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Yes, candidates willing to appear for APICET will be able to apply for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam even when the registration deadline ends. However, in that case, the applicant will have to pay a late fee along with the AP ICET application fee amount (INR 750/- for OC & INR 700/- for BC and INR 650/- for SC/ST Candidates). The last day to apply for AP ICET 2026 without late fee of INR 10000 was April 05, 2026. Candidates registering after the last date without late fee will have to pay the late application fee of INR 1000, INR 2000, INR 4000 and INR 10000 as per the schedule. However, once the application deadline with a late fee ends, they will not have any further chance to apply for APICET.

The application fee for the AP ICET 2026 exam is INR 750/- ( for Other Categories); INR 700/- (for Backward Class); INR 650/- (for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes) candidates, which is inclusive of a fee amount and a service tax of INR 29.50. Candidates will be able to pay the Andhra Pradesh ICET application fee in online mode only- Net Banking, debit card, and credit card. On successful payment of application fee, candidates must ensure to note the payment ID and transaction number for future logins. In case of unsuccessful payment status, candidates will be refunded the amount paid within seven working days. Candidates must ensure to enter the details correctly while paying the application fee. Candidates must note that the fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

APICET 2026 registration process with late fee has ended online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates could fill the AP ICET application form online (with late fee) on or before the last date. The last date for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 registrations was April 05, 2026. Registrations with late fee INR 1000, 2000, 4000, 10000 begins after the registration without late fee ends. Candidates not registering on or before the prescribed date will not be given further chances to apply for the AP ICET exam. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the Andhra Pradesh ICET application form 2026 important dates to know the last date of registrations with and without late fees. Only candidates who registered for the AP ICET exam will be able to download the admit card when released.

The CDS 2 admit card was released on August 10, 2023 by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The candidates can download the CDS 2 admit card till September 3, 2023, by using the registration number or roll number on the candidates' login page. The CDS 2 admit comprises details like name of the exam conducting authority, the candidate's name, father's name, mother's name, applicant's roll number, exam centre address, shift timing, covid 19, guidelines, dress code, etc. The candidates are advised to report at the exam centre 1 hour before the gate closing time to avoid any mishap.

The UPSC also instructs the candidates to carry three identical passport size photo of the candidate one for each shift.  Other than this, the candidates have to take two photo identity proof along with the CDS admit card at the exam centre.