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

Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2025 ( 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.

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 content
  • 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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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:

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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 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

Also Read:

APICET Exam Centre

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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The MBA colleges in Hyderabad accepting APICET that provide the degree at a fee of less than INR 1 Lacs are listed in the table below:

College Name

Average Fees

Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women Admission

INR 54,000

Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 90,000

Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 1 Lakh

RRS College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 54,000

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The popular specialisations that students can pursue at the MBA colleges in Hyderabad accepting APICET are listed in the table below, along with the number of colleges where they are provided:

Specialisation

No. of Colleges

Sales & Marketing

3 colleges

Finance

2 colleges

Human Resources

2 colleges

IT & Systems

1 college

Operations

1 college

Business Analytics

1 college

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The table below classifies the Hyderabad MBA colleges accepting APICET based on their average course fees:

Average Course Fees Range

No. of Colleges

Less than INR 1 Lakh

5 colleges

INR 1-2 Lakh

1 college

INR 3-5 Lakh

2 colleges

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Muskan Chugh

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Sure! 

Students can click on the links provided in the table below for details about APICET, its exam dates, schedule, and syllabus.

Exam Name

Exam Date

Exam Schedule

Exam Syllabus

APICET

May 2026 (Tentative)

APICET Schedule

APICET Syllabus

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The MBA course fees at APICET-accepting MBA colleges in Hyderabad are provided in the table below:

College Name

Average Fees

Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women Admission

INR 54,000

ISTTM Business School Admission

INR 4.5 Lakh

Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 90,000

Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 1 Lakh

RRS College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 54,000

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Muskan Chugh

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Of course! The table below provides an overview of the best Hyderabad MBA colleges accepting APICET scores:

Particulars

Details

Number of MBA Colleges in Hyderabad Accepting APICET

9 colleges

Annual Fees

Less than INR 1 Lakh: 5 colleges

INR 1-2 Lakh: 1 college

INR 3-5 Lakh: 2 colleges

Top MBA Colleges in Hyderabad Accepting APICET

Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women, ISTTM Business School, Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology, Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology, etc.

Top MBA Specialisations

Sales & Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, IT & Systems, Operations, Business Analytics, etc.

Accepted Entrance Exams

APICET

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Yes, there are 9 MBA colleges in Hyderabad where students can get admitted based on their scores in the APICET entrance exam. Of these, 7 colleges are privately owned. An MBA is a 2-year, postgraduate degree for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of business management and administra

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