Andhra Pradesh degree admissions through the Online Admissions Module for Degree Colleges (OAMDC) are conducted in accordance with the reservation and admission rules prescribed by the state government and the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). Candidates seeking admission to UG degree courses are advised to understand the category-wise reservation, local-area rules, horizontal reservations, and seat allotment process before selecting their preferred colleges and courses.
Contents
- 1 AP Degree Reservations 2026 – Overview
- 2 Category-Wise Reservation
- 3 AP Degree Seat Matrix 2026
- 4 Seat Matrix for 60 Seats
- 5 Seat Matrix for 100 Seats
- 6 How Open Competition and Reserved Seats Work
- 7 BC Reservation Sub-Categories
- 8 EWS Reservation
- 9 Women Reservation
- 10 PwD Reservation
- 11 CAP Reservation
- 12 NCC Reservation
- 13 Sports & Games Quota
- 14 Other Special Reservations
- 15 AP Degree Admissions – 85:15 Local Area Rule
- 16 Horizontal Reservation and Vertical Reservation
- 17 Vertical Reservations
- 18 Horizontal Reservations
- 19 Physical Verification of Special Categories
- 20 AP Degree Counselling and Seat Allotment Process
- 21 1. Registration and Fee Payment
- 22 2. Certificate Verification
- 23 3. Web Options
- 24 4. Seat Allotment
- 25 5. Self-Reporting
- 26 6. College Reporting
- 27 Important Points About the AP Degree Seat Matrix
- 28 FAQs on AP Degree Reservations 2026
- 29 Conclusion
AP Degree Reservations 2026 – Overview
The OAMDC degree admission process is primarily merit-based, with candidates considered for admission based on their Intermediate/Class 12 marks. There is no separate entrance examination for regular OAMDC degree admissions.
The major vertical reservation categories include SC, ST, BC and EWS, while Women, PwD, CAP, NCC and Sports reservations operate as horizontal or special-category reservations, subject to the applicable rules and certificate verification.
Category-Wise Reservation
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Open Competition (OC) | 50% |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6% |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 29% |
| â”” BC-A | 7% |
| â”” BC-B | 10% |
| â”” BC-C | 1% |
| â”” BC-D | 7% |
| â”” BC-E | 4% |
| EWS | 10% |
Note: EWS reservation is generally provided as supernumerary seats over and above the regular sanctioned intake, subject to applicable eligibility and income/asset criteria.
AP Degree Seat Matrix 2026
The reservation percentages can be illustrated using standard sanctioned intakes of 60 and 100 seats.
Seat Matrix for 60 Seats
| Category | Quota | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| OC | 50% | 30 |
| SC | 15% | 9 |
| ST | 6% | 4 |
| BC-A | 7% | 4 |
| BC-B | 10% | 6 |
| BC-C | 1% | 1 |
| BC-D | 7% | 4 |
| BC-E | 4% | 2 |
| Total Regular Seats | 100% | 60 |
| EWS | +10% | 6 additional |
| Total including EWS | — | 66 |
Seat Matrix for 100 Seats
| Category | Quota | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| OC | 50% | 50 |
| SC | 15% | 15 |
| ST | 6% | 6 |
| BC-A | 7% | 7 |
| BC-B | 10% | 10 |
| BC-C | 1% | 1 |
| BC-D | 7% | 7 |
| BC-E | 4% | 4 |
| Total Regular Seats | 100% | 100 |
| EWS | +10% | 10 additional |
| Total including EWS | — | 110 |
Important: The above figures are an illustrative conversion of reservation percentages into seats. Actual course-wise seat matrices can vary according to the sanctioned intake, roster implementation and applicable government/APSСHE rules.
How Open Competition and Reserved Seats Work
Under the reservation system, candidates belonging to SC, ST or BC communities are also considered for Open Competition (OC) seats on the basis of merit.
For example, if an eligible reserved-category candidate obtains sufficiently high Intermediate marks to secure an OC seat, the candidate can be selected under the open merit pool.
This does not ordinarily mean that the candidate’s community-reserved seat is consumed. The reserved quota remains available for eligible candidates of that category, subject to the applicable roster rules.
