AP ICET 2026 Exam Date (Announced): Online Form (Available), Exam Date (May 2), Admit Card & Result Dates
Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )
Registration - 24 Mar '26 - 5 Apr '26
Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026 exam date has been announced. As per APSCHE official notification, AP ICET exam 2026 will be held on May 02, 2026. The exam will be held in CBT mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. AP ICET 2026 registrations with late fee of INR 2000 last date is March 29, 2026. Candidates can apply online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. You can check the full schedule of APICET 2026 exam on this page.Â
- APICET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- AP ICET Application Form 2026 Date
- AP ICET Hall Ticket 2026 Date
- AP ICET Exam Date 2026
- AP ICET Answer Key 2026 Date
- AP ICET Result 2026 Date
- AP ICET 2026 Counselling Date
- FAQs related to AP ICET 2026 Important Dates
APICET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of APICET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 24 Mar ' 26 - 05 Apr ' 26 | APICET 2026 Registration Process (With late fee) ONGOING |
| 06 Apr ' 26 | APICET 2026 Application Correction |
| 15 Apr ' 26 - 02 May ' 26 | AP ICET 2026 Admit Card |
| 02 May ' 26 | APICET 2026 Exam Date |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 05 Feb ' 26 - 23 Mar ' 26 | APICET 2026 Registration Process (Without late fee) |
AP ICET Application Form 2026 Date
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education released AP ICET application form 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Students must fill the online application form before last date. Check the table below to know AP ICET registration date 2026:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| AP ICET 2026 Registration Start |
05-Feb-2026 |
| AP ICET 2026 registration last date |
23-Mar-2026 |
| Application form submission with late fee of INR 1000 to INR 10,000 |
24-Mar to 05-Apr-2026 (Ongoing) |
| Release of AP ICET 2026 Mock Test |
Soon |
| AP ICET 2026 Application form correction |
06-Apr-2026 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates applying for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 can access the application form, admit card, answer key, results at cets.apshe.ap.gov.in/ICET. Candidates must navigate on the required tab and enter the Andhra Pradesh ICET login details to:
- Fill the Andhra Pradesh ICET application form
- Download Andhra Pradesh ICET hall ticket
- Check answer key and Andhra Pradesh ICET response sheet
- Download Andhra Pradesh ICET scorecard and rank card
AP ICET 2026 application for last date without late fee will not be extended again. APSCHE has closed the Andhra Pradesh ICET application last date 2026 without late fee window. Candidates applying for exam will have to pay the late fee ranging between INR 1000 to INR 10000.
Candidates can edit the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 application form on April 06, 2026. The window for Andhra Pradesh ICET correction will open for a day. Candidates can self edit the details in the category 2 whereas, details in the category 1 can be edited by proving proof of documents to the exam governor. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 registrations without late fee last date is April 05, 2026. Candidates who will fill the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 application will be able to edit the details in the form.
AP ICET Hall Ticket 2026 Date
AP ICET 2026 hall ticket will be released on April 15, 2026 at cets.apcshe.ap.gov.in. Registered candidates will be able to download the admit card. It is expected that AP ICET admit card 2026 direct link will be active by 5 pm on April 15. Once released, candidates can check the alloted exam slot and exam centre detailed address. To download the hall ticket, students will have to use APICET application number and date of birth. Applicants can download the admit card PDF till the date of examination.Â
Commonly asked questions
The last date to download the Andhra Pradesh ICET hall ticket 2026 is May 02, 2026. Andhra Pradesh ICET admit card 2026 pdf download will be available from April 15, 2026 till the date of examination. Candidates must ensure to download and take the print of the APICET hall ticket 2026 in advance to avoid any last minute rush.
No, once the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 admit cards have been issued, candidates cannot change the exam centre. APSCHE issues the Andhra Pradesh ICET centre based on the permanent or present address and exam centre preferences added by the candidate. No request for change in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam centre 2026 will be entertained under any circumstances.
AP ICET 2026 slot timings can be checked on hall ticket. Once released, candidates can check the exam centre details, reporting time and slot timings. Andhra Pradesh ICET hall ticket 2026 will be released on April 15, 2026.
