Section 8(3) in Andhra Pradesh University Professional Institutions (Regulation of Admissions into Under-Graduate Professional Courses through Common Entrance Test) Rules, 2003
(3)Reservation for Special Categories. - (a) Seats shall also be reserved in each course of an institution, for the following categories, to the extent indicated against them.(i)Physically Handicapped (PH) -There shall be 3% (Three per cent) horizontal reservation in each category (OC, BC, SC, ST) for visually handicapped/hearing impaired/orthopaedically Handicapped (each 1%) (one per cent)(ii)Children of Armed Forces Personnel (CAP) - 2% (Two per cent) for the children of armed persons i.e., Ex-Servicemen, Defence Personnel including the Children of Border Security Force and the Central Reserve Police Force residing in Andhra Pradesh for a minimum period of 5 years.(iii)National Cadet Corps (NCC) - 1% (One per cent) for National Cadet Corps candidate.(iv)Sports and Games (SP) - 1/2% (half per cent) for Sports and Games candidates":If qualified candidates belonging to PH/ NCC/SP/CAP categories are not available, the leftover seats shall be filled up with candidates of General Pool of the same local area.Note. - The candidates claiming reservation benefits under the above categories shall produce original documents in support of their claim to the Convenor of Admissions and he shall be entitled to refer the original documents of the candidates claiming reservation for scrutiny and confirmation, to the following authorities:-(i)NCC-To the Director of NCC, Andhra Pradesh.(ii)Sports and Games - To the Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP).(iii)Physically Handicapped - To the Director, Medical and HealLh Services, A.P.(iv)CAP - To the Director, Sainik Welfare Board A. P.(b)The priorities in respect of the special categories mentioned above shall be in accordance with Government Orders issued from time to time.
