The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has officially commenced the AP EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 web options entry process for candidates seeking admission into Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy programmes across participating colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Candidates who have successfully completed the AP EAMCET 2026 counselling registration and certificate verification process are now eligible to submit their preferred colleges and course choices through the official counselling portal. The web options exercise is one of the most important stages of the counselling process, as the choices submitted by candidates determine their Phase 1 seat allotment.
According to the official counselling schedule, candidates can fill their web options from July 25 to July 31, 2026. Those who wish to revise their preferences will have a one-day option editing facility on August 1, 2026.
The AP EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment result will be announced on August 6, 2026. Candidates who receive a seat must complete online self-reporting and report to their allotted colleges between August 7 and August 13, 2026. Meanwhile, academic classes for the new session are scheduled to begin on August 10, 2026.
| Event | Date |
| Web Options Entry Begins | July 25, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Web Options | July 31, 2026 |
| Web Options Modification | August 1, 2026 |
| Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 6, 2026 |
| Self-Reporting & College Reporting | August 7-13, 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | August 10, 2026 |
Candidates can follow these steps to submit their preferences:
1. Visit the official AP EAMCET counselling portal.
2. Click on the AP EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 Web Options link.
3. Log in using your Hall Ticket Number, Password, and other required credentials.
4. View the list of participating colleges and available courses.
5. Select your preferred colleges and branches in the desired order of preference.
6. Save and review all selected options carefully.
7. Submit the final web options before the deadline.
8. Download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should carefully research participating colleges, course availability, previous years' closing ranks, location, placement records, and infrastructure before finalizing their web options. Since seat allotment is based on candidate rank, reservation policy, seat availability, and the order of preferences submitted, candidates are advised to enter the maximum possible choices to improve their chances of securing admission.