Top AP ICET 2026 MBA Specialisation: Know Latest Trend Among Aspirants
Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )
Registration - 5 Feb '26 - 2 Mar '26
Want to know which is the popular AP ICET MBA specialisation? Read this article to know which MBA specialisations students prefer with AP ICET scores. AP ICET scores are accepted only in Andhra Pradesh state districts. Colleges in Andhra Pradesh offers 28 MBA specialisations through AP ICET.
AP ICET MBA Specialisation
Confused about which AP ICET MBA specialisation to choose while filling ICET counselling form? As per recent poll by Shiksha.com shows decision of students on which AP ICET MBA specialisation to choose? With more than 350 votes, candidates can know which specialisation to prioritise based on their skills and trend.
Choosing the MBA specialisation is one of important steps for students. MBA specialisation provides career opportunities and clarity, industry specific knowledge, networking and important investing in future.
Also Read: AP ICET Counselling
- AP ICET MBA Specialiations 2026
- AP ICET MBA Specialisation: Shiksha Poll Results
- Why is AP ICET MBA Specialisation Important?
AP ICET MBA Specialiations 2026
AP ICET colleges offer 28 MBA specialisations through AP ICET scores. Candidates can check the complete list of specialisations below:
| S.No |
Branch Code |
Brach Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BAN |
MBA (Business Analytics) |
| 2 |
HMG |
MBA (Hospital Management) |
| 3 |
MAD |
MBA (Artificial Intelligence And Data Science) |
| 4 |
MAI |
MBA (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning And Deep Learning) |
| 5 |
MAM |
MBA (Applied Management) |
| 6 |
MBA |
Master In Bussiness Administration |
| 7 |
MBF |
MBA (Finance) |
| 8 |
MBI |
MBA (Artificial Intelligence) |
| 9 |
MBM |
MBA (Business Management) |
| 10 |
MBS |
MBA (Banking And Finance Services) |
| 11 |
MCA |
Master In Computer Application |
| 12 |
MDA |
MBA (Big Data Analytics) |
| 13 |
MDM |
MBA (Digital Marketing) |
| 14 |
MFT |
MBA (Fin Tech) |
| 15 |
MGM |
MBA (General Management) |
| 16 |
MHA |
MBA (Hospital Administration) |
| 17 |
MHM |
MBA (Health Care And Hospital Management) |
| 18 |
MHR |
MBA (Human Resource) |
| 19 |
MIB |
MBA (International Business) |
| 20 |
MIM |
MBA (Information Management) |
| 21 |
MLS |
MBA (Logistics And Supply Chain Management) |
| 22 |
MMA |
MBA (Marketing Management) |
| 23 |
MMM |
MBA (Media Management) |
| 24 |
MPM |
MBA (Pharmaceutical Management) |
| 25 |
MRM |
MBA (Retail Management) |
| 26 |
MSM |
MBA (Information Technology And Systems Management) |
| 27 |
MTH |
MBA (Tourism And Hospitality) |
| 28 |
MTT |
MBA (Tourism And Travel Management) |
| 29 |
TMM |
MBA (Tourism Management) |
As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme:
- for every correct answer, the candidate will get one mark.
- there will be no negative marking for any wrong answer or not attempted questions.
As per the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 200 MCQs, of one mark each. There will be no sectional time limit. Candidates can start answering from any section they are comfortable with. The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes.
Andhra Pradesh ICET exam pattern mentions name of sections, marking scheme and number of questions in the question paper. AP ICET question paper will have total 200 multiple choice questions. Candidates are given one mark for every correct answer and there will be no negative marking for any wrong answers. The duration of the exam is 150 minutes. Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will be a Computer Based Test to be conducted across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will be held on April 28, 2026.
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AP ICET MBA Specialisation: Shiksha Poll Results
Shiksha conducted a poll for AP ICET candidates to know preffered specialisations. Check the poll results below to know trend among AP ICET candidates:
| Specialisation |
Percentage of Votes |
|---|---|
| Finance |
43% |
| Human Resources |
28% |
| Marketing |
13% |
| Others |
11% |
| Operations |
5% |
AP ICET 2025 MBA Specialisation Poll
Top AP ICET MBA Specialisation: Finance
MBA in Finance has 43% of the votes, being most preferred MBA specialisation among AP ICET students. This shows the highest chosen specialisation of MBA due to its strong job market, well-paying packages, and career growth opportunities.
