AP ECET Counselling 2026 Registration Deadline Extended; Check New Last Date to Apply

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has extended the Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) 2026 counselling registration deadline. Candidates can now register on the official portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The certificate upload portal remains active at cap.apcfss.in.

The registration window was earlier scheduled to close on July 8, 2026. It has now been extended to July 14, 2026. The extension gives diploma and B.Sc. Mathematics candidates more time to complete slot booking and fee payment for Phase 1 counselling.

AP ECET is a lateral-entry test conducted by APSCHE for admission into the second year of engineering, pharmacy, and B.Sc. Mathematics-based B.E./B.Tech programmes. The counselling assigns seats across participating colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

AP ECET Counselling 2026 Key Dates

The revised Phase 1 counselling schedule is listed below. Candidates should track each milestone carefully to avoid missing any step.

AP ECET 2026 Counselling Registration Fee

The fee must be paid online during registration. The amount depends on the candidate's category and is non-refundable.

Payment is accepted only through online modes such as net banking, debit card, or credit card. Offline payment is not allowed for the counselling registration.

How to Register for AP ECET 2026 Counselling?

The registration process is fully online. Candidates should keep their AP ECET 2026 hall ticket number and rank card ready before starting.

• Visit the official portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
• Click on the AP ECET 2026 Counselling Registration link.
• Enter the hall ticket number, rank, date of birth, and mobile number.
• Pay the processing fee online using the applicable category rate.
• Fill the detailed application form with personal and academic details.
• Upload the required certificates for online verification on cap.apcfss.in.

Documents Required for Verification

Candidates must upload clear scanned copies of the following documents during certificate verification.

• AP ECET 2026 rank card and hall ticket
• Diploma or B.Sc. degree marks memo
• SSC or equivalent certificate
• Study certificates from Class 6 to diploma or degree
• Transfer certificate from the last institution
• Income certificate issued by MeeSeva
• Caste certificate for reserved categories
• Local status certificate and Aadhaar card

How to Enter Web Options After Registration?

Web option entry is the stage where candidates choose their preferred colleges and branches. The option entry window is open from July 8 to July 13, 2026.

Candidates should list colleges in order of preference. The seat allotment is based on rank, category, reservation, and the order of options submitted. Preferences can be edited any number of times before the deadline.

Action Plan for Candidates

• Log in to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and complete registration before July 14.
• Pay the processing fee online as per your category slab.
• Upload all required certificates on cap.apcfss.in for verification.
• Prepare a college preference list before starting web option entry.
• Submit web options on or before July 13, 2026.
• Check the Round 1 seat allotment result on July 20, 2026.

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