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AP ICET exam pattern is prescribed by APSCHE. There is no change in the exam pattern for this year's exam. The AP ICET question paper of both MBA and MCA courses will be common. It will consist of 200 MCQs to be solved in 150 minutes. There will be three sections namely, Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. APSCHE is expected to conduct AP ICET 2025 exam is first week of May.
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Q: Â What is Andhra Pradesh ICET exam pattern?
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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 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.
Upvote AP ICET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
Refer to the table below to know about AP ICET exam pattern in brief:
| AP ICET Paper Pattern 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Mode of AP ICET exam |
Computer Based Test |
| Duration of exam |
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| AP ICET exam slots |
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| 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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Q: Â Who conducts Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?
Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 exam conducting body on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education will be announced along with the release of notification. 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.
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Upvote Q: Â 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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AP ICET Question Paper Break-Up
There will be a total of 200 questions in the exam divided into three sections. Given below is the break-up of the AP ICET question paper.
| Sections |
No. of Questions |
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| Section A: Analytical Ability |
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| (i) Data Sufficiency |
20 |
| ((ii) Problem Solving |
55 |
| Total |
75 |
| Section B: Mathematical Ability |
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| (i) Arithmetical Ability |
35 |
| (ii) Algebraical and Geometrical Ability |
10 |
| (iii) Statistical Ability |
10 |
| Total |
55 |
| Section C: Communication Ability |
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| (i) Vocabulary |
15 |
| (ii) Business and Computer Terminology |
20 |
| (iii) Functional Grammar |
15 |
| 20 |
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| Total |
70 |
| Total Questions |
200 |
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Q: Â From where can I download the Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers?
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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.
Upvote AP ICET Exam 2025: General Instruction
The exam will test the candidates' ability to think logically and systemically and attempt verbal and mathematical problems. The test will also focus on candidates' power of accuracy. Candidates are therefore required to go through the instructions carefully. Avoid ticking answers without reading the question carefully. Do not tick two answers to any question as in such a case no answer will be awarded. Candidates must go through the instructions carefully.Â
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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!
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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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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 ?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 ra
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Hii, For admission to the MBA programme at Sri Ramakrishna Degree College, the APICET cutoff for the general category in 2024 is based on the candidate's rank. For example, the closing rank for round 1 was 24818. To get into the program, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and the respecti
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Hii, To get admission to the MBA programme at Sri Ramakrishna Degree College, you generally need to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. However, in some cases, the college may admit candidates based on management quota or other criteria, but a valid Andhra Pradesh ICET score is typically requir
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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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