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Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2025 ( APICET )

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Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) releases the AP ICET question papers as soon as the exam is conducted. Candidates preparing for the exam must download the AP ICET practice question papers to become familiar with the exam pattern, type of questions, marking scheme, and difficulty level of the examination. AP ICET 2025 exam will be held in first week of May in offline mode. Candidates can download the AP ICET previous year's question papers (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 & 2020)here.

Q:   From where can I download the Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers?

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Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers are available online. Candidates can visit the official website of Shiksha (https://shiksha.com/mba/apicet-exam-question-papers) to download the past years question papers. Candidates will be able to download the question paper for free. Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will help candidates to acquaint with the difficulty level and actual exam environment. Candidates must assess their performance and preparation level with the help of previous year question papers. Candidates must ensure to solve AP ICET previous year question paper to reinforce learning and revision of important topics.
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Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme?

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As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme for every correct answer 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 questions, 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.
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Q:   When can I download the APICET answer key?

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APICET answer key 2025 will be released soon after the exam is conducted. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 will be held in first week of May in Computer Based Test mode. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 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 the 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.

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AP ICET Question Paper 2025

As per the AP ICET 2025 exam pattern, the question paper will consis of total 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
Section A: Analytical Ability 75 Moderate
Section B: Communication Ability 70 Easy to Moderate
Section C: Mathematical Ability 55 Moderate

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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 2025 exam will be held in first week of May in computer based mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

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Q:   Can I download the APICET question paper soon after the exam is over?

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Candidates will not be able to download the APICET question paper soon after appearing for the exam. The official question paper is released along with the release of preliminary answer key and response sheet. Candidates will be able to access the APICET question paper here. AP ICET 2024 answer key will be released online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates are not required to enter the login credentials to download the answer key and question paper.

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Advantages of AP ICET 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.
  • Practicing 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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Q:   When should I start preparing for APICET exam?

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Candidates willing to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam must start the preparations six months before the examination date. Candidates starting early to prepare for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will have time to prepare in ease. Candidates must start with focusing on the basics and fundamentals and then slowly increasing the pace and level of the preparation. Candidates must ensure to chalk time table to cover all the subjects and topics as per their priority.
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Q:   Is it necessary to take coaching from some private institute to write ICET exam or is it better to learn it online (at home)?

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Coaching/ Online any option for ICET exam preparation is fine. The private institution will help you n facilitating some tips and tricks, common misconceptions, common mistakes students generally commit. Online will be a virtual preparation method. It will not help you a lot if you are writing ICET exam for the first time. Some tips you should keep in mind during ICET exam are: Don't waste time in doing things and topics which are not much stressed upon. Candidates should choose or select the appropriate study material so that they can easily understand it and it will help them to understand the structure of the exam. Always play safe. Don't go for too high or too low level of the question banks or sample papers. Making a good assessment of the exam preparation by keeping the record of the number of wrong or right answers while solving the sample or previous year question papers is a must. Time plays a crucial role in achieving success. Aspirants are advised to manage time. 150 minutes will be given to the candidates for answering the 200 MCQs. The candidates must keep their eye on the clock as it is obligatory to finish the exam on time. Take mock tests on a regular basis and analyze them well in order to identify your weak and strong sections. Work hard on the weaker sections and convert them also to your stronger ones. Check the below link for ICET exams related sample questions: https://www.shiksha.com/university/andhra-university-visakhapatnam/exams/icet/sample-papers
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Q:   What are a few important topics from the Analytical Ability section of the APICET exam?

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The important topics of Analytical Ability in the APICET exam 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 (Data will be given in a Table, Graph, Bar diagram, Pie Chart, Venn Diagram or Passage and one need to analyse the questions pertaining to the data), Coding and Decoding Problems (A code pattern of English Alphabet will be given. A given word or a group of letters are to be coded or decoded on the basis of given code or codes), Date, Time & Arrangement Problems (Calendar problems, clock problems, blood relationships, arrivals, departures and schedules, seating arrangements, symbol and notation interpretation.
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Q:   Which are the important topics from the Mathematical Ability section of the APICET exam?

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The important topics of Mathematical Ability in APICET exam are: 1. 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. 2. Statements, truth tables, implication converse and inverse, tautologies-sets, relations & functions, applications equation of a line in different forms. 3. 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.
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Q:   Which are important topics from the Communication Ability section of APICET?

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The important topics from the Communication Ability Section of APICET are: Part 1- Vocabulary (Identification of vocabulary used in the day to day communication. Part 2- Business and computer terminology (Identification of basic terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes etc) Part 3- Functional grammar (Understand the use of grammar in day-to-day communication as well as in business contexts) Part 4- Reading Comprehensions. This section will focus on: 1. Candidate's ability to identify the vocabulary used in day-to-day communication. 2. Candidate's understanding the use of English grammar in day-to-day communication and business contexts. 3. Identifying the basic terminology and concepts in Computer and business contexts such as letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes, etc.) 4. Understand written reports, observations, etc. and drawing inferences.
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Q:   Who conducts Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?

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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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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. Rayalaseema University 13. 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.
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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: 

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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. 

The important dates related to the APICET application process for admission to MBA/PGDM courses at Sri YN Colleges:

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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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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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