Admissions into Architecture Programmes (B.Arch)
The AP B.Arch Admissions portal enables eligible Intermediate (10+2) or Diploma graduates with NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) qualified scores to apply for first-year admissions into 5-year B.Arch programmes offered across colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The integrated platform manages everything from registration to online counselling and seat allotment.
A U COLLEGE OF ENGG. - VISAKHAPATNAM
CONTACT NUMBER : 0891- 2844969
WEBSITE : www.andhrauniversityinfo.com
A U COLLEGE OF ENGG. SELF FINANCE - VISAKHAPATNAM
CONTACT NUMBER : 0891- 2844969
WEBSITE : www.andhrauniversityinfo.com
CHADALAWADA ARUNA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE - TIRUPATHI
CONTACT NUMBER : 9666754421
WEBSITE : www.casatirupati.in
DR. YSR ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS UNIVERSITY - KADAPA
CONTACT NUMBER : 8309198363
WEBSITE : www.ysrafu.ac.in
GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
B. ARCH – 2026 ADMISSIONS FINAL PHASE - DETAILED NOTIFICATION FOR WEB BASED COUNSELLING
The qualified and eligible candidates of NATA-2025/2026 desirous of seeking admission into 1st Year B.Arch. (Regular) Degree course offered under the University/ Private institutions in the state of Andhra Pradesh for the academic year 2026-2027 are informed to register online for web based counseling.
The candidates are instructed to follow web counseling process.
WEB COUNSELLING SCHEDULE (FINAL PHASE)
1. Online Certificates Verification & Fee Payment (Candidate Registration) 07.10.2026 To 08.10.2026
2. Online Verification of uploaded Certificates at notified Help Line centers 07.10.2026 To 08.10.2026
3. Exercising the Web-Options by the registered and eligible Candidates 07.10.2026 To 08.10.2026
4. Change of Web Options 09.10.2026
5. Release of seat Allotment 10.10.2026
6. Self-Joining & Reporting at allotted colleges 12.10.2026 To 14.10.2026
7. Attending for Classes at college Already Commenced
Note 1:
Candidates who studied Intermediate or Equivalent/Diploma in Engineering in other States in India or from other Countries should upload Equivalency Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education / State Board of Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh as the case may be.
Note 2:
Intermediate Vocational Candidates who have completed Bridge course with Maths and Physical sciences are only eligible for admission into B.Arch
Note 3:
Candidates who have secured 45% aggregate marks in Intermediate/Diploma or its Equivalent examination are only eligible for admission.
Note 4:
Candidates who have already paid registration in the first phase need not pay again in the final phase.
Note 5:
There is no special category verification in the final phase.
Certificates required for Web Counselling
The candidates are requested to keep the following certificates before proceeding for Online Web Counselling.
All original Certificates and three sets of Xerox copies
1. NATA 2025/2026 Hall Ticket/Application Number
2. NATA 2025/2026 Valid Score Card
3. SSC Marks Memo or its Equivalent for proof of Date of Birth
4. Intermediate/Diploma Provisional/OD Certificate
5. Intermediate/Diploma Consolidated Marks Memo
6. VI to Intermediate/VII to Diploma Study Certificates
7. Caste Certificate issued by competent authority, if applicable.
8. Income certificate of parents from all sources issued on or after 01.01.2023 for those who claims tuition fee reimbursement
9. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) Reservation: OC Candidates claiming EWS reservation shall submit a valid
(2026-27) EWS certificate issued by the competent Authority
10. Transfer Certificate (T.C.) (Mandatory).
11. Andhra Pradesh Residence Certificate of candidate for a period of 7 Years preceding to qualifying examination, if the candidate has no institutionalized education (Open School / Distance Mode/Private study and etc.,).
12. If Non-Local candidates are to be considered for unreserved seats, the following certificates are to be submitted. Residence Certificate: Candidate who has resided in the State for a total Period of 10 years excluding periods of study outside the State; or either of whose parents have resided in the State for a total period of 10 years excluding periods of employment outside the State. (OR) Employer Certificate: Candidates who are children of parents who are in the employment of this State or Central Government, Public Sector Corporations, Local bodies, Universities and other similar Quasi Institutions within the State at the time of applying for NATA examination.
13. Candidates who studied Intermediate or Equivalent/Diploma in Engineering in other States in India or from other Countries should upload Equivalency Certificate along with marks memo issued by the Board of Intermediate Education / State Board of Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh as the case may be.
14. Minority Certificate (if Applicable)
15. Minorities - The Muslim and Christian Minority Candidates should bring Transfer Certificate (TC) of the SSC containing the Religion (Muslim/Christian/Other linguistic) or in the absence of TC, a Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution in which the student studied/appeared for SSC or its equivalent Examination.
Candidates seeking Admission in B.Arch course may please read the following instructions carefully before filling and uploading the application:
NOTE:
1. Candidates with valid score of NATA-2025/2026 are only eligible for registration and upload their Certificates only after declaration of the entire test Results.
