The application deadline for the final phase of AP ECET 2026 is August 11, 2026 . Candidates seeking lateral entry admissions to Engineering programs can apply online. The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is managing the admissions process.
AP ECET 2026 Final Phase Schedule
The online application window closes today. Following registration, candidates can enter their preferred course options. This option entry period lasts until August 13, 2026 . Changes to these options are permitted on August 14, 2026 .
The official release of seat allotment results is scheduled for August 18, 2026 . Successful candidates will then need to report to their allotted colleges. This self-joining and reporting process will occur between August 19 and August 21, 2026 .
College managements are required to update joining details of admitted candidates by August 21, 2026 . Students are expected to attend college starting August 20, 2026 .
Revised Counselling Dates
The AP ECET 2026 admission process includes several key dates for the final phase.
| Description | Date(s) |
| Commencement of Payment of Processing Fee cum registration online | August 8 - 11, 2026 |
| Dates of Verification of Uploaded Certificates at HLCs by Online | August 8 - 12, 2026 |
| Dates of Option entry | August 8 - 13, 2026 |
| Date of changing of options | August 14, 2026 |
| Date of release of seat allotments | August 18, 2026 |
| Self joining and reporting at college | August 19 - 21, 2026 |
| Updation of joining details of reported candidates by college managements | August 21, 2026 |
| Attending for college | August 20, 2026 |
Required Documents for Counselling
Candidates must prepare a specific list of documents for the AP ECET 2026 counselling.
- ECET 2026 Hall Ticket
- ECET 2026 Rank Card
- SSC Marks Memo
- Diploma/Degree Marks Memo
- Study certificates (7th Class to Diploma or 9th Class to Degree for B.Sc. Maths holders)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Minority Certificate (if applicable)
- Transfer Certificate (T.C)
- Income Certificate (issued on or after 01.01.2023 for fee reimbursement)
- EWS Certificate (for OC candidates claiming reservation, valid for 2026-2027)
- Residence Certificates (for private studied candidates)
- Parents' 10-year residence certificate (for non-local candidates)
AP ECET admissions facilitate lateral entry for diploma holders and B.Sc. (Mathematics) graduates. They can join the second year of B.E./B.Tech. programs. The online portal at cap.apcfss.in handles registration, verification, option entry, seat allotment, fee payment, and admission tracking.
