AP ICET 2027: Notification, Dates, Application Form, Pattern, Syllabus, Results

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16 May '26

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Updated on May 8, 2026 16:38 IST

AP ICET 2027 official notification will be released tentatively in first week of February 2027. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/MCA program of universities in Andhra Pradesh must stay updated with the latest events. AP ICET registrations 2027 will commence soon after the release of official notification at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

AP ICET 2027

AP ICET 2027

AP ICET 2027: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) will release the AP ICET 2027 official notification tentatively in first week of February 2027. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/MCA program of colleges in Andhra Pradesh must apply for AP ICET exam. It is expected that AP ICET registration 2027 will commence soon after the release of official notification. Candidates can fill the online application form at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

Aspirants must ensure to fulfill the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Failing which, their candidature will stand cancelled. The AP ICET 2027 exam will be conducted tentatively in first week of May 2027. The exam conducting body on behalf of APSCHE will be announced soon.

Table of contents

AP ICET 2027 Exam Highlights
AP ICET 2027 Important Dates
AP ICET Eligibility Criteria 2027
AP ICET Application Form 2027
AP ICET 2027 Hall Ticket
AP ICET Exam Pattern 2027
AP ICET Syllabus 2027
AP ICET 2027 Answer Key
AP ICET Rank Card 2027
AP ICET 2026 Counselling
AP ICET Cut Off 2027

AP ICET 2027 Exam Highlights

Candidates appearing for AP ICET 2027 exam can check the table below to know the exam highlights:

Key Features	Details
Name of Exam	Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test
Exam Short Form	AP ICET or APICET
Exam level	State level
Purpose of Exam	Admission to MBA or MCA program of colleges in AP
Exam frequency	Once a year
AP ICET exam conducting body	To be announced
Exam Format	Computer-Based Test
Number of Questions	200 questions
AP ICET medium	Section A and C: English & Telugu Section B: English
AP ICET marking	One mark for every correct answer
Negative marking	No
Exam Timing	Shift 1: 9 AM to 11.30 AM Shift 2: 2 PM to 4.30 PM
AP ICET official website	cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
AP ICET 2027 contact details	Office: 08772248488, Mobile: 9490803157

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme?

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.

Q: From where can I download the Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers?

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

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: What are a few important topics from the Analytical Ability section of the APICET exam?

Students preapring for AP ICET 2026 exam can check important topics for AP ICET Analytical ability section below. AP ICET 2026 exam will be held on May 02.

Questions based on data
Sequences and Series
Completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship
Missing number in a sequence or a series
Data Analysis
Coding and Decoding Problems
Date, Time & Arrangement Problems
Calendar problems
Clock problems
Blood relationships

AP ICET 2027 Important Dates

Students preparing for AP ICET exam must be updated with the AP ICET 2027 important dates. The dates below are tentative and will be updated when released.

AP ICET 2027 Events	Dates
AP ICET registration 2027 begins	First week of February 20276
AP ICET 2027 registration last date	Last week of March 2027
APICET 2027 Application form submission with late fee of INR 1000	Last week of March 2027
APICET 2027 Application form submission with late fee of INR 2000	Last week of March 2027
APICET 2027 Application form submission with late fee of INR 4000	First week of April 2207
APICET 2027 Application form submission with late fee of INR 10000	First week of April 2027
Release of AP ICET 2027 Mock Test	Second week of April 2028
AP ICET 2027 Application Form Correction	Second week of April 2027
AP ICET hall ticket 2027 download	Third week of April 2027
AP ICET 2027 exam	First week of May 2027
Release of AP ICET 2027 preliminary answer key	First week of May 2027
Last Date for Submitting Objections to ICET key 2027	Second week of May 2027
Declaration of AP ICET 2027 result	Third week of May 2027

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AP ICET Eligibility Criteria 2027

To appear for AP ICET 2027 exam, candidates must ensure to fulfill the below eligibility criteria:

Candidates must be Indian National and should satisfy local/non-local status requirements laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions
Student must have passed undergraduate course in any discipline from recognized university or its equivalent degree examination.

For MBA admission candidate must have completed the degree in 3-4 years duration
For MCA admisison candidate must have completed the degree with Mathematics in 3-4 years duration

Candidate must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in qualifying examination

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Which are important topics from the Communication Ability section of APICET?

AP ICET communication ability important topics are:

Vocabulary
Business and computer terminology
Functional grammar
Reading Comprehensions.
- Vocabulary.
- English grammar
- Basic terms and concepts in Computer and business
- Written reports, observations, etc. and draw conclusion.

Q: Which are the important topics from the Mathematical Ability section of the APICET exam?

Students preparing for AP ICET 2026 can check some important topics of AP ICET Mathematical Ability section:

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.
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, 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.

Q: Will the APICET question paper have descriptive type 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.

Q: What is Andhra Pradesh ICET exam pattern?

Andhra Pradesh ICET exam pattern mentions name of sections, marking scheme and number of questions in the question paper. AP ICET question paper will have total 200 multiple choice questions. Candidates are given one mark for every correct answer and there was no negative marking for any wrong answers. The duration of the exam is 150 minutes. Andhra Pradesh ICET exam was a Computer Based Test to be conducted across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam has concluded.

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AP ICET Application Form 2027

AP ICET 2027 application form will be released online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The link to fill the application form will be activated tentatively in first week of February 2027. To complete the application form, candidates must keep the required documents ready. Follow the steps below to register for AP ICET 2027:

Visit the official link, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
Click on tab ‘Check Eligibility and Pay Fee’
Enter personal details and pay application fee
Complete the AP ICET application form
Submit the form
Download the confirmation page for future reference.

