AP ICET Books 2026: Check best books for exam preparation

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

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AP ICET 2026 exam will be held on April 28, 2026. Candidates who are appearing for exam must check the AP ICET best books to prepare well for the exam. To ace the examination, candidates must choose the best books for AP ICET by checking the table of contents, author, reliability, sample papers. AP ICET 2026 exam is divided into three sections- Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. Read this article to know the section wise AP ICET books. AP ICET question paper consists of 200 multiple choice questions. Familiarity with ICET exam pattern and syllabus is important. Check out the list of section-wise AP ICET books to ensure complete AP ICET syllabus coverage. 

Table of contents
  • AP ICET 2026 Best Books for Analytical Ability
  • AP ICET 2026 Best Books for Mathematical Ability
  • AP ICET 2026 Best Books for Communication Ability
  • APICET 2026: All-Purpose Best Books
  • AP ICET 2026 Books: Dos and Don’ts of Buying Resources
  • FAQs Related to AP ICET Books
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AP ICET 2026 Best Books for Analytical Ability

Check table below to know best books for AP ICET Analytical Ability section:

Name of the Books

Authors

Analytical and Logical Reasoning for Management Entrance Tests

Peeyush Bhardwaj

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

A.K. Gupta

Analytical Reasoning

M.K. Pandey

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

R.S. Aggarwal

 

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Q:   Which are the important topics from the Mathematical Ability section of the APICET exam?
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Students preparing for AP ICET 2026 can check some important topics of AP ICET Mathematical Ability section:

  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.
Q:   What are a few important topics from the Analytical Ability section of the APICET exam?
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Students preapring for AP ICET 2026 exam can check important topics for AP ICET Analytical ability section below. AP ICET 2026 exam will be held on April 28.

  1. Questions based on data
  2. Sequences and Series 
  3. Completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship
  4. Missing number in a sequence or a series
  5. Data Analysis 
  6. Coding and Decoding Problems
  7. Date, Time & Arrangement Problems
  8. Calendar problems
  9. Clock problems
  10. Blood relationships
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AP ICET 2026 Best Books for Mathematical Ability

Scoring well in the Mathematical Ability section is about the utilisation of formulae and theorems to solve mathematical problems. It is also about increasing the ability of mental calculation. The list of best books for AP ICET Mathematical Ability mentioned below can be of huge help. Check it out.

Name of the Books

Authors

Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT

Sarvesh K. Sharma

Objective Mathematical

R.D. Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

R.S. Aggarwal

Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT

Sarvesh K. Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination

Tyagi R.K.

Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency

Arihant

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme?
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As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme:

  • for every correct answer, the 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 MCQs, 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.

Q:   What is the medium of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?
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The Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 examination medium varies from section to section:

  • Analytical Ability: English and Telugu languages
  • Mathematical Ability: English and Telugu languages
  • Communication Ability: English language only
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AP ICET 2026 Best Books for Communication Ability

Check table below to know best books for AP ICET Communication Ability section:

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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Q:   Which are important topics from the Communication Ability section of APICET?
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AP ICET communication ability important topics are:

  • Vocabulary
  • Business and computer terminology
  • Functional grammar
  • Reading Comprehensions.
    • Vocabulary.
    • English grammar
    • Basic terms and concepts in Computer and business
    • Written reports, observations, etc. and draw conclusion.
Q:   From where can I download the Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers?
A: 
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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APICET 2026: All-Purpose Best Books

Along with the sectional books, listed above, candidates can refer to some all-purpose exam preparation books for the AP ICET 2026 exam, which cover all the topics from the syllabus.

Name of Books

Authors

ICET Model Papers

Vikram Editorial Board

ICET Study Package

Annapurna Experts

ICET for MBA Solved Papers

Kiran Prakash

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Q:   Has Andhra Pradesh ICET mock test been released?
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Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 mock test will be released in April 2026. Andhra Pradesh ICET mock test 2026 will be availble online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates preparing for the exam must appear for the mock test to become familar with the exam pattern and difficulty level of question paper. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam date will be announced in first week of March 2026. The exam will be scheduled tentatively on May 07. Candidates must take ample number of Andhra Pradesh ICET mock tests to gauge the level of preparation.

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 2026 exam will be held in first week of May in computer based mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

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AP ICET 2026 Books: Dos and Don’ts of Buying Resources

While getting the AP ICET books for preparation, candidates must keep in midn the do's and don'ts for AP ICET books:

  1. Check the book edition and the table of contents
  2. Check the content arrangement as per the prescribed syllabus
  3. Author and publisher
  4. Check if the book has question bank

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to select the best books for APICET exam preparation?
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To select the best for AP ICET exam preparation, candidates must:

  1. Check book edition 
  2. Check content of book 
  3. Difficulty level of the book
  4. Check author and publisher
  5. Book must have Question bank
Q:   What is Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme?
A: 

As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme:

  • for every correct answer, the 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 MCQs, 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.

FAQs Related to AP ICET Books

Check frequently asked questions on AP ICET books and preparation below:

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Q:   When will APICET notification release?
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Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 notification will release tentatively in last week of February 2026. Candidates who are willing to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam must check important dates. The registration process will commence soon after release of notification. The notification of Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 mentions the complete details about the important dates, eligibility, application form, admit card, answer key and results. As per latest APSCHE AP ICET 2026 notification, AP ICET 2026 exam will be held on April 28 in offline mode.

Q:   Which are the best books for Andhra Pradesh ICET's communication ability section?
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While prpearing for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026, candidates can refer the some of the best books for communication ability below:

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

Q:   When should I start preparing for APICET exam?
A: 

To appear for AP ICET 2026 exam, candidates must begin preparation six months before examination date. AP ICET 2026 is expected to be held in first week of May 2026. By starting preparation, candidates will have to time to prepare and solve number of mock tests and previous year question papers.

When preparing for AP ICET exam, candidates must focus on basics. AP ICET is way for MBA and MCA programs in Andhra Pradesh.

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

Andhra Pradesh ICET exam pattern mentions name of sections, marking scheme and number of questions in the question paper. AP ICET question paper will have total 200 multiple choice questions. Candidates are given one mark for every correct answer and there will be no negative marking for any wrong answers. The duration of the exam is 150 minutes. Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will be a Computer Based Test to be conducted across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will be held on April 28, 2026.

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AP ICET counselling 2026 date and schedule has not been announced for phase 1 and final phase. APSCHE will release the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 counselling dates at icet-sche.aptonline.in. Candidates can check the key dates for registration, web options entry and seat allotment. APSCHE will declare

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No, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 preliminary answer key has not been released yet. Candidates who appeared for exam can download the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key with question paper PDFs tentatively in first week of May 2026. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam will release the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 q

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