| Updated On - Jul 27, 2026
AP EAPCET 2026 Phase 1 web options entry is open at cap.apcfss.in till July 31. Candidates must lock choices by the deadline. The Phase 1 seat allotment result will be declared on August 6, 2026.
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has opened Phase 1 web options for the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET) 2026 at cap.apcfss.in.
The window will close on July 31, 2026. Candidates must fill and lock their choices before the deadline. Phase 1 seat allotment will be released on August 6, 2026.
Only registered and verified candidates can now enter preferences. Web options can be edited once on August 1, 2026. Allotted candidates must then self-report and join their colleges.
AP EAPCET 2026 Phase 1 Important Dates
The Phase 1 counselling runs from July 20 to August 13, 2026. The full schedule is listed below.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and processing fee payment | July 20 to July 29, 2026 |
| Certificate verification | July 22 to July 31, 2026 |
| Web options entry (choice filling) | July 25 to July 31, 2026 |
| Editing of web options | August 1, 2026 |
| Phase 1 seat allotment result | August 6, 2026 |
| Self-reporting and reporting at colleges | August 7 to August 13, 2026 |
AP EAPCET 2026 Counselling Fee
The processing fee must be paid online through the counselling portal. The amount depends on the applicant's category.
| Category | Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| OC and BC candidates | Rs 1,200 |
| SC and ST candidates | Rs 600 |
How to Fill AP EAPCET 2026 Web Options?
Candidates must lock choices before the window closes on July 31. The steps to fill web options are given below.
- Visit the official portal at cap.apcfss.in.
- Log in with your AP EAPCET 2026 hall ticket number and password.
- Open the web options entry tab on the dashboard.
- Select colleges and branches in your order of preference.
- Save your choices at every stage to avoid data loss.
- Click the final lock option to confirm your entries.
Who Can Fill Web Options in Phase 1?
Only registered and certificate-verified candidates can access the web options page. Registration and fee payment closed on July 29, 2026. Certificate verification remains open till July 31, 2026.
Unverified candidates cannot enter any college or branch preferences. They must complete verification first at their assigned help-line centre.
Unlocked choices are not considered for seat allotment. The system uses only locked preferences on the cut-off date. Candidates risk losing a seat even with a strong rank.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to cap.apcfss.in and open the web options page.
- List colleges and branches in your true order of preference.
- Cross-check the list against last year's closing ranks.
- Save your choices at regular intervals during the session.
- Lock the final list on or before July 31, 2026.
- Use the edit window on August 1 only if changes are needed.
Phase 1 seat allotment result will be released on August 6, 2026. Allotted candidates must self-report between August 7 and August 13.
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