| Updated On - Oct 16, 2026
AP EDCET 2026 Phase 1 counselling web option entry has begun at cap.apcfss.in on October 14. Candidates can submit choices till October 18, with changes allowed on October 19. Phase 1 seat allotment will be released on October 23, 2026.
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has opened the Phase 1 web option entry window. The Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test (AP EDCET) 2026 option entry began on October 14, 2026. Qualified candidates can submit choices at the official portal cap.apcfss.in. The window remains open till October 18, 2026. Acharya Nagarjuna University is conducting the counselling on behalf of APSCHE.
The option entry is a decisive step in the counselling flow. Candidates must list preferred B.Ed. colleges and their teaching specialisations. The order of choices determines final seat allotment during the merit round. Those who miss the deadline cannot join Phase 1 allotment.
Candidates can modify their submitted options on October 19, 2026. Online certificate verification runs from October 6 to 19, 2026. Special category certificate verification was scheduled for October 13, 2026. Registration and fee payment closed on October 12, 2026.
AP EDCET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Registration and Fee Payment | October 5 to 12, 2026 |
| Online Certificate Verification | October 6 to 19, 2026 |
| Special Category Verification | October 13, 2026 |
| Web Option Entry | October 14 to 18, 2026 |
| Change of Options | October 19, 2026 |
| Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result | October 23, 2026 |
| Self-Reporting to Colleges | October 24 to 27, 2026 |
Who Can Participate in AP EDCET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling?
Candidates must have qualified AP EDCET 2026 to join Phase 1 counselling. Only those who completed registration and fee payment can proceed. Candidates must also have submitted documents for online verification. Those with pending verification cannot exercise web options.
The counselling covers admission to Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programmes. It also includes B.Ed. Special Education seats across Andhra Pradesh colleges. Allotment follows merit rank and the choices entered on the portal.
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How to Submit Web Options for AP EDCET 2026 Phase 1?
The option entry process is fully online on the counselling portal. The steps below outline the full flow for candidates.
- Visit the official counselling portal at cap.apcfss.in.
- Click on the AP EDCET Candidate Login link on the homepage.
- Enter your hall ticket number, password, and date of birth.
- Open the Exercise Web Options tab inside the dashboard.
- Search for colleges by district, course, or institution code.
- Add preferred colleges and B.Ed. specialisations to your choice list.
- Arrange the choices in your preferred order of priority.
- Save your options and download the printout for records.
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AP EDCET counselling runs on a merit-cum-choice basis. The system matches your rank against each option in the order listed. Higher-priority choices are considered first before moving to lower ones. Listing more eligible colleges widens your allotment chances.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to cap.apcfss.in before October 18, 2026.
- Keep your rank card and verified documents handy.
- Shortlist eligible B.Ed. colleges based on your rank.
- Enter choices in your preferred order of priority.
- Save options and download the confirmation printout.
- Use October 19 to make any final changes.
The Phase 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 23, 2026. Allotted candidates must self-report to colleges by October 27, 2026.
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