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    AP ICET Counselling 2026: Registration, Dates, Process, Fee, Documents and Seat Allotment

    AP ICET Counselling 2026: Registration, Dates, Process, Fee, Documents and Seat Allotment

    Team Careers360Updated on 25 Aug 2026, 06:46 PM IST

    APSCHE has released the AP ICET counselling 2026 dates for admission to MBA on August 20, 2026. The registration for the first phase of AP counselling began on August 24, 2026, and the AP ICET phase 1 seat allotment will be released on September 07, 2026. In a recent update, the AP ICET certification verification window has opened on August 25, 2026, and will close on September 01, 2026. AP ICET counselling for 2026 is the process through which the seats offered by different colleges are assigned to candidates having an AP ICET 2026 score as per the AP ICET cutoff. The AP ICET counselling for MBA 2026 has started 98 days after the release of AP ICET 2026 results on the website. This article serves as a comprehensive guide for AP ICET 2026 counselling dates, registration process, fee payment, and other updates.
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    AP ICET Counselling Dates 2026

    AP ICET Counselling 2026: Registration, Dates, Process, Fee, Documents and Seat Allotment
    AP ICET Counselling Dates

    The AP ICET counselling dates 2026 have been notified on the official AP ICET website, cap.apcfss.in. We have provided you with an official schedule for the AP ICET 2026 counselling, and other AP ICET events are mentioned in the table below.

    AP ICET Counselling Dates

    AP ICET Counselling Dates

    AP ICET 2026 Counselling Registration

    August 24-31, 2026

    AP ICET Counselling Document Verification

    August 25- September 01, 2026

    Web Options for AP ICET 2026 Counselling

    August 27 - September 2, 2026

    ICET Counselling Change of Web Options

    September 3, 2026.

    AP ICET Counselling Seat Allotment

    September 7, 2026.

    AP ICET 2026 Counselling Process

    All candidates participating in the AP ICET 2026 counselling process must register for AP ICET counselling. The step-by-step registration guide for AP ICET counselling is given below.

    Steps to register for AP ICET Counselling 2026

    • Candidates should log in to the AP ICET exam portal using their login credentials at cap.apcfss.in.
    • A user dashboard will open up, displaying the essential candidate details.
    • At this point, upload all the documents/certificates required in the specified format.
    • Enter the required personal details and academic qualifications.
    • Review the AP ICET counselling registration form and hit the final ‘submit’ button.
    • Next, proceed towards making the AP ICET counselling registration payment. (For General and OBC candidates, the registration fee is Rs. 1250, while for SC/ST candidates, the fee is Rs. 650.)
    • Book an AP ICET slot for document verification.
    • Once the payment status is confirmed, take a printout of the AP ICET counselling form and the payment invoice.

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    What Documents are needed for AP ICET Counselling 2026?

    Authorities will require certain important documents and certificates for authenticating a candidate’s identity and candidature for the AP ICET counselling process 2026. Candidates are required to present these documents/certificates at the time of AP ICET counselling registration as well as while appearing for the AP ICET counselling process. The list of all the important AP ICET counselling documents and certificates is mentioned below.

    • AP ICET hall ticket 2026
    • APICET Scorecard 2026
    • Bachelor’s Degree
    • Degree provisional certificate
    • Intermediate marks memo
    • S.S. certificate or equivalent, Marks memo
    • Study Certificates from Class IX to Degree
    • Residence Certificate (in case the candidate has no institutionalised education) in respect of Private candidates of AP state.
    • Residence certificate of either of the parents in Andhra Pradesh for 10 years, excluding the period of employment outside Andhra Pradesh, from the competent authority concerning Non-Local Candidates.
    • Latest Income Certificate.
    • Caste Certificate (if applicable).
    • Economically weaker section (EWS) certificate, if applicable
    • Local status certificate, if applicable.
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How do I apply for AP ICET counselling?
    A:

    To apply for the AP ICET counselling candidates will have to register and fill out the AP ICET counselling application form through the official website. Candidates with successful fee payment status will be eligible to participate in the AP ICET counselling process.

    Q: How to check AP ICET seat allotment?
    A:

    After the merit list is released candidates can log in to the AP ICET counselling portal to check their AP ICET seat allotment status (if assigned one). Only the candidates with an active seat allotment status will be eligible to move forward with the final admission process.

    Q: How to pay the AP ICET counselling fee?
    A:

    Once the candidate has filled in all the necessary details and uploaded all the required documents, the next step will be the payment of the AP ICET counselling registration fee. The fee can be paid through different methods like Debit/Credit card, Net Banking, UPI etc. The registration fee for AP ICET counselling is Rs. 1200 for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 600 for SC/ST candidates.

    Q: What is the qualifying rank for AP ICET?
    A:

    Different colleges have their qualifying rank for AP ICET depending on the score of the candidate obtained after normalization. To be eligible for getting an AP ICET qualifying rank the candidate will have to score at least 50 marks i.e. 25% of the total marks (200). This provision is only for General category candidates and not for reserved category candidates.

    Q: How many candidates qualified in AP ICET 2026 exam?
    A:
    FeaturesDetails
    The number of candidates who applied for the AP ICET 2026 exam26,219
    Number of candidates who appeared for the AP ICET 2026 exam
    23,198
    Number of candidates qualified in the AP ICET 2026 exam
    21,205
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    Questions related to APICET

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    Have a question related to APICET ?

    Hello Dear Student,
    The AP ICET 2026 counselling for MBA admissions is currently underway, with certificate verification and registration processes actively ongoing

    You can check, find and access more information here:

    Hello, if you belong to the OC category and are applying under the EWS category, you will need to submit your EWS certificate during AP ICET counselling. A caste certificate is usually not required for OC candidates, as it is mainly needed for candidates applying under BC, SC, or ST

    Hello Dear Student,
    Yes, with a rank of 1639 in the BC-D female category, you have a solid chance of securing a seat in Andhra University (AU) and JNTU, though Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) might be slightly difficult.

    You can check, find and access more information here: https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/ap-icet-colleges-list-2026-rank-wise-caste-wise-cutoff
    Hope it

    Hello Dear Student,

    With an AP ICET rank of 4,184 , you are in a good position for admission into many reputed MBA/MCA colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

    At this rank, you can get good chances in:

    • university-affiliated colleges, and
    • well-known private management institutions

    through Category B or Category C admissions.