The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is set to launch the Phase 1 counselling registration for the AP ICET 2026 exam soon. Qualified candidates can apply online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
AP ICET Counselling Phase 1 Registration
Based on previous years' trends, the registration for AP ICET counselling is expected to begin around July 14, 2026 . The AP ICET 2026 results were announced on May 16, 2026. The official notification detailing all dates should be released on July 11 or July 12, 2026.
AP ICET 2026 Counselling Schedule (Expected)
The counselling process involves several steps. Candidates should be aware of the expected timeline:
| Activity | Date (Likely) |
| Web Counselling Registration Window | July 14 to July 18, 2026 |
| Certificate Verification | July 15 to July 19, 2026 |
| Exercising Web Options (College/Course Preferences) | July 17 to July 20, 2026 |
| Option Modification Window | July 21, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment for Phase 1 | July 23, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | July 24 to July 26, 2026 |
| Commencement of Academic Classes | July 25, 2026 |
Registration Fee Details
The registration fee varies by category. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for exact amounts.
- Open Category (OC) and Backward Classes (BC): Rs. 1,200
- Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Rs. 600
How to Register
Candidates can register for counselling by following these steps:
- Visit the official APSCHE website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in .
- Click on the "Candidate Registration" link.
- Enter your hall ticket number and date of birth.
- Complete the required personal and academic details.
- Generate your login ID and password.
- Use these credentials to log in and complete the Phase 1 counselling registration.
- Pay the stipulated registration fee.
The AP ICET exam is the gateway for MBA and MCA admissions in Andhra Pradesh universities and colleges.
