AP ICET Final Phase Notification : Registration,Web Options & Final Allotment Details at Manabadi

AP ICET Final Phase Notification

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has officially announced the commencement of the AP ICET Final Phase Counselling 2026 for candidates seeking admission into Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programs across Andhra Pradesh. Conducted via official portals cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and icet-sche.aptonline.in, this final round fills all remaining vacant seats across state universities, constituent colleges, and private self-financing institutions following the completion of Phase 1 admissions.

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education has officially released the AP ICET 2026 Final Phase notification for MBA and MCA admissions. Qualified candidates can complete fee payment, certificate verification, and web option entry from September 21 to September 24, 2026, through the official portal.

1. AP ICET Final Phase Overview

Feature	Details
Conducting Authority	Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE)
Courses Offered	MBA (Master of Business Administration) & MCA (Master of Computer Applications)
Counselling Mode	100% Online Web-Based Counselling
Official Websites	cets.apsche.ap.gov.in | icet-sche.aptonline.in
Registration Fee	₹1,200/- (OC / BC) | ₹600/- (SC / ST / PwD) (Free if already paid in Phase 1)
Key Purpose	Final seat allocation for remaining vacant seats post Phase 1 reporting

2. Official Final Phase Counselling Schedule & Timetable

The official dates for the AP ICET Final Phase Web Counselling have been formally released by APSCHE:

Counselling Event / Activity	Official Scheduled Dates
Release of Final Phase Detailed Notification	September 18
Online Candidate Registration & Processing Fee Payment	September 18, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Online Verification of Uploaded Certificates (HLCs)	September 19, 2026 to September 21, 2026
Exercising Web Options (College & Course Selection)	September 21, 2026 to September 23, 2026
Web Options Freeze & Modification Window	September 24, 2026
Publication of Final Phase Seat Allotment Results	September 26, 2026 (After 6:00 PM)
Dual Reporting (Online Self-Reporting & Physical College Joining)	September 27, 2026 to September 30, 2026

3. Who is Eligible for the Final Phase?

• Unallotted Candidates: Applicants who registered and exercised web options in Phase 1 but did not secure a seat.
• Fresh Applicants: Candidates who qualified in AP ICET but missed Phase 1 registration completely.
• Upgradation Candidates: Candidates who secured a seat in Phase 1, completed reporting, but wish to upgrade to a better college or branch.
• Non-Reporting Candidates: Candidates who were allotted a seat in Phase 1 but failed to report to the college within the deadline, leading to cancellation of their initial seat.
• Rejected Web Options Candidates: Candidates who exercised options in Phase 1 but whose options were invalid or insufficient for their rank.

4. Step-by-Step Final Phase Web Counselling Process

• Step 1: Processing Fee Payment & Online RegistrationVisit the official portal (cets.apsche.ap.gov.in). Click on “Candidate Registration” and enter your AP ICET Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth. Pay the processing fee online (₹1,200 for OC/BC; ₹600 for SC/ST). (Note: Candidates who paid the registration fee in Phase 1 do not need to pay again).
• Step 2: Certificate VerificationMost candidates’ documents (Aadhaar, Caste, Income, Marks Memos) are verified automatically through government data cross-referencing. Candidates with pending verification or under Special Categories (NCC, Sports, CAP, PwD) must upload clear scanned copies or visit a designated Help Line Center (HLC).
• Step 3: Web Options EntryLog in using your credentials to access the Web Options Entry page. Select preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. Save your choices regularly and ensure you freeze your list before the cutoff deadline.
• Step 4: Seat Allotment PublicationAPSCHE processes seat allocation based on AP ICET Merit Rank, Category/Reservation, Gender, Local Area status (AU/SVU), and Option Order. Candidates can download their Provisional Seat Allotment Order and Self-Reporting Form from the candidate login dashboard.
• Step 5: Dual Reporting ProcessComplete both Online Self-Reporting through the portal and Physical Reporting at the allotted college with original certificates and payment receipts to confirm your seat.

5. Mandatory Documents Checklist

Keep original certificates along with two sets of self-attested photocopies ready for college reporting:

• AP ICET Hall Ticket & Rank Card
• Degree Marks Memos & Provisional / Original Degree Certificate (OD)
• Intermediate / 10+2 / Diploma Marks Memo
• SSC / 10th Class Marks Memo (Proof of Date of Birth)
• Study Certificates (Class 9/10 to Degree)
• Residence Certificate (for private/open study candidates)
• Integrated Community Certificate (Caste Certificate for BC/SC/ST)
• Income Certificate / White Ration Card (issued on/after Jan 1 for fee reimbursement eligibility)
• EWS Certificate (valid for the current academic year, if applicable)

6. Strategic Web Option Guidelines for Final Phase

• Check Vacancy Position First: Download the official College-wise Vacancy Position List published by APSCHE before filling out options.
• Maximized Option Entry: Enter as many options as possible. Restricting choices to only 2 or 3 top colleges increases the risk of receiving no allotment.
• Automatic Seat Cancellation Rule: If you already hold a seat from Phase 1, receiving a new allotment in the Final Phase automatically cancels your Phase 1 seat. You cannot reclaim your old seat under any circumstances.
• Order by True Preference: Arrange options strictly in order of preference (Rank 1 preference at the top). If a higher preference is available, the system will allocate it over lower choices.

7. Fee Reimbursement (Jagananna Vidya Deevena)

Candidates admitted through AP ICET counselling who meet state eligibility criteria can claim tuition fee reimbursement under the AP Government’s Jagananna Vidya Deevena (JVD) scheme.

• Eligible Applicants: White Ration Card holders, valid Income Certificate holders (annual income below ₹2.5 Lakhs), and local state residents.
• Non-Eligible Candidates: Management quota admissions, candidates exceeding income thresholds, or those pursuing a second Post-Graduate (PG) degree.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Do I need to pay the processing fee again if I paid in Phase 1?

Answer: No. Candidates who already registered and paid the processing fee during Phase 1 do not need to pay it again. You can directly log in and enter web options once the window opens.

Q2. What happens to my Phase 1 seat if I am allotted a college in the Final Phase?

Answer: If you get a new seat allotment in the Final Phase, your Phase 1 seat is automatically cancelled and allocated to another candidate. You cannot claim your Phase 1 seat back under any circumstances.

Q3. What if I do not get a seat in the Final Phase?

Answer: If no new seat is allotted in the Final Phase, your Phase 1 seat remains safe and intact—provided you completed both online self-reporting and physical college reporting in Phase 1.

Q4. Is physical reporting mandatory, or is online self-reporting enough?

Answer: Both online self-reporting and physical college reporting within the stipulated dates are compulsory. Completing only online reporting while skipping physical reporting will result in automatic cancellation of your seat.

Q5. Can I change my web options after freezing them?

Answer: Once options are frozen or locked, they cannot be modified. However, APSCHE provides a designated 1-day “Change of Web Options Window” before seat allotment to allow candidates to make final adjustments.

Q6. What is the minimum qualifying score in AP ICET for general and reserved categories?

Answer: Open Category (OC) candidates must score at least 25% (50 out of 200 marks) to qualify for counselling. There is no minimum qualifying score for SC/ST category candidates.

9. Conclusion

The AP ICET Final Phase Counselling is the final web-based opportunity to secure a seat in MBA or MCA programs across Andhra Pradesh. To ensure a smooth admission process, candidates should monitor the portal closely during the registration and web options window, submit an extensive preference list, and complete dual reporting within the stipulated timetable.