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Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )

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AP ICET 2026 Admit Card

15 Apr '26 - 2 May '26

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Updated on Apr 22, 2026 11:49 IST

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Overview

AP ICET Question Papers: Candidates can download the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test previous year question paper PDFs with answer key from this page. Solving AP ICET question papers is one of the best ways to prepare for the exam. These papers help candidates understand the exam pattern, question structure, and difficulty level. The AP ICET 2026 exam will be held on May 02, 2026. Download the last 5 years AP ICET question papers with solutions available here to analyse important topics, repeated questions, and previous exam trends.

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Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh ICET exam easy or hard?
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The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam difficulty level varies from person to person. If a candidate is well prepared for the exam, he/she might the exam to be easy whreas, candidate with less preparation might find the difficulty level hard. On an overall level, the difficulty level of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is moderate to easy in comparison to other national level MBA entrance examinations like CAT, XAT, MAT or CMAT.

Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question paper released?
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No, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question paper has not been released yet. APSCHE will release the APICET question paper 2026 along with the answer key. As per the official notification, Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key 2026 will be released on May 05, 2026.

Q:   Which are the top colleges accepting APICET exam score?
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Top colleges in Andhra Pradesh accepting Andhra Pradesh ICET scores are:

  1. Acharya Nagarjuna University College
  2. Andhra University Colleges Of Arts And Commerce
  3. Dr B R Ambedkar University
  4. Sri Krishnadevaraya University
  5. Yogi Vemana University
  6. Vikrama Simhapuri University
  7. Dr.Abdul Haq Urdu University
  8. Krishna University
  9. Adikavi Nannaya University Campus
  10. Adikavi Nannaya Univ College of Arts & Commerce
  11. Adikavi Nannaya University Campus
  12. S V U College Of Commerce Manegement and Computer Science

Check the complete list of top colleges here- https://www.shiksha.com/mba/colleges/mba-colleges-accepting-icet-andhra-pradesh.

Q:   Will the APICET question paper have descriptive type questions?
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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 2026 exam will be held in first week of May in computer based mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Q:   What is a good score in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?
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There are no prescribed good marks for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. Candidates must score a minimum of 25% marks in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam to qualify for counselling process. For final admissions, candidates must have a ideal score of 150+ to get admission in top MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Q:   When can I download the APICET answer key?
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APICET answer key 2026 will be released soon after the exam is conducted. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 will be held in first week of May in Computer Based Test mode. Candidates who will appear for the exam can download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 preliminary answer key when released. With the help of Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key candidates can calculate their probable score before the declaration of results. In case of any discrepancy in the answers provided, candidates will get the opportunity to raise objections till prescribed date. On the basis of the objections received the final answer key will be published online along with the declaration of results.

Q:   How can I evaluate my preparation using Andhra Pradesh ICET mock tests?
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Candidates can assess their APICET preparation with the help of AP ICET 2026 mock test by analysing the below factors:

  • ICET mock test score of each section
  • Identifying weak sections and where mistakes are more
  • Checking cocept based questions correctness
  • Analyse the time taking topics or questions
  • Create strategy to solve the question paper
Q:   Who conducts Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?
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Adnra University, Visakhapatnam will conduct AP ICET 2026 exam. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam conducting body on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education has been announced. Andhra Pradesh ICET scores are accepted for admission to MBA/MCA programme of universities in Andhra Pradesh. The exam is usually conducted across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The medium of the question paper is Telugu/English. The exam is conducted once in a year.

Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme?
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As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme:

  • for every correct answer, the candidate will get one mark.
  • there will be no negative marking for any wrong answer or not attempted questions. 

As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 200 MCQs, of one mark each. There will be no sectional time limit. Candidates can start answering from any section they are comfortable with. The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes.

Q:   Can I download the APICET question paper soon after the exam is over?
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Candidates cannot download the APICET question paper soon after appearing for the exam. The official question paper is released along with the release of the preliminary answer key and response sheet. Candidates can access the APICET question paper here. AP ICET 2026 answer key will be released online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in along with the official question papers. Candidates are not required to enter their login credentials to download the answer key and question paper.

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Answered 2 days ago

AP ICET uses a normalization process to ensure fairness across multiple exam sessions. Since the test is conducted in different shifts, normalization adjusts scores so that candidates are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged by the relative difficulty of their session.


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Sidhartha Singh

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Answered 4 days ago

Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling dates 2026 will be released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling registration 2026 will commence in June 2026. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 results will be announced tentatively in second week of May 2026. Candidates ranking from first to last wil

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Nishtha Arora

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Answered 4 days ago

If two or more students score the same marks in Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam, the rank will be decided based on below parameters:

  • Test taker with higher marks in Section-A will given upper rank
  • If it is still same, the candidate with higher marks in Section-B will be preferred.
  • If there's still a tie,

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Dhanya Dhyani

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Answered 4 days ago

AP ICET counselling 2026 registrations will commence tentatively in June 2026. Candidates must visit the APSCHE ICET counselling official website to register for process. Candidates must keep the required documents ready.

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Satyendra Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

To appear for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling 2026, candidates must keep the following documents ready:

  • AP ICET 2026 hall ticket
  • APICET rank card 2026
  • Transfer Certificate (T.C)
  • Degree marks memos/consolidated marks memo
  • Degree provisional certificate
  • Intermediate marks memo/Diploma marks memo
  • S.S.certific

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Candidates must past five year's Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question paper to prepare well for exam. The past five year question papers will help candidates become familar with the difficulty level and topics with high-weightage over the years.

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Satyendra Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Yes, Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper is different in every slot. Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is codncuted in two slots. The question paper will follow the similar pattern and structure, however, the type of questions will vary for all sections.

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Kritika Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Yes, candidates can crack APICET exam through self study only of the candidate is discplined and consistent in preparation. Candidates must refer the best books with updated syllaus for APICET exam and refer the online resources to understand the important concepts. For self-study, candidates must e

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, candidates will be required to pay the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 answer key objection fee. The Fee has to be paid for each objection raised on a Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question, which is INR 300, and the same is refundable for a valid objection only. 

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Nishtha Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is conducted once in a year. Hence, candidates can appear for examination once in a year. For the upcoming session, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 02, 2026.

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