AP ECET 2026 Final Phase Seat Allotment - Overview
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), together with the Department of Technical Education, has released the final phase seat allotment results for AP ECET 2026. This counselling phase is for candidates seeking lateral entry into the second year of B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharmacy courses. Those who registered and submitted their web options in this final phase can now check their seat allotment status on the official counselling website cap.apcfss.in by entering their Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and Department of Technical Education |
| Exam Conducted By | JNTU Anantapur (on behalf of APSCHE) |
| Counselling Round | Final Phase |
| Purpose | Lateral entry admission into 2nd year B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharmacy programmes |
| Eligible Candidates | Diploma holders and B.Sc. (Mathematics) graduates with a valid AP ECET 2026 rank |
| Official Counselling Portal | cap.apcfss.in |
| Final Phase Seat Allotment Result Date | August 18, 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| AP ECET 2026 result declared | May 7, 2026 |
| Rank card release | May 8, 2026 |
| Web counselling registration and fee payment (Phase 1) | July 4 to July 14, 2026 (extended in some reports to August 1) |
| Phase 1 seat allotment result | Postponed multiple times; reported as released in the last week of July 2026 (dates reported: July 24, 27, and 29) |
| Final phase notification released | Early August 2026 |
| Final phase document verification and option entry | From August 8, 2026 |
| Final phase option entry edit window | August 12, 2026 |
| Final phase seat allotment result | August 18, 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted college (final phase) | August 19 to August 21, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: When was the AP ECET 2026 final phase seat allotment result released?
A: The result was released on August 18, 2026. - Q: How can I check my AP ECET 2026 seat allotment result?
A: Visit cap.apcfss.in, log in using your Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth, and view your allotted college and branch in the seat allotment section. - Q: What is the last date to report to college after final phase allotment?
A: Candidates must report physically to their allotted college between August 19 and August 21, 2026. - Q: Who is eligible for AP ECET counselling?
A: Diploma holders in Engineering/Technology and B.Sc. (Mathematics) graduates with a valid AP ECET 2026 rank can participate for lateral entry into the second year of B.E./B.Tech or B.Pharmacy courses. - Q: What happens if I don't report within the given schedule?
A: Failure to complete both online self-reporting and physical reporting within the specified dates will lead to cancellation of the seat allotment and loss of any further claim in this counselling round.
