AP EAMCET 2025 phase 2 seat allotment postponed over non-local status dispute

The Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET) 2025 Phase 2 seat allotment has been postponed following the intervention of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. As per the official notice, the AP EAPCET 2025 allotment result will now be declared on a later date, which will be communicated in accordance with the court’s directions.

“Due to Honourable High Court Orders, the allotments will be delayed and the exact date will be informed as directed by the Honourable Court,” the official notice said. The AP EAPCET 2025 phase 2 seat allotment result was originally scheduled to be declared on August 4, 2025.

According to multiple reports, the result postponement follows petitions filed by candidates who have completed their Class 12 outside Andhra Pradesh but claim domicile in the state. As per recent government orders, students who pursued intermediate education in other states are being treated as non-locals for AP EAPCET counselling.

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AP EAPCET Phase 2 Allotment 2025: Students oppose non-local classification

Students have challenged the government’s decision, arguing that many of them completed their schooling from Class 1 to 10 within Andhra Pradesh and their parents hold Aadhaar and other valid documents showing permanent residency in the state. They contend that being labelled as non-locals solely because they studied Class 11 and Class 12 elsewhere is not justified.

A related matter had previously been addressed by the Andhra Pradesh High Court during National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET-UG) counselling. In that case, the court observed that candidates with similar backgrounds should not be denied local status. Referring to that ruling, AP EAPCET candidates have approached the court seeking equal treatment.

As the case remains under consideration, the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has halted the AP EAPCET phase 2 allotment process.