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Updated On: September 18, 2026 09:12 AM
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AP OAMDC 2026 Phase 2 Cutoff: DK Government Degree College for Women, Nellore
AP OMADC 2026 Phase 2 Counseling: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) will soon be issuing the AP OMADC 2026 Phase 2 Counseling notification. The notification is likely to be released between September 18 and 22, 2026. Phase 2 of counselling will be an important step for students who wish to seek admission into undergraduate courses like BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BVoc, BFA, and 5 year integrated postgraduate courses in degree colleges of AP. Students can check the counselling process in the official admission portal cap.apcfss.in .
The Phase 1 self-reporting window has closed on September 10, 2026. Meant for those who could not get a seat in the earlier rounds, candidates who did not apply in Phase 1 or Non-Priorities and with Betterment Options can avail this Round 2. The complete name of the Phase 2 Schedule Registration Certificate Verification Web Options Seat Allotment Reporting is expected soon.
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The exact dates for the Phase 2 process have not been announced yet. As per the expected schedule, the process of Phase 2 counselling may be conducted in the following manner:
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Phase 2 Counselling Process |
Expected Date |
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AP OAMDC 2026 Phase 2 Announcement |
September 18-22, 2026 |
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Phase 2 Registration & Payment of Processing Fee |
September 20-24, 2026 |
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Phase 2 Web Option Entry |
September 23-27, 2026 |
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Official Website |
cap.apcfss.in |
| College / Institution Type | Total Available Seats | Seats Filled in Phase 1 | Filling Rate (%) | Expected Phase 2 Vacant Seats |
| University Constituent Colleges | 6,462 | 3,119 | 48.26% | 3,343 Seats |
| Government Degree Colleges | 70,060 | 30,806 | 43.97% | 39,254 Seats |
| Private Unaided Colleges | 2,77,870 | 1,02,177 | 36.77% | 1,75,693 Seats |
| Private Aided Colleges | 26,468 | 8,316 | 31.41% | 18,152 Seats |
| Overall Total | 3,80,860 | 1,44,418 | 37.91% | ~2,36,442 Seats |
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Candidates are waiting for the official AP OAMDC Phase 2 counselling schedule. The dates are expected to be announced soon on the official counselling portal.
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The AP OAMDC 2026 Phase 2 counselling notification and schedule are expected between September 18 and 22, 2026. Candidates awaiting the next round of undergraduate degree admissions should keep an eye on the official portal for registration, web-option entry, seat allotment, and reporting dates. This live blog now concludes with the latest expected timeline. Follow CollegeDekho for the latest AP OAMDC 2026 counselling updates, schedule announcements, seat allotment news, and admission-related information.
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Candidates should carefully compare the information entered in their application with the details appearing on their certificates. Differences in names, dates, category information, or academic records may result in additional verification requirements, so applicants should resolve any issue indicated by the counselling authority within the prescribed timeline.
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Candidates should keep their original certificates and supporting documents ready even when the initial verification is carried out online. These may include marks memos, qualifying examination certificates, study or transfer certificates, category documents and other records applicable to the candidate.
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Candidates applying under PH, NCC, Sports or CAP categories may have to complete physical verification at the designated Help Line Centres (HLCs). Applicants should ensure that the verification is completed within the prescribed timeline and that the status is properly reflected in the counselling system before proceeding with option entry.
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The certificate verification stage will be crucial for candidates before they move ahead with the next counselling activity. Applicants should ensure that all required documents are uploaded clearly and that the details provided in the application match their original certificates. Any discrepancy or unclear document may require further clarification before the candidate can proceed.
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| Institute | Category | Course | Expected Phase 2 Cutoff |
| DK Government Degree College for Women, Nellore | Open | B.Sc Computer Science/CSE | 75%-80% |
| DK Government Degree College for Women, Nellore | Open | B.Sc Artificial Intelligence | 73%-78% |
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Candidates should avoid adding a college or course simply to increase the number of options if they would not be willing to accept the resulting allotment. A preference list should contain realistic and acceptable choices that match the candidate's admission plans.
