| Updated On - Sep 17, 2026
AP PGECET 2026 Phase 1 counselling registration opened on September 16 at cap.apcfss.in. Qualified candidates can register till September 21, and the seat allotment result is scheduled for September 29.
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has opened the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) 2026 Phase 1 counselling registration on the official portal at cap.apcfss.in. Qualified candidates can register online till September 21, 2026.
The counselling is conducted for admission to M.Tech, M.Pharmacy and Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) programmes across participating institutions in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who qualified AP PGECET 2026, along with eligible GATE and GPAT score holders, must complete the web-based counselling to secure a seat.
AP PGECET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling Important Dates
Candidates must track the following schedule to avoid missing any stage of the process.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment begins | September 16, 2026 |
| Last date for registration | September 21, 2026 |
| Certificate verification at helpline centres | September 17 to 22, 2026 |
| Web options entry | September 18 to 21, 2026 |
| Option change facility | September 25, 2026 |
| Seat allotment result | September 29, 2026 |
| Self-reporting and joining at colleges | September 30 to October 3, 2026 |
AP PGECET 2026 Counselling Registration Fee
Candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee to complete the registration. The fee varies by category and is payable only through online modes such as net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| OC, General and EWS | Rs 1,200 |
| BC | Rs 1,000 |
| SC, ST and PwD | Rs 600 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Candidates who have qualified AP PGECET 2026 are eligible for the counselling. GATE and GPAT qualified candidates seeking admission to M.Tech, M.Pharmacy or Pharm.D (PB) programmes in Andhra Pradesh must also register on the same portal.
Applicants must satisfy the domicile and academic requirements notified by APSCHE. Only candidates who complete registration, fee payment and certificate verification within the given window will be allowed to exercise web options.
How to Register for AP PGECET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling?
The registration is fully online. Follow the sequence given below to complete the process without errors.
- Visit the official portal at cap.apcfss.in.
- Click on the AP PGECET 2026 registration link on the homepage.
- Enter the hall ticket number, rank, date of birth and other required details.
- Pay the applicable processing fee online through the available payment gateways.
- Upload the scanned copies of certificates as prompted.
- Book a slot for certificate verification at the nearest helpline centre.
Documents Required for Certificate Verification
Candidates must carry the originals and a set of self-attested photocopies of the following documents to the helpline centre.
- AP PGECET 2026 rank card and hall ticket
- Qualifying degree provisional certificate and consolidated marks memo
- Class 10 and Class 12 marks memos
- Aadhaar card
- Study certificates from Class 7 to graduation
- Residence or nativity certificate where applicable
- Income certificate and caste certificate for reserved categories
- Recent passport-size photographs
How to Exercise Web Options?
After certificate verification, candidates can log in to the portal and enter their preferred colleges and specialisations. Options must be locked before the deadline on September 21, 2026. A one-day option change window will be available on September 25, 2026 for candidates who wish to revise their choices before the final allotment.
Phase 1 offers the widest choice of institutions and specialisations. Candidates who skip this round often face limited seats in later phases, especially in high-demand M.Tech branches.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit cap.apcfss.in and complete registration before September 21, 2026.
- Pay the processing fee online as per your category.
- Arrange all original certificates and photocopies in advance.
- Book the certificate verification slot at the nearest helpline centre.
- Fill and lock web options carefully between September 18 and 21.
- Check the seat allotment result on September 29 and self-report within the deadline.
The seat allotment result on September 29, 2026 and any Phase 2 counselling notice from APSCHE for vacant seats.
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