AP ICET 2025 Question Paper Analysis (Slot 1 & 2 OUT); Answer Key PDF Available
Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )
Registration - 5 Feb '26 - 17 Mar '26
AP ICET 2025 slot 1 ans slot 2 have concluded. The slot-wise AP ICET 2025 difficulty level is updated. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, is conducting ICET 2025 exam across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Check detailed exam day analysis and download AP ICET 2025 question paper & answer key for shift 1,2 here.
AP ICET 2025 Exam Analysis
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of APSCHE has concluded AP ICET 2025 exam in two slots. The AP ICET 2025 morning session concluded at 11:30 AM, followed by the afternoon slot at 5:00 PM. As per the AP ICET 2025 question paper analysis, the exam was moderate to difficult for both sessions. This year, 37,572 candidates have registered for AP ICET 2025. 34,131 candidates appeared for the exam this year.
The AP ICET 2025 exam was conducted in Computer-Based Test format, for a duration of 150 minutes, across 25 districts in Andhra Pradesh. After the exam, authorities released the AP ICET 2025 question paper, preliminary answer key PDF, and response sheets on the official website. The AP ICET 2025 answer key download link is available, along with candidates’ response sheets.
- AP ICET 2025 Exam Highlights
- AP ICET 2025 Question Paper Analysis
- AP ICET 2025 Answer Key PDF Download
- AP ICET 2025 Result Date
AP ICET 2025 Exam Highlights
Check the table below to know AP ICET 2025 exam highlights.
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
AP ICET 2025 |
| Conducting Body |
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam |
| Exam Date |
May 7, 2025 |
| Mode of Exam |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration |
150 minutes |
| Total Questions |
200 |
| Maximum Marks |
200 |
| Negative Marking |
None |
| Languages |
English & Telugu |
| Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Exam Slots |
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Commonly asked 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.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, will release the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question papers tentatively in second week of May 2025 soon after the exams are over. AP ICET 2026 official question papers will be released along with the provisional answer key. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively in first week of May. Candidates will be able to access the Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper 2026 along with the preliminary answer key and candidate response sheet. Authorities will release the Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper 2026 PDF for both slots.
AP ICET 2025 Question Paper Analysis
The AP ICET 2025 exam was conducted in two slots today. The overall difficulty level of AP ICET 2025 exam was moderate. Here’s a detailed section-wise analysis for both slots. AP ICET 2025 slot 1 and slot 2 analysis have been updated.
AP ICET 2025 Slot 1 Analysis (9:00 AM to 11:30 AM)
| Section | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Ability | 70 | Easy |
| Analytical Ability | 75 | Moderate |
| Mathematical Ability | 55 | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | 200 | Moderate |
Most candidates found the paper balanced. The absence of negative marking allowed candidates to attempt more questions confidently.
AP ICET 2025 Slot 2 Analysis (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM)
| Section | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Ability | 70 | Moderate |
| Analytical Ability | 75 | Easy |
| Mathematical Ability | 55 | Moderate |
| Overall | 200 | Moderate |
AP ICET 2025 Answer Key PDF Download
The AP ICET 2025 preliminary answer key was released on May 10, 2025 on the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates can download the slot-wise AP ICET 2025 question paper, answer key PDFs, and their AP ICET response sheets.
| AP ICET 2025 Question Paper & Answer Key |
Links |
|---|---|
| Preliminary AP ICET Answer Key 2025 Shift 1 |
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| Preliminary AP ICET Answer Key 2025 Shift 2 |
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| AP ICET 2025 Response Sheet |
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| AP ICET 2025 Final Answer Key |
20-May-2025 |
Candidates could challenge the AP ICET 2025 answer key till May 12, 2025 (5 PM). Candidates must have uploaded the correct answer with proof to object the official key. The final AP ICET 2025 answer key was released on May 20, 2025.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates cannot download the APICET question paper soon after appearing for the exam. The official question paper is released along with the release of the preliminary answer key and response sheet. Candidates can access the APICET question paper here. AP ICET 2026 answer key will be released online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in along with the official question papers. Candidates are not required to enter their login credentials to download the answer key and question paper.
Yes, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 question papers are released on the official website. Andhra Pradesh ICET conducting body released the APICET question paper 2024 for both slots along with the answer key and candidate's response sheet. Candidates can now download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 question paper from the Shiksha portal or official website.
AP ICET 2026 response sheet will be released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in tentatively in first week of May 2026. Candidates who will appear for exam can download their response sheet along with the preliminary Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key and question paper. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam will be held on April 28. Conduting body releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key, repsonse sheet and question paper soon after the exam is conducted.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
APICET is the most accepting entrance exam in the top MBA colleges in Vijayawada. Some o the colleges are mentioned below with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Prasad V Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology | INR 1.2 lakh |
| Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Deemed to be University | INR 2 lakh |
| Andhra Loyola College (ALC, Vijayawada) | INR 70,000 |
| Parvathaneni Brahmayya Siddhartha College of Arts and Science | INR 1.2 lakh |
| Vikas College of Engineering and Technology | INR 70,000 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, APSCHE has revised the Andhra Pradesh ICET application fee 2026. The fee has been increased by INR 100 for each category. Check below to know Andhra Pradesh ICET application fee 2026 category wise:
Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Application fee for OC | INR 750 |
| Application Fee for BC | INR 700 |
| Application Fee for SC/ST | INR 650 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
AP ICET 2026 application for last date was extended from March 02 to March 17, 2026. APSCHE is not expected to extend the Andhra Pradesh ICET application last date 2026 without late fee again. Candidates must complete the online form before last date.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
APICET 2026 question paper will include 200 multiple-choice questions. These questions are divided across three sections as:
- Analytical Ability (75 questions)
- Mathematical Ability (55 questions)
- Communication Ability (70 questions)
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To download the APICET question paper, candidates can visit the APICET question paper link and select the year-wise link to download question papers. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question papers will be released on May 05, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question paper has not been released yet. APSCHE will release the APICET question paper 2026 along with the answer key. As per the official notification, Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key 2026 will be released on May 05, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
AP ICET 2026 registration without late fee last date is March 17, 2026. APSCHE commenced Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 registrations on February 05, 2026. Candidates must complete the application process before the deadline to avoid any late fee. Students applying after March 17, 2026 will have to pay th
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
If you do not qualify the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam, you can appear for other MBA entrance examinations like TS ICET, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT and so forth and prepare well in advance for these exams.
You can also apply for admission to colleges which offer admission on merit basis based on class 12th and
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
To download the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test rank card 2026, candidates must visit the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and enter the below details soon after the scorecard is released:
- AP ICET 2026 Registration number
- APICET Admit Card number
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Contributor-Level 6
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