AP EdCET Counselling 2026: The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has issued the Phase-2 Counselling notification for AP EdCET 2026. Qualified candidates who appeared in the first counselling but could not secure a seat can participate in online admissions for regular B.Ed. and B.Ed. Special Education programmes offered across university and private colleges in Andhra Pradesh for the 2026–27 academic year. The online registration window is active on the Common Admission Portal from November 12 to 14, 2026.
The candidates are instructed to follow guidelines / Instructions to proceed with the web counseling process. Qualified and eligible candidates of A.P. Ed.CET-2026 are informed to participate in web counseling for the seats available in B.Ed./B.Ed. Special Education colleges in the State of Andhra Pradesh (both University and Private) for the academic year 2026-27 on payment of processing fee as given below.
Registration will be open from 12.11.2026 to 14.11.2026 for all the qualified candidates of APEDCET in the Common Admission Portal (CAP) using the link cap.apcfss.in.
AP EdCET Counselling 2026: Overview
| Conducting Body | Commissionerate of Higher Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Admission Drive | AP EdCET 2026 Admissions |
| Qualified Candidates | 19,741 |
| Courses Offered | B.Ed. and B.Ed. Special Education (2026–27) |
| Application Mode | Online via Common Admission Portal (CAP) |
| Registration Dates | November 12 to 14, 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://cap.apcfss.in |
AP EdCET Counselling 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Phase-1 | |
| Detailed Notification Release | 01.10.2026 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 05.10.2026 to 12.10.2026 |
| Online Certificate Verification at Helpline Centres | 06.10.2026 to 19.10.2026 |
| Physical Verification for Special Categories (Vijayawada) | 13.10.2026 |
| Exercising Web Options | 14.10.2026 to 18.10.2026 |
| Editing / Changing Web Options | 19.10.2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | 23.10.2026 |
| Self-Reporting to Allotted Colleges | 24.10.2026 to 27.10.2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | 24.10.2026 |
| Phase-2 Counselling | |
Registration | 12.11.2026 to 14.11.2026 |
Online Certificate Verification @HLC | 13.11.2026 to 15.11.2026 |
Exercise of web options | 13.11.2026 to 15.11.2026 |
Change of Web options | 16.11.2026 |
Allotment of Seats | 19.11.2026 |
Self-Joining & Reporting at the allotted college | 20.11.2026 to 23.11.2026 |
AP B.Ed Admission Details
The AP EdCET 2026 counseling process facilitates entry into two-year B.Ed. and B.Ed. Special Education programmes conducted in government, university, and private un-aided teacher training colleges statewide. Available convener-quota seats and college-wise fee structures will be published on the web counseling portal prior to option entry.
AP EdCET Counselling 2026 Eligibility & Educational Qualifications
Nationality & Domicile: Applicants must be Indian citizens and meet the local or non-local status requirements defined under Andhra Pradesh educational guidelines.
Age Limit: Candidates must have completed at least 19 years of age as of July 1 of the notification year. There is no upper age limit.
Minimum Aggregate Marks: General category candidates must score at least 50% aggregate marks in their Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Sc. Home Science, BCA, BBM) or Master’s degree. Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, BC, PwBD) require a minimum of 40% aggregate marks. Candidates with a B.E./B.Tech degree must obtain at least 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
Methodology Requirements:
Mathematics: Requires a B.A./B.Sc. with Mathematics as a group subject, a BCA with Mathematics at Intermediate, or a B.E./B.Tech. with Mathematics and Physics at Intermediate.
Physical Sciences: Requires a B.Sc. with Physics and Chemistry or allied sciences, a BCA with Physical Sciences at Intermediate, or a B.E./B.Tech. with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry at Intermediate.
Biological Sciences: Requires a B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Home Science) with Botany and Zoology or allied life science subjects, or a BCA with Biological Sciences at Intermediate.
Social Studies: Requires any B.A. degree, or a B.Com./B.B.M./BCA with Social Sciences at Intermediate.
English: Requires a B.A. Special English or an M.A. in English.
Registration & Processing Fee
The counselling registration and verification processing fee must be submitted online using UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
| Category | Processing Fee |
| Open Competition (OC) & Backward Classes (BC) | Rs. 1,250/- |
| Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) & PwBD | Rs. 650/- |
Counselling & Selection Process
Online Registration & Document Upload: Candidates register with their credentials, verify their basic profile, upload required certificates in PDF format, and complete the fee payment.
Certificate Verification: Verification takes place automatically online through interconnected web services. Candidates whose documents require correction may visit designated Helpline Centres (HLCs).
Special Category Verification: Candidates claiming PwBD, CAP, NCC, Sports, or Scouts & Guides quotas must attend in-person verification on October 13, 2026, at SRR & CVR Government Degree College, Vijayawada.
Web Option Entry: Shortlisted candidates log into the portal to select and prioritize colleges and methodologies between October 14 and October 18, 2026, with an edit window on October 19, 2026.
Seat Allotment & Reporting: Seats are allotted based on AP EdCET rank, category reservation, and preferred options on October 23, 2026. Selected candidates must self-report online and submit documents at their designated college between October 24 and October 27, 2026.
How to Register for AP EdCET Counselling 2026
- Visit the official Common Admission Portal at cap.apcfss.in.
- Select the AP EdCET 2026 Admissions link and initiate the registration process.
- Complete the mandatory identity authentication to proceed with the application form.
- Verify pre-filled particulars and enter required academic, personal, and communication details.
- Upload scanned PDF copies of original certificates, including Class 10/SSC memo, Intermediate memo, Degree marks transcripts, provisional certificates, Study certificates (Class 9 to Degree), and category/income certificates.
- Select your preferred online payment method and submit the registration processing fee.
- Save the system-generated application number and download the acknowledgement receipt for web option entry and reporting.
Important Links
| AP EdCET Counselling 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| AP EdCET Counselling 2026 Registration Link | Click Here |
AP EdCET Counselling 2026: Documents Required for Verification
Candidates must gather the following original documents and their scanned copies before starting the registration:
AP EdCET 2026 Hall Ticket & Rank Card
Valid Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
Date of Birth Proof (Class 10 Certificate / Marksheet)
Intermediate (Class 12) Certificate and Marksheet
Graduation Degree / Provisional Certificate alongside all Semester Marksheets
Caste Certificate for SC/ST/BC categories (if applicable)
Income Certificate / EWS Certificate (if applying for fee reimbursement)


