AP Degree Second Phase : Registration, Dates, Web Options Process at Manabadi

AP Degree Second Phase Seat Allotment Out

The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has released the notification for Phase 2 Online Admissions for AP Degree Admissions 2026 for the academic year 2026–27. The notification covers admissions to various General Undergraduate (UG) programmes offered by degree colleges across Andhra Pradesh.

Candidates who have passed Intermediate or an equivalent examination can participate in the Phase 2 online counselling process for admission to undergraduate programmes. Admissions will be offered for various courses across the Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management streams.

Candidates participating in the Phase 2 admission process should carefully review the official counselling schedule, eligibility criteria, web options procedure, and admission guidelines before applying. Students are advised to exercise their web options carefully and complete all required counselling activities within the prescribed deadlines to avoid missing the admission opportunity.

Candidates should also ensure that their personal and academic details are accurate and up to date and keep all necessary certificates and supporting documents ready for the admission process. Students are advised to regularly check official OAMDC/APSCHE updates for any changes or further instructions regarding the counselling schedule, admission process, or web options.

AP Degree Final Phase Counselling 2026: Key Details

Particulars	Details
Admission Process	AP Degree Admissions 2026
Phase	Phase-2 / Final Phase
Academic Year	2026-27
Conducting Authority	Commissionerate of Higher Education, Andhra Pradesh
Admission Mode	Online Web Counselling
Courses	BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, BBM, B.Voc, BMS, BHM, BFA, BBA 5-year Integrated PG and others
Processing Fee Payment	From September 18, 2026
Official Portal	AP Degree Admissions / OAMDC

AP Degree Admissions Phase-2 Notification 2026

According to the notification, eligible candidates who have passed Intermediate, AP or other recognised boards, or an equivalent qualification can participate in web counselling for seats in undergraduate programmes.

Admissions are available in Government, Private Aided, Private Unaided Degree Colleges, including autonomous colleges and universities/University constituent colleges and other Higher Education Institutions offering BBA/BCA programmes in Andhra Pradesh.

AP Degree Final Phase Counselling 2026: Check Complete Schedule, Fee, Web Options & Certificate Details

The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh has released the Phase-II notification for AP Degree Admissions 2026-27. The final phase counselling process will be conducted online for eligible students seeking admission into various undergraduate programmes in Andhra Pradesh degree colleges.

Candidates who have already participated in Phase-I should carefully note that fresh registration is not required if they have already registered, while the applicable processing fee rules must be followed.

AP Degree Phase-II Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Counselling Activity	Dates
Notification	September 18, 2026
Registration of Students	September 18–21, 2026
Opening of HLCs for Verification of Certificates	September 20, 2026
Exercise of Web Options	September 21–23, 2026
Change of Web Options	September 24, 2026
Allotment of Seats	September 27, 2026
Reporting to College by Allotted Students	September 28–30, 2026

Important Note: There will be no Special Category Verification during Phase-II of AP Degree Admissions 2026-27.

AP Degree Admissions 2026: Eligibility & Local Candidate Reservation

The Phase-II notification for AP Degree Admissions 2026-27 also specifies the eligibility and local-candidate reservation rules that students must follow while applying for degree admissions.

Eligibility Conditions

Candidates seeking admission through AP Degree Admissions 2026 must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Candidates should have passed Intermediate or an equivalent examination with the required qualifying percentage.
2. Candidates must satisfy the Local/Non-Local status requirements prescribed in G.O.Ms.No. 38, Higher Education (EC) Department, dated June 30, 2026, and subsequent amendments issued by the Government.
3. 85% of the seats in each course are reserved for eligible local candidates of Andhra Pradesh.

85% Local Reservation & 15% Unreserved Seats

As per the notification, 85% of the seats in each course will be reserved for local candidates of Andhra Pradesh. The remaining 15% of seats will be unreserved.

The 85% local reservation applies to candidates who qualify as local candidates under the prescribed rules.

Candidates can be treated as local candidates in the following circumstances:

• Candidates eligible to be declared local candidates in AU and SVU local areas of Andhra Pradesh.
• Candidates who have resided in Andhra Pradesh for a total period of 10 years, excluding periods of study outside the state, where neither parent has resided in Andhra Pradesh for a total period of 10 years excluding periods of employment outside the state.
• Candidates whose parents have resided in Andhra Pradesh for the prescribed period, subject to the applicable local-status rules.

Registration and Web Options

• The notification also clarifies that mere registration or qualification in the Intermediate/equivalent examination does not automatically guarantee admission.
• Candidates must complete the prescribed registration process and exercise their web options correctly. However, registration and exercise of web options do not by themselves guarantee allotment of a seat or a particular college/course.
• Seat allotment will be made based on merit, applicable reservation rules and the preferences/options exercised by candidates, subject to the relevant Government orders issued from time to time.

