AP ICET Syllabus 2026: Check Subject-wise Topics for MBA

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) includes three sections:

Section A: Analytical Ability

Section B: Communication Ability

Section C: Mathematical Ability

 

AP ICET exam is of total 200 marks. The Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper consists of 200 multiple choice questions of one mark each. Candidates can check the table below to know division of Andhra Pradesh ICET marks:

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

To identify the Andhra Pradesh ICET important topics, candidates must analyse the previous year question papers and mock tests to know the repeating questions or topics. Importantly, Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper include questions from topics- Data Sufficiency, Problem Solving, and Vocabulary-Reading Comprehension.

Candidates preparing for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam must solve the previous year question papers to assess the difficulty level of exam and know the important topics.

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.

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.

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test also known as Andhra Pradesh ICET is conducted once in a year. The exam is scheduled in April-May. For the upcoming examination, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 is scheduled to be held on May 02, 2026 in two sessions. The exam is held in computer based mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Candidates preparing for Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test can download the Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus 2026 PDF at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. APSCHE has released the Andhra Pradesh ICET official notification 2026. Candidates can check the section wise Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus and exam pattern in PDF. To download the Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus PDF, candidates must click on tab 'Instruction Booklet and Syllabus' and then click on tab 'Instruction booklet'.

The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is divided into three sections- Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability. Candidates are required to complete the 200 multiple-choice questions in 150 minutes. For every correct answer, candidates will get one mark and for every wrong answer, there is no negative marking. Andhra Pradesh will administer the exam in computer based mode.

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

In Andhra Pradesh ICET exam, Mathematical Ability section consists of 55 Multiple Choice Questions. The total weightage of Andhra Pradesh ICET Mathematical Ability section is 27.5% making it the important section in exam. Andhra Pradesh ICET Mathematical Ability questions are further divided as:

• Arithmetical Ability: 35 questions
• Algebraical  and Geometrical Ability: 10 questions
• Statistical Ability: 10 questions

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.

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.

To prepare for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam, candidates will be required to study the following subjects:

• Analytical Ability
• Mathematical Ability, and
• Communication Ability

The Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will have 200 mutiple choice questions divided across three sections- Analyical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability. 

The Analytical Ability section focuses on data sufficiency and problem solving questions, Mathematical Ability section focuses on Arithematical, Geometrical and Statistical ability, and Communication Ability section focuses on Vocabulary, fuctional grammar, reading comprehension and business terminologies.

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 weak areas.

AP ICET syllabus is divided into three sections. Candidates preparing for exam must check the detailed syllabus to create preparation strategy. Refer the table below to know the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 syllabus:

Section A: Analytical Ability

Section	Topics
Data Sufficiency	Questions based on data is in the form of two statements labelled as (i) and (ii )
Problem Solving	Sequences and Series (Analogies of numbers and alphabet, completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b:c:d relationship, missing number in a sequence or a series) Data Analysis (Data will be given in aTable, Graph, Bar diagram, Pie Chart, Venn Diagram or Passage and one need to analyse the questions pertaining to the data) Coding and Decoding Problems (A code pattern of English Alphabet will be given. A given word or a group of letters are to be coded or decoded on the basis of given code or codes) Date, Time & Arrangement Problems (Calendar problems, clock problems, blood relationships, arrivals, departures and schedules, seating arrangements, symbol and notation interpretation.

Section B: Mathematical Ability

Section	Topics
Arithmetical Ability	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
Algebraical and Geometrical Ability	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, (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°): 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.
Statistical Ability	Frequency distributions, mean, median, mode, standard deviation, correlation, probability

Section C: Communication Ability

Section	Topics
Part 1	Vocabulary (Identification of vocabulary used in the day to day communication.
Part 2	Business and computer terminology (Identification of basic terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes etc.)
Part 3	Functional grammar  (Understand the use of grammar in day-to-day communication as well as in business contexts)
Part 4	Reading comprehension  (3 passages)

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

AP ICET exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes or 2.5 hours. There is no sectional time limit in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. In the given period, candidates can attempt any section first or switch between sections. The Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will be divided into three sections- Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability.

Candidates preparing for APICET exam can refer the following books sectiom-wise-

1. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal
2. A New Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by B. S. Sijwalii
3. Analytical Reasoning by M. K. Pandey

These are few books that one must refer to for the APICET exam preparation. While selecting the book for APICET preparation candidates must check the edition and table of content, level of the book, author and if the book has question bank to practice from.

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.

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.