.00 A.M. Everyday)
    candidates must attend physically at Government Polytechnic, Vijayawada with all
    original certificates & two sets of Xerox copies as per the schedule given below.

    VERIFICATION OF SPECIAL CATGEROY CERTIFICATES
    1.PWD (Persons With Disability)
    2.CAP (Children of Armed Personnel).
    3.Sports & Games
    4.NCC (National Cadet Cops)
    5.Scouts & Guides
    6.Anglo-Indian

    DATE CATEGORY RANKS CALLED
    FROM TO
      26.07.2026 CAP 1 60000
    SCOUTS &GUIDES 1 80000
    SPORTS & GAMES 1 50000
    ANGLO-INDIAN 1 LAST RANK
      27.07.2026 CAP 60001 100000
    NCC 1 50000
    SPORTS & GAMES 50001 80000
    SCOUTS &GUIDES 80001 LAST RANK
      28.07.2026 CAP 100001 150000
    NCC 50001 100000
    SPORTS& GAMES 80001 120000
      29.07.2026 CAP 150001 LAST RANK
    NCC 100001 150000
    SPORTS& GAMES 120001 150000
      30.07.2026 NCC 150001 LAST RANK
    SPORTS& GAMES 150001 LAST RANK
    PWD 1 LAST RANK

    Go to AP EAPCET 2026 Online Admissions Portal

    Here is the Portal URL for accessing the Online Admissions Process for AP EAPCET 2026 Online Admissions. Click on the URL and Access the Online Admissions

    Online Application Link