APJEE 2026 Round 2 Counselling: How to Register, Fill Choices and Lock Preferences

APJEE 2026 Round 2 Counselling registration opened on June 30, 2026 at apdhte.nic.in — students who missed Round 1, were not allotted a seat, or wish to upgrade must register, fill choices and lock preferences before the deadline to be considered for seat allotment expected on July 3, 2026.

The Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (APDHTE), Arunachal Pradesh conducts APJEE counselling in multiple rounds to fill engineering and technical seats across government and private colleges in the state. Round 2 targets seats left vacant after Round 1 — either because allotted students did not report to their colleges or surrendered seats for an upgrade attempt. Students satisfied with their Round 1 allotment do not need to participate and should report directly to their allotted college.

• Round 2 registration is open at apdhte.nic.in — log in with your APJEE 2026 roll number and registered credentials.
• Choice filling and locking must be completed before the locking deadline — choices that are not locked are not considered for allotment.
• Students with a Round 1 seat who want an upgrade must surrender their current seat before joining Round 2; if no better seat is allotted in Round 2, the Round 1 seat cannot be reclaimed.
• Round 2 allotment result is expected on July 3, 2026 — check apdhte.nic.in for the official announcement.
• Report to your allotted college with original documents within the stipulated dates to confirm admission.

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What is APJEE 2026 Round 2 Counselling?

APJEE Round 2 counselling is the second phase of centralised seat allotment conducted by APDHTE for admission to B.Tech and polytechnic programmes in Arunachal Pradesh. When seats remain unoccupied after Round 1 — because allotted students did not report or surrendered seats for upgrades — those seats re-enter the pool for Round 2 allotment.

Round 2 follows the same process as Round 1: online registration at apdhte.nic.in, choice filling, preference locking, seat allotment and physical reporting. The key difference is that only vacant seats from Round 1 are available, so the pool is smaller and competition can be concentrated in high-demand branches.

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APJEE 2026 Round 2 Counselling Important Dates

The schedule below reflects the official APJEE 2026 counselling notification. Monitor apdhte.nic.in regularly for any date revisions or supplementary notices from APDHTE.

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Who Can Register for APJEE 2026 Round 2?

The following categories of students are eligible to participate in Round 2 counselling:

• Students who did not register in Round 1 but hold a valid APJEE 2026 rank and meet the basic eligibility criteria for admission.
• Students who registered in Round 1 but received no seat allotment due to rank or preference constraints.
• Students allotted a Round 1 seat who want an upgrade to a better college or branch — they must surrender the Round 1 seat before entering Round 2. If Round 2 yields no better option, the surrendered Round 1 seat cannot be reclaimed.

Students who are content with their Round 1 allotment should skip Round 2 and report directly to their allotted college before the Round 1 reporting deadline to avoid losing their seat.

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Documents Required for APJEE 2026 Round 2 Counselling

Keep the following documents ready before starting online registration. Originals and self-attested photocopies are required at the time of physical college reporting after allotment.

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How to Register for APJEE 2026 Round 2 Counselling

Complete these steps on the official APDHTE counselling portal to secure your Round 2 registration:

1. Visit the official portal — go to apdhte.nic.in or the direct admissions portal at apdhte.admissions.nic.in.
2. Find the APJEE 2026 Round 2 Counselling link on the homepage or under the admissions section.
3. Log in with your credentials — use the roll number and password from the APJEE 2026 application or Round 1 counselling. First-time users should register using their roll number and date of birth.
4. Verify and update personal details — your basic profile from Round 1 is pre-filled; update only if a correction is needed.
5. Upload scanned documents — upload each required document in the format and file size specified on the portal (typically JPG or PDF, under 200 KB per file).
6. Pay the counselling registration fee online via net banking, debit or credit card, or UPI as applicable per the official notice.
7. Submit and save the receipt — download your registration confirmation and keep it for future reference and college reporting.

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How to Fill Choices and Lock Preferences in APJEE 2026 Round 2

Choice filling determines your allotment. Your APJEE 2026 rank and the preferences you lock are the only two factors considered. Follow this process carefully:

1. Log in to your counselling account at apdhte.nic.in after completing registration.
2. Open the Choice Filling section from your dashboard menu.
3. Browse available colleges and branches — only seats open for Round 2 are listed here; the list differs from Round 1.
4. Add preferred college-branch combinations in order of priority. Place your most preferred option as Choice 1 at the top.
5. Rearrange choices as needed using the up/down controls or drag-and-drop before finalising.
6. Click Lock Choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices are not processed for allotment under any circumstances.
7. Download your locked choice sheet as proof of submission and keep it safe.

Tips to maximise your Round 2 allotment chances:

• Add every college-branch combination you are genuinely willing to join — more choices mean more chances of receiving a seat.
• Check previous-year closing ranks for each college and branch before setting your priority order.
• Only locked choices count — never close the browser without clicking Lock Choices and downloading the confirmation.
• You can decline an allotment after the result is published, but only if further rounds are available and you are prepared to take that risk.

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After Allotment: Reporting to College

After the Round 2 seat allotment result is published on apdhte.nic.in (expected July 3, 2026), follow these steps to confirm your admission:

1. Log in and download your allotment letter from the counselling dashboard at apdhte.nic.in.
2. Verify the allotted college and branch on the letter before making travel arrangements.
3. Report to the allotted college in person on or before the reporting deadline with all original documents and the printed allotment letter.
4. Pay the college admission fee at the institution fee counter to formally secure your seat.
5. Complete document verification at the college admission office to finalise your enrolment.

Students who do not report by the deadline forfeit their allotted seat and no extension is typically granted. Plan travel and document collection in advance to avoid missing the reporting window.