{"id":2713,"date":"2026-02-18T13:25:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/?p=2713"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:34:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:34:25","slug":"aprs-cat-2026-notification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/","title":{"rendered":"APRS CAT 2026 Notification: Complete Guide for 5th, 6th, 7th &amp; 8th Class Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>APRS CAT 2026<\/strong> notification has been officially released for admissions into Andhra Pradesh Residential (Gurukul) Schools for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th classes. The entrance exam is conducted by <strong>A.P. Residential Educational Institutions Society<\/strong> under the School Education Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#APRS_CAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Overview\" >APRS CAT 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#%F0%9F%93%85_APRS_CAT_2026_Important_Dates\" >\ud83d\udcc5 APRS CAT 2026 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#%F0%9F%8F%AB_About_AP_Residential_Schools\" >\ud83c\udfeb About AP Residential Schools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#%F0%9F%8E%93_Eligibility_Criteria\" >\ud83c\udf93 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#Income_Limit\" >Income Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#Special_Categories\" >Special Categories<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#%F0%9F%93%9D_How_to_Apply_Online\" >\ud83d\udcdd How to Apply Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Total_Seats\" >\ud83d\udcca Total Seats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#%F0%9F%93%9A_Reservation_Policy\" >\ud83d\udcda Reservation Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#%F0%9F%A7%A0_Selection_Process\" >\ud83e\udde0 Selection Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#Tie_Breaking_Rules\" >Tie Breaking Rules<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#%F0%9F%93%84_Documents_Required\" >\ud83d\udcc4 Documents Required<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#%E2%9A%A0_Important_Instructions\" >\u26a0 Important Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#APRS_CAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Links\" >APRS CAT 2026 \u2013 Important Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#APRS_CAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >APRS CAT 2026 \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/aprs-cat-2026-notification\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Conclusion\" >\ud83d\udccc Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APRS_CAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Overview\"><\/span>APRS CAT 2026 \u2013 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Exam Name<\/th>\n<td>APRS Common Admission Test (APRS CAT 2026)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Conducting Authority<\/th>\n<td>A.P. Residential Educational Institutions Society<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Academic Year<\/th>\n<td>2026\u201327<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Classes for Admission<\/th>\n<td>5th, 6th, 7th &#038; 8th Classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Application Mode<\/th>\n<td>Online Only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Official Website<\/th>\n<td>https:\/\/aprs.apcfss.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Notification Release Date<\/th>\n<td>16 February 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Last Date to Apply<\/th>\n<td>7 April 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Exam Date<\/th>\n<td>24 April 2026 (10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 Noon)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Result Date<\/th>\n<td>15 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Total Schools<\/th>\n<td>51 AP Residential Schools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Total 5th Class Seats<\/th>\n<td>4080 Seats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Medium of Instruction<\/th>\n<td>English Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Selection Process<\/th>\n<td>Entrance Exam Merit + Reservation Rules + Local Area Eligibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Income Limit<\/th>\n<td>\u20b92,50,000 Annual Income (Except CAP Category)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%85_APRS_CAT_2026_Important_Dates\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc5 APRS CAT 2026 Important Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Notification Release<\/td>\n<td>16-02-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Online Application Start<\/td>\n<td>18-02-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date to Apply<\/td>\n<td>31-03-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hall Ticket Release<\/td>\n<td>15-04-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Date<\/td>\n<td>24-04-2026 (10 AM \u2013 12 Noon)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Results<\/td>\n<td>15-05-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%AB_About_AP_Residential_Schools\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfeb About AP Residential Schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free Residential Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English Medium Instruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free Hostel &amp; Food Facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive Exam Coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structured Academic Schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%93_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf93 Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Limit\"><\/span>Income Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parent\/Guardian annual income must not exceed \u20b92,50,000 for 2025-26 OR must possess a White Ration Card. Income limit does not apply to CAP category students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Categories\"><\/span>Special Categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PHC:<\/strong> Minimum 40% disability with SADAREM certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CAP:<\/strong> District Sainik Board certificate required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9D_How_to_Apply_Online\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcdd How to Apply Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Applications must be submitted online only through the official website:<\/p>\n<p><strong>https:\/\/aprs.apcfss.in<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upload 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo &amp; signature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OTP mobile verification required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidate ID generated after fee payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selected class cannot be changed later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take printout after submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Total_Seats\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Total Seats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Total Schools: 51<br \/>\nTotal 5th Class Seats: 4080<br \/>\nSeparate Boys, Girls &amp; Minority Schools available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9A_Reservation_Policy\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcda Reservation Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OC \u2013 41%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC-A \u2013 7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC-B \u2013 10%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC-C \u2013 1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC-D \u2013 7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC-E \u2013 4%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SC Groups \u2013 15%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ST \u2013 6%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHC \u2013 3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAP \u2013 3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orphan \u2013 3%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A0_Selection_Process\"><\/span>\ud83e\udde0 Selection Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Admissions are based on entrance exam merit, reservation rules and local eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tie_Breaking_Rules\"><\/span>Tie Breaking Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mathematics Marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EVS \/ Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telugu \/ Urdu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of Birth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%84_Documents_Required\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc4 Documents Required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Birth Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caste Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ration Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHC \/ CAP Certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application Print Copy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%A0_Important_Instructions\"><\/span>\u26a0 Important Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing false information leads to cancellation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original certificates mandatory during admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No category change after application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APRS_CAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Links\"><\/span>APRS CAT 2026 \u2013 Important Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<th>Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Official Website<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/aprs.apcfss.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Website<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Online Application Form<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/aprs.apcfss.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Online<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Official Notification (Prospectus)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Notification PDF<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hall Ticket Download<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/aprs.apcfss.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Hall Ticket<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>APRS CAT 2026 Results<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/aprs.apcfss.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Results<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission Guidelines<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Admission Instructions<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Help Desk \/ Contact Details<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/aprs.apcfss.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Support<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APRS_CAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>APRS CAT 2026 \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Conclusion\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>APRS CAT 2026 is a golden opportunity for students seeking quality, free residential education in Andhra Pradesh. 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