APICET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check Qualification, Age Limit, Reservation
Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2025 ( APICET )
Candidates seeking admission to MBA programme of Andhra University must appear for APICET 2026 exam. To appear for the entrance exam candidates must fulfil the APICET 2026 eligibility criteria to fill the application form. Check the complete details here.
APICET Eligibility Criteria
- APICET Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Important Guidelines
- What after fulfilling the APICET 2026 Eligibility Criteria?
APICET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must check the AP ICET eligibility criteria as mentioned below before filling the application form. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria about academic qualifications, age limit, reservations and so forth.
Academic Qualifications
- According to the APICET eligibility criteria 2026, candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme must have completed and passed a three- or four-year degree course in any discipline offered by a university or recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Candidates can check the list of recognised universities by UGC by logging on to: https://www.ugc.ac.in/recog_College.aspx
- Candidates with aggregate marks of 50% (45% in the case of reserved categories – SC, ST and BC) are alone eligible to take admission through APICET.
- The qualifying Degree obtained by the Distance Mode Program should be recognised by the Joint Committee of UGC, AICTE, and DEC/DEB.
- The candidates who are appearing for the final year degree examination shall also be eligible to appear for AP ICET-2026.
Age Limit
There is no age bar to apply for APICET exam.
Nationality
The candidates should be Indian Nationals and should satisfy local/non-local status requirements laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulations of Admission) Order, 1974 as amended.
Candidates having valid score in other national or state level MBA entrance exams like, TS ICET, CAT, CMAT, XAT will be eligible to take admission to colleges offering admission on the basis of the abvove scores. Candidates are adbised to check the university wise admission process.
Candidates seeking admission to MBA course offered by universities in Andhra Pradesh must appear for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. However, candidates must check the eligibility criteria for admission to MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh. More than 290 colleges in Andhra Pradesh offers admission on the Andhra Pradesh ICET scores only.
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Important Guidelines
- The Convener or/and the Common Entrance Test Committee reserve the right to reject a candidate's application at any stage, if A) the application is incomplete. B) the candidate fails to satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions. C) False or incorrect information is provided.
- Any change whatsoever, including that of caste/community status or category, shall not be permitted in the filled-in application once submitted to the Convener. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
- Authorities are not responsible for the non-submission of the application by the notified date and time, regardless of the reason.
What after fulfilling the APICET 2026 Eligibility Criteria?
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Candidates after fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply for AP ICET 2026 exam by filling the online application form through the official website- cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. After filling the application form, candidates can download the AP ICET hall ticket when released.
Registered candidates will have to appear for the AP ICET 2026 exam, which is expected to be held across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates will be able to choose three to four AP ICET exam centres while filling the application form.
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AP ICET exam is conducted once in a year. Candidates can re-appear for the exam in next academic year. For the upcoming examination, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 will be scheduled tentatively on May 07, 2026. Candidates must stay updated with the exam dates to prepare for the exam well.
Shruti Garg is a graduate in English and Education with over 7 years of experience in content writing/editing and education journalism. At Shiksha.com, Shruti covers UG and PG entrance exams like MBA entrance exams,
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