AP ICET Shift Timings 2026: Reporting & Gate Closing Time; Important Instructions
Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )
Registration - 24 Mar '26 - 5 Apr '26
AP ICET 2026 exam will be held in two shifts on May 02, 2026. Candidates registered for exam must adhere to the alloted AP ICET shift timings 2026 and report at given date and time. Check the shift timings, reporting time and other important instructions to appear for APICET exam.
AP ICET Shift Timings
AP ICET Shift Timings 2026: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the AP ICET 2026 shift timings. Candidates need to know the AP ICET shift timings to appear for the exam. AP ICET 2026 exam will be held on May 02, 2026. The exam will be administered in computer-based test mode in two shifts. AP ICET 2026 will be held for a duration of 2.5 hours or 150 minutes. Candidates can check the allotted APICET shift timing and reporting time on release of hall ticket. APSCHE will release the AP ICET 2026 hall tickets on April 15, 2026.
- AP ICET 2026 Shift Timings
- AP ICET Reporting Time 2026
- AP ICET 2026 Exam Day Instructions
AP ICET 2026 Shift Timings
Andhra University, the conducting body of APICET 2026 will conduct the exam in two shifts. Candidates can check the table below to know the slot timings:
| Shift |
Timings |
|---|---|
| Shift 1 (Morning) |
09 AM to 11.30 AM |
| Shift 2 (Forenoon) |
02 PM to 4.30 PM |
Also Read: APICET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
AP ICET Reporting Time 2026
Reporting at allotted AP ICET exam centre 2026 is important than just knowing the shift timings. Candidates are required to complete the frisking process to appear for the exam. AP ICET admit card 2026 will mention the reporting time for candidates. Test-takers must make sure to adhere to given instructions to conduct the exam process smoothly. Check the table below to know the AP ICET 2026 reporting time:
| Exam Day Event |
Reporting Time Shift 1 |
Reporting Time Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Begins |
07.30 AM |
12.30 PM |
| Last Entry timings |
09 AM |
02 PM |
| Commencement of APICET exam |
09 AM |
02 PM |
| End of exam |
11.30 AM |
04.30 PM |
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AP ICET 2026 Exam Day Instructions
Candidates appearing for AP ICET 2026 exam must follow the instructions below on the exam day.
- Test-takers must carefully check the details prinyed on the APICET hall ticket 2026. In case of any discrepancy, they must connect with AP ICET 2026 convenor immediately.
- AP ICET hall ticket is an important document which has to be shown at the entry gate of exam centre.
- Candidates will be allowed to appear for the exam once their credentials are verified.
- Candidates must ensure to carry any one identity proof document to verify with the details on admit card.
- Test takers will not be permitted to enter the exam centre once the gate closes at the prescribed timings.
- The checking procedure for AP ICET exam centre includes biometric information (photo and left thumb impression). Candidates must avoid putting mehendi or ink on hand or feet.
- Candidates will not be allowed to carry calculators, watches, phones, pagers, large spectacles at exam centre.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days 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 6
Answered 6 days 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 6
Answered 6 days ago
AP ICET 2026 preliminary answer key will be released on May 05, 2026. Candidates can download the master question paper, answer key and response sheet to calculate their probable score. APSCHE will open the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key 2026 objection window soon after the release the preliminary
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
No, candidates cannot raise objection for Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key 2026 once the results are declared. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 answer key objection window will be provided from May 05 to May 07, 2026. Candidates can challenge the answer key during the given window only.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
APICET 2026 total marks are 200. Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will consist of 200 multiple choice questions of one mark each. For every correct answer, candidate will get one mark and no negative marking will apply for any wrong answer or not attempted question.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
AP ICET 2026 slot timings can be checked on hall ticket. Once released, candidates can check the exam centre details, reporting time and slot timings. Andhra Pradesh ICET hall ticket 2026 will be released on April 15, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The last date to download the Andhra Pradesh ICET hall ticket 2026 is May 02, 2026. Andhra Pradesh ICET admit card 2026 pdf download will be available from April 15, 2026 till the date of examination. Candidates must ensure to download and take the print of the APICET hall ticket 2026 in advance t
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus is important for the preparation process because it help candidates prepare for the sections that will be included in Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper. Knowing the Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus helps candidates create effective preparation strategy and target the w
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will have 200 mutiple choice questions divided across three sections- Analyical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability.
The Analytical Ability section focuses on data sufficiency and problem solving questions, Mathematical Ability section focus
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
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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