What is Andhra Pradesh ICET for?

The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test also known as Andhra Pradesh ICET is conducted for admission to PG courses- Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Masters Computer Applications (MCA). Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuram on behalf of APSCHE conducts the exam in offline mode. Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is conducted once in a year. Hence, candidates must stay updated with the important dates and notifications to appear for the exam.

What is Andhra Pradesh ICET registration last date without late fee?

AP ICET 2026 registration without late fee last date was March 23, 2026. APSCHE commenced Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 registrations on February 05, 2026. Candidates applying for AP ICET 2026 exam will now be required to pay late fee of INR 1000 along with the application fee.

What is Andhra Pradesh ICET exam pattern?

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 was no negative marking for any wrong answers. The duration of the exam is 150 minutes. Andhra Pradesh ICET exam was a Computer Based Test to be conducted across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam has concluded.

What is the registration fee for Andhra Pradesh ICET?

AP ICET application fee varies from category to category. Candidates can check the table below to know the Andhra Pradesh ICET application fee: Categories AP ICET Fee OC INR 750 BC INR 700 SC/ST INR 650 Late Fee INR 1000 + registration fee Late Fee INR 2000 + registration fee Late Fee INR 4000 + registration fee Late Fee INR 10000+ registration fee

How many candidates appeared for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?

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

Will the APICET question paper have descriptive type questions?

No, all the questions in the APICET question paper will be objective type questions and will be in MCQ format. Candidates will be given four options for each question. Candidates will have to select the correct option for each question. Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will consist of 200 multiple-choice questions. Each question will be for one mark. There will be no negative marking for any wrong answers. Candidates will have to attempt the 200 questions in 150 minutes. There will be no sectional time limit to attempt the AP ICET exam sections. AP ICET 2027 exam will be held in first week of May 2027 in computer based mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Best APICET Colleges in India

There are about 500 top MBA accepting AP ICET colleges in India. Out of these, 315 colleges are privately owned, 26 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 7 MBA colleges. AP ICET is one of the most accepting entrance exam in top MBA colleges in India. IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, KL Business School Guntur, RVR and JC College of Engineering, Vishnu Institute of Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada, GITAM School of Business Visakhapatnam, Vignan's Institute of Information Technology, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges under ICET score in India.

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MBA Colleges Accepting APICET Score in India: Highlights 2023
How can I get admission to best MBA colleges accepting AP ICET score

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MBA Colleges Accepting APICET Score in India: Highlights 2023
How can I get admission to best MBA colleges accepting AP ICET score in India?
What are the most popular entrance exams accepted by best MBA colleges in India?
What are the top private MBA colleges accepting ICET score in India?
What are the top govt. MBA colleges accepting ICET score in India?
Which state has best MBA colleges accepting ICET score in India?
- 7.1 What are the top MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in Andhra Pradesh?
What is the cost of best MBA colleges accepting APICET score in India?
MBA Colleges Accepting APICET Score in India: Comparison

MBA Colleges Accepting APICET Score in India: Highlights 2023
How can I get admission to best MBA colleges accepting AP ICET score in India?
What are the most popular entrance exams accepted by best MBA colleges in India?
What are the top private MBA colleges accepting ICET score in India?
What are the top govt. MBA colleges accepting ICET score in India?
Which state has best MBA colleges accepting ICET score in India?
What is the cost of best MBA colleges accepting APICET score in India?
MBA Colleges Accepting APICET Score in India: Comparison
MBA Colleges Accepting APICET Score in India FAQs

MBA Colleges Accepting APICET Score in India: Highlights 2023

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate degree programme that provides advanced business and management training. The course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in leadership roles. MBA programs emphasize the development of an individual's analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. MBA also helps students to communicate effectively and work effectively in teams.

The key highlights related to best AP ICET accepting MBA colleges in India are mentioned below:

Parameters	Particulars/Statistics
No. of MBA Colleges	500 (approx..)
Annual Fees	INR < 1 lakh: 394 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 23 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 6 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 14 colleges INR > 5 lakh: 9 Colleges
Top Specialisations	Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, International Business, etc
Accepted Entrance Exam	AP ICET

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How can I get admission to best MBA colleges accepting AP ICET score in India?

The general eligibility criteria to get MBA admission in India that accept ICET scores are listed below:

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university or institution with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
MBA colleges in India consider scores from national-level entrance exam such as AP ICET. Candidates are required to meet the minimum cutoff scores set by the respective colleges.

What are the most popular entrance exams accepted by best MBA colleges in India?

One of the popular entrance exam accepted by top MBA colleges in India are mentioned below:

AP ICET: Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET)is a state-level MBA and MCA entrance examination conducted for admission to colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh. AP ICET will be conducted by Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education. AP ICET is conducted over a window of two days and two slots. According to APSCHE, as many as 64,884 (approx.) candidates appear for the exam. Around 40,000 (approx.) candidates qualify for the exam. The computer-based test (CBT) is conducted in 43 cities across Andhra Pradesh. The scores of AP ICET is accepted by over 290 colleges across Andhra Pradesh.

Listed below are the following admission dates for AP ICET top colleges in India along with their schedule:

Exam Name	Schedule
AP ICET 2024 Exam	AP ICET Schedule

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What are the top private MBA colleges accepting ICET score in India?

The following table presents a list of private MBA institutions in India that consider AP ICET scores for admission, along with their respective total tuition fees.

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University Admission	INR 14.6 lakh
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research Admission	INR 3.2 lakh
KL Business School, KL University, Guntur Admission	INR 6 lakh – INR 20 lakh
RVR and JC College of Engineering Admission	INR 1 lakh
Vishnu Institute of Technology Admission	INR 88,000
GITAM School of Business, Visakhapatnam Admission	INR 10 lakh

What are the top govt. MBA colleges accepting ICET score in India?

The following table presents a list of government MBA institutions in India that consider AP ICET scores for admission, along with their respective total tuition fees.

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada Admission	INR 54,000
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Admission	INR 3 lakh
Acharya Nagarjuna University Admission	INR 32,000 – INR 66,000
Adikavi Nannaya University Admission	INR 33,000
College of Commerce, Management and Computer Science Admission	INR 59,000
JNTUA College of Engineering, Ananthapuram Admission	INR 54,000

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Which state has best MBA colleges accepting ICET score in India?

Listed below are the city-wise distribution of top AP ICET accepting MBA colleges in India:

What are the top MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in Andhra Pradesh?

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the ICET accepting MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh along with their total tuition fee and entrance exam:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exams
IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University	INR 15 lakh	APICET, CAT, XAT, GMAT, etc.
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research	INR 3.2 lakh	APICET, CAT, MAT, etc.
KL Business School, KL University, Guntur	INR 6 lakh – INR 20 lakh	APICET, CAT, MAT, XAT, etc.
RVR and JC College of Engineering	INR 1 lakh	APICET

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What is the cost of best MBA colleges accepting APICET score in India?

Return on Investment (ROI) shows how much profit or benefit you get if you pursue a course from a particular college. It assesses the return of the fee invested by the candidate while studying and the return he/she gets in the form of placements.

Listed below are the top MBA colleges in India under ICET score along with their total tuition fee and annual average package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University MBA	INR 15 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research MBA	INR 3 lakh	INR 5 LPA
KL Business School, KL University, Guntur MBA	INR 6 lakh – INR 20 lakh	INR 5 LPA
RVR and JC College of Engineering MBA	INR 1 lakh	INR 2 LPA
Vishnu Institute of Technology MBA	INR 88,000	INR 4 LPA
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada MBA	INR 54,000	INR 4 LPA