AP ICET 2024 Exam Analysis (Shift 1 & 2 Available): Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

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

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Updated on May 10, 2024 09:34 IST

AP ICET 2024 exam analysis for slot 1 & slot 2 is available soon after the AP ICET exam is conducted. AP ICET 2024 exam slot 1 and 2 concludes at 5 PM. The overall difficulty level of the slot 1 & slot 2 was moderate. The exam was conducted by Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur on behalf of APSCHE. The overall difficulty level of the question paper is moderate. AP ICET 2024 exam analysis below includes an in-depth discussion of the difficulty level of the sections, marking scheme, weightage, exam pattern, and section-wise expected AP ICET 2024 cut-offs. Shiksha has shared the AP ICET 2024 exam analysis by domain experts here. Check out the detailed AP ICET 2024 exam analysis.

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AP ICET Exam Pattern 2024: Highlights

Check the table below to know the AP ICET exam pattern in brief:

AP ICET Paper Pattern 2024

Mode of AP ICET exam

Computer Based Test 

Duration of exam

  • 150 minutes 
  • No sectional time limit

AP ICET exam slots

  • Morning: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Afternoon: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Number of questions

200

AP ICET maximum marks

200

Negative Marking

No

Language of question paper

English & Telugu

Number of answer choices

4

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

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AP ICET 2024 Exam Analysis (Slot 1 & Slot 2)

AP ICET 2024 exam analysis is released soon after the exam is conducted. Candidates will be able to check the difficulty level- section wise and overall and expected cutoff here. 

AP ICET Exam Analysis 2024: Slot 1

Sections

Total Number of questions

Level of Difficulty

Communication Ability

70

Easy

Analytical Ability

75

Moderate

Mathematical Ability

55

Easy to Moderate

Total

-

Moderate

AP ICET Exam Analysis 2024: Slot 2

Sections

Total Number of questions

Level of Difficulty

Communication Ability

70

Easy

Analytical Ability

75

Moderate

Mathematical Ability

55

Moderate

Total

-

Moderately Easy

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FAQs Related to AP ICET Analysis

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Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process?

A:
Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process ensures that candidates are neither advantages nor disadvantaged as per the difficulty level of the examination across the four sessions of the exam. The normalization process is implemented to normalize the scores and rank the candidates for the exams across all the sessions at a competitive scale. As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process, the marks of the easier session may be reduced marginally and the marks of the difficulty session will be increased depending on the average performance of the candidates. In case, there is no much difference in the average of the four-sessions, there will be no change in the normalization marks. Read more about the Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process here (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/ap-icet-normalization-process-blogId-120247). .
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Q:   When can I download the APICET answer key?

A:
I can provide you with general information about APICET answer keys. APICET (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission into MBA and MCA courses in colleges in Andhra Pradesh, India. The answer key for APICET is usually released a few days after the exam is conducted. You can download the APICET answer key from the official website of APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education) once it is released. It is important to note that the answer key is released in two phases - preliminary and final. The preliminary answer key is released first, and candidates can challenge it if they find any discrepancies. After considering the challenges, the final answer key is released. I would recommend checking the official website of APSCHE regularly for updates on the release of the APICET answer key.
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Q:   What is the difficulty level of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?

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The overall difficulty level of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is moderate, as per the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 question paper analysis. 1. The Communication Ability section is usually easy to attempt with a 70-marks weightage. 2. The Analytical Ability section is also Moderate in difficulty, with a total score weightage of 75 marks. 3. In comparison to other exams, the Mathematical Ability section includes formula based questions, hence the difficulty level of this section is easy to moderate if the candidate is prepared properly. The weightage of this section sis 55 marks. You can find a year-by-year analysis of Andhra Pradesh ICET question papers at this link: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/apicet-exam-analysis.

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Q:   What is the qualifying score for APICET?

A:
Andhra Pradesh ICET qualifying score refers to minimum marks required to pass the examination. Candidates meeting the qualifying criteria will be able to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling process. As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET qualifying criteria candidates who will secure 25% that is 50 out of 200 hall be eligible for assigning rank on the basis of merit. Whereas, candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories have no prescribed qualifying criteria. Qualifying the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam does not guarantee admission to desired programme. Candidates must appear for the counselling process for applied institutes. On the basis of the rank obatined by the candidates, college will be alloted.
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Q:   How can I download the APICET response sheet?

