🔴 Live Status (Updated July 6, 2026):
- Registration & Processing Fee Payment: Open now – closes July 8, 2026
- Online Certificate Verification: Open now – closes July 10, 2026
- Web Option Entry: Opens in 2 days (July 8, 2026)
- Candidates yet to register should complete it within the next 2 days to avoid last-minute server load.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Higher Education, has officially released the first phase notification for APECET-2026 Admissions. This notification applies to qualified and eligible candidates who hold a Diploma in Engineering, Agricultural fields, or a B.Sc. (Maths) degree.
The AP ECET 2026 Results were officially declared on May 7, 2026, with rank cards made active on May 8, 2026, by JNTU Anantapur on behalf of APSCHE. With the rank cards now accessible, thousands of diploma holders and B.Sc (Mathematics) graduates are actively gearing up for the next crucial phase: Web Counselling. The comprehensive web counseling process—which includes the payment of processing fees combined with registration, online certificate verification, and option entry—is currently underway, running from 04-07-2026 to 14-07-2026. As of today, registration and fee payment are live, with only 2 days remaining before the window closes on July 8.
For diploma students in Andhra Pradesh, AP ECET is the exclusive gateway to B.Tech and B.Pharmacy lateral entry, allowing successful candidates to join directly in the second year of their chosen professional courses. Following the release of the final merit ranks, Manabadi provides a comprehensive roadmap for the 2026 admission cycle to help students navigate registration, document verification, and option entry efficiently.
APECET-2026 Admissions: First Phase Counseling Notification
Candidates seeking further details regarding the admission process can visit the official website at https://cap.apcfss.in. The notification was officially issued on 30-06-2026 from Mangalagiri by V. Padma Rao, the Joint Director & Convenor for APECET-2026 Admissions.
AP ECET 2026 First Phase Counselling Schedule
The Department of Higher Education, Andhra Pradesh has officially released the AP ECET 2026 First Phase Counselling Notification for Diploma holders in Engineering, Agriculture, and B.Sc. (Mathematics) degree holders seeking lateral entry admissions into B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharmacy courses for the 2026-27 academic year.
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Processing Fee Payment | July 4 to July 8, 2026 |
| Online Certificate Verification | July 6 to July 10, 2026 |
| Web Option Entry | July 8 to July 13, 2026 |
| Change of Web Options | July 14, 2026 |
| First Phase Seat Allotment | July 20, 2026 |
| Self-Reporting & Reporting at Allotted College | July 21 to July 25, 2026 |
| Commencement of Classwork | July 22, 2026 |
Documents Required for AP ECET 2026 Counselling
Candidates participating in the AP ECET 2026 First Phase Counselling should keep all the required documents ready before completing the online registration and certificate verification process. The counselling authority has advised candidates to upload clear and valid scanned copies of the required certificates to avoid delays in verification.
General Documents Required
- AP ECET 2026 Hall Ticket
- AP 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. (Mathematics) candidates)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Minority Certificate (if applicable)
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Income Certificate issued on or after January 1, 2023 (for fee reimbursement)
- EWS Certificate for the academic year 2026-27 (OC candidates claiming EWS reservation)
- Residence Certificate (for private candidates)
- Parents’ 10-year Residence Certificate (for Non-Local candidates)
Special Category Certificates (If Applicable)
Candidates claiming reservation under any special category should produce the relevant original certificates during verification.
- PWD (Persons with Benchmark Disability)
- CAP (Children of Armed Personnel)
- Sports & Games
- Scouts & Guides
- NCC (National Cadet Corps)
- Anglo-Indian
Candidates are advised to upload all certificates carefully, as incomplete or unclear documents may delay the verification process.
AP ECET 2026 Online Certificate Verification Process
The AP ECET 2026 counselling authority has introduced an online certificate verification system for most candidates to simplify the admission process. Depending on the verification status of the uploaded documents, candidates are divided into different categories. While many candidates can complete the verification process online, some may still be required to visit a Help Line Centre (HLC) for corrections or special category verification.
Case 1: Certificates Verified Online – No Changes Required
Candidates whose uploaded certificates are successfully verified through online web services and whose details are found to be correct do not need to visit any Help Line Centre. After paying the counselling processing fee, such candidates can directly proceed with exercising their web options according to the official counselling schedule.
Case 2: Certificates Verified Online – Changes Required
If the certificates are verified online but candidates wish to make corrections to their personal, academic, or reservation details, they must visit the nearest Help Line Centre along with the original certificates and two sets of photocopies. After the corrections are verified and approved, candidates can proceed with web option entry.
