APSCHE will announce the AP ICET 2025 exam date. The exam is expected to be held in first week of May 2025. Candidates must check the AP ICET preparation tips for Communication Ability to devise an effective study plan. Candidates must check for important tips to prepare for this section.
AP ICET exam is conducted for admission to MBA program of top institutes in Andhra Pradesh. The communication ability section of AP ICET exam is one of the prominent sections that cannot be prepared overnight. Candidates preparing for the AP ICET exam must devise an effective section-by-section strategy in order to succeed. This section is considered to be challenging since there are no formulas to memorize. It is important that aspirants plan long-term preparation, develop a reading habit, and understand the fundamentals of English grammar in order to pass this section.
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AP ICET exam 2025 will be held in first week of May 2025. It is one of the prominent state-level examinations where around 43,000 students appear for the entrance exam every year. Communication Ability has the second highest weighting in the test.
Q: What is the exam time for APICET?
Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will be held in two sessions tentatively in first week of May. The first session will be held in morning from 9 AM to 11.30 AM and the second session will be conducted in forenoon from 2.30 PM pm to 5 PM. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 exam will be held tentatively on May 06. Candidates who will register for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will be notified about the exam time on release of the Andhra Pradesh ICET admit card. Candidates have to report at the allotted AP ICET exam centre one hour prior to the given examination time. No request for change in examination centre, exam date and time will be entertained once the admit card is issued.
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What is Communication Ability?
The communication ability section assesses the candidate’s knowledge of the English language. It is considered to be the toughest section of the three sections. This section consists of questions on functional grammar, reading comprehension, Business and computer terminology, and vocabulary.
Know How to Prepare for the Communication Ability Section?
Candidates preparing for the AP ICET 2025 exam must check the important points to formulate an effective study plan for the Communication Ability section.
- Enhance vocabulary
- Develop a reading habit
- Know how to mark the right answer
- Improve accuracy
-Take mock tests
Check out some important tips for enhancing vocabulary
- Make a list of intriguing new words you come across in newspapers, whether they are in business jargon, novels, or books.
- Consider pronouncing that word correctly.
- Find out where that word originated.
- Make a list of all the antonyms, synonyms, idioms and phrases related to new words discovered.
- Keep it up-to-date with a friend or another AP ICET aspirant on a regular basis.
- Prior to going to bed, read for a few minutes.
Check some important tips to prepare for Reading Comprehension
- Start your practice slowly so that it becomes habitual.
- Understand the passage by reading the question first.
- After you have read your entire passage, pick out the keywords from it.
- Organize the instances involved to help you remember them more easily.
- The key to finding the right answer is to eliminate options.
Also Read: Types of Reading Comprehension questions
Important Tips for enhancing Business and Computer Terminology
- Continue reading newspaper focusing on the topics related to GDP, Capital/stock markets, organization role, assets, corporate social responsibility and so forth.
- Learn to write minutes of meetings, emails, and similar aspects.
- Learn about the basics of the computer and its origins.
- Know the tricks, fundamentals, abbreviations, and operating systems of the computer
Importance of taking AP ICET Mock Tests
Attempting the AP ICET mock test is one of the most efficient ways of practice to excel in this section. The mock tests will help candidates provide a clear idea about the difficulty level of the question paper. Therefore, it is advised that candidates must attempt one mock test every day to enhance speed, vocabulary, and accuracy.
Q: What are items prohibited in APICET exam centre?
Candidates appearing for the APICET 2025 exam will be prohibited from carrying the following items: 1. Stationary items like pencil box, pen, pencil pouch and etc. 2. Electronic items such as smartwatches, earplugs, headphones, mobile phones and similar items. 3. Fashion jewelry such as chains, rings, bracelets and similar items. 4. Candidates will also not be allowed to get any eatable items such as fruits, packaged items, chocolates and so forth.
Q: 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.
Q: When will Andhra Pradesh ICET notification 2024 release?
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.
Q: How can I check the exact address of the APICET exam centre allotted?
Candidates are provided with the exact address and location of the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 exam centre on the admit card. The admit card of Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 will be released in first week of May 2025. To download the Andhra Pradesh ICET admit card candidates must enter their login credentials. Only who have registered for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam along with the payment of application fee will be able to download the admit card when released. The AP ICET 2025 exam will be held in first week of May in offline mode. Candidates are advised to check the route and distance before the exam date scheduled.
Q: What are the documents required at APICET exam centre?
Candidates who will be appearing for the APICET exam must ensure to carry the following documents and items for smooth conduct of the examination: 1. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 admit card 2. Any identity proof- Voter ID, Driving License, PAN card, Aadhar Card, Passport 3. Amid the COVID-19 cases rising candidates must ensure to wear the mask all time, carry sanitizer, transparent water bottle, and gloves. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 exam is expected to be held in first week of May 2025. The examination will be a Computer Based Test wherein candidates will have to report at the allotted APICET 2025 exam centre. Candidates must ensure to adhere by the prescribed protocols.
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Important tips for marking the correct answer:
- To verify your answer, use the elimination method. Don't dwell on it.
- The option should not be marked if it is too broad, too narrow, or too vague.
- Connect the paragraph to the question.
- Think from an author's perspective to answer reading comprehension questions.
How to Improve Accuracy in Communication Ability of AP ICET 2025?
- Accuracy refers to the speed to mark the correct answer while solving any question.
- To improve speed and accuracy candidates must practice on a regular basis. Practice helps to become familiar with the pattern and improves the grasping power.
- Reading is another step to improve accuracy along with vocabulary. Reading helps in enhancing the knowledge of language, grammar and the correct form of a sentence.
Also Read: Verbal Ability prep - sample questions with answers
Know the AP ICET Communication Ability Syllabus
APSCHE prescribes the AP ICET syllabus every year. Candidates must know the AP ICET communication ability important topics to formulate preparation strategy. Check the table below to know the AP ICET 2025 Communication Ability section:
- Identify vocabulary used in the day-to-day communication (Vocabulary).
- Understand the functional use of grammar in day-to-day communication as well as in the business contexts (Functional Grammar).
- Identify the basic terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes etc. (Business and Computer terminology).
- Understand written text and drawing inferences (Reading Comprehension (4 Passages)).
Communication Ability Weightage in AP ICET 2025
Check the table below to know the weightage for AP ICET sections:
Sections |
No. of Questions |
---|---|
Section A: Analytical Ability |
|
(i) Data Sufficiency |
20 |
((ii) Problem Solving |
55 |
Total |
75 |
Section B: Mathematical Ability |
|
(i) Arithmetical Ability |
35 |
(ii) Algebraical and Geometrical Ability |
10 |
(iii) Statistical Ability |
10 |
Total |
55 |
Section C: Communication Ability |
|
(i) Vocabulary |
15 |
(ii) Business and Computer Terminology |
20 |
(iii) Functional Grammar |
15 |
20 |
|
Total |
70 |
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Best Books for Communication Ability Preparation
Bringing proficiency in the English language, grammar and vocabulary is crucial to score high in the Communication Ability section. Checklist of books below to master proficiency in the English language.
Name of Books |
Authors |
---|---|
Grammar Error Spot |
A Upadhyaya |
Word Power Made Easy |
Norman Lewis |
Objective General English |
S.P. Bakshi |
30 Days to More Powerful Vocabulary |
Norman Lewis |
Better English |
Norman Lewis |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
Arihant |
Proficiency in Reading Comprehension Simplifying the “Passage” for you |
Ajay Singh |
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