Important Point for Students

• Students should carefully verify their local status, educational eligibility and certificates before participating in AP Degree Phase-II counselling. Incorrect information or failure to satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions may affect admission.
• The AP Degree Final Phase counselling will therefore involve multiple factors, including eligibility, local/non-local status, reservation, merit and web-option preferences while determining seat allotment.

AP Degree Admissions 2026: How to Submit the Application

As per G.O.Ms.No. 45, Higher Education (CE) Department, dated July 16, 2025, students who have not registered earlier can submit their applications for admission into undergraduate programmes through the Common Admissions Portal (CAP).

1.Application Submission Process

Students can submit their applications in the following ways:

1. Online Application through CAP

Students can directly submit their applications through the Common Admissions Portal for admission into eligible undergraduate programmes such as:

• B.A.
• B.Com.
• B.Sc.
• BBA
• BCA
• B.Voc
• Other eligible UG programmes

Candidates can select the required degree colleges and programmes through the CAP portal.

2. Application Through the Degree College

Students can also physically submit an individual application at the Degree College concerned. In this case, the Concerned Principal will receive the application from the student and enter the application details in the CAP system. An acknowledgement will be provided to the student.

2.Aadhaar Authentication Is Mandatory

Aadhaar-based authentication is compulsory when submitting the application directly through CAP or physically at the college. Students should ensure that their Aadhaar details are available and correctly authenticated during the application process.

3.If a Student Applies Both Online and Physically

If a student submits an individual application physically at a college and also submits an application through the Common Admissions Portal, the college and programmes selected in the physical application submitted at the Degree College will be treated as the student’s first preference. Accordingly, seat allotment will prioritise these preferences, subject to the applicable merit, reservation and admission rules.

AP Degree Phase-II Processing Fee 2026

Candidates participating in the Phase-II admission process have to pay the applicable processing fee online through the “Pay Processing Fee” link available on the official website.

Category	Processing Fee
OC	₹400
BC	₹300
SC/ST	₹200

The payment can be made through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.

Important Fee Payment Note: Candidates who have already paid the registration fee during Phase-I do not need to pay the registration fee again. This is particularly important for students who already registered and participated in the first phase and are now taking part in the AP Degree Final Phase/Phase-II counselling.

AP Degree Admissions 2026: Certificates Required & Processing Fee Payment

Candidates participating in AP Degree Admissions Phase-II/Final Phase 2026-27 must upload the required original certificates in PDF format during registration. Students should ensure that the certificates are valid and clearly scanned before submitting their applications.

Original Certificates to Be Uploaded

The following documents are required:

1. Memorandum of Marks – Intermediate or equivalent examination.
2. Study Certificates – From 6th Class to Intermediate.
3. EWS Certificate – Valid for the year 2026-27, issued through Mee-Seva or Grama/Ward Sachivalayam for candidates claiming reservation under the EWS category.
4. Residence Certificate – For candidates claiming an EWS category reservation, wherever applicable.
5. Andhra Pradesh Residence Certificate – For a period of 10 years, excluding the period of employment outside Andhra Pradesh, issued by the Tahsildar in respect of Non-Local candidates.
6. Integrated Community Certificate – For BC/SC/ST candidates, issued by the competent authority.

Candidates should upload the documents in the prescribed PDF format while completing the application.

Requirements Before Paying the Registration Fee

Before making the registration-fee payment, candidates should keep the following details ready:

• Mobile number/Aadhaar-linked mobile number to receive the User Name, Password, OTP and other information related to degree admissions.
• Alternative mobile number of the father or mother.
• Email ID.

Providing correct contact details is important because admission-related communications and OTPs may be sent to the registered mobile number.

AP Degree Admissions 2026: Processing Fee Payment

All eligible and desirous candidates are required to pay the applicable processing fee from September 18, 2026, through the official CAP website.

The payment process includes:

• Processing fee can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, UPI or internet banking.
• Candidates need to enter the CAP website and fill in the required details.
• After filling in the registration details, click on “Proceed to Payment.”
• The candidate will be directed to the payment gateway.
• Select the preferred payment method and complete the transaction.
• Applicable transaction charges will be levied separately.

AP Degree Final Phase Counselling 2026: Registration, Certificate Verification & Web Options

The AP Degree Admissions Phase-II/Final Phase 2026 notification provides detailed instructions regarding registration, certificate verification and exercise of web options. Candidates should carefully follow these instructions to avoid issues during the final phase admission process.

Registration Process and Certificate Verification

After successfully filling the application form with all the required details and completing the processing-fee payment, the application number will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID provided by the candidate.

Candidates should keep the application number safely for future admission-related activities.

The notification specifies the following certificate-verification instructions:

• Candidates whose certificate data has already been verified through web services can proceed to exercise web options as per the schedule.
• If the certificate data is incomplete or invalid, an SMS will be sent to the candidate to upload the certificates again for verification.
• For further clarification, candidates can contact the HLC Help Line Centres from September 20 to September 24, 2026.
• Candidates can exercise web options by entering their Application Number, Date of Birth and One-Time Password (OTP).
• If a candidate does not fill in the application details online and exercise web options, they will not be considered for seat allotment.
• Candidates can also approach the 27 Help Line Centres across the state for assistance.

