APICET 2022 Exam Analysis (Slot 1 & 2): Question Paper Analysis, Exam Pattern, Expected Cutoff
Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )
Registration - 5 Feb '26 - 2 Mar '26
APICET 2022 exam for session 1 and session 2 has concluded. Candidates can now check the exam analysis here.
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.
- 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.
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.
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:
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.
| 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 |
| 20 |
|
| Total |
70 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
AP ICET 2026 registration without late fee last date is March 02, 2026. APSCHE commenced Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 registrations on February 05, 2026. Candidates must complete the application process before the deadline to avoid any late fee. Students applying after March 02, 2026 will have to pay
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Some of the top Andhra Pradesh ICET accepting colleges in Andhra Pradesh are:
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
- JNTU Kakinada and Anantapur
- GITAM School of Business
- Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
- RVR and JC College of Engineering, Guntur
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
If you do not qualify the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam, you can appear for other MBA entrance examinations like TS ICET, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT and so forth and prepare well in advance for these exams.
You can also apply for admission to colleges which offer admission on merit basis based on class 12th and
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To download the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test rank card 2026, candidates must visit the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and enter the below details soon after the scorecard is released:
- AP ICET 2026 Registration number
- APICET Admit Card number
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Answered a week ago
Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test result 2026 can be checked on the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. APSCHE will declare the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 results on May 16, 2026 in online mode. Candidates must enter their Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 login deta
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No, Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff or closing ranks are not same every year. Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff is released by the accepting colleges considering the number of students applied for college, Andhra Pradesh ICET score, seats and Andhra Pradesh ICET difficulty level. Andhra Pradesh ICET accepting c
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
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 I
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, candidates can prepare for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam in 30 days, provided students is focused and follow the schedule with discipline. In 30 days of Andhra Pradesh ICET preparation, candidates must focus on:
- Concepts clarity
- Revision and mock tests
- Solve previous year question papers
- Focus on high w
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
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 patter
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