APICET 2026 Expected Cutoff & Safe Score for Top Colleges
Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )
Registration - 5 Feb '26 - 2 Mar '26
API ICET 2026 cutoff will be released by accepting colleges after declaration of results. Candidates aiming admission to top MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh like Andhra University, SVU and JNTU can check the AP ICET 2026 expected cutoff and safe score for top colleges here.
APICET Cutoff 2026
AP ICET 2026 Expected Cutoff: AP ICET (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission into MBA and MCA programs across universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Admission to top MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh is offered through AP ICET scores only. Understanding the AP ICET 2026 expected cutoff and safe score is important for candidates targeting top colleges like Andhra University, Sri Venkateswara University, JNTU, and other leading MBA institutes. This article by Shiksha provides a detailed analysis of the expected AP ICET cutoff 2026, qualifying marks, safe scores, and college-wise cutoff trends.
- AP ICET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff Marks
- AP ICET 2026 Expected Cutoff
- AP ICET 2026 Safe Score for Top MBA Colleges
- AP ICET 2026 Expected Cutoff for Top MBA Colleges
- Factors Affecting AP ICET 2026 Cutoff
- AP ICET Counselling and Admission Process 2026
AP ICET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff Marks
The AP ICET cutoff refers to the minimum marks candidates must score to qualify for APICET counselling and admission. According to official criteria, the qualifying cutoff marks are:
- General category: 50 marks out of 200 (25%)
- SC/ST category: No minimum qualifying marks required.
AP ICET qualifying marks are different from APICET college admission cutoff ranks. Candidates scoring the qualifying marks only makes them eligible for counselling. Admission to top colleges requires significantly higher scores than the qualifying cutoff.
AP ICET 2026 Expected Cutoff
Based on previous years’ trends, the expected cutoff range for AP ICET 2026 is as follows:
| AP ICET Expected Cutoff 2026 |
|
|---|---|
| Marks |
Expected AP ICET ranks |
| 198 to 171 |
1 to 10 |
| 170 to 161 |
31 to 70 |
| 160 to 151 |
71 to 100 |
| 150 to 141 |
101 to 200 |
| 140 to 131 |
201 to 350 |
| 130 to 121 |
351 to 500 |
| 120 to 111 |
501 to 1000 |
| 110 to 91 |
1001 to 1500 |
| 90 to 81 |
1501 to 3000 |
| 80 to 71 |
3001 to 10000 |
| 70 to 61 |
10001 to 25000 |
| 60 to 51 |
25001 and above |
However, these are minimum qualifying ranges. For top MBA colleges, candidates must aim much higher.
AP ICET 2025 cutoff marks to qualify the exam is 50 out of 200 marks. Candidates must ensure to attain 25% of total amrks to qualify for the counselling process. Candidates meeting the Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff criteria could register for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling 2025. Candidates were assigned ranks on the basis of the scores attained. Andhra Pradesh ICET accepting colleges will release the rank wise details for admission to MBA/MCA programs.
AP ICET 2026 Safe Score for Top MBA Colleges
As per previous year AP ICET cutoff analysis, AP ICET score of 120 marks is considered safe score for top MBA colleges. Aspirants targeting top accepting universities, AP ICET safe score should be significantly above the minimum cutoff. Candidates can check the table below to know what AP ICET good score and rank are safe for admissions to MBA colleges:
| AP ICET Safe Score |
||
|---|---|---|
| AP ICET Marks (Out of 200) |
Expected Rank Range |
Admission Chances |
| 160 to 200 |
1 to 10 |
Top government Universities (AU, SVU, JNTU) |
| 140 to 159 |
11 to 100 |
High chance in top private & government colleges |
| 120 to 139 |
101 to 1000 |
Decent government/private colleges in tier-1 cities |
| 100 to 119 |
1001 to 5000 |
Good private colleges, select government seats |
| 70 to 99 |
5001 to 10000 |
Private MBA/MCA colleges with decent placements |
| 50 to 69 |
10001 to 25000 |
Lower-tier colleges, limited choices |
| Below 50 |
25000+ |
May not qualify (except SC/ST) |
AP ICET 2026 Expected Cutoff for Top MBA Colleges
AP ICET accepting colleges releases the closing rank for admission to its MBA or MCA programmes. Candidates can check the table below to know the expected AP ICET 2026 closing ranks of top MBA colleges. Candidates must note that the below closing ranks are provided for general category.
| AP ICET 2026 Expected Closing Rank |
||
|---|---|---|
| Institute name |
Male General Category R1-GN-HS |
Female General Category R1-GN-HS-F |
| 628 |
2032 |
|
| 731 |
5338 |
|
| 862 |
514 |
|
| 862 |
514 |
|
| 1820 |
1434 |
|
| 6276 |
2259 |
|
| 9732 |
9787 |
|
| 13606 |
10371 |
|
| 13963 |
20275 |
|
| Sri Krishnadevaraya University Self-Finance |
16481 |
39036 |
| JNTUA School Of Management Studies Self-Finance |
20144 |
22369 |
| 32503 |
28041 |
|
| 42448 |
41655 |
|
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Factors Affecting AP ICET 2026 Cutoff
AP ICET cutoff is released by accepting colleges based on several factors:
- Difficulty level of exam
- Number of candidates appearing
- Number of MBA seats available
- Reservation policy
- College reputation
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AP ICET Counselling and Admission Process 2026
After results are declared, admission is conducted through centralised counselling. Candidates must follow the below stages to appear for AP ICET counselling 2026:
- Registration for counselling
- Document verification
- Web options entry (college preferences)
- AP ICET Seat allotment
- Reporting to allotted college
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Yes, Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test is held in both English and regional language- Telugu. However, candidates must note that Communication Ability section will only be provided in English language. Other two sections of Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper- Analytical and Mathematical
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Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes or 2.5 hours. Within the given duration, candidates have to attempt 200 multiple choice questions divided across three sections- Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability sections.
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AP ICET exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes or 2.5 hours. There is no sectional time limit in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. In the given period, candidates can attempt any section first or switch between sections. The Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will be divided into three sections- An
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Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test also known as Andhra Pradesh ICET is conducted once in a year. The exam is scheduled in April-May. For the upcoming examination, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 is scheduled to be held on May 02, 2026 in two sessions. The exam is held in computer based mode a
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The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is divided into three sections- Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability. Candidates are required to complete the 200 multiple-choice questions in 150 minutes. For every correct answer, candidates will get one mark and for every wrong answer, th
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Candidates preparing for Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test can download the Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus 2026 PDF at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. APSCHE has released the Andhra Pradesh ICET official notification 2026. Candidates can check the section wise Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus and exam
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Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff is released after the results are announced. AP ICET accepting colleges releases the list of score and ranks applicable for admissions to the MBA/MCA programme during the counselling process. On the basis of the preferences enetered by the candidates during the AP ICET counselling registration process and AP ICET rank, candidates are allotted the colleges. Candidates can choose to freeze or move to further counselling rounds. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 counselling dates will be announced after the declaration of results. Candidates must make sure to complete the AP ICET 2026 counselling registration process to appear for counselling rounds.
Based on the scores and ranks obtained by the candidates, they can know their probable chances on getting into desired institute by checking the expected ranks and cutoff for AP ICET 2026 here- AP ICET rank wise college list