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AP ICET 2025 counseling: The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET-2025) candidates have received a crucial update regarding their counseling schedule. Officials have released a notification finalizing the first phase of the counseling process, which is set to begin on July 10. This marks a significant step for students aspiring to secure admissions into MBA and MCA courses across Andhra Pradesh.

The initial phase of registration for AP ICET-2025 counseling will run from July 10, with July 14 designated as the final deadline for this process. Following registration, the web options facility will become available from July 13 and will close on July 16. Seat allotments will be made strictly based on the ranks obtained by candidates in the ICET-2025 examination. Students who are allotted seats must report to their respective colleges to confirm their admission; otherwise, the seat allotment will be canceled. For comprehensive details and updates, candidates are advised to visit the official website:https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/.

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AP ICET-2025 Counseling Schedule:

Here's a detailed breakdown of the first phase of AP ICET-2025 counseling:

Event

Date Range

First Phase Registration Begins

July 10

First Phase Registration Ends

July 14

Web Options Available

July 13 to July 16

Seat Allotment

Based on Ranks

Reporting to Colleges (Post-Allotment)

To be announced

AP ICET-2025 Key Statistics:

The ICET-2025 examination, conducted by Andhra University on behalf of APSCHE, saw significant participation and qualification rates:

Detail

Count / Percentage

Total Candidates Applied

37,572

Total Candidates Appeared

34,131

Total Candidates Qualified

32,719

Number of Examination Centers

94

Percentage of Candidates Qualified

95.86%

Engineering Admissions: Confusion and Delays

While the AP ICET counseling proceeds, the broader engineering admissions process in the state is currently facing considerable confusion and delays. The Department of Technical Education has announced the schedule for EAPSET counseling, but crucial decisions regarding fees remain unclear. Furthermore, the process of college affiliations for the 2025-26 academic year is still ongoing, adding to the uncertainty.

Another significant issue is that the State Higher Education Department has yet to issue Government Orders (GOs) approving the engineering seats sanctioned by AICTE. These vital processes—fee finalization, college affiliations, and GO issuance—ideally should be completed before students begin choosing their options. The delay has already led to the postponement of the EAPSET option process, reducing the selection window for students from nine to six days.

Fee FinaliSation and Seat Availability:

The issue of fee finalization is particularly critical for engineering admissions. While minimum and maximum fees for 2024-25 were set at Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 1.05 lakh respectively, based on Higher Education Commission recommendations, college managements have challenged these in court. The Higher Education Department has not yet issued a definitive decision for the current year, creating uncertainty as counseling approaches. Students need clear information on fees for each college and course on the website before selecting options.

This year, AICTE has sanctioned over 2 lakh engineering seats, with 1,89,748 EAPSET-qualified candidates, ensuring that all convener quota applicants are likely to secure seats. The computer science branch remains highly sought after, followed by ECE.

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