Therefore, candidates should not simply assume that the number of reserved seats is reduced whenever a reserved-category student gets admission through merit.
BC Reservation Sub-Categories
The total 29% BC reservation is divided into five sub-categories:
- BC-A – 7%
- BC-B – 10%
- BC-C – 1%
- BC-D – 7%
- BC-E – 4%
Candidates claiming BC reservation must belong to the applicable notified community and satisfy the required documentation and eligibility conditions.
EWS Reservation
The Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota provides 10% reservation to eligible candidates who are not covered under the existing SC, ST and BC reservations and satisfy the prescribed income and asset conditions.
For a 100-seat regular intake, the illustrative calculation gives 10 additional EWS seats, taking the total to 110 seats.
Candidates claiming EWS reservation must produce a valid EWS certificate as required by the competent authority.
Women Reservation
Women candidates are eligible for the applicable 33â…“% (one-third) horizontal reservation across relevant categories, subject to the prevailing rules.
Since women reservation is horizontal, it is not normally treated as an additional 33â…“% added to the sanctioned intake. Instead, eligible seats within the relevant vertical categories are identified for women candidates according to the applicable roster.
PwD Reservation
Candidates with benchmark disabilities may be considered under the applicable Persons with Disabilities (PwD/PH) horizontal reservation.
The commonly referenced reservation range is 3% to 5%, depending on the applicable admission rules and category structure.
Candidates claiming PwD reservation must possess the required disability certification issued by the competent authority.
Where applicable, disability categories may include visual, hearing and orthopaedic disabilities.
CAP Reservation
The Children of Armed Personnel (CAP) category provides special reservation to eligible children of serving or ex-service personnel according to the applicable state rules.
Candidates claiming CAP reservation need to produce the prescribed CAP/service-related certificates during verification.
NCC Reservation
Candidates with valid National Cadet Corps (NCC) credentials can claim the applicable NCC reservation.
The commonly specified NCC quota is 1%, subject to the applicable rules, priority criteria and certificate verification.
Candidates may be required to submit relevant NCC A, B or C certificates and supporting participation records.
Sports & Games Quota
Eligible sports candidates can claim the applicable Sports & Games reservation.
The commonly cited quota is 0.5%, with selection and priority determined according to the applicable sports rules.
Candidates should have valid certificates demonstrating participation or achievement at the prescribed district, state or national level.
Sports claims are subject to verification by the competent authority, including applicable Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) procedures.
Other Special Reservations
Depending on the institution and applicable government orders, additional provisions may exist for certain extracurricular or special categories, including activities such as NSS and cultural achievements.
Candidates should check the specific admission notification and college-wise rules before claiming such reservations.
AP Degree Admissions – 85:15 Local Area Rule
The local-area reservation system is an important part of AP degree admissions.
Generally, 85% of seats are earmarked for local candidates of the respective university/local area, while 15% are treated as unreserved seats under the applicable local-area rules.
The relevant university areas include:
- Andhra University (AU) local area
- Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) local area
The 15% unreserved component can be open to eligible local and non-local candidates according to the applicable admission rules.
Candidates should carefully verify their local-area status before exercising web options.
Horizontal Reservation and Vertical Reservation
A key point candidates should understand is the difference between vertical and horizontal reservations.
Vertical Reservations
Vertical reservations apply to major social categories such as:
- SC
- ST
- BC
- EWS
Horizontal Reservations
Horizontal reservations operate across these categories and may include:
- Women
- PwD
- CAP
- NCC
- Sports
Thus, horizontal reservations do not necessarily mean that additional seats are simply added to the sanctioned intake. They are generally accommodated within the relevant vertical category and roster.
Physical Verification of Special Categories
Candidates claiming special reservations such as Sports, NCC, CAP or PwD may have to undergo certificate verification at designated Help Line Centres or other locations specified by the admission authority.
Candidates should keep original certificates and valid supporting documents ready.
Important documents may include:
- Community certificate
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- Local-area/study certificates
- PwD certificate
- CAP certificate
- NCC certificates
- Sports achievement/participation certificates
- Intermediate marks memo
- Aadhaar/identity proof
- Other documents specified in the counselling notification
AP Degree Counselling and Seat Allotment Process
The general OAMDC admission process involves the following stages:
1. Registration and Fee Payment
Candidates register through the Common Admissions Portal and pay the applicable processing fee.
