
AP ICET question paper with answer key PDF has been released. Candidates preparing for the AP ICET 2026 exam must download the ICET practice question papers to become familiar with the exam pattern, type of questions, marking scheme, and difficulty level of the examination. Candidates can download the AP ICET previous year's question papers (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021) here.
AP ICET exam is held in offline mode. For the upcoming examination, AP ICET 2026 exam will be held tentatively in first week of May 2026. The exam will be administered across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh in pen and paper format.
AP ICET 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
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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.
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.
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.
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AP ICET Question Paper 2026
As per the AP ICET 2026 exam pattern, the question paper will consist of a total of 200 questions. The AP ICET question paper will be divided into three sections. Check the table below to know the marking scheme and difficulty level of each section.
Sections | Number of Questions | Expected Difficulty Level |
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Section A: Analytical Ability | 75 | Moderate |
Section B: Communication Ability | 70 | Easy to Moderate |
Section C: Mathematical Ability | 55 | Moderate |
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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.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, will release the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question papers tentatively in second week of May 2025 soon after the exams are over. AP ICET 2026 official question papers will be released along with the provisional answer key. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively in first week of May. Candidates will be able to access the Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper 2026 along with the preliminary answer key and candidate response sheet. Authorities will release the Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper 2026 PDF for both slots.
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.
Advantages of AP ICET Previous Year Question Paper
- Solving previous year's AP ICET question papers and mock tests will help candidates identify their strengths and weaknesses.
- It will help candidates to evaluate their performance in every subject and topic. With subsequent tests, one will be able to improve their performance.
- Practising with AP ICET question papers and sample papers will help to improve speed and accuracy.
- Candidates will be able to devise strategies to tackle the time pressure.
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To appear for the AP ICET 2026 exam, candidates myst begin their preparation six months before the examination date. AP ICET 2026 is expected to be held in first week of May 2026. By starting early preparations, candidates will have to time to prepare at ease and solve ample number of mock tests and previous year question papers.
When preparing for AP ICET exam, candidates must focus in fundemntals and basic concepts. It is important to chalk time table to prepare for entrance examination. AP ICET is gateway to MBA and MCA programs in Andhra Pradesh.
A good score in the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam depends on the cutoff set by various colleges in Andhra Pradesh. As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year cut offs, candidates scoring
AP ICET Good Score | Type of College |
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More than 150 marks | chances of getting top colleges |
120-150 marks | Eligible for reputed colleges |
80-120 marks | Admission in decent colleges of Andhra Pradesh |
Less than 80 marks | limited options |
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Top colleges in Andhra Pradesh accepting Andhra Pradesh ICET scores are:
- Acharya Nagarjuna University College
- Andhra University Colleges Of Arts And Commerce
- Dr B R Ambedkar University
- Sri Krishnadevaraya University
- Yogi Vemana University
- Vikrama Simhapuri University
- Dr.Abdul Haq Urdu University
- Krishna University
- Adikavi Nannaya University Campus
- Adikavi Nannaya Univ College of Arts & Commerce
- Adikavi Nannaya University Campus
- 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.
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.
Some of the important topics for AP ICET Analytical Ability section are:
- Questions based on data is in the form of two statements labelled as (i) and (ii)
- Sequences and Series (Analogies of numbers and alphabet
- Completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship
- Missing number in a sequence or a series)
- Data Analysis
- Coding and Decoding Problems
- Date, Time & Arrangement Problems
- Calendar problems
- Clock problems
- Blood relationships
Some of the important topics of AP ICET Mathematical Ability section are:
- Laws of Indices, ratio and proportion, surds, numbers and divisibility, LCM, GCD, rational numbers, ordering, percentages, profit and loss, partnership, pipes and cisterns, time, distance and work problems, areas and volumes, mensuration, modular arithmetic.
- Statements, truth tables, implication converse and inverse, tautologies-sets, relations & functions, applications equation of a line in different forms.