2. Any false or incorrect information furnished detected at any stage will render the admission of the candidate null and void.
3. The Convener reserves the right to cancel the admission of the candidates at any stage if and when it is detected that admission is against the rules.
4. NATA 2025 score shall be treated as invalid If a candidate has already secured admission in any institution imparting Architecture education during the academic sessions 2025-26 using NATA-2025 score
I) Eligibility Criteria for Admission:
The eligibility criteria for Admission into Under Graduate 5-year B. Arch. Course shall be as mentioned below:
I. The candidate should be of Indian Nationality.
II. The candidates should satisfy the Local/Non-Local status requirement as specified in G.O. Ms. No. 20 Higher Education (EC) Department dated 12-05-2025 and its amendments from time to time from the Government.
III. No candidate shall be admitted to an architecture course unless she/he has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate.”
IV. The candidate needs to qualify an aptitude test in architecture “NATA” conducted by the Council of Architecture.
NOTE: For candidates who appeared in NATA 2025/2026. State Architecture Rank (SAR) shall be prepared on the basis of it.
However maximum eligible age for obtaining a tuition fee reimbursement is 25 years for OC candidates and 29 years for other candidates as on 01-07-2026 as per the guidelines prescribed in Memo No. 10537/SW(Edn.2)/2011,dated: 20-10 2012 and further guidelines issued from time to time by Social Welfare (Edn.) Department shall apply.
Mere registration does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission automatically unless the candidate fulfills the requirements laid down for admissions.
Steps to be followed by the candidate during counseling:
I. New User Registration (Common Registration to all eligible CETS)
1. Open the website using https://cap.apcfss.in
2. Then click on —Candidate Login‖ link
3. Then click on —New Registration‖ link
4. Candidate can do Registration by submitting the following details
Select AP B. Arch in Select Admission / CET dropdown
Select Intermediate or Diploma Board
Enter Intermediate Hall Ticket No / Diploma Pin
Select Year of Passing
Enter mobile number (All OTPs and admission related information is sent to this no.)
Re-Enter the same mobile number
Enter Aadhaar Number
Re-Enter the same Aadhaar number
Enter Date of Birth
Tick the declaration check box
Click on Generate OTP
The user name and password is common for all the CET’S where the candidate is eligible for, candidate does not need to go for separate registration for other CET’S as per his qualification.
II. Candidate Login and Payment of Processing fee:
1. Open the website using https://cap.apcfss.in
2. Then click on —Candidate Login‖ link
3. Enter username and password received to your registered mobile
4. Candidate Registration form with all the basic information is displayed. Verify all the details thoroughly.
5. Enter required information
6. Upload required documents in PDF format
7. Candidate can proceed for payment if details are correct
8. Candidate can edit details if candidate wants to make changes
The processing fee for web counselling is Rs.1250/- (for OC/BC) and Rs. 650/ (for SC/ST). The candidates are instructed to pay through online by credit card/ debit card/net banking etc in web site https://cap.apcfss.in
All the candidates from 1 to Last Rank can pay the processing fee from 07.10.2026 to 08.10.2026 using URL https://cap.apcfss.in
9. Once the payment is success click on print button and take a print out.
ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS(EWS) RESERVATION: As per the guidelines issued in G.O.Ms.No. 65 General Administration (SER.D) Department, dated: 14-07-2021, 10% reservation to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in respect of Admissions into Educational Institutions shall apply. The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of Certificate for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) valid for the year 2026-27.
Schedule Castes (Sub-Classification): As per the guidelines issued in G.O.Ms.No 07 Social Welfare (CV) Department dated 18 04-2025, the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes (Sub-Classification) Rules, 2025 in Educational Institutions shall apply.
Important Note:
During the payment of processing fee, sometimes, due to network delays payment made by the candidate may not be successful. In such cases, candidates need to pay the processing fee once again and amount debited due to the failure transaction will be remitted back into the respective account within 7 working days from the date of payment. Candidates are requested to note that only one payment will be taken and excess paid will be refunded automatically.
Candidates can also check the payment status by clicking on the —Payment Invoice‖ link in Candidate Login. In case your account is debited and the website gets disconnected before payment receipt generation, kindly check your Payment Status using "Payment Invoice" option by providing your details. If you get message "Payment Details Blank", candidate is requested to go for a fresh payment and the amount for the failure transaction will be refunded to their debited bank account as per bank norms.
III. Verification of Certificates (Online): All candidates are instructed to upload the required certificates and select their preferred Help Line Center for online verification of their uploaded certificates. The authorities at the selected Help Line Centers will verify the uploaded certificates online. Therefore, candidates do not need to visit/attend the Help Line Centers physically for certificates verification, unless they face any issues.