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The APICET response sheet can be downloaded from the official website of APICET. Here are the steps to download the response sheet: Go to the official website of APICET. Which is sche.ap.gov.in/APICET. Click on the link that says "Download Response Sheet" on the homepage. Enter your registration number, hall ticket number, and date of birth in the required fields. Click on the "Submit" button. Your response sheet will be displayed on the screen. You can download and take a printout of the response sheet for future reference. Note: The APICET response sheet is usually released after the examination. If it has not been released yet, you may have to wait for the official notification from APICET.
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Q:   When is APICET cutoff released?

A:

Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff is released after the results are announced. AP ICET accepting colleges releases the list of score and ranks applicable for admissions to the MBA/MCA programme during the counselling process. On the basis of the preferences enetered by the candidates during the AP ICET counselling registration process and AP ICET rank, candidates are allotted the colleges. Candidates can choose to freeze or move to further counselling rounds. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 counselling dates were announced after the declaration of results. Candidates must ensure to have completed the AP ICET 2024 counselling registration process to appear for counselling rounds.

Based on the scores and ranks obtained  by the candidates, they can know their probable chances on getting into desired institute by checking the expected ranks and cutoff for AP ICET 2024 here- AP ICET rank wise college list

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Answered 6 days ago

To gain admission to the MBA/PGDM programs at GBR Degree College, candidates typically need to appear for the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET). While the official schedule for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 has not been released yet, based on previous years' timelines, the tentativ

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Vishwajeet Ghosh

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The APICET cutoff for Sri Ramakrishna Degree College varies depending on the specific course and academic year. For the MBA program, the cutoff marks are generally determined based on the ranks secured in the APICET examination. In recent years, the overall cutoff rank for admission has been around 

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Pacheppagari Mounika

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Answered 2 weeks ago

To gain admission to the MBA/PGDM course at Sri Ramakrishna Degree College, candidates are generally required to have a valid score in the APICET  (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test) or equivalent entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, or XAT. While a bachelor's degree in any discipline with

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Pacheppagari Mounika

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Key Examinations for MBA/PGDM Programs in Sri Ramakrishna Degree College are the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test. Critical Dates for APICET for the application are mostly followed through: 

1) Notification Issue Date: Usually in March. 

2) Commencement of Online Application: Usually in

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Pragya Saha

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Answered 4 weeks ago

It's very important to know the dates for everyone to join in any college or to apply for the college. 

The important dates related to the APICET application process for admission to MBA/PGDM courses at Sri YN Colleges:

Release of Notification: March 6, 2025

Start of Online Application: March 20, 2025

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Konapala Nagalakshmi

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Answered 4 weeks ago

AP ICET 2024 cutoff marks to qualify the exam is 50 out of 200 marks. Candidates must ensure to attain 25% of total amrks to qualify for the counselling process. Candidates meeting the Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff criteria will be able to register for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling 2024.

The APICET cu

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Konapala Nagalakshmi

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Yes, candidates can easily get admission at Sri Venkateswara University with 7000 rank via APICET exam. Considering the Sri Venkateswara University cutoff 2024, the MBA and MCA cutoff has been released for the affiliated colleges under Sri Venkateswara University. Candidates can check out cutoffs fo

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Nitesh Lama

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The average placements after completing an MBA through ICET (state-level colleges) usually range from INR 3–6 LPA, and regional companies along with small-scale ones participate. On the other hand, the MBA programme conducted by CAT (IIMs and top colleges) usually gives high placements with packages

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Shejal agrawal

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Answered a month ago

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam accepts APICET scores for admission to the MBA and MCA courses. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the previous year APICET cutoff trends. The Andhra University APICET cutoff 2024 has been released for Home State quotas. As p

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Annual outcomes of APICET 2023 have finally been released on 30 May 2023. After publication candidates may check their results on the websites of the official organizations. Like other institutes of learning utilizing the same data content for APICET examination, College of VSM also uses those data

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