- Trigonometry - Trigonometric ratios, Trigonometric ratios of standard angles, Trigonometric identities: sample problems on heights and distances, polynomials, remainder theorem & consequences, linear equations & expressions, progressions, binomial theorem, matrices, notion of a limit and derivative, plane geometry - lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, coordinate geometry-distance between points.
AP ICET communication ability important topics are:
- Vocabulary
- Business and computer terminology
- Functional grammar
- Reading Comprehensions.
- identify the vocabulary used in day-to-day communication.
- use of English grammar in day-to-day communication and business contexts.
- basic terminology and concepts in Computer and business contexts such as letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes, etc.)
- understand written reports, observations, etc. and draw inferences.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes easily you can get admission in Andra university. And for pwd candidates, many benefits offered to the candidates so Tha they can study well. Plus with pwd certificate, you can get good job offers from top companies.
- With pwd certificate, you will go to that university
- Then after showing this y
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 3 weeks ago
Getting a regular MCA seat in Andhra University with a rank of 1514 in the Andhra Pradesh ICET is unlikely to happen in the general category. The cut off for MCA over the years has been in some years as low as 150 and below for general, whereas in the reserved categories (for example SC, ST or BC) o
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The MBA colleges in Hyderabad accepting APICET that provide the degree at a fee of less than INR 1 Lacs are listed in the table below:
College Name | Average Fees |
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INR 54,000 | |
INR 90,000 | |
INR 1 Lakh | |
INR 54,000 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The popular specialisations that students can pursue at the MBA colleges in Hyderabad accepting APICET are listed in the table below, along with the number of colleges where they are provided:
Specialisation | No. of Colleges |
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Sales & Marketing | 3 colleges |
Finance | 2 colleges |
Human Resources | 2 colleges |
IT & Systems | 1 college |
Operations | 1 college |
Business Analytics | 1 college |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The table below classifies the Hyderabad MBA colleges accepting APICET based on their average course fees:
Average Course Fees Range | No. of Colleges |
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Less than INR 1 Lakh | 5 colleges |
INR 1-2 Lakh | 1 college |
INR 3-5 Lakh | 2 colleges |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Sure!
Students can click on the links provided in the table below for details about APICET, its exam dates, schedule, and syllabus.
Exam Name | Exam Date | Exam Schedule | Exam Syllabus |
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May 2026 (Tentative) |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The MBA course fees at APICET-accepting MBA colleges in Hyderabad are provided in the table below:
College Name | Average Fees |
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INR 54,000 | |
INR 4.5 Lakh | |
INR 90,000 | |
INR 1 Lakh | |
INR 54,000 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Of course! The table below provides an overview of the best Hyderabad MBA colleges accepting APICET scores:
Particulars | Details |
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Number of MBA Colleges in Hyderabad Accepting APICET | 9 colleges |
Annual Fees | Less than INR 1 Lakh: 5 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 1 college INR 3-5 Lakh: 2 colleges |
Top MBA Colleges in Hyderabad Accepting APICET | Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women, ISTTM Business School, Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology, Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology, etc. |
Top MBA Specialisations | Sales & Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, IT & Systems, Operations, Business Analytics, etc. |
Accepted Entrance Exams | APICET |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, there are 9 MBA colleges in Hyderabad where students can get admitted based on their scores in the APICET entrance exam. Of these, 7 colleges are privately owned. An MBA is a 2-year, postgraduate degree for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of business management and administra
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
With a rank of 6530 in APICET 2025 on a BC rank, you can expect a fair chance with mid-level universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh area. In the best scenario Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) Tirupati, (SRKR Engineering College Bhimavaram) or SVEC Tirupati can be aligned with seat availability
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Contributor-Level 10
506 Institutes accepting APICET
East Godavari • Private
Prasad V Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology
Vijayawada • Private
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
Kakinada • Public
I got 4824 rank in APICET. I have PwD reservation and I am a female candidate. Is there any chance of getting MBA/MCA in Andhra University?