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Before the option-entry deadline, candidates should review the complete list of colleges and courses they have selected. Particular attention should be given to the order of preferences, unwanted choices and duplicate or incorrectly selected combinations before submitting the final options.
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| Institute | Category | Course | Expected Phase 2 Cutoff |
| Government Degree College, Anantapur | Open | B.Sc Computer Science/CSE | 76%-81% |
| Government Degree College, Anantapur | Open | B.Sc Artificial Intelligence | 74%-79% |
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If the counselling authority provides an editing facility, candidates should use the specified window to make necessary changes to their preferences. Applicants should review the revised order carefully after making changes and ensure that the final version represents their intended college and course choices.
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Candidates should pay attention to the complete college-course combination while entering preferences. Selecting an institute name without reviewing the corresponding programme can lead to an option that does not match the candidate's intended course, so both details should be verified before saving the preference.
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During Phase 2 choice filling, candidates should select only those courses for which they meet the prescribed eligibility requirements. Applicants should review the course-related eligibility information before adding an option, particularly when selecting specialised programmes or combinations offered by different participating colleges.
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Candidates should provide an active mobile number during the Phase 2 registration process because important counselling-related communications may be sent through SMS. Applicants should ensure continued access to the registered number throughout registration, option entry, allotment and subsequent admission activities.
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Candidates who have already registered for AP OAMDC 2026 Phase 1 may not need to create an entirely new profile for Phase 2. Eligible existing candidates can use their available login credentials to access the counselling portal and proceed with the Phase 2 activities applicable to their admission status.
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After candidates complete physical certificate submission and joining formalities, allotted institutes are expected to update the candidate's joining or verification status on the portal. The supplied update states that colleges will process these approvals on the portal backend within six hours of physical certificate submission during the post-Phase 2 reporting stage.
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Private institutes offering specialised degree programmes in collaboration with industry organisations, including courses such as BSc Data Analytics and BBA Logistics, are required to display relevant fee information alongside the available web-option choices. Candidates should review the course structure and applicable fees before selecting such programmes.
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Constituent degree wings of Dravidian University, Kuppam, have identified vacancies in specialised language honours programmes along with selected BA and BCom combinations. Eligible candidates can consider these university-level options while preparing their Phase 2 web preferences based on the courses and seats displayed on the official portal.
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Selected university constituent colleges, including institutions associated with Andhra University and Sri Venkateswara University, may have remaining seats in five-year integrated MSc and MA programmes. Eligible candidates can look for these specialised integrated courses in the Phase 2 options available through cap.apcfss.in.
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Aided colleges offering unaided or self-financed batches alongside regular government-aided seats are expected to display separate fee information. Candidates should review the applicable fee structure associated with each course and seat category before placing the college-course combination among their AP OAMDC Phase 2 preferences.
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The Phase 2 institution directory includes facility-related information, including hostel availability at selected government degree colleges. Candidates who require campus accommodation can refer to the male and female hostel facility tags displayed against participating institutes while considering colleges for their web-option preferences.
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Women candidates seeking degree and five-year integrated postgraduate programmes can look for available seats at Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV), Tirupati, including its constituent degree wing. Fresh vacancies listed for Phase 2 can provide additional options for eligible women applicants considering university-level degree programmes.
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he AP OAMDC institution listings will clearly indicate the medium of instruction associated with each course. Candidates opting for English-medium honours or other programmes should verify the medium tag before submitting their preferences to avoid inadvertently selecting a course offered under a different medium of instruction.
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Government Degree Colleges in major urban centres such as Tirupati, Guntur and Visakhapatnam are expected to display separate seat-matrix information for Shift-1 and Shift-2 options. Candidates should carefully review the shift mentioned against each course and institute before adding the preferred combination to their Phase 2 web options.
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More than 40 affiliated colleges under Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU) across the East and West Godavari districts have updated their intake availability for Phase 2. Candidates interested in multidisciplinary BA and BSc general streams can consider the participating colleges and available course combinations while preparing their fresh preferences.
