AP ICET 2026 Counselling: Complete Schedule, Registration Process and Fee Details

If you cleared the AP ICET 2026 exam and you're waiting for the counselling notification, you're not alone. Thousands of MBA and MCA aspirants across Andhra Pradesh are checking the counselling portal every hour, hoping for good news. The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) hasn't released the official notification yet, but based on past trends, the wait should end soon.

Let's break down everything you need to know, so you're ready the moment registration opens.

Who Can Apply for AP ICET Counselling?

Not everyone who took the exam qualifies for counselling. Here's the eligibility criteria:

• General category candidates need at least 50% marks in their degree exam.
• Reserved category candidates need at least 45%.

If you meet this bar, you're good to go. Over 150 MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh accept AP ICET scores, so your options are wide open.

The Counselling Process, Step by Step

The process sounds complicated, but it really isn't. Here's how it works:

1. Register online at icet-sche.aptonline.in.
2. Pay the counselling fee using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
3. Upload documents like your rank card, degree marks memo, transfer certificate, and ID proof.
4. Complete web option entry, which means picking your preferred colleges and courses in order.
5. Wait for the seat allotment result, which depends on your rank, college preferences, and reservation category.

Think of web options like a wish list. You rank your dream colleges first, then work your way down. The system does the rest based on your rank and seat availability.

Expected Schedule for Round 1

While the official dates aren't out yet, here's what to expect for the first round:

• Registration: Starting anytime soon
• Document upload and verification: Third week of July 2026
• Web option entry: Third week of July 2026
• Final seat allotment: Last week of July 2026

Once seats are allotted, you can download your official allotment letter and report to your assigned college on the given date. Keep a printed copy handy. Colleges love paperwork.

How Much Does Counselling Cost?

The counselling fee is straightforward:

• INR 1200 for general category candidates
• INR 600 for reserved category candidates

You can pay this online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. Save your payment ID after the transaction. You might need it later for verification or if you have to re-upload a document.

Documents You'll Need

Keep these ready before you start the process:

• Degree certificate or equivalent
• AP ICET 2026 rank card
• Category certificate, if applicable
• ID proof
• Transfer certificate
• Minority certificate, if you belong to that category

Most documents get verified online automatically. Special category candidates, though, need to visit a designated verification centre in person. If something looks off in your documents, the system will flag it, and you'll get a chance to re-upload.

What If You Need to Fix a Detail?

Made a typo in your name or got your father's name wrong? Don't panic. During web option entry, there's an option that asks, "Do you want to make any changes?" Click that, upload proof like your SSC certificate, and the system updates your record after verification.

When Will the Notification Actually Come Out?

Here's where it gets interesting. Last year, in 2025, the counselling notification came out around 50 days after results were declared. In 2024, it took 57 days. This year, results came out on May 16. If the pattern holds, we might see registration open around July 12.

Of course, government timelines have a habit of surprising us, so keep checking the official portal instead of just trusting the calendar.

Top Colleges Accepting AP ICET Scores

Once you're through counselling, here are some strong options to consider:

• Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
• Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
• GITAM School of Business
• Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
• JNTU Kakinada and Anantapur
• RVR and JC College of Engineering, Guntur

These colleges have solid placement records and good faculty, so they're worth putting high on your preference list.

What Happens After Seat Allotment?

Once results are declared, log in with your hall ticket number and date of birth to check your allotment. The result page shows your name, gender, allotted institute, rank, category, and branch. Download the letter, print it, and report to your college on the notified date. That's it. You're officially an MBA or MCA student.

Keep this page bookmarked and check back for live updates as soon as APSCHE makes an announcement. The wait is almost over.