APICET 2022 Exam Analysis (Slot 1 & 2): Question Paper Analysis, Exam Pattern, Expected Cutoff

Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )

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Updated on Jul 25, 2022 17:33 IST
APICET 2022 exam for session 1 and session 2 has concluded. Candidates can now check the exam analysis here. Know the detailed exam pattern and analysis.

APICET 2022 exam for session 1 and session 2 has concluded. Candidates can now check the exam analysis here.

APICET 2022 Exam Analysis

APICET 2022 Exam Analysis

Andhra University, Visakhataptnam on behalf of APSCHE conducted APICET 2022 exam on July 25, 2022. The session 1 of APICET exam was concluded at 11.30 AM and session 2 concluded at 5.30 PM. As per the student’s reaction, the question paper was moderately easy. The paper consisted of 200 questions as prescribed by the authorities.

Table of contents
  • APICET Exam Analysis 2022: Shift 2
  • APICET Exam Analysis 2022: Shift 1
  • APICET 2022 Exam Pattern

APICET Exam Analysis 2022: Shift 2

Shift 2 of the APICET 2022 exam concluded at 5.30 PM. As per the exam analysis, the overall difficulty level was moderately easy similar to slot 1. Check the table below to know the section wise analysis of the APICET question paper:

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Sections

Total Number of questions

Level of Difficulty

Communication Ability

70

Easy

Analytical Ability

75

Easy to moderate

Mathematical Ability

55

Easy to moderate

Detailed APICET 2022 Exam Analysis

Mathematical Ability

Questions in this section were lengthy. Mathematical Ability section had a total of 55 questions. Test takers found this section to be time-consuming. Questions were asked from the following topics: Ratios and Proportions, Equations, Number System, Numbers, Mensuration, and Geometry.

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Commonly asked questions
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 2027 exam will be held in first week of May 2027 in computer based mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Q:   What is the cutoff rank for an MCA in Andhra University?
A: 
The following tables show the Andhra University MCA Course Cutoff 2022 based on APICET for different categories of students. MCA had a cutoff of 254 for general category students in 2022 Category and cut-off order are: OC- 254 SC- 857 ST- 6455 Based on 2022 cutoff You can predict your selection in 2023 because it will be the same that it will rise or fall slightly in the ranking.
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.

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Analytical Ability

Analytical ability section was easy to moderate. This section was divided into two parts problem solving and data sufficiency. This section included a total of 75 MCQs, wherein 55 and 20 questions were from problem-solving and data sufficiency respectively.

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Communication Ability

The communication ability section was easy to attempt. This section included the questions from Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Grammar. This section consisted of total of 70 questions. This section covered topics from Vocabulary, Functional Grammar, and Business and Computer Terminology. The question paper also included four passages which were easy to attempt.

APICET Exam Analysis 2022: Shift 1

Shift 1 of the APICET 2022 exam concluded at 11.30 AM. As per the exam analysis the overall difficulty level was moderately easy. Check the table below to know the section wise analysis of the APICET question paper:

Sections

Total Number of questions

Level of Difficulty

Communication Ability

70

Easy

Analytical Ability

75

Easy to moderate

Mathematical Ability

55

Easy to moderate

Detailed APICET 2022 Exam Analysis

Mathematical Ability

Questions in this section were time-consuming and a bit lengthy as per the test takers of AP ICET 2022. Mathematical Ability section had a total of 55 questions. This section covered the topics like Number System, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Ratios and Proportions, Equations, Numbers, Mensuration, and Geometry.

Analytical Ability

As per the APICET 2022 test-takers, analytical ability section had many tricky sections. This section was divided into two parts problem solving and data sufficiency. This section included a total of 75 MCQs, wherein 55 and 20 questions were from problem-solving and data sufficiency respectively.

Communication Ability

The communication ability section was comparatively easy to attempt. This section included the questions from Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Grammar. This section consisted of total of 70 questions. This section covered topics from Vocabulary, Functional Grammar, and Business and Computer Terminology. The question paper also included four passages which were easy to attempt.

APICET 2022 Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the table below to know the detailed APICET exam pattern 2022:

Features

Details

Number of questions

200

Exam duration

150 minutes/ 2.5 Hours

Number of sections

Three

Total marks

200

Marks for correct answer

1 mark

Negative marking

No

Mode of examination

Offline

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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) Algebraical 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

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Answered a month 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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Nishtha Arora

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Answered a month 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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Dhanya Dhyani

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Answered a month 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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Satyendra Kaur

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Answered a month 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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Nishtha Singh

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Answered a month 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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Satyendra Kaur

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month 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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Kritika Malhotra

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Answered a month 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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Nishtha Singh

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Answered a month 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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Nishtha Kumar

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Answered 2 months 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 was held on May 02, 2026.

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Nishtha Pandey

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Answered 2 months ago

AP ICET 2026 result or rank card has been released. The results are available at official website. APSCHE announced Andhra Pradesh ICET score 2026 based on the objections received by candidates.

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