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The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University campus at Etcherla, Srikakulam, has been identified with remaining seats in specialised programmes such as B.Sc Computer Science and B.Com Fintech for Phase 2. Candidates interested in these programmes should refer to the institute and course availability displayed through the official counselling portal.
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Selected private institutions in the ANU and SVU regions that have converted certain branches into co-educational institutions may display revised seat availability for Phase 2. Candidates should review the updated institution category and seat matrix before selecting these colleges, particularly when comparing co-education and women-only admission options.
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Candidates must carefully verify the official four-digit or five-digit college codes displayed on the AP OAMDC portal before freezing their Phase 2 options. This is particularly important where private management colleges have similar or identical institution names across neighbouring districts, as selecting the wrong code could result in an unintended college preference.
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Participating autonomous institutions, including Loyola Degree College, Pulivendula, and VSR & NVR College, Tenali, will display their respective honours and specialised course structures on cap.apcfss.in. Candidates should review the course details associated with each autonomous college before including the institute in their Phase 2 web options.
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Seats vacated by students who withdraw from admission after the AP OAMDC 2026 Phase 1 allotment may be added back to the Phase 2 seat pool. University campuses such as Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, and Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa are expected to reflect such available seats in the Phase 2 options, subject to the official vacancy position.
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Upon completing choice entry, candidates must click 'Freeze/Lock', generate the Web Options Confirmation Summary PDF, and download a hard copy for verification during final college self-reporting.
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Candidates must click the 'Save Options' button periodically during the session to prevent auto-logout data loss. Saved choices can be modified freely until locked manually or frozen automatically on the final deadline.
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Use the filter tab inside the candidate dashboard on cap.apcfss.in to search for options by District Name, University Region, and Course Specialization (e.g., B.Sc Computer Science, B.Com, BBA).
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Candidates are advised to access the Web Options Module using a desktop or laptop browser (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox) rather than mobile browsers to avoid drop-down list truncation or display glitches.
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Candidates applying for fee reimbursement under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena (JVD) scheme must upload a valid Income Certificate issued on or after January 1, 2026, or their six-digit Rice Card number for real-time government database matching.
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Candidates receiving an SMS flag for blurred or incomplete uploads must log in immediately, clear the rejected document, and upload a clear scan within the 24-hour correction window to prevent application cancellation.
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All scanned documents (Marks Memos, TC, Caste, Income, Residence Certificates) must be uploaded on cap.apcfss.in in PDF or JPEG/JPG format, keeping individual file sizes between 100 KB and 300 KB to prevent upload failures.
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Non-local candidates participating in AP OAMDC 2026 Phase 2 may compete for seats available under the 15% unreserved quota, including eligible vacancies remaining after Phase 1. The provision is particularly relevant for candidates targeting degree colleges in major urban areas, where unfilled non-local seats may be considered during the subsequent counselling process.
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Unfilled seats under special reservation categories such as PH, NCC, Sports and CAP from Phase 1 are proposed to be considered under the applicable seat-conversion process for Phase 2. Once converted according to the prescribed counselling rules, such vacancies may become available within the general seat pool for eligible candidates participating in the next allotment round.
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With more than 2.36 lakh seats reported as vacant, candidates preparing for AP OAMDC 2026 Phase 2 should consider entering a sufficiently broad list of acceptable college-course combinations. Candidates are advised to include around 15 to 20 preferences on cap.apcfss.in, covering different institutions and courses that match their eligibility and admission priorities.
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Highest Opportunities in Private Unaided Sector: Over 1.75 lakh seats remain vacant across private unaided degree colleges, offering the widest selection of course options.
Substantial Seat Vacancy in Government Colleges: More than 39,000 seats are available in Government Degree Colleges, giving high-merit candidates who missed Phase 1 a strong chance of admission.
Competitive University Seats: University campus colleges recorded the highest seat acceptance rate (48.26%), meaning remaining seats in top university campuses will be highly sought after in Phase 2.
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Total Available Convenor Quota Seats: 3,80,860 seats statewide.
Total Registered Candidates: 1.57 lakh students completed Phase 1 registration.
