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Updated on Feb 6, 2026 12:49 IST

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AP ICET 2026 exam will be held on May 02, 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, 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 make sure to 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

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which are the important topics from the Mathematical Ability section of the APICET exam?

Students preparing for AP ICET 2026 can check some important topics of AP ICET Mathematical Ability section:

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.
Statements, truth tables, implication converse and inverse, tautologies-sets, relations & functions, applications equation of a line in different forms.
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?

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 May 02.

Questions based on data
Sequences and Series
Completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship
Missing number in a sequence or a series
Data Analysis
Coding and Decoding Problems
Date, Time & Arrangement Problems
Calendar problems
Clock problems
Blood relationships

Q: What is Andhra Pradesh ICET section wise weightage?

Candidates can check the table below to know Andhra Pradesh ICET section-wise weightage:

Section Name	Number of Questions	Weightage
Analytical Ability	75 questions	37.5%
Communication Ability	70 questions	35%
Mathematical Ability	55 questions	27.5%

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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

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme?

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?

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

Q: Is Andhra Pradesh ICET exam difficult?

The difficulty level of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is generally moderate to difficult. If a candidate is well-prepared for the exam, it is easy to attempt. Andhra Pradesh ICET is easier than other entrance exams like CAT, XAT or CMAT. However, it is more similar to exam like TS ICET.

AP ICET 2026 Best Books for Communication Ability

The A ICET communication ability section evaluate's candidate's proficiencyt in vocabulary, terminologies, reading comprehension and grammar. Choosing right book for AP ICET communication ability preparation is important for effective preparation. Candidates can check the list of best books for AP ICET 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

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which are important topics from the Communication Ability section of APICET?

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?

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.

Q: Are six months enough to prepare for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?

Yes, six months are enough to prepare for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. Candidates must devise effective preparation strategy to rank below 1000. Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus does not include advance topics like CAT or any other MBA entrance examination. During this time, candidates must foxus on strenghtening the concepts and formulas. Students must solve previous year Andhra Pradesh ICET question papers to become familar with the type of questions asked in exam.

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: Has Andhra Pradesh ICET mock test been released?

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?

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.

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:

Check the book edition and the table of contents
Check the content arrangement as per the prescribed syllabus
Author and publisher
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?

To select the best for AP ICET exam preparation, candidates must:

Check book edition
Check content of book
Difficulty level of the book
Check author and publisher
Book must have Question bank

Q: What is Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme?

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.

Q: Is Andhra Pradesh ICET tougher than TS ICET?

No, Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is not tougher than TS ICET exam. Both exams have similar difficulty level. The syllabus for Andhra Pradesh ICET and TS ICET are similar. However, the level of competition in TS ICET is more as more number of students appear for TS ICET exam compared to Andhra Pradesh ICET.

FAQs Related to AP ICET Books

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will APICET notification release?

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?

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?

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?

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.