AP ICET 2025: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Notification, Syllabus, Pattern, Question Papers

Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2025 ( APICET )

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AP ICET 2025 exam notification will be released tentatively in the first week of March 2025. Candidates can fill the AP ICET 2025 application form online soon after the notification is released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/MCA programme of colleges in Andhra Pradesh must have filled the online application form. AP ICET notification mentions detailed information about important exam dates, eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus, exam pattern, normalisation process, etc. AP ICET 2025 exam will be scheduled tentatively in first week of May. Candidates will have to appear for the exam offline and report at the allotted exam centre on the day of the examination.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for the APICET exam?

A:

Candidates seeking admission in MBA courses through APICET should fulfill the following criteria: 1)Candidate should be an Indian National and should conform to the local/non-local status requirement as per government rule 2)Candidates should have passed a three-year Bachelors degree course in any stream with a minimum 50 per cent aggregate (SC, ST and BC with 45 per cent aggregate) from a recognised university 3)Candidates in their final year of 3-year Bachelor's degree and awaiting results are also eligible to apply for APICET 2025 exam.

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Q:   When will Andhra Pradesh ICET notification 2024 release?

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AP ICET notification 2025 will be released online. APSCHE will first release the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 notification in newspapers and then released online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in in first week of March. On release of the Andhra Pradesh ICET notification 2025, candidates will be able to check the important dates, exam pattern, application process, eligibility criteria, syllabus and selection criteria. Earlier, APSCHE announces the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 exam date. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 exam is expected to be held in first week of May. The exam will be held in CBT mode. Candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of examination.

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Q:   When will the APICET registration begin?

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APICET 2025 registration process will commence online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in in first week of March. Candidates will be able to fill the AP ICET application form online (with late fee) on or before the last date. The last date for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 registrations without late fee will be announced. Registrations with late fee INR 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000 will commence soon after the registration without late fee ends. Candidates not registering on or before the prescribed date will not be given further chances to apply for the AP ICET exam. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the Andhra Pradesh ICET application form 2025 important dates to know the last date of registrations with and without late fees. Only candidates who will register for the AP ICET exam will be able to download the admit card when released.

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Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh ICET application form out?

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APSCHE will commence Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 registration tentatively in first week of March at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The last date to fill the AP ICET 2025 application form without late fee will be notified. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/MCA programme of Colleges in Andhra Pradesh will be able to fill the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 application form online when released. Candidates must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

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What is AP ICET?

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is a state-level MBA and MCA entrance examination conducted for admission to colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh. AP ICET is conducted by Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education. AP ICET is conducted over a window of two days and two slots. According to APSCHE, as many as 65,000 (approx.) candidates appear for the exam. Around 40,000 (approx.) candidates qualify for the exam. The computer-based test (CBT) is conducted in 43 cities across Andhra Pradesh. The scores of AP ICET is accepted by over 290 colleges across Andhra Pradesh.

APICET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of APICET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Mar '25

AP ICET 2025 Notification (Online)

TENTATIVE

Mar '25 - Apr '25

APICET 2025 Registration Process (Without late fee)

TENTATIVE

May '25

AP ICET Admit Card 2025

TENTATIVE

May '25

AP ICET 2025 Exam

TENTATIVE

AP ICET 2025 Exam Highlights

Features 

Details 

Exam Name

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET)

Conducting Body

Sri Krishnadevaraya University

Exam Level

State level

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Duration

150 minutes

Exam Syllabus

Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability and Communication Ability

Exam Pattern

200 questions in MCQ format

Language

English

Exam Fees

INR 550 for online application

Exam Purpose

Admission into top colleges of Andhra Pradesh for MBA /MCA

Course Offered

MBA/PGDM, MCA

No. of Test districts

14

Exam Helpdesk No.

Office: 08772248488, Mobile: 9490803157

Exam Website

https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET/ICET/ICET_HomePage.aspx

AP ICET 2025 Application Form

AP ICET 2025 application form will be released online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates will be able to pay the application fee in online mode only. Candidates must ensure to adhere to the below-mentioned eligibility criteria before filling the application form, failing to which the candidature will stand cancelled. Check the brief steps to fill the AP ICET application form 2025:

Step 1- Visit the official website- cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

Step 2- Create login credentials

Step 3- Login with the credentials created

Step 4- Pay the application fee

Step 5- Fill the application form

Step 6- Upload the required documents in the prescribed size and format

Step 7- Save the filled application form

AP ICET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission in MBA courses through AP ICET 2025 should fulfill the following criteria:

  • Candidate should be an Indian National and should conform to the local/non-local status requirement as per government rule
  • Candidates should have passed a three-year bachelor’s degree course in any stream with a minimum 50 percent aggregate (SC, ST and BC with 45 percent aggregate) from a recognised university
  • Candidates in their final year of 3-year Bachelor's degree and awaiting results are also eligible to apply for AP ICET 2025 exam 

Check the video below to know how to fill the AP ICET application form

 

AP ICET 2025 Admission Process

AP ICET Admission Process

AP ICET Admission Process

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AP ICET 2025 Exam Centre

AP ICET exam will be held across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who will apply for the programme must fill the AP ICET exam centre preference (upto four exam centres) while filling the application form. Authorities will release the complete list of AP ICET exam centre. Check the list below:

District

Locations

Anakapalli

Anakapalli

Anantapur

Anantapur, Gooty, Tadipatri

Annamayya

Madanapalle, Rajampeta

Bapatla

Bapatla, Chirala

Chittoor

Chittoor

East Godavari

Rajahmundry

Eluru

Eluru

Guntur

Guntur

Hyderabad

LB Nagar, Nacharam, Secunderabad

Kakinada

Kakinada

Konaseema

Amalapuram

Krishna

Gudlavalleru, Machilipatnam

Kurnool

Kurnool, Yemmiganur

Nandyal

Nandyal

NTR

Mylavaram, Tirvuru, Vijayawada

Palnadu

Narasaraopeta

Prakasam

Markapuram, Ongole

Tirupati

Gudur, Puttur, Tirupati

Sri Satyasai

Puttaparthi

Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore

Kavali, Nellore

Srikakulam

Srikakulam, Tekkali

Visakhapatnam

Anandapuram, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam City

Vizianagaram

Bobbili, Vizianagaram, Rajam

West Godavari

Bhimavaram, Narasapuram, Tadepalligudem

YSR Kadapa

Kadapa, Proddatur

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AP ICET 2025 Exam Pattern

AP ICET exam pattern 2025 mentions the number of sections, marching scheme, duration of the exam and mode of examination. Candidates preparing for entrance exam must check the AP ICET exam pattern to formulate exam day strategy accordingly. Download AP ICET last 5 year question papers to know AP ICET exam pattern.  Check the AP ICET 2025 exam pattern highlights in brief below:

Features Details
Name of the examination Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test
Duration of the examination 150 minutes (2.5 Hours)
Number of sections Three
Language English
Mode of examination Computer-Based

 

AP ICET Syllabus 2025

Authorities prescribe the AP ICET syllabus section wise. Candidates can check the section-wise important topics. AP ICET syllabus will be divided into three sections viz.,  Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability and Communication Ability. The candidate must chalk out the preparation schedule as per the syllabus of AP ICET. 

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AP ICET Syllabus

AP ICET 2025 Preparation Tips

AP ICET is a speed-based test in which students need to solve 200 questions in 150 minutes. All the questions are in MCQ format. To solve the questions, aim at acquiring in-depth subject knowledge over just covering the topics included in the syllabus. Prepare a study timetable and buy the best books for the AP ICET exam. Check other tips below:

  1. Study well the topics included in the AP ICET syllabus
  2. Do not randomly pick up topics. Ensure to complete one and then move on to the other topics included in the AP ICET syllabus
  3. Create short notes to revise them regularly
  1. Self analyse preparation level through practice of AP ICET sample papers
  2. In case of doubts in the topics, discuss it with friends and teachers

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AP ICET Mock Test 2025

AP ICET 2025 mock test will be conducted soon after the registration process for AP ICET begins. Registered candidates will be able to access the AP ICET mock test. Mock tests help candidates to get the actual exam environment and make them familiar with the exam pattern. Candidates must ensure to take the mock test to assess their preparation level.

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AP ICET Mock Test

AP ICET 2025 Hall Ticket Download

Candidates who will register successfully for the exam are issued AP ICET admit card. Test takers can download the AP ICET 2025 hall ticket from the official website. Candidates need to take out a print copy of the admit card and carry it to the exam centre.

AP ICET Previous Year Exam Analysis

As per the AP ICET 2024 exam analysis in slot 1 the paper was moderately easy. The question paper covered the topics as prescribed. Slot 2 was on the same line with no surprise. The duration of the exam was 150 minutes. The question paper consists of a total of 200 questions divided across three sections.

Sections

Total Number of questions

Level of Difficulty

Communication Ability

70

Easy

Analytical Ability

75

Moderate

Mathematical Ability

55

Easy to Moderate

Total

-

Moderate

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AP ICET Question Paper

Candidates appearing for AP ICET exam must download the previous year question papers. The question papers will help candidates assess the difficulty level of the exam. The question papers can be used for practice and to improve speed and accuracy.

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AP ICET Question Paper

 

AP ICET Answer Key 2025

AP ICET 2025 preliminary answer key will be released online along with response sheet. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to verify their responses and can calculate their approximate score before the declaration of results. Candidates can challenge the AP ICET answer key within the prescribed time period. 

AP ICET Result 2025

Authorities will announce the AP ICET 2025 result online in the form of a rank card. Registered candidates can check their final scores online. Candidates must enter their login credentials to download the AP ICET rank card. The scorecard will mention the candidate's personal details and section-wise & overall score and percentile.

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AP ICET Result

AP ICET Statistics (Previous Years)

Features 2024 2023
Number of candidates applied 48,828 49,162
Number of candidates appeared 44,446 44,343
Number of candidates qualified To be updated 37,326
AP ICET Statistics 2024

AP ICET Statistics 2024

AP ICET Cut Offs and Ranks

Admission through AP ICET is based on ranks secured in the exam. The qualifying cut off for General candidates is 50 marks out of 200. For SC/ST candidates, there are no qualifying marks. Check the table below for the marks versus ranks comparison.

Marks 

Expected AP ICET ranks

200 – 171

1 to 10

170 – 161

31 to 70

160 – 151

71 to 100

150 – 141

101 to 200

140 – 131

201 to 350

130 – 121

350 to 500

120 – 111

501 to 1000

110 – 101

1001 to 1500

100 – 91

1500 to 3000

90 – 81

3000 to 10000

80 – 71

10001 to 25000

70 – 61

25001 to 40000

60 – 51

40001 to 60000

50 – 41

60000 above

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AP ICET 2025 Counselling

APSCHE will announce AP ICET 2025 counselling dates at icet-sche.aptonline.in soon after results are announced. Candidates will be able to exercise web options after registering for counselling process. AP ICET counselling 2025 seat allotment result will be announced tentatively in third week of August 2025. Candidates from first to last ranks will be eligible to register for the AP ICET 2025 counselling process.

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AP ICET Accepting Colleges

APICET 2025 Contact Information

Address: ICET Building, Examination Block

             AU College of Engineering (Autonomous)

             Andhra University, Visakhapatnam – 530 003

             ANDHRA PRADESH STATE.

Fax: 0891-2549595

Help Desk Number: 9394005006

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