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Reservation
Updated 7 November 2026Published 7 November 2026
AP ECET Reservation Policy
Understand how seats are reserved in admissions through this exam – category reservation, women quota and local seats.
SC / ST / BC • EWS • Women 33⅓% • Local Rule
📘 Please note: These percentages follow the Andhra Pradesh admission rules commonly applied in recent years. Details for the next counselling are To be announced, so confirm in the current notice.
Category-wise Reservation
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Castes) | 15% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribes) | 6% |
| BC-A | 7% |
| BC-B | 10% |
| BC-C | 1% |
| BC-D | 7% |
| BC-E | 4% |
| Total BC | 29% |
| EWS | 10% |
| OC (Open Category) | Remaining seats after reservations |
Special Reservations
👩 Women
One third (33⅓%) of seats in each category are for women candidates.
♿ Persons with disabilities (PH)
3% horizontal reservation in each category.
🏷️ Local seats
As per the Andhra Pradesh rules, most seats are reserved for local candidates and the rest are unreserved.
Documents Needed to Claim Reservation
- Caste or community certificate for SC, ST and BC candidates
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- Income certificate, where required
- Study certificates and local or nativity proof
- Disability certificate for PH quota
Related Pages
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Seat Matrix →
Seat distribution |
Counselling →
Seat allotment process |
Eligibility →
Who can apply |
Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.
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