Case 3: Certificates Verified but Candidate Not Eligible
Candidates whose certificates are verified online but whose eligibility is not confirmed must also visit the designated Help Line Centre with all original documents. Once the verification officers approve the documents and the candidate becomes eligible, web option entry can be completed through the candidate login portal.
Case 4: Special Category Candidates
Candidates belonging to PWD, CAP, NCC, Sports & Games, Scouts & Guides, and Anglo-Indian categories must attend physical certificate verification. These candidates are required to report to Government Polytechnic, Vijayawada, along with the necessary original certificates, as special category verification is not conducted online.
AP ECET 2026 New Registration Process
Candidates participating in AP ECET 2026 counselling must complete the online registration process through the counselling portal before certificate verification and web option entry.
Steps to Complete New Registration
- Visit the AP ECET counselling portal.
- Click on Candidate Login.
- Select New Registration.
- Enter the required details:
- Diploma Board
- Diploma PIN
- Year of Passing
- Date of Birth
- Mobile Number
- Alternate Mobile Number
- Aadhaar Number
- Accept the declaration and generate the OTP.
- Complete Aadhaar e-KYC verification.
- After successful OTP verification, the system will generate the Username and Password, which will be sent to the registered mobile number.
The generated login credentials can be used throughout the AP ECET counselling process for registration, certificate verification, web option entry, seat allotment, and self-reporting. Candidates are advised to keep these credentials safe until the admission process is completed.
AP ECET 2026 Candidate Login & Processing Fee Payment
After completing the new user registration, candidates must log in to the AP ECET 2026 counselling portal using the username and password received on their registered mobile number. Once logged in, candidates should carefully verify all their personal and academic details, upload the required certificates, and proceed with the online payment of the counselling processing fee.
If any information is incorrect, candidates should edit the details before making the payment. After successful payment, candidates are advised to download and print the payment receipt for future reference.
AP ECET 2026 Counselling Processing Fee
The counselling processing fee varies according to the candidate’s category.
| Category | Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| OC / BC | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST | ₹600 |
The online processing fee payment window will remain open from July 4 to July 8, 2026, and candidates of all eligible ranks must complete the payment within the prescribed schedule.
AP ECET 2026 Online Certificate Verification
Most candidates can complete certificate verification completely online without visiting a Help Line Centre. During registration, candidates must upload clear scanned copies of all mandatory certificates in PDF format.
The counselling authorities will verify the uploaded documents online. If the certificates are found to be valid and clearly visible, the verification will be approved, allowing candidates to participate in web option entry according to the counselling schedule.
Certificates to be Uploaded
Candidates should upload the following documents during online registration:
- SSC Marks Memo
- Diploma or Degree Marks Memo
- Study Certificates
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Minority Certificate (if applicable)
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Income Certificate (issued on or after January 1, 2026)
- EWS Certificate (for eligible OC candidates)
- Residence Certificate (Private Candidates)
- Parent’s 10-Year Residence Certificate (for Non-Local candidates)
Candidates must ensure that all uploaded documents are properly scanned and clearly readable. If any certificate is blurred, incomplete, or invalid, the verification officer may reject it and request a fresh upload. The re-upload facility is available only once, so candidates should exercise extra caution while uploading documents.
Special Category Certificate Verification
Candidates belonging to PWD, CAP, NCC, Sports & Games, Scouts & Guides, and Anglo-Indian categories must attend physical certificate verification, as these certificates are not verified online.
Special category verification will be conducted only at Government Polytechnic, Vijayawada, according to the official counselling schedule. Candidates must carry all original certificates along with two sets of photocopies while attending the verification process.
Candidates claiming reservation under the Sports & Games category are also required to submit the prescribed application forms (Form-1, Form-2, Form-3, or Form-4, as applicable) along with supporting documents during physical verification.
Important Note: There will be no special category certificate verification during the Final Phase of AP ECET 2026 Counselling. Therefore, eligible candidates must complete this verification during the First Phase itself to avail reservation benefits.
AP ECET 2026 Special Category Certificate Verification Schedule
The AP ECET 2026 counselling authority has announced a separate schedule for the physical verification of Special Category certificates. Candidates belonging to CAP, NCC, Sports & Games, PWD, Scouts & Guides, and Anglo-Indian categories must attend certificate verification at the designated Help Line Centre as per the notified dates.
The reporting time for all candidates is 9:00 AM.
