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Updated on Sep 25, 2025 15:34 IST

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

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.

Table of content
  • 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

  • Morning: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Concluded)
  •  Forenoon: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Concluded)

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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.
Q:   Will the APICET question paper have descriptive type questions?
A:

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.

Q:   When will Andhra Pradesh ICET question papers release?
A:

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.

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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.

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Q:   Can I download the APICET question paper soon after the exam is over?
A:

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.

Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 question papers released?
A:

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.

Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh ICET response sheet out?
A:

AP ICET 2025 response sheet has been released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download their response sheet along with the preliminary Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key and question paper. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 exam was held on May 07, 2025. Conduting body releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key, repsonse sheet and question paper soon after the exam is conducted.

AP ICET 2025 Result Date

The AP ICET 2025 results was announced on May 20, 2025 at the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The scorecard displayed marks, rank, and qualifying status. AP ICET 2025 counselling registration began after the result announcement.

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The MBA colleges in Hyderabad accepting APICET that provide the degree at a fee of less than INR 1 Lacs are listed in the table below:

College Name

Average Fees

Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women Admission

INR 54,000

Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 90,000

Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 1 Lakh

RRS College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 54,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

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The popular specialisations that students can pursue at the MBA colleges in Hyderabad accepting APICET are listed in the table below, along with the number of colleges where they are provided:

Specialisation

No. of Colleges

Sales & Marketing

3 colleges

Finance

2 colleges

Human Resources

2 colleges

IT & Systems

1 college

Operations

1 college

Business Analytics

1 college

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The table below classifies the Hyderabad MBA colleges accepting APICET based on their average course fees:

Average Course Fees Range

No. of Colleges

Less than INR 1 Lakh

5 colleges

INR 1-2 Lakh

1 college

INR 3-5 Lakh

2 colleges

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

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Sure! 

Students can click on the links provided in the table below for details about APICET, its exam dates, schedule, and syllabus.

Exam Name

Exam Date

Exam Schedule

Exam Syllabus

APICET

May 2026 (Tentative)

APICET Schedule

APICET Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The MBA course fees at APICET-accepting MBA colleges in Hyderabad are provided in the table below:

College Name

Average Fees

Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women Admission

INR 54,000

ISTTM Business School Admission

INR 4.5 Lakh

Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 90,000

Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 1 Lakh

RRS College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 54,000

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Muskan Chugh

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Of course! The table below provides an overview of the best Hyderabad MBA colleges accepting APICET scores:

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Details

Number of MBA Colleges in Hyderabad Accepting APICET

9 colleges

Annual Fees

Less than INR 1 Lakh: 5 colleges

INR 1-2 Lakh: 1 college

INR 3-5 Lakh: 2 colleges

Top MBA Colleges in Hyderabad Accepting APICET

Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women, ISTTM Business School, Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology, Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology, etc.

Top MBA Specialisations

Sales & Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, IT & Systems, Operations, Business Analytics, etc.

Accepted Entrance Exams

APICET

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Yes, there are 9 MBA colleges in Hyderabad where students can get admitted based on their scores in the APICET entrance exam. Of these, 7 colleges are privately owned. An MBA is a 2-year, postgraduate degree for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of business management and administra

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