APICET MCA Analysis 2025: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

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

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Updated on May 7, 2025 16:46 IST

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AP ICET 2025 analysis for slot 1 and 2 is available. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, has concluded the AP ICET 2025 exam slot 1 and slot 2. Candidates can check the difficulty level of the exam here. The overall difficulty level of AP ICET 2025 slot 1 is moderate and slot 2 is also moderate. This year, AP ICET exam 2025 was conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of APSCHE. On release of the AP ICET exam analysis 2025, candidates can know the section-wise difficulty level, marking scheme, memory-based questions, and expected cut-offs. 

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AP ICET 2025 Question Paper Analysis

Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET qualifying score?
A: 

As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET qualifying score, candidate must score a minumum of 25% marks i.e., 50 out of 200 to qualify for shortlisting criteria. The Andhra Pradesh ICET qualifying criteria will not be applicable for the candidates belonging to the reserved category. Candidates meeting the passing marks will be considered for the shortlisting criteria. Andhra Pradesh ICET colleges releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET cut off based on candidate's score.

Q:   What is the sectional weightage of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?
A: 

APSCHE has released the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam section weightage. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question paper will consist of 200 questions. The question paper will be divided inteo three sections viz., Analytical ability, Mathematical ability, Communication ability. Refer below to know the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 section weightage:

  1. Analytical Ability: 75
  2. Mathematical Ability: 55
  3. Communication Ability: 70
Q:   What is the official website for Andhra Pradesh ICET?
A: 

To access 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 will be available at the provided link. 

Table of content
  • AP ICET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
  • AP ICET 2025 Exam Analysis
  • AP ICET 2024 Exam Analysis (Slot 1 & Slot 2)
  • FAQs Related to AP ICET Analysis
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AP ICET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights

Check the table below to know the AP ICET 2025 exam pattern in brief:

AP ICET Paper Pattern 2024

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 (concluded)
  • 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 2025 Response Sheet

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Commonly asked questions
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:   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. For the upcoming examination, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 will be scheduled tentatively on May 07, 2026. Candidates must stay updated with the exam dates to prepare for the exam well.

Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET passing marks?
A: 

Candidates securing the minimum 25% marks or 50 out of 200 marks shall be considered pass and will be assigned ranks basis on the score obtained. SC/ST candidates are not alloted the qualifying marks. Candidates must note that merely securing Andhra Pradesh ICET passing marks does not guarantee admission to college in desired programme. Andhra Pradesh ICET accepting colleges releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET cut off. Candidates meeting the Andhra Pradesh ICET cut off criteria will be eligible for admission.

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AP ICET 2025 Exam Analysis

The AP ICET 2025 exam analysis 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 2024 Exam Analysis (Slot 1 & Slot 2)

AP ICET 2024 exam analysis has been updated. Candidates will be able to check the difficulty level- section-wise and overall, and expected cutoff here. 

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

Check below to know the frequently asked questions on AP ICET: counselling

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process?
A: 
Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process ensures that candidates are neither advantages nor disadvantaged as per the difficulty level of the examination across the four sessions of the exam. The normalization process is implemented to normalize the scores and rank the candidates for the exams across all the sessions at a competitive scale. As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process, the marks of the easier session may be reduced marginally and the marks of the difficulty session will be increased depending on the average performance of the candidates. In case, there is no much difference in the average of the four-sessions, there will be no change in the normalization marks. Read more about the Andhra Pradesh ICET normalization process here (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/ap-icet-normalization-process-blogId-120247). .
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:   What is the qualifying score for APICET?
A: 

Andhra Pradesh ICET qualifying score refers to minimum marks required to pass. Candidates meeting the AP ICET qualifying criteria will be able to appear for the counselling process. As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET qualifying criteria candidates must secure minimum of 25% that is 50 out of 200 hall to be eligible for assigning rank on the basis of merit. Whereas, candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories have no prescribed AP ICET qualifying criteria. Qualifying the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam does not guarantee admission to desired programme. Candidates must appear for the counselling process for applied institutes. On the basis of the rank obatined by the candidates, college will be alloted.

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 2025 counselling dates will be announced after the declaration of results. Candidates must ensure to complete  the AP ICET 2025 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 2025 here- AP ICET rank wise college list

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Answered a month 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.

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SK AMAN

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month 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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ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA

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

Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women Admission

INR 54,000

Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 90,000

Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 1 Lakh

RRS College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 54,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

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

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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Muskan Chugh

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

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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Muskan Chugh

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

APICET

May 2026 (Tentative)

APICET Schedule

APICET Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

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

Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women Admission

INR 54,000

ISTTM Business School Admission

INR 4.5 Lakh

Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 90,000

Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 1 Lakh

RRS College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 54,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

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

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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Muskan Chugh

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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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months 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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ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA

Contributor-Level 10

206 Institutes accepting APICET

  • 96,000
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • 2.40 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
    • 75,000
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time
    • 2.40 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

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