AP EAPCET Local/Non-Local Rules (GO Ms. No.20): 85% Region Reservation Explained

Why this order was issued

• GO Ms. No.20 was issued by Higher Education Department on 12-05-2025.
• It provides temporary comprehensive amendments for admissions in academic year 2025-26.
• The order addresses post-bifurcation admission clarity after completion of 10-year common process period.
• It covers UG, PG and PhD admission rules across professional and related courses.

Core seat rule (most important)

• 85% seats in each course are reserved for Andhra Pradesh local candidates region-wise.
• Remaining 15% seats are unreserved and can be filled by eligible local/non-local categories listed in the order.
• If local candidates are not available in a reserved local seat, filling is done as per rule provisions.

Local areas in AP (as described)

Who can compete in 15% unreserved seats

• Candidates eligible as local in two AP local areas.
• Candidates with required AP residence criteria (self/parent) as specified in GO.
• Children/spouses of State/Central Government and similar institutional employees within AP, as per rule text.
• Always verify latest counselling notification for documentation format and proofs required.

State-wide universities special ratio

For listed state-wide universities/institutions, 85% seats are distributed between Andhra University and Sri Venkateswara regions in ratio 65.62 : 34.38, and 15% remain unreserved as per eligibility conditions.

Student checklist before counselling

1. 1

   Identify your local area status using study/residence history

2. 2

   Keep all school/intermediate/local status proofs ready

3. 3

   Check if you are claiming under 85% local or 15% unreserved route

4. 4

   Verify university/college area mapping before option entry

5. 5

   Follow latest AP EAPCET counselling notice with GO text side-by-side

Official source link

• GO PDF: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/apsche/PDF/2026_LocalNonlocalReservation.pdf