AP ICET 2026 Web Options Change Window: Steps, Dates and Seat Allotment

AP ICET 2026 counselling: Candidates who took part in the first phase of Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test counselling can change their web options on September 6, 2026. The window is open only for candidates who completed the web options entry process.

This is the last chance to review the list of colleges and courses before the first-phase seat allotment. The order of your choices matters, so take a few minutes to check each option before you save or freeze the list. A small change in preference can affect the seat offered to you.

AP ICET 2026 revised counselling schedule

The revised schedule gives candidates set dates for each stage of the first phase. Keep these dates close while planning your next steps:

Online certificate verification and fee payment: August 24 to September 5, 2026
Online verification of uploaded certificates at HLCs: August 25 to September 5, 2026
Web options entry: August 27 to September 5, 2026
Web options change window: September 6, 2026
First-phase seat allotment: September 9, 2026
Self-joining and college reporting: September 10 to September 14, 2026
Classes begin: September 10, 2026

Candidates should complete their changes by 10 pm on September 6. Do not wait until the final minutes. Website traffic, login issues or a slow internet connection can turn a simple task into a race against the clock.

How to change AP ICET web options

Go to the official AP ICET counselling website at cap.apcfss.in.
Select the Candidate Login option on the home page.
Enter your login details and sign in to the counselling portal.
Open the Web Options Modification section from the candidate dashboard.
Review the colleges, courses and branches already added to your list.
Add new choices, remove options or change the order of preference.
Save the updated list after checking all details.
Select Freeze if you have finished making changes.
Download or print the final saved options page for your records.

After you freeze the list, check that the portal shows the updated choices. A saved list may not be enough if the portal asks you to confirm or freeze the options. Keep a screenshot or printout as proof of submission.

What candidates should check before freezing choices

Start by checking the course name, college name and branch for every option. Remove colleges that you would not join. There is little value in keeping an option just to make the list look long.

Next, arrange the choices in your real order of preference. Place your first choice at the top, followed by the options you would accept next. Consider the college location, course content, fee, travel time and hostel needs. You can also check the college website for details on the MBA and MCA programmes, facilities and admission rules.

Use a simple rule: add only those colleges where you are willing to take admission. This can help you avoid confusion when the allotment result is released.

What happens after seat allotment?

AP ICET 2026 first-phase seat allotment is scheduled for September 9. Candidates who receive a seat should follow the instructions shown on the counselling portal. They will need to complete self-joining and report to the allotted college between September 10 and September 14.

Classes are scheduled to begin on September 10. Since reporting and class dates overlap, candidates should check the college notice and the official counselling instructions for the exact joining process. Carry the required documents, allotment details and fee payment proof when you report.

Candidates who do not receive their preferred seat should read the allotment instructions before taking the next step. Keep checking the official AP ICET counselling website for updates, notices and details about later counselling phases.