What is a Good Score in AP ICET 2026: Marks vs Rank, Cutoff & Admission Chances

Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2026 ( APICET )

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AP ICET Rank Card 2026

16 May '26

Shruti
Shruti Garg
Assistant Manager- Editorial
Updated on Apr 30, 2026 16:27 IST
AP ICET 2026 is a state-level entrance exam for MBA and MCA admissions in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates appearing for the exam can know what a good score in AP ICET 2026 is to qualify for admissions. Check the expected APICET 2026 rank and score of top universities like AU, SVU, and JNTU.

AP ICET 2026 is a state-level entrance exam for MBA and MCA admissions in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates appearing for the exam can know what a good score in AP ICET 2026 is to qualify for admissions. Check the expected APICET 2026 rank and score of top universities such as AU, SVU, and JNTU.

AP ICET Good Score

AP ICET Good Score

Good Score in AP ICET 2026: Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is conducted for admission to MBA and MCA programs offered by colleges in Andhra Pradesh. It is a state-elevl examination taken by more than 35000 candidates every year. A good score in AP ICET exam is generally considered above 150 marks to get a good rank and admission to top colleges. As per the APSCHE, candidates securing a minimum of 25% of total marks are considered for ranking and can apply for the counselling process. Last year, AP ICET topper Manoj Meka secured AP ICET rank 1 with a score of 197.91 marks. Candidates can know their final AP ICET 2026 score and rank. Before the release of AP ICET scores, candidates can know their approximate scores. AP ICET 2026 answer key with response sheet will be released on May 05, 2026. This article details AP ICET good score, marks vs rank analysis, expected cutoffs, and admission chances at top colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

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Table of contents
  • AP ICET 2026 Exam Overview
  • AP ICET 2026 Qualifying Marks
  • What is a Good Score in AP ICET 2026?
  • AP ICET Score Vs Rank
  • AP ICET 2026 Good Score: Qualifying Criteria
  • AP ICET Cut Off 2026 (Expected)
  • AP ICET Counselling 2026
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AP ICET 2026 Exam Overview

Candidates can check the table below to know the AP ICET 2026 overview:

Features

Details

Exam name

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET)

Courses offered

MBA and MCA

Mode of Exam

Computer-Based Test

Total Marks

200

APICET Qualifying marks

25% (50 marks)

No minimum for SC/ST

AP ICET 2026 Qualifying Marks

Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) prescribes the AP ICET passing marks. As per the criteria, candidates securing minimum of 25% marks in AP ICET exam is considered to be qualified for AP ICET counselling marks. Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories have no prescribed passing marks. Candidates from reserved categories are eligible to apply for AP ICET counselling from first to last ranks.

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What is a Good Score in AP ICET 2026?

A good score in AP ICET depends on the college that a candidate is targeting and the number of candidates appearing for the exam. As per the previous trends, scoring above 160 marks out of 200 can place candidates among the top 10 AP ICET toppers. Check below to know the rank-wise top 10 AP ICET scores:

Ranks

AP ICET Top Score in 2025

AP ICET Top Score in 2023

AP ICET Top Score in 2022

Rank 1

197.9140

169.95

180.55

Rank 2

179.5174

164.47

175.33

Rank 3

178.5175

162

166.94

Rank 4

175.6945

161.97

165.51

Rank 5

175.4529

161.97

160.89

Rank 6

175.3132

-

160.63

Rank 7

174.1794

-

156.53

Rank 8

173.7501

-

155.23

Rank 9

173.6118

-

153.65

Rank 10

171.9104

-

153.05

Also Read: AP ICET 2026 Response Sheet

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AP ICET Score Vs Rank

AP ICET marks vs rank combination changes slightly each year based on the difficulty level of AP ICET exam, number of candidates appeared, and AP ICET normalisation process. However, based on previous year AP ICET rank vs marks trends, candidates can know their expected AP ICET 2026 rank and admission chances.

Check the table below to know the expected AP ICET 2026 rank based on AP ICET 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)

Also Read: AP ICET Rank Wise Colleges

AP ICET 2026 Good Score: Qualifying Criteria

To pass AP ICET 2026 exam, students must fulfil the qualifying criteria. Candidates belonging to the general category must score a minimum of 25% (50 marks out of 200), to apply for the counselling round. However, there is no qualifying marks for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories. 

AP ICET Cut Off 2026 (Expected)

AP ICET 2026 participating universities and colleges will release ICET ranks based on factors like seat intake, difficulty level, and number of applicants. Check the table below to know the expected AP ICET cut off 2026 for top AP MBA institutes:

College Name Expected AP ICET Cutoff Rank
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 1 to 300
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati 1 to 500
JNTU, Anantapur 1 to 1000
Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram 1 to 1500
PVKK Institute of Technology 5000 to 10000

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AP ICET 2026 counselling registration will commence tentatively in June/July 2026 for first phase. Candidates who will qualify the AP ICET 2026 exam must apply for the counselling process at icet-sche.aptonline.in. Candidates ranking from first to last can participate in AP ICET counselling 2026. Candidates must ensure to register for AP ICET counselling to appear for the admission process of AP ICET accepting colleges.

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling dates 2026 will be released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling registration 2026 will commence in June 2026. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 results will be announced tentatively in second week of May 2026. Candidates ranking from first to last wil

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Nishtha Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

If two or more students score the same marks in Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam, the rank will be decided based on below parameters:

  • Test taker with higher marks in Section-A will given upper rank
  • If it is still same, the candidate with higher marks in Section-B will be preferred.
  • If there's still a tie,

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Dhanya Dhyani

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

AP ICET counselling 2026 registrations will commence tentatively in June 2026. Candidates must visit the APSCHE ICET counselling official website to register for process. Candidates must keep the required documents ready.

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Satyendra Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

To appear for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling 2026, candidates must keep the following documents ready:

  • AP ICET 2026 hall ticket
  • APICET rank card 2026
  • Transfer Certificate (T.C)
  • Degree marks memos/consolidated marks memo
  • Degree provisional certificate
  • Intermediate marks memo/Diploma marks memo
  • S.S.certific

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates must past five year's Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question paper to prepare well for exam. The past five year question papers will help candidates become familar with the difficulty level and topics with high-weightage over the years.

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Satyendra Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

Yes, Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper is different in every slot. Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is codncuted in two slots. The question paper will follow the similar pattern and structure, however, the type of questions will vary for all sections.

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Kritika Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

Yes, candidates can crack APICET exam through self study only of the candidate is discplined and consistent in preparation. Candidates must refer the best books with updated syllaus for APICET exam and refer the online resources to understand the important concepts. For self-study, candidates must e

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Yes, candidates will be required to pay the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 answer key objection fee. The Fee has to be paid for each objection raised on a Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question, which is INR 300, and the same is refundable for a valid objection only. 

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Nishtha Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is conducted once in a year. Hence, candidates can appear for examination once in a year. For the upcoming session, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 02, 2026.

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Nishtha Pandey

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

AP ICET 2026 result or rank card will be released on May 16, 2026. The results are expected to be announced by 6 PM. APSCHE will announce Andhra Pradesh ICET score 2026 based on the objections received by candidates.

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Nishtha Bhandari

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