APICET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check Qualification, Age Limit, Reservation
Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )
Registration - 5 Feb '26 - 23 Mar '26
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
- AP ICET 2026 Eligibility Criteria Overview
- APICET Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Important Guidelines
- What after fulfilling the APICET 2026 Eligibility Criteria?
AP ICET 2026 Eligibility Criteria Overview
Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test is conducted for admission to MBA or MCA program of colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The AP ICET eligibility criteria prescribes the nationality, edicational requirements and age criteria to appear for exam. Before applying for exam, students can check table below to know AP ICET 2026 eligibility overview:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Examination | Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Age limit | No minimum age |
| Qualifying Degree | Graduation (3 or 4 years) or appearing for final examination |
| Minimum Marks (General) | 50% Aggregate |
| Minimum Marks (Reserved) | 45% Aggregate |
Commonly asked questions
Check the table below to know the number of candidates appeared and qualified the AP ICET exam:
| AP ICET Exam Year | Appeared | Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| AP ICET 2025 | 34,131 | 32,719 |
| AP ICET 2024 | 44,446 | 42,984 |
| AP ICET 2023 | 44,343 | 37,326 |
| AP ICET 2022 | 42,496 | 37,329 |
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.
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.
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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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
No, once the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 admit cards have been issued, candidates cannot change the exam centre. APSCHE issues the Andhra Pradesh ICET centre based on the permanent or present address and exam centre preferences added by the candidate. No request for change in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam centre 2026 will be entertained under any circumstances.
Candidates seeking admission to MBA programme offered in colleges in Andhra Pradesh must have a Andhra Pradesh ICET score. Candidates must check the desired university MBA admission criteria and scores accepted. Many universities accept the national level MBA entrance examination scores like CAT, XAT and CMAT.
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What after fulfilling the APICET 2026 Eligibility Criteria?
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 will be provided with the opprurtunity to edit AP ICET application form 2026. The correction window will open online on March 23, 2026.
Once the correction window closes, APSCHE will release AP ICET 2026 hall ticket. Applicants will be able to download the admit card online. Registered candidates will have to appear for the AP ICET 2026 exam, will 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 23 hours ago
APSCHE has revised the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 application fee. The fee has been increased by INR 100 for each catregory.
- OC- INR 750
- BC- INR 700
- SC/ST- INR 650
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 23 hours ago
Yes, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 application last date without late fee has been extended again. Earlier, APSCHE revised the Andhra Pradesh ICET application last date 2026 from March 17 to March 23, 2026. Candidates must complete the registration process before the prescribed last date to avoid any lat
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
APICET is the most accepting entrance exam in the top MBA colleges in Vijayawada. Some o the colleges are mentioned below with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Prasad V Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology | INR 1.2 lakh |
| Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Deemed to be University | INR 2 lakh |
| Andhra Loyola College (ALC, Vijayawada) | INR 70,000 |
| Parvathaneni Brahmayya Siddhartha College of Arts and Science | INR 1.2 lakh |
| Vikas College of Engineering and Technology | INR 70,000 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, APSCHE has revised the Andhra Pradesh ICET application fee 2026. The fee has been increased by INR 100 for each category. Check below to know Andhra Pradesh ICET application fee 2026 category wise:
Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Application fee for OC | INR 750 |
| Application Fee for BC | INR 700 |
| Application Fee for SC/ST | INR 650 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
AP ICET 2026 application for last date is extended again from March 17 to March 23, 2026. APSCHE is not expected to extend the Andhra Pradesh ICET application last date 2026 without late fee again. Candidates must complete the online form before last date.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
APICET 2026 question paper will include 200 multiple-choice questions. These questions are divided across three sections as:
- Analytical Ability (75 questions)
- Mathematical Ability (55 questions)
- Communication Ability (70 questions)
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To download the APICET question paper, candidates can visit the APICET question paper link and select the year-wise link to download question papers. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question papers will be released on May 05, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question paper has not been released yet. APSCHE will release the APICET question paper 2026 along with the answer key. As per the official notification, Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key 2026 will be released on May 05, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
AP ICET 2026 registration without late fee last date is March 17, 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 17, 2026 will have to pay th
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks 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
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