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AP ICET 2025 exam will be conducted on May 07, 2025 in offline mode. Candidates preparing for the exam must know how to prepare for the exam in six months. Aspirants must check the important strategies to be applied in six months before beginning with the exam preparation.

AP ICET 2025 exam will be conducted on May 07, 2025 in offline mode. Candidates preparing for the exam must know how to prepare for the exam in six months. Aspirants must check the important strategies to be applied in six months before beginning with the exam preparation.

AP ICET Exam Preparation

Andhra University conducts the AP ICET exam for admission to MBA programs. One of the most popular state-level examinations, AP ICET exam assesses applicants' basic knowledge of basic topics, similar to other MBA entrance examinations. For an optimal score in the exam, candidates are advised to start preparing at least six months in advance. AP ICET exam 2025 is scheduled on May 07, 2025. To ace the test, aspirants should know the tips and strategies to prepare six months before taking the exam. Do you want to know how to prepare for the AP ICET exam in six months? Read this complete article.

How to Prepare for AP ICET Exam in 6 Months?

Follow the tips below to prepare for the AP ICET exam in six months:

1. Be informed

2.Check best books for AP ICET exam preparation

3. Get your basics right

4. Choose between self-study or coaching centre

5. Set monthly targets

6. Devise section-wise preparation strategy

7. Take mock tests

8. Analyse strong and weak areas

1. Be informed

In preparation for the AP ICET 2025, it is essential to keep up with the syllabus and pattern of the exam. A detailed syllabus and exam pattern are prescribed by authorities for each section of the exam. Aspirants must develop an effective preparation strategy to succeed in the examination. Check the table below to know the AP ICET exam pattern highlights:

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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2. Check best books for AP ICET exam preparation

Now that the candidate understands the syllabus and pattern of the AP ICET exam, the next step is to choose the right study materials for the preparation of the exam. The AP ICET preparation books provide insights and exercises to help students practice various skills acquired during the course of learning. Know some of the best books for AP ICET 2025 below in the table:

Name of Books

Authors

ICET Model Papers

Vikram Editorial Board

ICET Study Package

Annapurna Experts

ICET for MBA Solved Papers

Kiran Prakash

 

3. Get your basics right

  • Before preparing any topic, candidates should understand the concepts. By learning the basics, aspirants are equipped with the skills/formulas they need to apply in any set of questions and achieve accuracy. Here are some formulas candidates can use to improve their basics:
  • Quality reading
  • Follow the "one thing a day" rule
  • Become a part of various study groups
  • Chalk the effective preparation strategy

4. Choose between self-study or coaching centre

Following an overview of the syllabus of the AP ICET exam, candidates should assess their skills and decide whether they would benefit from coaching or self-study. Coaching centres train candidates to solve questions in a limited amount of time. Nevertheless, if candidates prepare with discipline and self-motivation, everything can be a piece of cake.

5. Set monthly targets

Applicants must determine the time for each section and set a monthly plan. The setting of monthly targets encourages consistency and self-motivation. Chart out the timetable as per the syllabus. Candidates are required to devote 4-6 hours of preparation every day.

6. Devise section-wise preparation strategy

AP ICET exam will be divided into three sections, viz., Analytical Ability, Communication Ability, and Mathematical Ability. Candidates must determine an appropriate preparation strategy for each section.

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7. Take mock tests

Practice is the key to success. To analyze one's performance, one should solve the previous year's sample papers and take mock tests. Mock tests allow aspirants to assess their preparation level and modify the preparation strategy accordingly. The mock test for AP ICET will help candidates improve their accuracy and speed of answering questions within the given time.

8. Analyse the strong and weak areas

The performance of the candidate should be assessed after solving AP ICET question papers. Candidates must mark their performance as per the given marking scheme. Based on the score obtained candidates must know their strengths and weaknesses. Candidates must not underestimate or overestimate any section of the  AP ICET exam, understand one’s strengths and prioritize.

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?
A:

The overall difficulty level of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is moderate, as per the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question paper analysis.

1. The Communication Ability section is usually easy to attempt with a 70-marks weightage. 

2. The Analytical Ability section is also Moderate in difficulty, with a total score weightage of 75 marks.

3. In comparison to other exams, the Mathematical Ability section includes formula based questions, hence the difficulty level of this section is easy to moderate if the candidate is prepared properly. The weightage of this section sis 55 marks.

Candidates can check detailed analysis of Andhra Pradesh ICET question papers at this link: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/apicet-exam-analysis.

Q:   When should I start preparing for APICET exam?
A:

To appear for AP ICET 2026 exam, candidates must begin preparation six months before examination date. AP ICET 2026 is expected to be held in first week of May 2026. By starting preparation, candidates will have to time to prepare and solve number of mock tests and previous year question papers.

When preparing for AP ICET exam, candidates must focus on basics. AP ICET is way for MBA and MCA programs in Andhra Pradesh.

Q:   Which is the best textbook for the preparation of ICET and MAT exam?
A:
Hi, Mathematical Ability - Tables Book - 6Th standard to 10th Standard Mathematics books state level syllabus - Quantitative Aptitude R S Agarwal - G.S.R. Book for ICET (G.S.R Publications) - Quicker Maths Analytical Ability: - Reasoning R S Agarwal - Time Material - Communication Ability - Word Power Made Easy for Vocabulary - Wren and Martin for English Grammar - English Novels and tales for Reading Comprehension - Daily Newspaper business column for Business terminology - For Computers also you should read newspapers and any Institute material. Best Institutes Materials - T.I.M.E Institute Material - Excel Institute - KEN Institute - VIMS - Sridhar's

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AP ICET Section-wise Preparation Strategy

Section 1: Tips to Prepare for Analytical Ability

  • Analytical Ability section assesses candidates' ability to collect information and analyse, problem-solving ability and decision-making ability.
  • Aspirants are advised to read each question carefully and then find out the correct answer
  • Questions in this section are tricky hence, candidates must pay attention to little details.
  • Candidates must solve ample of questions by taking mock tests and solving the previous year question papers.

Section 2: Tips to Prepare for Mathematical Ability

  • This section assesses candidates' ability to effectively process numerical data and conclude based on that data.
  • Candidates must devote much time to clearing basic concepts, practising the previous year’s question papers, learning different formulas and applying them simultaneously to solve problems.

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Section 3: Tips to Prepare for Communication Ability

  • The communication Ability section assesses candidates' ability to understand various kinds of information, express new ideas precisely and convey the gist of any project effectively.
  • The key to effective preparation for the communication ability section is quality and daily reading.
  • Candidates must read the novels/quality books of different genres. Avoid picking your favourite genre.
  • Learning new vocabulary can be made easy with the help of mobile applications.

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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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Nishtha Kumar

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Some of the top Andhra Pradesh ICET accepting colleges in Andhra Pradesh are:

  1. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
  2. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
  3. JNTU Kakinada and Anantapur
  4. GITAM School of Business
  5. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
  6. RVR and JC College of Engineering, Guntur

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Nishtha Singh

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

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Shruti Garg

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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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Nishtha Datta

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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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Mamona Shukla

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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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Nishtha Pandey

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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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Nishtha Bhandari

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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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Dhanya Dhyani

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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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Nishtha Arora

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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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