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AP ICET is a gateway exam to seek admission to MBA and MCA courses offered by the Government and SVU affiliated colleges of Andhra Pradesh. APICET is held once a year and is of moderate difficulty level. With a focused and smart preparation strategy, candidates can clear APICET 2025 exam easily and get shortlisted for admission to a reputed MBA/MCA college. In this article, we have shared section-wise AP ICET preparation tips, a list of best books form APICET and common FAQs related to exam preparation.
Q: Â What is Andhra Pradesh ICET exam pattern?
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Q: Â From where can I download the Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers?
Upvote Q: Â When is the APICET exam conducted?
The AP ICET 2025 exam date will be announced along with the release of AP ICET notification. The exam is expected to be scheduled in first week of May 2025. The exam is held in offline mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates will have the option to enter maximum three exam center preferences (based on the availability) while filling the AP ICET 2025 application form. Based on the options entered, candidates will be alloted the exam centre as per the availability. Candidates will be able to check the alloted APICET exam centre on release of the AP ICET admit card. The admit card will be released in first week of May 2025. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket for AP ICET 2025 till the date of the examination.
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In order to obtain good scores in AP ICET 2025, candidates need to first check out the APICET 2025 pattern that is listed in the table below.
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Language of the exam |
English & Telugu in Section 1 & 2 of APICET Question Paper English in Section 3 of the Question Paper |
| Number of Questions |
200 |
| Type of Questions |
Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme |
1 Mark for every correct answer |
| Duration of Exam |
150 Minutes |
Q: Â What is Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme?
Upvote Q: Â How many answer choices will be there in the APICET exam?
Upvote Q: Â Which are the best books for APICET preparation?
Upvote AP ICET 2025 Exam Syllabus
Questions in the APICET exam will be asked from the topics mentioned in the APICET 2025 Syllabus. The entire syllabus is divided into three broad sections:−
Q: Â What are a few important topics from the Analytical Ability section of the APICET exam?
Upvote Q: Â Which are important topics from the Communication Ability section of APICET?
Upvote Q: Â Which are the important topics from the Mathematical Ability section of the APICET exam?
Upvote AP ICET 2025 Section-Wise Preparation Strategy
Candidates preparing for AP ICET exam can check section-wise preparation tips:
Section 1: Tips to Prepare for Analytical Ability
The questions of this section will test candidates' ability to collect and analyse information, problem-solving ability and decision-making ability. Among all the topics included under Analytical Ability, questions from the Data Sufficiency section may appear slightly tricky. Â All questions of the Data Sufficiency section will consist of two statements that will be labelled as (i) and (ii).
After analysing the statement problem, students need to select the right option from the two given options. In a certain type of question, candidates may find both option (i) and (ii) to be correct for a certain question. In this case, candidates must select option (iii).
Avoid ticking the answer in one go. Read each question more than once and then find out which answer option best answers the question. Remember, all the answer options will be similar in nature and there is a possibility that you may at first find all the statements to be true. However, you will have to select the most appropriate option.
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Section 2: Tips to Prepare for Mathematical Ability
The mathematical Ability section of the APICET exam will test candidates' ability to effectively process numerical data and conclude a mathematical calculation based on that data. The Algebra and Geometry section questions are asked based on statements, truth tables, implication converse and inverse, relations, etc.
A useful tip to successfully answer questions in this section is to devote much time to clearing concepts, practising past question papers, learning different formulas and applying them simultaneously to solve problems.
Section 3: Tips to Prepare for Communication Ability
This section contains questions that test candidates' ability to receive various kinds of information, communicate new ideas precisely and convey the gist of any project effectively. Here, candidates will have to identify the vocabulary used in everyday communication, understand the functional use of grammar in business communication and identify basic terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts along with understanding the written text and drawing inferences.
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Q: Â Is it necessary to take coaching from some private institute to write ICET exam or is it better to learn it online (at home)?
Upvote Q: Â Will the APICET question paper have descriptive type questions?
No, all the questions in the APICET question paper will be objective type questions and will be in MCQ format. Candidates will be given four options for each question. Candidates will have to select the correct option for each question. Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will consist of 200 Multiple Choice Questions. Each question will be for one mark. There will be no negative marking for any wrong answers. Candidates will have to attempt the 200 questions in 150 minutes. There will be no sectional time limit to attempt the AP ICET exam sections. AP ICET 2025 exam will be held in first week of May in computer based mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Upvote Q: Â When should I start preparing for APICET exam?
Upvote Best Book for AP ICET 2025 Preparation
Choosing the right books is very important for any exam preparation. Check out the best books for APICET 2025 exam preparation below.
| Name of the Book |
Authors/Publication |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations |
RS Aggarwal |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning for Management Entrance Tests |
Peeyush Bhardwaj |
| Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT |
Sarvesh K. Sharma |
| Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency |
Arihant |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
Arihant |
| ICET Model Papers |
Vikram Editorial Board |
| ICET Study Package |
Annapurna Experts |
| Word Power Made Easy |
Norman Lewis |
| 30 Days to More Powerful Vocabulary |
Norman Lewis |
| Objective General English |
S.P.Bakshi |
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Q: Â What is the qualifying score for APICET?
Upvote Q: Â What are the important guidelines to appear for APICET exam?
Upvote Q: Â How can I take APICET mock test?
APICET mock test will be released online. Candidates preparing for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 can appear for the mock test at cets. Apsche. Andhra Pradesh. Gov. In. Candidates require no pre-registrations to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET mock test online. Check the steps below to know how to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 mock test:
Step 1- Visit the website provided- https://www.shiksha.com/mba/apicet-exam-mocktest
Step 2- Click on the official link provided
Step 3- Enter any login credentials
Step 4- Page will now display 'General Guidelines' for the APICET 2025 mock test
Step 5- Ensure to read the instructions carefully.
Step 6- After reading the instructions click on the tab 'Next'
Step 7- Andhra Pradesh ICET exam pattern and marking scheme will now be displayed on the screen.
Step 8- Choose the default language to appear for Andhra Pradesh ICET mock test or main examination: English/Telugu
Step 9- Check the box after reading all the instructions and click on the tab 'I am ready to begin' Step 10- Begin your Andhra Pradesh ICET mock test and analyse your performance!
Upvote FAQs Related to AP ICET Preparation
Check frequently asked questions on AP ICET preparation below:
Q: Â When will APICET notification release?
Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 notification will be released in last week of March. Candidates who are willing to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam must check the important dates. The registration process will commence soon after the release of notification. The notification of Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 mentions the complete details about the important dates, eligibility criteria, application form, admit card, answer key and results.
Upvote Q: Â What is the difficulty level of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?
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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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:Â
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It's very important to know the dates for everyone to join in any college or to apply for the college.Â
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
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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.
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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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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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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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