Special Category Verification Schedule
| Date | Category | Integrated Ranks Called |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | CAP | 1 – 20,000 |
| NCC | 1 – 15,000 | |
| Sports & Games | 1 – 15,000 | |
| Anglo-Indian | All Ranks | |
| July 10, 2026 | CAP | 20,001 – Last Rank |
| NCC | 15,001 – Last Rank | |
| Sports & Games | 15,001 – Last Rank | |
| PWD | All Ranks | |
| Scouts & Guides | All Ranks |
After certificate verification, candidates should regularly check their candidate login to know whether their verification has been completed or whether any further action is required before web option entry.
Certificates Required for AP ECET 2026 Web Counselling
Before participating in AP ECET 2026 web counselling, candidates should keep all original certificates ready for verification and admission. Failure to produce any mandatory document may delay the counselling process.
Mandatory Certificates
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- AP ECET 2026 Rank Card
- AP ECET 2026 Hall Ticket
- Diploma or Degree Marks Memo
- Provisional Diploma or Degree Certificate
- SSC Marks Memo (Date of Birth Proof)
- Study Certificates (Class VII to Diploma or Class IX to Degree for B.Sc. Mathematics candidates)
- Residence Certificate (for Private Study Candidates)
- Parent’s 10-Year Residence Certificate (for Non-Local candidates, if applicable)
- Employer Certificate (where applicable for Non-Local reservation)
- Integrated Community Certificate (SC/ST/BC candidates)
- Income Certificate issued on or after January 1, 2026 for fee reimbursement
- EWS Certificate valid for 2026-27 (for eligible OC candidates)
- Original certificates for Special Category candidates such as PWD, CAP, NCC, Sports & Games, Scouts & Guides, and Anglo-Indian.
Important Instructions for AP ECET 2026 Candidates
Candidates claiming reservation under any special category must produce the prescribed original certificates issued by the competent authorities during physical verification. PWD candidates should possess a valid disability certificate issued by the District Medical Board with at least 40% disability. CAP candidates must submit certificates issued by the Zilla Sainik Welfare Board, while NCC and Sports candidates should produce valid participation certificates issued by the competent authorities.
Candidates belonging to the Sports & Games category must also submit the prescribed application forms along with supporting documents during certificate verification. Those who have completed qualifying examinations from boards other than APSBTET should produce an equivalency certificate issued by SBTET, Andhra Pradesh. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for admission through AP ECET 2026 counselling.
AP ECET 2026 Help Line Centres
The Department of Higher Education has established 14 Help Line Centres (HLCs) across Andhra Pradesh to assist candidates with certificate verification, correction of application details, and counselling-related services.
List of Help Line Centres
- Government Polytechnic, Srikakulam
- MRAGR Government Polytechnic, Vizianagaram
- Government Polytechnic, Kancharapalem, Visakhapatnam
- Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada
- S.M.V.M Polytechnic, Tanuku (West Godavari)
- Government Polytechnic, Benz Circle, Vijayawada
- Andhra Loyola Degree College, Vijayawada
- MBTS Government Polytechnic, Nallapadu, Guntur
- D.A. Government Polytechnic, Ongole
- Government Polytechnic, Venkateswarapuram, Nellore
- S.V. Government Polytechnic, Tirupati
- Government Polytechnic for Women, Kadapa
- Government Polytechnic, Anantapur
- Sri G. Pulla Reddy Government Polytechnic, Kurnool
Candidates requiring corrections such as mobile number updates or other counselling-related changes should visit the nearest Help Line Centre along with valid supporting documents.
Why Manabadi is Your Trusted Partner
During the counselling days, servers often crash due to high traffic. Manabadi.co.in provides:
- Fast Mirror Links: Quick access to fee payment and option entry pages.
- College Predictor: Based on your Integrated Rank, we help you find which colleges you are likely to get into.
- HLC List: Complete addresses and contact numbers of all Help Line Centres in Andhra Pradesh.
Final Pro-Tips for Students:
- Check Verification Status: Every day after registering, check your “Verification Status” on the portal. If it says “Re-upload,” do it immediately.
- Income Certificate: Ensure your income certificate is the latest one. This is vital for the Jagananna Vidya Deevena (Total Fee Reimbursement) scheme.
- Branch Change: Remember, lateral entry usually allows you to join the same branch as your diploma. Some branches allow inter-disciplinary shifts; check the eligibility matrix on the official site.
For live updates, direct links, and the ECET College Predictor, stay tuned to Manabadi.co.in.