Important Certificate Verification Instructions

Candidates who have doubts regarding certificate verification are advised to approach the designated Help Line Centres.

The notification particularly states that candidates should not approach the Help Line Centres only for certificate verification when their certificate data is already verified through web services. They can proceed with web options according to the prescribed schedule.

For issues such as non-receipt of login ID, application number or other corrections, candidates should contact the nearest Help Line Centre with valid proof.

Candidates can also access the detailed instructions for exercising web options and the candidate instruction manual through the official AP Degree Admissions portal.

AP Degree Phase-II Web Options 2026

The notification provides different instructions for candidates depending on their status in Phase-I.

Candidates Who Were Allotted a Phase-I Seat

Candidates who are satisfied with their previous Phase-I seat allotment and have confirmed or joined do not need to exercise web options again.

Candidates Not Satisfied With Phase-I Allotment

Candidates who are not satisfied with their previous Phase-I seat allotment can exercise web options in Phase-II.

However, if such candidates exercise Phase-II web options, their Phase-I allotment will be automatically cancelled.

Candidates Who Were Allotted but Did Not Confirm or Join

Candidates who were allotted a seat in Phase-I but did not confirm or join the allotted seat will have their Phase-I allotment automatically cancelled and can exercise web options in Phase-II.

Candidates Who Were Not Allotted a Seat

Candidates who registered in Phase-I but were not allotted any seat can participate in the Phase-II web-option process.

Candidates Who Exercise Phase-II Web Options

Candidates who exercise web options in Phase-II and subsequently get a seat allotted will have their earlier Phase-I seat, if applicable, cancelled as per the prescribed counselling rules.

Newly Registered Candidates

Newly registered candidates can also participate in the Phase-II web-option process, subject to fulfilling the prescribed eligibility and verification requirements.

Candidates who have not yet secured admission have an opportunity to participate in the final phase by exercising their preferred college and course options within the specified dates.

AP Degree Final Phase Counselling 2026: Important Reminder

• The web-options process is a crucial step in Phase-II counselling. Candidates should carefully select and arrange their preferred colleges and courses before submitting their options.
• The AP Degree Phase-II web options are scheduled from September 21 to September 23, 2026, followed by an opportunity to change web options on September 24, 2026.
• The Phase-II seat allotment is scheduled for September 27, 2026, and candidates who receive an allotment must report to their allotted college between September 28 and September 30, 2026.
• Students should carefully read the official instructions before exercising web options because choosing Phase-II options can affect their previous Phase-I allotment.

FAQs on AP Degree Final Phase Counselling 2026

1. When does AP Degree Phase-II counselling 2026 start?

The Phase-II notification was released on September 18, 2026. Student registration is scheduled from September 18 to September 21, 2026.

2. What are the AP Degree Phase-II web options dates?

Candidates can exercise web options from September 21 to September 23, 2026. Web options can be changed on September 24, 2026.

3. When will AP Degree Phase-II seat allotment be released?

The Phase-II seat allotment is scheduled for September 27, 2026.

4. When should allotted students report to college?

Candidates who receive a seat allotment must report to the allotted college between September 28 and September 30, 2026.

5. Do Phase-I candidates need to register again?

Candidates who have already registered and paid the registration fee in Phase-I do not need to pay the registration fee again. They should follow the Phase-II instructions applicable to their counselling status.

6. What is the AP Degree counselling processing fee?

The processing fee is ₹400 for OC, ₹300 for BC and ₹200 for SC/ST candidates.

7. Is Aadhaar authentication mandatory?

Yes. Aadhaar-based authentication is compulsory while submitting the application through CAP or physically at the college.

8. What certificates are required?

Candidates may need to upload documents including the Intermediate/Equivalent Memorandum of Marks, Study Certificates from 6th Class to Intermediate, EWS Certificate where applicable, Residence Certificate and Integrated Community Certificate for BC/SC/ST candidates, according to their category and eligibility.

9. Is there Special Category Verification in Phase-II?

No. The notification clearly states that there is no Special Category Verification during Phase-II.

10. What happens if I exercise Phase-II web options after getting a Phase-I seat?

Candidates should carefully follow the Phase-II instructions. If a candidate who was allotted a Phase-I seat exercises Phase-II web options, the Phase-I allotment may be cancelled automatically, as specified in the notification.

Conclusion

The AP Degree Final Phase Counselling 2026 is an important opportunity for eligible students seeking admission to undergraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates should complete registration and certificate verification within the prescribed deadlines and exercise their web options carefully.

The Phase-II seat allotment is scheduled for September 27, 2026, followed by college reporting from September 28 to September 30, 2026. Students should regularly check the official AP Degree Admissions portal for further updates and carefully follow the instructions before finalising their web options.