Web Options Exercised: 1.49 lakh candidates submitted choices.
Total Seats Allotted in Phase 1: 1,44,418 candidates received allotments.
Total Phase 2 Vacant Seats Pool: Approximately 2,36,442 seats (subject to additional non-reporting seat additions).
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For Open Category candidates, the supplied Phase 1 cutoff range is 84%-89% for B.Sc Computer Science/CSE and 82%-87% for B.Sc Artificial Intelligence. The expected Phase 2 ranges provided are 80%-85% for B.Sc Computer Science/CSE and 78%-83% for B.Sc Artificial Intelligence.
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Candidates whose uploaded certificates are flagged for clarity or verification issues may receive an SMS notification regarding the pending document status. As per the supplied update, such candidates will need to re-upload or resolve the document issue on the AP OAMDC portal within the specified 24-hour window to remain eligible for the Phase 2 allotment process.
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Candidates participating in AP OAMDC 2026 Phase 2 may be required to complete OTP authorization before submitting or freezing their final web options. The additional verification is intended to secure the option-entry process and prevent unauthorized changes to a candidate's college and course preferences before the allotment process.
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(Covering Krishna and NTR Districts)
SRR & CVR Government Degree College (Autonomous), Vijayawada - High-demand government autonomous college for B.C.A., B.Sc Data Science, and B.Com Computer Applications.
P. B. Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Vijayawada - Top NAAC-accredited private option for B.Sc Cyber Security, BCA, BBA, and B.Com.
Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada - Esteemed institute offering premier B.A. Honors, B.Sc Visual Communication, and B.Com.
Government Degree College, Machilipatnam - Preferred option for students in the Krishna coastal belt targeting government B.Sc and B.A. seats.
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(Covering Guntur, Prakasam, Bapatla, and Palnadu Districts)
Government College for Women (Autonomous), Guntur - Premier women's degree college for B.Sc Microbiology, B.Sc Computer Science, and B.Com Applications.
Government Degree College, Ongole - Leading regional option for B.Sc Mathematics, Physics, and B.Com General.
Hindu College, Guntur - Preferred private-aided autonomous choice for traditional B.Com, B.Sc, and B.A. courses.
JKC College, Guntur - Excellent autonomous private college offering B.C.A., B.Sc Computer Science, and BBA.
TRAGR Government Degree College, Ongole - Reliable option for regional candidates seeking mid-tier B.Sc and B.Com seats.
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(Covering Tirupati, Chittoor, Kadapa, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, and Kurnool Districts)
Sri Venkateswara University College, Tirupati - Premier university campus offering top-tier B.Sc Statistics, B.Com General, and B.A. specializations.
Silver Jubilee Government College (Autonomous), Kurnool - Elite government institute for high-merit students seeking B.Sc Computer Science, Biotechnology, and BBA Logistics.
Government Degree College for Men, Kadapa - Recommended option for B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc Electronics, and B.Com Computer Applications.
Government Degree College, Anantapur - Solid choice for core B.Sc Life Sciences, B.Com General, and B.A. Political Science.
D. K. Government Degree College for Women, Nellore - Leading government women's college for B.Sc Computer Science, BBA, and B.Com.
Vikrama Simhapuri University College, Nellore - University constituent campus offering B.Sc, B.Com, and 5-year integrated degree programs.
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(Covering Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, East Godavari, and Alluri Sitharama Raju Districts)
Andhra University Constituent College, Visakhapatnam - Top choice for B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc Data Science, BBA, and B.Com Computer Applications.
Dr. V. S. Krishna Government Degree College (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam - Highly recommended government college for Analytical Chemistry, B.Sc CS, and BBA.
P. R. Government College (Autonomous), Kakinada - Leading autonomous institution offering non-professional streams like B.Sc Physics, B.Sc Computer Applications, and B.Com.
Government Degree College (Autonomous), Rajahmundry - Excellent government option for traditional B.Sc (Maths/Physics), B.Com Applications, and B.A. Humanities.
