AP ICET 2026: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation

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 is expected to be conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 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 35,000 (approx.) candidates appear for the exam. Around 33,000 (approx.) candidates qualify for the exam. The computer-based test (CBT) is conducted in 25 districts across Andhra Pradesh. The scores of AP ICET is accepted by over 290 colleges across Andhra Pradesh.

AP ICET 2026 Exam Highlights

AP ICET 2026 application form will be released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates will be able to fill the form in online mode. Candidates can pay the application fee online only. Candidates must ensure they adhere to the below-mentioned eligibility criteria before filling the application form; failing to do so will result in the candidature being cancelled. Check the brief steps to fill the AP ICET application form 2026:

Step 1- Visit the official website- cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

Step 2- Enter basic details

Step 3- Pay the AP ICET application fee

Step 4- Note the payment ID and AP ICET login is created

Step 5- Fill the application form

Step 6- Upload the required documents in the prescribed size and format

Step 7- Save the filled application form

AP ICET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission in MBA courses through AP ICET 2026 should fulfil the following criteria:

• Candidate should be an Indian National and should conform to the local/non-local status requirement as per the government rule
• Candidates should have passed a three-year bachelor’s degree course in any stream with a minimum 50 per cent aggregate (SC, ST and BC with 45 percent aggregate) from a recognised university
• Candidates in their final year of a 3-year Bachelor's degree and awaiting results are also eligible to apply for AP ICET 2026 exam 

Authorities prescribe the AP ICET syllabus section-wise. Candidates can check the section-wise important topics. AP ICET syllabus 2026 will be divided into three sections viz.,  Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability and Communication Ability. The candidate must chalk out the preparation schedule as per the syllabus of AP ICET. 

AP ICET 2026 Preparation Tips

AP ICET is a speed-based test in which students need to solve 200 questions in 150 minutes. All the questions are in MCQ format. To solve the questions, aim at acquiring in-depth subject knowledge over just covering the topics included in the syllabus. Prepare a study timetable and buy the best books for the AP ICET exam. Check other tips below:

1. Study well the topics included in the AP ICET 2026 syllabus
2. Do not randomly pick up topics. Ensure to complete one and then move on to the other topics included in the AP ICET syllabus
3. Create short notes to revise them regularly

3. Self analyse preparation level through practice of AP ICET sample papers
4. In case of doubts in the topics, discuss it with friends and teachers

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AP ICET 2026 mock test will be released online. Registered candidates can access the AP ICET mock test 2026. Mock tests help candidates to get the actual exam environment and make them familiar with the exam pattern. Candidates must ensure to take the mock test to assess their preparation level.

AP ICET exam pattern 2026 mentions the number of sections, marking scheme, duration of the exam and mode of examination. Candidates preparing for entrance exam must check the AP ICET exam pattern to formulate exam day strategy accordingly. Download AP ICET last 5 year question papers to know AP ICET exam pattern.  Check the AP ICET 2026 exam pattern highlights in brief below:

AP ICET 2026 analysis will be updated soon after the exam is over. However, candidates can check the previous year AP ICET exam analyais. As per the AP ICET 2025 exam analysis, slot 1 and slot 2 difficulty levels were moderate. The question paper covered the topics as prescribed. Slot 2 was on the same line with no surprise. The duration of the exam was 150 minutes. The question paper consists of a total of 200 questions divided across three sections.

AP ICET Question Paper

Candidates appearing for AP ICET exam must download the previous year question papers. The question papers will help candidates assess the difficulty level of the exam. The AP ICET question papers can be used for practice and to improve speed and accuracy.