AP ICET Exam Analysis 2026 (OUT): Get Detailed Paper Analysis, Student Review

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

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Aug 2, 2026 23:59 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

AP ICET 2026 analysis has been released soon after the slot 1 and slot 2 concluded. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, conducted AP ICET 2026 exam in two slots. Candidates can check exam level of difficulty. AP ICET exam 2026 was administered in CBT mode. On release of the AP ICET exam analysis 2026, candidates can know the section-wise difficulty level, marking scheme, memory-based questions, and expected cut-offs.

Table of contents
  • AP ICET 2026 Analysis
  • AP ICET Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights
  • AP ICET Question Paper 2026: Section-Wise Marking Scheme
  • AP ICET Exam Analysis: Previous Year
  • FAQs Related to AP ICET Analysis
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AP ICET 2026 Analysis

AP ICET 2026 exam has been conducted in CBT Mode. Candidates can check the AP ICET 2026 question paper analysis for shift 1 below.

AP ICET 2026 Slot 1 Analysis

Sections

Number of Questions

Difficulty Level

Analytical Ability

75

Easy

Mathematical Ability

55

Moderate

Communication Ability

70

Moderate

Overall

200

Moderate 

AP ICET 2026 Slot 2 Analysis

Sections

Number of Questions

Difficulty Level

Analytical Ability

75

Moderate

Mathematical Ability

55

Moderate

Communication Ability

70

Easy

Overall

200

Moderate 

 

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AP ICET Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights

Check the table below to know the AP ICET 2026 exam pattern in brief:

AP ICET Paper Pattern 2026

Mode of AP ICET exam

Computer-Based Test 

Duration of exam

  • 150 minutes 
  • No sectional time limit

AP ICET exam slots

  • Morning: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Afternoon: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

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)

Also Read:

AP ICET 2026 Response Sheet

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AP ICET Question Paper 2026: Section-Wise Marking Scheme

Candidates preparing for AP ICET exam 2026, can check the table below to know AP ICET marking scheme for three sections:

Sections

Marks

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

(iv) Reading Comprehension

20

Total

70

Total Marks

200

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AP ICET Exam Analysis: Previous Year

The AP ICET exam analysis for previous years for slot 1 and slot 2 is available. Check the table below for updated analysis.

AP ICET Exam Analysis 2025: Slot 1

Sections

Total Number of Questions

Level of Difficulty

Communication Ability

70

Easy

Analytical Ability

75

Moderate

Mathematical Ability

55

Easy to Moderate

Total

-

Moderate

AP ICET Exam Analysis 2025: Slot 2

Sections

Total Number of Questions

Level of Difficulty

Communication Ability

70

Moderate

Analytical Ability

75

Easy

Mathematical Ability

55

Moderate

Total

-

Moderate

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AP ICET Exam Analysis 2024: Slot 1

Sections

Total Number of questions

Level of Difficulty

Communication Ability

70

Easy

Analytical Ability

75

Moderate

Mathematical Ability

55

Easy to Moderate

Total

-

Moderate

AP ICET Exam Analysis 2024: Slot 2

Sections

Total Number of questions

Level of Difficulty

Communication Ability

70

Easy

Analytical Ability

75

Moderate

Mathematical Ability

55

Moderate

Total

-

Moderately Easy

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FAQs Related to AP ICET Analysis

Here are some frequently asked questions related to AP ICET analysis:

Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh ICET exam held in regional language?
A: 

Yes, Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test is held in both English and regional language- Telugu. However, candidates must note that Communication Ability section will only be provided in English language. Other two sections of Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper- Analytical and Mathematical Ability sections can be attempted in English and telugu mediums. 

Q:   Can I re-appear for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?
A: 

AP ICET exam is conducted once in a year. Candidates can re-appear for the exam in next academic year. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 was held on May 02, 2026. Candidates must stay updated with the exam dates to prepare for the exam well.

Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus lengthy?
A: 

No, Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus is not lengthy. It is similar to other MBA entrance exam syllabus. However, questions from sections such as Analytical Ability and Mathematical Ability will require candidates to prepare for critical reasoning skills. Primary focus of the candidates must remain on preparing for APICET based on the syllabus prescribed by APSCHE.

Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET exam duration?
A: 

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes or 2.5 hours. Within the given duration, candidates have to attempt 200 multiple choice questions divided across three sections- Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability sections.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?
A: 

The overall difficulty level of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is moderate, as per the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 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.

Candidates can check detailed analysis of Andhra Pradesh ICET question papers at this link: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/apicet-exam-analysis.

Q:   When is APICET cutoff released?
A: 

Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff is released after the results are announced. AP ICET accepting colleges releases the list of score and ranks applicable for admissions to the MBA/MCA programme during the counselling process. On the basis of the preferences enetered by the candidates during the AP ICET counselling registration process and AP ICET rank, candidates are allotted the colleges. Candidates can choose to freeze or move to further counselling rounds. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 counselling dates will be announced after the declaration of results. Candidates must make sure to complete  the AP ICET 2026 counselling registration process to appear for counselling rounds.

Based on the scores and ranks obtained  by the candidates, they can know their probable chances on getting into desired institute by checking the expected ranks and cutoff for AP ICET 2026 here- AP ICET rank wise college list

Q:   What is the official website for Andhra Pradesh ICET?
A: 

To know the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam date, application form, admit card, answer key and results, candidates can visit at the official link: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET. The link to fill the application form, download hall ticket, answer key and results is available on given official link. AP ICET registration 2026 commenced on February 05, 2026.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?
A: 

No, there is no negative marking in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme, candidate will get one mark for every correct answer and no mark will be deducted for any wrong answer or not attempted questions. The maxmimum marks are 200. Candidates must carefully mark their response and attempt maximum number of questions.

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