Also Read: AP ICET Application Form Correction: Know how to Modify/Edit Details

AP ICET 2027 Hall Ticket

APSCHE releases the AP ICET hall ticket for the registered candidates. It is expected that AP ICET 2027 hall ticket will be released tentatively in third week of April 2027. It is an important document that has to be carried on the exam day. To download the admit card, candidates must follow steps below

Go to the official website
Click on tab ‘Hall Ticket’
Enter the login details

Registration number
Qualifying examination hall ticket number
Date of birth

Screen will show the admit card PDF
Check details and take print of hall ticket

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the advantages of taking APICET mock test?

Andhra Pradesh ICET mock tests are designed as per the guidelines of the real examination. It includes the same exam pattern, syllabus and marking scheme. To help candidates become familiar with the actual exam environment and to take candidates familiar with the exam pattern of the examination mock tests plays a crucial role. Appearing for the mock tests does not make one feel anxious about the D-day. While giving the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam candidates will have to deal many complex questions within the given time. Solving Andhra Pradesh ICET mock tests can help candidates to enhance their time management skills and achieve accuracy within the given time duration. Further, mock tests help candidates analyse their preparation levels. Candidates can know their weak concepts and strengths, this helps in chalking out the effective preparation strategy to complete the syllabus. Solving the Andhra Pradesh ICET mock tests will also add up the other benefits: 1. Getting rid of exam anxiety 2. Helps in designing better exam strategy 3. Helps in accessing the preparation levels throughout 4. Helps in revising the syllabus and concepts.

AP ICET Exam Pattern 2027

AP ICET exam is conducted online with MCQ format. The exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes. To prepare for the AP ICET exam, candidates must stay updated with the latst exam pattern. The table below highlights the AP ICET exam pattern 2027:

Sections	No. of Questions
Section A: Analytical Ability
(i) Data Sufficiency	20
((ii) Problem Solving	55
Total	75
Section B: Mathematical Ability
(i) Arithmetical Ability	35
(ii) Algebraically 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

AP ICET Syllabus 2027

APSCHE prescribes the AP ICET syllabus. The question paper is divided into three sections. Check table below to know AP ICET syllabus 2027:

AP ICET 2026 Syllabus: Analytical Ability

Unit

Topics

Data Sufficiency

A question is given followed by data in the form of two statements labeled as (i) and (ii)
If the data given in (i) alone is sufficient to answer the question, then choice (1) is the correct answer.
If the data given in (ii) alone is sufficient to answer the question, then choice (2) is the correct answer.
If both (i) and (ii) put together are sufficient to answer the question but neither statement alone is sufficient, then choice (3) is the correct answer.
If both (i) and (ii) put together are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is needed, then choice (4) is the correct answer

Problem Solving

Sequences and Series: Analogies of numbers and alphabet, completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship; odd thing out: missing number in a sequence or a series.
Data Analysis: The data given in a Table, Graph, Bar diagram, Pie Chart, Venn Diagram or a Passage is to be analysed, and the questions pertaining to the data are to be answered.
Coding and Decoding Problems: A code pattern of English Alphabet is given. A given word or a group of letters are to be coded or decoded based on the given code or codes.
Date, Time & Arrangement Problems: Calendar problems, clock problems, blood relationships, arrivals, departures and schedules, seating arrangements, symbol and notation interpretation

AP ICET 2026 Syllabus: Communication Ability

1. Identify vocabulary used in day-to-day communication.

2. Understand the functional use of grammar in day-to-day communication as well as in the business contexts.

3. Identify the basic terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes etc. .

4. Understand written text and draw inferences (4 Passages)

AP ICET 2026 Syllabus: Mathematical Ability

Unit	Topics
Arithmetical Ability	Laws of indices, ratio and proportion; surds; numbers and divisibility, l.c.m. and g.c.d; 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 and 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 and consequences; Linear equations and expressions; Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Matrices, Notion of a limit and derivative; Plane geometry - lines, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Coordinate geometry-distance between point.
Statistical Ability	Frequency distributions, Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Correlation, simple problems on Probability.

AP ICET 2027 Answer Key

AP ICET answer key 2027 will be released soon after the exam concludes. Only candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to download the AP ICET preliminary answer key, challenge the ICET key and download response sheet PDF when released. Candidates must enter their login details to access the AP ICET 2027 response sheet. The table below will be updated soon after the release of AP ICET answer key 2027:

Details	Links
AP ICET Preliminary Answer Key Session 1	To be updated
AP ICET Preliminary Answer Key Session 2	To be updated
AP ICET 2027 Response Sheet	To be updated

AP ICET Rank Card 2027

AP ICET 2027 rank card link will be activated on the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates can check their AP ICET 2027 scores by entering their login details- registration number, hall ticket number, and date of birth. The AP ICET rank card mentions the candidate’s score and rank secured in the entrance exam. Candidates must download and print their rank card for future admission and counselling processes.

What is AP ICET 2027 Rank?

AP ICET 2027 ranks are allotted based on the marks obtained by candidates in the entrance exam. To be eligible for a rank, candidates must score a minimum of 25% marks in the AP ICET exam (for OC category candidates). During the ranking process, the computer system considers the full-length float value of the scores. However, on the official AP ICET 2027 rank card, the score will be rounded and displayed up to two decimal places.

AP ICET 2026 Counselling

Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) will commence AP ICET counselling 2027 after the declaration of results. Candidates who will qualify the AP ICEt exam will be eligible to apply for AP ICET 2027 counselling at icet-sche.aptonline.in. Students must apply for ICET counselling 2027 online to appear for MBA admission process 2027-28. AP ICET counselling is a completely online process. Candidates are required to upload the required documents, and college/course choices online.

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