What is a Good Score in AP ICET 2025: Marks vs Rank, Cutoff & Admission Chances

Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2025 ( APICET )

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Shruti Garg
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Updated on May 20, 2025 17:40 IST

AP ICET 2025 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 2025 is to qualify for admissions. Check the expected APICET 2025 rank and score of top universities like AU, SVU, and JNTU.

AP ICET Good Score

AP ICET Good Score

The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted for MBA and MCA admissions in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who are appearing for AP ICET 2025 always have a question: What is a good score in AP ICET 2025? Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, released the AP ICET result 2025 and AP ICET rank card at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Manoj Meka secured Rank 1 in AP ICET 2025 with a score of 197.91 marks (out of 200).

Candidates can know their final AP ICET 2025 score and rank. Before the release of AP ICET scores, candidates can know their approximate scores. AP ICET 2025 answer key with response sheet has been released. 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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Q:   When is APICET cutoff released?
A:

Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff is released after the results are announced. AP ICET accepting colleges releases the list of score and ranks applicable for admissions to the MBA/MCA programme during the counselling process. On the basis of the preferences enetered by the candidates during the AP ICET counselling registration process and AP ICET rank, candidates are allotted the colleges. Candidates can choose to freeze or move to further counselling rounds. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 counselling dates will be announced after the declaration of results. Candidates must ensure to complete  the AP ICET 2025 counselling registration process to appear for counselling rounds.

Based on the scores and ranks obtained  by the candidates, they can know their probable chances on getting into desired institute by checking the expected ranks and cutoff for AP ICET 2025 here- AP ICET rank wise college list

Q:   What is the cutoff marks for Andhra Pradesh ICET?
A:

AP ICET 2024 cutoff marks to qualify the exam is 50 out of 200 marks. Candidates must ensure to attain 25% of total amrks to qualify for the counselling process. Candidates meeting the Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff criteria will be able to register for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling 2024. Candidates will be assigned ranks on the basis of the scores attained. Andhra Pradesh ICET accepting colleges will release the rank wise details for admission to MBA/MCA programs.

Q:   What is the cut off for Andhra University?
A:

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam accepts APICET scores for admission to the MBA and MCA courses. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the previous year APICET cutoff trends. The Andhra University APICET cutoff 2024 has been released for Home State quotas. As per the Andhra University cutoff 2024, the cutoff for Andhra University College of Engineering was 404 for General Home State category candidates. Moreover, the MBA at College of Arts and Commerce, and Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG courses stood at 13868 for the Home State quota belonging to General category. 

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Features

Details

Exam name

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET)

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

What is a Good Score in AP ICET 2025?

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 score 2025 and previous years:

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

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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 2025 rank and admission chances.

Check the table below to know the expected AP ICET 2025 rank based on AP ICET score:

AP ICET Marks (Out of 200)

Expected Rank Range

Admission Chances

160 – 200

1 – 10

Top government Universities (AU, SVU, JNTU)

140 – 159

11 – 100

High chance in top private & government colleges

120 – 139

101 – 1000

Decent government/private colleges in tier-1 cities

100 – 119

1001 – 5000

Good private colleges, select government seats

70 – 99

5001 – 10000

Private MBA/MCA colleges with decent placements

50 – 69

10001 – 25000

Lower-tier colleges, limited choices

Below 50

25000+

May not qualify (except SC/ST)

Also Read: AP ICET Rank Wise Colleges

AP ICET 2025 Good Score: Qualifying Criteria

To qualify AP ICET 2025 exam, candidates must fulfil the passing criteria. Applicants belonging to general category must score a minimum of 25%, i.e., 50 marks out of 200, to qualify for the counselling round. However, there is no qualifying marks for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories. 

AP ICET Cut Off 2025 (Expected)

Each AP ICET 2025 participating college will release its cutoff based on factors like seat intake, difficulty level, and number of applicants. Here's an expected AP ICET cut off 2025 for top institutes:

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

Also Read:

AP ICET Cutoff 2025 for SC, ST, EWS and OC

AP ICET Counselling 2025

AP ICET 2025 counselling registration will commence tentatively in June/July 2025. Candidates who will qualify the AP ICET 2025 exam must apply for the counselling process at icet-sche.aptonline.in. Candidates ranking from first to last can participate in AP ICET counselling 2025. Candidates must ensure to register for AP ICET counselling to appear for the admission process of AP ICET accepting colleges.

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AP ICET Seat Allotment 2025

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