The counselling schedule for AP ICET 2026 admissions to MBA and MCA programs has not yet been released by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). Candidates can access the official notification on the cets.apsche.ap.gov.in website once it becomes available.
Counselling Schedule Expectations
The AP ICET 2026 counselling schedule is anticipated to be released before August 20, 2026 . Last year's admission process registration began in July, with Phase 1 results announced on July 19. Given that July has passed, an official announcement is expected soon.
Potential Reasons for Delay
The delay in releasing the counselling schedule may be due to the finalization of admission and academic processes. APSCHE likely needs to confirm participating colleges, available seats, and category-wise seat distributions. The timeline could also depend on other state-level admission processes and the completion of the final seat matrix.
Expected Counselling Timeline
Based on typical patterns, AP ICET 2026 counselling registration could open around August 21, 2026 , and close on August 24, 2026. Phase 1 seat allotment results are expected approximately one week after registration concludes.
| Activity | Expected Date (Likely) |
| Web Counselling Registration Window | August 2026 |
| Certificate Verification | August 2026 |
| Exercising Web Options (College/Course Preferences) | August-end 2026 |
| Option Modification Window | August-end 2026 |
| Seat Allotment for Phase 1 | August 31, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | First week of September 2026 |
| Commencement of Academic Classes | First week of September 2026 |
Registration Fees
The registration fee for AP ICET counselling is set at Rs 1,200 for Open Category (OC) and Backward Classes (BC) candidates. Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates will pay Rs 600 .
How to Register for Counselling
Candidates must visit the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in . Navigate to the "Candidate Registration" section. Enter your hall ticket number and date of birth to proceed. After entering required details, generate login credentials. Use these credentials to register for Phase 1 counselling. Complete the registration fee payment to be considered for seat allotment.
About AP ICET
The AP ICET (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test) is a state-level examination. It is required for admission to postgraduate MBA and MCA programs. Admissions are offered at universities and colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