Note: The majority of the candidates are committing the following mistakes during registration:
(i) Not uploading the appropriate certificate (s)
(ii) Improper scanning of certificate(s) (images of certificates are not visible). Hence the candidates are requested to take utmost care while scanning and uploading of the certificates. The verification officers at the Help Line Centers will verify the uploaded certificates online. If all the certificates are clear, visible and valid, then the concern verification officer will approve the certificates. Otherwise, the candidate will receive a message requesting re-upload of the necessary certificate(s). Reuploading provision is given only for one time for the candidate to submit their pending certificate (s). Hence Candidates are therefore advised to regularly verify the status of their application online.
IV. Option entry: The candidates are requested to exercise options as per the schedule i.e. from 07-10 2026 to 08-10-2026. The candidates can freeze their options. Once frozen, the candidates cannot modify their options further. In case of any candidates clicks on Freeze button, exercised options will not be given for any changes/modifications. However, the Candidates are here by informed that they can change their options finally only on 09-10-2026.
The following category of candidates can exercise options in the final phase counselling.
1) The Candidates-
a) Who has secured seat but not shown interest to join in the allotted seat.
b) Who have not secured seats so far, but got their certificates verified.
c) Who have not exercised the options so far, but got their certificates verified.
d) Who have secured seats, reported and aspiring for a better option.
e) Who have reported/Not reported but cancelled their allotment.
f) Who have attended for certificate verification as per the above schedule.
2) Options given in the First Phase will not be considered for this Final Phase of counselling for allotment of a seat and therefore now the candidates have to exercise options afresh.
3) Candidates who are satisfied with their previous allotment need not exercise option once again. They shall note that if they exercise options now and a seat is allotted as per the new options exercised in this final phase; the vacated seat will be allotted to next meritorious candidate and hence they will have no claim on the previous allotment.
4) It is advised to exercise options for interested colleges/courses assuming that vacancies would arise in all colleges in the process of allotment or sliding.
5) The candidates are requested to exercise options as per the schedule i.e. from 07-10-2026 to 08-10-2026. The candidates can freeze their options. Once candidate freezes options, then the candidates cannot edit or modify their options further. In case of any candidates clicks on Freeze button, exercised options will not be given for any changes/modifications.
Important Instructions for Candidates for exercising options:
The list of available colleges, branches, and districts can be downloaded from the official website: https://cap.apcfss.in
Prepare a list of web options manually on a paper before exercising web options in the web portal based on branches and colleges by consulting parents, friends, relatives, subject experts etc.
All messages, OTPs, and allotment details will be sent to the Registered Mobile Number. Candidates are advised to keep their mobile phone active and accessible until the completion of the admission process.
Utmost care should be taken to keep OTP confidential and do not disclose to anyone
Candidates can exercise their web options either from home or through an Internet Centre. Avoid using mobile phone to exercise options as it leads to inconvenience
If exercising options from an Internet Centre, ensure that you log out properly after saving your options to maintain account security.
It is strongly advised to exercise as many options as possible to increase the chances of securing a seat and avoid disappointment.
After saving your final options, take a printout for your reference and future use.
V. Allotment of Seats: The allotment will be placed on 10.10.2026 after 6.00 p.m. The detailed instructions for options entry i.e Instructions to Candidates will be placed in home page of https://cap.apcfss.in
Seat Allotment Information: Seat allotment will be done based on the options exercised, considering the candidate’s merit rank and category (SC/ST/BC/PWD/NCC/CAP/Sports & Games quota, etc.). The allotment results will be published on the official website on the scheduled date as announced. Candidates must download the allotment order from the website. Additionally, allotment details will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number.
VI Self-Reporting and Reporting at the Allotted Institution:
Candidates must report through the Self-Reporting System and also report in person at the allotted college with the downloaded allotment order and self joining report as per the dates notified.
Both stages of reporting are mandatory. Reporting through only one mode— either self-reporting or physical reporting at the institution—is not sufficient to retain the allotted seat.
Failure to report through both modes within the stipulated dates will result in cancellation of the allotment, and the candidate will forfeit any claim for further seat allotment.
1. Candidates are here by informed that they can change their options already exercised on 09.10.2026. The options will be frozen on 09.10.2026 at 10:00 p.m. and candidates cannot modify further. In case of any candidates clicks on Freeze button, exercised options will not be given for any changes/modifications.
2. The allotment will be placed on 10.10.2026 after 6.00 P.M. Allotments now made are subject to the grant of affiliation from the University.
3. Detailed instructions for options entry i.e Instructions to Candidates will be placed in home page of https://cap.apcfss.in
Convenor Office address:
CONVENOR,
B.Arch ADMISSIONS, D.NO:11-307,
GARUDADRI K.K TOWERS FLAT.NO:501,
5TH FLOOR, LAKSHMI NARASIMHA COLONY MANGALAGIRI,
GUNTUR DISTRICT-522 503.
Email Id: cheeapcet@gmail.com
Help Desk Numbers: 7842075469, 7842085469, 7842095469 (Timings as per the schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
Date: 05.10.2026 CONVENOR MANGALAGIRI B.Arch - 2026 ADMISSIONS