2. Certificate Verification
The candidate’s educational, category and special-reservation certificates are verified.
3. Web Options
Eligible candidates select their preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
4. Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on merit, reservation, local-area eligibility, available seats, candidate preferences and the applicable roster.
5. Self-Reporting
Candidates who receive a seat must complete the prescribed self-reporting and fee-payment process within the specified deadline.
6. College Reporting
Candidates may subsequently be required to report to the allotted college and complete admission formalities.
Important Points About the AP Degree Seat Matrix
- SC reservation is 15%.
- ST reservation is 6%.
- BC reservation totals 29%.
- BC reservation is divided into BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D and BC-E.
- EWS reservation is 10%, subject to eligibility.
- Women reservation is 33â…“% horizontally, subject to applicable rules.
- PwD reservation is generally within the applicable 3%–5% range.
- CAP, NCC and Sports are covered under applicable special/horizontal reservation provisions.
- NCC quota is commonly specified as 1%.
- Sports quota is commonly specified as 0.5%.
- OC seats are merit-based and can be competed for by eligible candidates across communities.
- EWS eligibility is subject to prescribed income and asset conditions.
- Special-category claims require valid certificates and verification.
- 85% of seats are generally earmarked for local candidates, while 15% are unreserved, subject to the applicable local-area rules.
- The actual course-wise seat matrix may differ from a simple percentage calculation because of sanctioned intake and roster implementation.
FAQs on AP Degree Reservations 2026
1.What is the SC reservation in AP degree admissions?
The Scheduled Caste (SC) reservation is 15%, subject to the applicable government rules and roster.
2.What is the ST reservation?
The Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation is 6%.
3.How much reservation is available for BC candidates?
The total BC reservation is 29%, divided into BC-A (7%), BC-B (10%), BC-C (1%), BC-D (7%) and BC-E (4%).
4.What is the EWS quota in AP degree admissions?
Eligible EWS candidates are provided 10% reservation, subject to the prescribed income and asset criteria.
5.Are EWS seats included in the regular sanctioned intake?
EWS seats are generally treated as supernumerary/additional seats under the applicable rules. Therefore, a 100-seat illustrative intake may have 10 additional EWS seats.
6.Is there a reservation for women?
Yes. Women candidates are covered by the applicable 33â…“% horizontal reservation provisions.
7.What is the PwD reservation?
PwD reservation is provided horizontally according to the applicable rules, commonly within the 3%–5% range depending on the governing provisions.
8.Is there an NCC quota?
Yes. An applicable 1% NCC reservation may be provided, subject to certificate verification and prescribed priority rules.
9.Is there a Sports quota?
Yes. A Sports & Games quota, commonly cited at 0.5%, is available subject to the applicable eligibility, priority and certificate verification rules.
10.Can an SC or BC candidate get an OC seat?
Yes. Candidates from reserved categories can compete for Open Competition seats on merit. Selection in the OC pool does not ordinarily exhaust their community-reserved quota.
11.Is there an entrance examination for OAMDC degree admissions?
Regular OAMDC degree admissions are primarily merit-based using Intermediate/Class 12 marks, rather than a separate entrance examination.
12.What is the 85:15 local reservation rule?
Under the applicable local-area provisions, 85% of seats are earmarked for local candidates, while 15% are unreserved and can be competed for by eligible local and non-local candidates.
Conclusion
AP Degree admissions through OAMDC follow a structured reservation system combining vertical reservations such as SC, ST, BC and EWS with horizontal/special reservations for Women, PwD, CAP, NCC and Sports candidates.
Understanding the category-wise percentages, BC sub-categories, EWS provisions, local-area rules and roster system can help students make informed choices during counselling.
Candidates should remember that the actual college- and course-wise seat matrix may vary based on sanctioned intake, roster implementation and the latest APSCHE/state government instructions.
Students are therefore advised to verify the latest official counselling notification and reservation rules before submitting their final web options.