Does APSCHE accept EAPCET for B.Arch?

No. EAPCET (formerly EAMCET) is for engineering, agriculture, pharmacy. B.Arch admission in AP uses NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 only.

What is the difference between AU and SVU local areas?

AU local area covers 8 coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh (Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam). SVU local area covers 5 Rayalaseema districts (Kurnool, Anantapur, Chittoor, YSR Kadapa, Nellore).

Is SPA Vijayawada part of APSCHE counselling?

No. SPA Vijayawada is a CFTI and admits via JoSAA only. It does not appear in APSCHE.

Can a Telangana student apply to AP B.Arch?

Yes, under the 15% Unreserved quota. The 85% Local quota is restricted to AU or SVU local-area candidates per Article 371D.

When does AP B.Arch counselling start?

Typically August through October, after JoSAA closes. The 2026 dates will be on apsche.ap.gov.in/arch.

How is the State Architecture Rank computed?

AP uses NATA or JEE Paper 2 score plus Class 12 marks per the operative formula in the 2026 brochure. The State Architecture Rank (SAR) is published before web options.

What about JNAFAU SPA Hyderabad cutoff?

JNAFAU SPA is in Telangana (TGCHE), not AP. The 2025 OC closing was around State Architecture Rank 21 (NATA score around 105 normalised) for Telangana applicants.

Is BC-E reservation available in AP?

BC-E (4%) was introduced for socially and educationally backward Muslims. The reservation is subject to legal review and may change. Verify in the live 2026 brochure.

AP B.Arch 2026 Andhra Pradesh: APSCHE, AU/SVU, NATA + JEE P2

AP B.Arch Counselling 2026 (Andhra Pradesh)

Andhra Pradesh B.Arch admission via NATA or JEE Paper 2. Article 371D 85% Local + 15% Unreserved.

VERIFIEDLast verified 8 May 2026 against apsche.ap.gov.in

This counselling guide is currently available in English only. Translations are coming soon.

2026 schedule expected AugustSchedule TBD

AP B.Arch counselling typically opens August through October. Watch apsche.ap.gov.in/arch for the 2026 brochure. Expected: August or October 2026Note: Based on AP 2025 cycle. Reservation percentages for BC categories are subject to current government orders.

APSCHE conducts the centralised B.Arch admission for Andhra Pradesh. The state follows Article 371D Presidential Order: 85% Local plus 15% Unreserved. AP has two local areas, AU (8 coastal districts) and SVU (5 Rayalaseema districts). NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 is required, the EAPCET state exam is NOT used for B.Arch.

Important dates

Upcoming: NATA Phase 1 resultExpected date
May 2026
Upcoming: AP B.Arch registration
August 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: State Architecture Rank publication
August or September 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 1 web option entry
September 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 1 allotment
September 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Final phase / spot
October 2026 (TBD)

At a glance

Local quota (Article 371D): 85%
Unreserved quota: 15%
Local areas: AU (coastal 8) + SVU (Rayalaseema 5)
Entrance: NATA or JEE Paper 2
EAPCET used for B.Arch?: No
SC reservation: 15%

Eligibility

Academic qualification10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% for reserved categories from AP).
Entrance acceptedNATA score or JEE Main Paper 2 score. The EAPCET (state engineering entrance) is NOT used for B.Arch.
Local area determinationLocal area is determined by where you completed Class 9 to Class 12 (4 consecutive years). AU local area covers 8 coastal districts. SVU local area covers 5 Rayalaseema districts.

Reservation matrix

AP B.Arch seat reservation
Category	Quota	Notes
OC (Open Competition)	Merit
SC	15%
ST	6%	AP retained 6%, distinct from Telangana 10%
BC-A	7%
BC-B	10%
BC-C	1%
BC-D	7%
BC-E	4%	Subject to legal review
EWS	10%
PwD (horizontal)	5%
Article 371D Local	85%	AU or SVU local area
Unreserved	15%	Open to all India

Fee structure

Application fee, OC: ~₹600 (verify 2026)
Application fee, SC/ST/PwD: ~₹350 (verify 2026)
Government college tuition: Subsidised
Private college tuition: Variable per college

Top participating colleges

JNAFAU School of Planning and Architecture (in Telangana)HyderabadNOT in AP, this is TGCHE (Telangana). AP candidates apply separately to TGCHE.
Andhra University School of ArchitectureVisakhapatnam
Acharya Nagarjuna University Department of ArchitectureGuntur
GITAM Visakhapatnam School of ArchitectureVisakhapatnam
KLU Vijayawada Department of ArchitectureVijayawada

Common mistakes to avoid

SPA Vijayawada is NOT in APSCHE

School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada is a Centrally Funded Technical Institute. It admits via JoSAA, not APSCHE. Many candidates miss this and lose a chance at SPA Vijayawada by not registering for JoSAA.

JNAFAU Hyderabad SPA is in TGCHE (Telangana), not AP

JNAFAU School of Planning and Architecture is in Hyderabad, which is now in Telangana. AP candidates targeting JNAFAU SPA need to apply through TGCHE separately.

AP and Telangana ST quotas differ

AP retained ST reservation at 6%. Telangana raised ST to 10% in October 2022. Apply with the correct quota understanding for each state.

AP local area requires 4 consecutive years

AU or SVU local area status is determined by 4 consecutive years of Class 9 to Class 12 in the area. Studying in another local area for any year disqualifies you from that local quota.

Frequently asked questions

Information curated from official sources. Always verify against apsche.ap.gov.in before applying.