Why MBA in Finance is Popular:
- High income roles in banking, financial services, fintech, and investment management
- Job profiles include Financial Analyst, Investment Banker, Credit Manager, and Corporate Finance Consultant
- High ROI compared to other specialisations in terms of placements
Top Recruiters in Finance: ICICI Bank, Deloitte, HDFC, KPMG, PwC, Axis Bank, and mutual fund houses
Also Read: AP ICET College Predictor
Students preapring for AP ICET 2026 exam can check important topics for AP ICET Analytical ability section below. AP ICET 2026 exam will be held on May 02.
- Questions based on data
- Sequences and Series
- Completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship
- Missing number in a sequence or a series
- Data Analysis
- Coding and Decoding Problems
- Date, Time & Arrangement Problems
- Calendar problems
- Clock problems
- Blood relationships
Students preparing for AP ICET 2026 can check some important topics of AP ICET Mathematical Ability section:
- Laws of Indices, ratio and proportion, surds, numbers and divisibility, LCM, GCD, rational numbers, ordering, percentages, profit and loss, partnership, pipes and cisterns, time, distance and work problems, areas and volumes, mensuration, modular arithmetic.
- Statements, truth tables, implication converse and inverse, tautologies-sets, relations & functions, applications equation of a line in different forms.
- Trigonometry - Trigonometric ratios, Trigonometric ratios of standard angles, Trigonometric identities: sample problems on heights and distances, polynomials, remainder theorem & consequences, linear equations & expressions, progressions, binomial theorem, matrices, notion of a limit and derivative, plane geometry - lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, coordinate geometry-distance between points.
AP ICET communication ability important topics are:
- Vocabulary
- Business and computer terminology
- Functional grammar
- Reading Comprehensions.
- Vocabulary.
- English grammar
- Basic terms and concepts in Computer and business
- Written reports, observations, etc. and draw conclusion.
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Top AP ICET MBA Specialisation: Human Resource
Human Resources (HR) has got 28% votes of students, making it the second highest specialisation. This shows the growing importance of employee engagement, talent management, and HR analytics in modern organizations.
Career Roles in HR:
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- HR Business Partner
- Learning & Development Manager
- Compensation & Benefits Analyst
Skills Gained:
- Organizational behavior
- Leadership development
- Labor laws and strategic HRM
Top AP ICET MBA Specialisation: Marketing
Although Marketing received 13% of the votes which has always been the top preference, it now suggests a shift in preference.
Areas of Marketing:
- Digital Marketing
- Brand Management
- Market Research
- Sales & Distribution
Marketing careers are vast and often cross-functional, offering roles in both B2B and B2C sectors.
Top AP ICET MBA Specialisation: Operations
Operations Management, important to manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain, got 5% votes. This may be due to lesser awareness compared to Finance or HR.
The 'Others' category (11%) includes emerging specialisations such as:
- Business Analytics
- International Business
- IT Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Healthcare Management
Why is AP ICET MBA Specialisation Important?
Choosing a specialisation is one of the most important career decisions for MBA. These poll results highlight trends but should not guide choices. Every student has unique interests and strengths. Make sure to research:
- Job roles and career progression
- Industry demand
- Your skillset and passion
- Alumni feedback from colleges
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
AP ICET 2026 exam will be held across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The 25 districts are:
Anakapalli, Anantapur, Annamayya, Bapatla, Chittoor, East Godavari, Eluru, Guntur, Hyderabad, Kakinada, Konaseema, Krishna, Kurnool, Nandyal, NTR, Palnadu, Prakasam, Tirupati, Sri Satyasai, Sri Potti, Sri Ramu
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
No, Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus is not lengthy. It is similar to other MBA entrance exam syllabus. However, questions from sections such as Analytical Ability and Mathematical Ability will require candidates to prepare for critical reasoning skills. Primary focus of the candidates must remain on pr
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
To identify the Andhra Pradesh ICET important topics, candidates must analyse the previous year question papers and mock tests to know the repeating questions or topics. Importantly, Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper include questions from topics- Data Sufficiency, Problem Solving, and Vocabulary-R
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
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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In Andhra Pradesh ICET exam, Mathematical Ability section consists of 55 Multiple Choice Questions. The total weightage of Andhra Pradesh ICET Mathematical Ability section is 27.5% making it the important section in exam. Andhra Pradesh ICET Mathematical Ability questions are further divided as:
- Arit
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Candidates can check the latest Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 pattern below:
AP ICET Paper Pattern 2025
Mode of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam
Computer Based Test
Number of sections
Three sections:
Duration of exam
AP ICET exam slots
Number of questions
200
AP ICET maximum marks
200
Negative Marking
No
Language of question paper
English & Telugu
Number of answer choices
4
Question Type
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)