Aditya Degree College, Kakinada / Visakhapatnam - Top private-aided choice for B.Sc Cyber Security, B.Sc Data Science, and BBA specializations.
Maharajah's (MR) Autonomous College, Vizianagaram - Historical autonomous institution ideal for core B.Sc. biological/physical sciences and B.Com.
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The supplied Phase 1 cutoff range for the Open Category is 90%-95% for B.Sc Computer Science/CSE and 88%-93% for B.Sc Artificial Intelligence. For Phase 2, the expected ranges are 87%-92% and 85%-90%, respectively, based on the figures provided.
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Special category reservations are processed centrally. Candidates claiming NCC, Sports, PH, or CAP quotas must ensure their certificates were verified physically at HLCs during Phase 1 or the designated Phase 2 verification days.
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The Phase 1 cutoff for B.Sc. Computer Science/CSE was in the 92%-96% range, while B.Sc Artificial Intelligence was placed at 91%-95%. With candidates moving between preferences and some seats becoming available after the first phase, the projected closing range is 89%-93% for B.Sc Computer Science/CSE and 88%-92% for B.Sc Artificial Intelligence.
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For Open Category candidates, the Phase 1 cutoff range for B.Sc Computer Science/CSE was 94%-98%, while B.Sc Artificial Intelligence recorded 93%-97%. Considering the available Phase 2 seats and the possibility of lower closing percentages in the subsequent round, the projected ranges are 91%-95% for B.Sc Computer Science/CSE and 90%-94% for B.Sc Artificial Intelligence.
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| District Name | Top Vacant Streams | Expected Cutoff Trend |
| Visakhapatnam | B.Sc Computer Science / BBA | Slightly competitive; cutoffs may drop by 2-4% |
| Vijayawada / Krishna | B.Com Applications / BCA | High demand; limited vacancies in top-3 colleges |
| Guntur | B.A. / B.Sc Data Science | Moderate vacancies; safe bet for mid-range ranks |
| Chittoor | B.Com General / B.Sc | High vacancy pool across private-aided colleges |
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The AP OAMDC 2026 Phase 2 vacant seat list is expected to be released along with the Phase 2 counselling notification, which is expected between September 18 and September 22, 2026. The vacancy details are likely to provide the remaining seats across colleges, courses, and categories after Phase 1 admissions. Candidates can use the updated vacancy position while preparing their fresh Phase 2 web options.
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SSC / Class 10 Marks Memo for Date of Birth verification
Intermediate / Class 12 Marks Memo and Pass Certificate
Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last attended institution
Integrated Caste Certificate (for SC, ST, BC candidates)
Income Certificate or Ration Card (for fee reimbursement eligibility)
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate (if applicable)
Residence / Study Certificates from Class 6 to Intermediate (to establish local status)
Aadhaar Card and 4 recent passport-size photographs
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Candidates holding a Phase 1 seat should not assume that the earlier allotment will automatically remain unchanged after participating in Phase 2. The treatment of an existing seat may depend on the Phase 2 allotment and the candidate's selected option.
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If a candidate holding a Phase 1 seat receives a fresh seat in Phase 2, their Phase 1 seat is automatically cancelled and allocated to another candidate. If no new seat is allotted in Phase 2, the original Phase 1 seat remains intact.
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Open your web browser on a desktop or laptop and visit the official website at cap.apcfss.in.
Click on the Phase 2 Candidate Registration link available on the home page.
Choose your qualifying board type (AP Inter, CBSE, ICSE, or Other) and enter your 10+2 / Intermediate Hall Ticket Number along with your Date of Birth.
Review your auto-fetched personal, academic, and aggregate mark details for accuracy before proceeding.
Fill in required contact details, category preferences (OC, BC, SC, ST, EWS), and parent income information.
Click Pay Fee to access the online payment gateway and complete the non-refundable registration fee (Rs. 400 for OC/BC or Rs. 300 for SC/ST) via UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
Save and print the payment receipt displaying your Application Number / Registration ID and Transaction ID.
Log in using your generated credentials to upload mandatory scanned certificates (Marks Memos, TC, Caste, Income, Residence) for verification.
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