AP ICET Exam Date 2026
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) will conduct the AP ICET 2026 exam on May 02, 2026 in two shifts. Candidates can check the table below to know the APICET 2026 shift timings:
| Event | Exam Date | Shift Timings |
|---|---|---|
| APICET 2026 Exam | 02-May-2026 | 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM |
Commonly asked questions
Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will be held in two sessions on April 28. The first session will be held in morning from 9 AM to 11.30 AM and the second session will be conducted in forenoon from 2.30 PM pm to 5 PM. Candidates who register for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam are notified about the exam time on release of the Andhra Pradesh ICET admit card. Candidates have to report at the allotted AP ICET exam centre one hour prior to the given examination time. No request for change in examination centre, exam date and time will be entertained once the admit card is issued.
Yes, AP ICET 2026 exam date has been announced. As per the notification, APICET exam 2026 will be held on May 02 in two slots. The exam will be adminsitered by Andhra University.
The AP ICET 2026 exam date has been announced. The exam will be held on May 02, 2026 in two slots. The exam is held in offline mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates will have the option to enter maximum four exam center preferences while filling the AP ICET 2026 application form. Based on the options entered, candidates will be alloted the exam centre as per the availability. Candidates will be able to check the alloted APICET exam centre on release of the AP ICET admit card. The admit card will be released on April 15, 2026. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket for AP ICET 2026 till the date of the examination.
AP ICET Answer Key 2026 Date
Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test answer key 2026 will be released on May 05, 2026. Candidates will have to download the preliminary answer key along with the response sheet and calculate their probable scores. Students will be provided with a window to challenge the AP ICET answer key 2026. For each objection, they will be required to pay INR 300 and will be refunded once the objection is found to be valid. Based on the objections received, the APICET 2026 final answer key will be released.Â
Commonly asked questions
APICET 2026 total marks are 200. Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will consist of 200 multiple choice questions of one mark each. For every correct answer, candidate will get one mark and no negative marking will apply for any wrong answer or not attempted question.
No, candidates cannot raise objection for Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key 2026 once the results are declared. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 answer key objection window will be provided from May 05 to May 07, 2026. Candidates can challenge the answer key during the given window only.
AP ICET 2026 preliminary answer key will be released on May 05, 2026. Candidates can download the master question paper, answer key and response sheet to calculate their probable score. APSCHE will open the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key 2026 objection window soon after the release the preliminary key.
AP ICET Result 2026 Date
AP ICET 2026 results will be announced on May 16, 2026. APSCHE will release the AP ICET rank cards online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to download the AP ICET rank card by entering the application number and date of birth on official website. The rank card will mention the candidate's details, section wise score, total score and AP ICET rank. APSCHE will apply normalisation process to calculate the rank of candidates.Â
Commonly asked questions
AP ICET 2026 result or rank card will be released on May 16, 2026. The results are expected to be announced by 6 PM. APSCHE will announce Andhra Pradesh ICET score 2026 based on the objections received by candidates.
Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is conducted once in a year. Hence, candidates can appear for examination once in a year. For the upcoming session, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 02, 2026.
Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test merit list is prepared by the accepting colleges after the declaration of results. Based on the number of candidates who apply for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling and their Andhra Pradesh ICET score/rank, accepting colleges releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET closing ranks in two rounds. Candidates meeting the cutoff criteria can get admission to desired programme and college.
AP ICET 2026 Counselling Date
The AP ICET counselling date 2026 will be announced soon after the declaration of results. Candidates who qualify APICET 2026 can participate in the counselling process. It is expected that AP ICET counselling registration 2026 for phase 1 will commennce in first week of June at icet-sche.aptonline.in. For admission to MBA program, candidates must ensure to register for counselling process and exercise web option entry. AP ICET seat allotment 2026 results will be announced tentatively in first week of July 2026.
Commonly asked questions
No, Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff or closing ranks are not same every year. Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff is released by the accepting colleges considering the number of students applied for college, Andhra Pradesh ICET score, seats and Andhra Pradesh ICET difficulty level. Andhra Pradesh ICET accepting colleges releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET seat allotment result soon after the counselling registration process is over.
Some of the top Andhra Pradesh ICET accepting colleges in Andhra Pradesh are:
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
- JNTU Kakinada and Anantapur
- GITAM School of Business
- Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
- RVR and JC College of Engineering, Guntur
There are no prescribed good marks for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. Candidates must score a minimum of 25% marks in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam to qualify for counselling process. For final admissions, candidates must have a ideal score of 150+ to get admission in top MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
FAQs related to AP ICET 2026 Important Dates
Check FAQs related to AP ICET results 2026 here:
AP ICET 2026 admit card will be tentatively released in first week of May. Registered candidates can download the Andhra Pradesh ICET hall ticket 2026 online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET. Candidates must enter the following login details to download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 hall ticket:
- AP ICET application number
- Qualifying examination hall ticket number
- Date of birth
Candidates must note that AP ICET 2026 admit card is an essential document for entry to exam centre. Candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination hall without the hall ticket copy.
