AP ICET 2025 Question Paper Analysis (Slot 1 & 2 OUT); Answer Key PDF Available
Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )
AP ICET 2026 Admit Card
15 Apr '26 - 2 May '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.
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.
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
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 on May 05, 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 May 02. Conducting body releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key, repsonse sheet and question paper soon after the exam is conducted.
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 question paper is divided in three sections with total of 200 questions- Analytical Ability (75 questions), Mathematical Ability (55 questions), and Communication Ability (70 questions). The Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper include questions from reasoning, math (arithmetic, algebra, stats), and English (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension) for MBA/MCA admissions.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling dates 2026 will be released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling registration 2026 will commence in June 2026. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 results will be announced tentatively in second week of May 2026. Candidates ranking from first to last wil
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
If two or more students score the same marks in Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam, the rank will be decided based on below parameters:
- Test taker with higher marks in Section-A will given upper rank
- If it is still same, the candidate with higher marks in Section-B will be preferred.
- If there's still a tie,
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
AP ICET counselling 2026 registrations will commence tentatively in June 2026. Candidates must visit the APSCHE ICET counselling official website to register for process. Candidates must keep the required documents ready.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
To appear for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling 2026, candidates must keep the following documents ready:
- AP ICET 2026 hall ticket
- APICET rank card 2026
- Transfer Certificate (T.C)
- Degree marks memos/consolidated marks memo
- Degree provisional certificate
- Intermediate marks memo/Diploma marks memo
- S.S.certific
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates must past five year's Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question paper to prepare well for exam. The past five year question papers will help candidates become familar with the difficulty level and topics with high-weightage over the years.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper is different in every slot. Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is codncuted in two slots. The question paper will follow the similar pattern and structure, however, the type of questions will vary for all sections.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, candidates can crack APICET exam through self study only of the candidate is discplined and consistent in preparation. Candidates must refer the best books with updated syllaus for APICET exam and refer the online resources to understand the important concepts. For self-study, candidates must e
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, candidates will be required to pay the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 answer key objection fee. The Fee has to be paid for each objection raised on a Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question, which is INR 300, and the same is refundable for a valid objection only.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
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