AP ICET 2026 Slot 1 and Slot 2 exam has concluded. Candidates who appeared for exam can now check the AP ICET 2026 question paper analysis and exam review by students. Check the difficulty level of AP ICET 2026 exam section wise and good attempts to score well in exam. Read complete details here.
AP ICET 2026 Analysis
Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026 has concluded across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra University conducted the AP ICET 2026 exam on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). Students here can check the AP ICET 2026 question paper analysis for slot 1 and slot 2.
The exam was held in Computer Based Test mode. AP ICET question paper 2026 consists of 200 multiple-choice questions of one mark each and there will be no negative marking. The AP ICET 2026 exam was of moderate to easy in difficulty level like previous years. Scroll down to read the details AP ICET exam analysis 2026, good attempts and student review.
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- AP ICET 2026 Exam Good Attempts
- AP ICET 2026 Slot 1 Analysis: Section-Wise Difficulty Level
- AP ICET 2026 Slot 1 Memory Based Questions
- AP ICET 2026 Slot 2 Analysis: Section-wise Difficulty Level
- AP ICET 2026 Slot 2 Memory-Based Questions
AP ICET 2026 Exam Good Attempts
Candidates can check below to know the AP ICET 2026 good attempts to score well in exam. With no negative marking, candidates must aim to solve the maximum questions with accuracy to score well in exam.
| Criteria |
Number of Attempts |
|---|---|
| For good and strong score |
160+ attempts |
| Top performance |
180+ attempts |
| If time permits |
200 attempts |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
The overall difficulty level of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is moderate, as per the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question paper analysis.
1. The Communication Ability section is usually easy to attempt with a 70-marks weightage.
2. The Analytical Ability section is also Moderate in difficulty, with a total score weightage of 75 marks.
3. In comparison to other exams, the Mathematical Ability section includes formula based questions, hence the difficulty level of this section is easy to moderate if the candidate is prepared properly. The weightage of this section sis 55 marks.
Candidates can check detailed analysis of Andhra Pradesh ICET question papers at this link: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/apicet-exam-analysis.
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.
AP ICET 2026 Slot 1 Analysis: Section-Wise Difficulty Level
Candidates can check the table below to know the AP ICET 2026 analysis for slot 1. The table has been updated.
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Ability |
75 |
Easy |
To be updated |
| Mathematical Ability |
55 |
Moderate |
To be updated |
| Communication Ability |
70 |
Moderate |
To be updated |
| Overall |
200 |
Moderate |
|
AP ICET 2026 Slot 1 Memory Based Questions
Candidates can check the table below to know the AP ICET 2026 memory based questions for slot 1:
Question: Which code word stands for ‘good’ in the coded sentence ‘sin co bye’ which means He is good?
I) In the same code language, ‘co mot det’ means They are good
II) In the same code language, ‘sin mic bye’ means He is honest
Options:
A) sin
B) co
C) bye
D) Cannot be determined
2. Calendar
Question: The last Sunday of March 2006 fell on which date?
I) The first Sunday of that month fell on 5th.
II) The last day of month was not Saturday.
Options:
A) 19th
B) 26th
C) 27th
D) 31st
Answer: B) 26th
3. Calendar
Question: Which weekday is the last day of 1996?
I) The year has 53 Mondays and 53 Tuesdays.
II) 1996 is a leap year.
Options:
A) Monday
B) Tuesday
C) Tuesday / Wednesday
D) Cannot be determined
Answer: B) Tuesday
4. Odd One Out
Question: Find the odd one out:
A) Mercury
B) Venus
C) Earth
D) Moon
Answer: D) Moon
5. Number Series Odd One Out
Question: Find the odd one out from the following series:
8, 27, 64, 100, 125, 216, 343
Options:
A) 27
B) 100
C) 125
D) 343
Answer: B) 100
Commonly asked questions
A period of three to four months is sufficient to prepare for Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test. In this period candidates can cover the Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus and practice mock tests. In three to four months, candidates can analyse the previous year question paper and exam pattern. Upcoming Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 02. With two months left for examination, candidates must focus on revision and solving mock test and previous year question papers.
The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam difficulty level varies from person to person. If a candidate is well prepared for the exam, he/she might the exam to be easy whreas, candidate with less preparation might find the difficulty level hard. On an overall level, the difficulty level of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is moderate to easy in comparison to other national level MBA entrance examinations like CAT, XAT, MAT or CMAT.
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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AP ICET 2026 Slot 2 Analysis: Section-wise Difficulty Level
Candidates can check the table below to know the AP ICET 2026 analysis for slot 2. The table has been updated after the exam concludes.
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Ability |
75 |
Moderate |
To be updated |
| Mathematical Ability |
55 |
Moderate |
To be updated |
| Communication Ability |
70 |
Easy |
To be updated |
| Overall |
200 |
Moderate |
|
AP ICET 2026 Slot 2 Memory-Based Questions
Candidates can check the table below to know the AP ICET 2026 memory-based questions for slot 2:
Q. What is the age of Ravi?
- Ravi is 5 years older than Suresh
- Sum of their ages is 35
Q. Is n divisible by 12?
- n divisible by 3
- n divisible by 4
Q. If 15 Aug 2022 was Monday, what day was 15 Aug 2023?
Q. What is angle between clock hands at 3:30?
Q. A is 12th from left, B is 17th from right in row of 30 students. Students between A and B?
Q. A company profits were INR 80L, INR 100L, INR 120L, INR150L from 2019-2022. Find % increase from 2019 to 2022.
Q. In a pie chart, Rent = 25%, Food = 35%, Education = 15%. If total expense = INR 60,000, find Food expense.
Q. State A rural births = 1200, urban births = 1315. Find total births.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
To get a seat at IFMR Chennai, students have to first appear for any one of the entrance exams accepted by the institute for the MBA/PGDM course admission. CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, Andhra Pradesh ICET, IPAMT and SAT India are the entrance exams accepted by this institute for admission to the management
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Answered 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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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Answered 2 months 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 7
Answered 2 months 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 7
Answered 2 months 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 7
Answered 2 months 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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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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