The last date of Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 application submission by paying the late fee amount of INR 2000 is March 29, 2026. AP ICET 2026 registrations commenced on February 05, 2026. Candidates failing to register on or before last date of registration without late fee are required to pay the late fee along with the Andhra Pradesh ICET application fee prescribed category wise. Candidates failing to meet the first deadline will have to further pay the late fee of INR 1000, INR 2000, INR 4000 and INR 10000 as per the schedule.
AP ICET exam is conducted for admission to MBA/MCA programs of colleges in Andhra Pradesh. APSCHE begins the Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling after the declaration of results. Only candidates who will meet the below criteria will be able to participate for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling:
- Candidates other than SC/ST categories scroing minimum of 25% in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam
- Candidates obtaining Andhra Pradesh ICET rank
- Candidates fulfilling the academic qualification
APICET answer key 2026 will be released soon after the exam is conducted. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 will be held in first week of May in Computer Based Test mode. Candidates who will appear for the exam can download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 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 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.
The last date for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 for application with a late fee amount of INR 2000 is March 29, 2026. Candidates will be charged INR 2000 above the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam fee. Hence, candidates must pay the application fee without late fee by the prescribed date. APICET registration with late fee of INR 4000 will commence soon after the registration with late fee of INR 2000 will end. Candidates will have the last chance to apply for the AP ICET 2026 exam with the late fee of INR 2000. Candidates failing to register before the prescribed date will not be able to register for the exam.
Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 results will be announced in third week of May. The results are released on the official website of AP ICET. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to check their scores at cets. Aspche. Andhra Pradesh. Gov. In. The APICET scorecard mentions the details such as: candidate details, exam details, section-wise marks, overall marks and rank obtained. During the AP ICET counselling process, on the basis of the rank obtained candidates will be allotted the institute in the state of Andhra Pradesh for admission to MBA or MCA programme. Candidates from first to last rank will be eligible to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling process.
No, candidates will not receive their Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 hall tickets via post. Candidates who have applied for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam must download the hall ticket from the official website. To download the Andhra Pradesh ICET hall ticket 2026, candidates must enter the Andhra Pradesh ICET login details and take the pint of the Andhra Pradesh ICET admit card.
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.
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.
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Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is conducted once in a year. Hence, candidates can appear for examination once in a year. For the upcoming session, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 02, 2026.
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AP ICET 2026 result or rank card will be released on May 16, 2026. The results are expected to be announced by 6 PM. APSCHE will announce Andhra Pradesh ICET score 2026 based on the objections received by candidates.
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AP ICET 2026 preliminary answer key will be released on May 05, 2026. Candidates can download the master question paper, answer key and response sheet to calculate their probable score. APSCHE will open the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key 2026 objection window soon after the release the preliminary
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No, candidates cannot raise objection for Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key 2026 once the results are declared. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 answer key objection window will be provided from May 05 to May 07, 2026. Candidates can challenge the answer key during the given window only.
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APICET 2026 total marks are 200. Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will consist of 200 multiple choice questions of one mark each. For every correct answer, candidate will get one mark and no negative marking will apply for any wrong answer or not attempted question.
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AP ICET 2026 slot timings can be checked on hall ticket. Once released, candidates can check the exam centre details, reporting time and slot timings. Andhra Pradesh ICET hall ticket 2026 will be released on April 15, 2026.
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The last date to download the Andhra Pradesh ICET hall ticket 2026 is May 02, 2026. Andhra Pradesh ICET admit card 2026 pdf download will be available from April 15, 2026 till the date of examination. Candidates must ensure to download and take the print of the APICET hall ticket 2026 in advance t
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Yes, Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus is important for the preparation process because it help candidates prepare for the sections that will be included in Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper. Knowing the Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus helps candidates create effective preparation strategy and target the w
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The Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will have 200 mutiple choice questions divided across three sections- Analyical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability.Â
The Analytical Ability section focuses on data sufficiency and problem solving questions, Mathematical Ability section focus
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To prepare for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam, candidates will be required to study the following subjects:
- Analytical Ability
- Mathematical Ability, and
- Communication Ability
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496 Institutes accepting APICET
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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