AP ICET Syllabus 2026: Check Subject-wise Topics for MBA

Q: What is the medium of Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?

The Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 examination medium will vary from section to section: Section-A (Analytical Ability): English and Telugu Section-B (Mathematical Ability): English and Telugu Section-C (Communication Ability): English only

Q: When should I start preparing for APICET exam?

To appear for the AP ICET 2026 exam, candidates myst begin their preparation six months before the examination date. AP ICET 2026 is expected to be held in first week of May 2026. By starting early preparations, candidates will have to time to prepare at ease and solve ample number of mock tests and previous year question papers. When preparing for AP ICET exam, candidates must focus in fundemntals and basic concepts. It is important to chalk time table to prepare for entrance examination. AP ICET is gateway to MBA and MCA programs in Andhra Pradesh.

Q: Which are the best books for APICET preparation?

Candidates preparing for APICET exam can refer the following books sectiom-wise- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal A New Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by B. S. Sijwalii Analytical Reasoning by M. K. Pandey These are few books that one must refer to for the APICET exam preparation. While selecting the book for APICET preparation candidates must check the edition and table of content, level of the book, author and if the book has question bank to practice from.

Q: What is Andhra Pradesh ICET marking scheme?

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.

Q: From where can I download the Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers?

Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers are available online. Candidates can visit the official website of Shiksha (https://shiksha.com/mba/apicet-exam-question-papers) to download the past years question papers. Candidates will be able to download the question paper for free. Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will help candidates to acquaint with the difficulty level and actual exam environment. Candidates must assess their performance and preparation level with the help of previous year question papers. Candidates must ensure to solve AP ICET previous year question paper to reinforce learning and revision of important topics.

Q: 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 2026 exam will be held in first week of May in computer based mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Q: What are a few important topics from the Analytical Ability section of the APICET exam?

Some of the important topics for AP ICET Analytical Ability section are: Questions based on data is in the form of two statements labelled as (i) and (ii) Sequences and Series (Analogies of numbers and alphabet 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

Q: Which are important topics from the Communication Ability section of APICET?

AP ICET communication ability important topics are: Vocabulary Business and computer terminology Functional grammar Reading Comprehensions. identify the vocabulary used in day-to-day communication. use of English grammar in day-to-day communication and business contexts. basic terminology and concepts in Computer and business contexts such as letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes, etc.) understand written reports, observations, etc. and draw inferences.

Q: Which are the important topics from the Mathematical Ability section of the APICET exam?

Some of the important topics of AP ICET Mathematical Ability section are: 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.

Q: Which is the best textbook for the preparation of ICET and MAT exam?

Hi, Mathematical Ability - Tables Book - 6Th standard to 10th Standard Mathematics books state level syllabus - Quantitative Aptitude R S Agarwal - G.S.R. Book for ICET (G.S.R Publications) - Quicker Maths Analytical Ability: - Reasoning R S Agarwal - Time Material - Communication Ability - Word Power Made Easy for Vocabulary - Wren and Martin for English Grammar - English Novels and tales for Reading Comprehension - Daily Newspaper business column for Business terminology - For Computers also you should read newspapers and any Institute material. Best Institutes Materials - T.I.M.E Institute Material - Excel Institute - KEN Institute - VIMS - Sridhar's

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AP ICET 2026 syllabus consists of three sections- Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. Candidates preparing must completely know the AP ICET syllabus and important section wise topics to prepare for exam. The APICET is conducted for admission to MBA and MCA programs in colleges across Andhra Pradesh, with the syllabus being the same for both courses.

As per the AP ICET 2026 exam pattern, the exam will be conducted for a duration of 150 minutes. Candidates planning to appear for the exam must check the detailed syllabus and exam pattern. The AP ICET 2026 exam will be held tentatively in first week of May in offline mode.

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AP ICET Syllabus 2026

Candidates preparing for the entrance examination must check the detailed AP ICET 2026 syllabus mentioned in the table below. Aspirants can know the section-wise important topics in AP ICET 2026 MBA syllabus.

AP ICET 2026 Syllabus: Analytical Ability

Section

Topics

Data Sufficiency

Questions based on data is in the form of two statements labelled as (i) and (ii )

Problem Solving

Sequences and Series (Analogies of numbers and alphabet, completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship, missing number in a sequence or a series)
Data Analysis (Data will be given in aTable, Graph, Bar diagram, Pie Chart, Venn Diagram or Passage and one need to analyse the questions about the data)
Coding and Decoding Problems (A code pattern of English Alphabet will be given. A given word or a group of letters are to be coded or decoded on the basis of given code or codes)
Date, Time & Arrangement Problems (Calendar problems, clock problems, blood relationships, arrivals, departures and schedules, seating arrangements, symbol and notation interpretation.

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AP ICET Syllabus: Mathematical Ability

Section	Topics
Arithmetical Ability	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
Algebraical and Geometrical Ability	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, (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°): 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.
Statistical Ability	Frequency distributions, mean, median, mode, standard deviation, correlation, probability

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AP ICET Syllabus: Communication Ability

Section	Topics
Part 1	Vocabulary (Identification of vocabulary used in the day to day communication.
Part 2	Business and computer terminology (Identification of basic terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes etc)
Part 3	Functional grammar (Understand the use of grammar in day-to-day communication as well as in business contexts)
Part 4	Reading comprehension (3 passages)

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Through section C, candidates will be assessed on the following aspects:

Ability to identify the vocabulary used in day-to-day communication.
Understand the use of English grammar in day-to-day communication and business contexts.
Identify the basic terminology and concepts in Computer and business contexts, such as letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes, etc.)
Understand written reports, observations, etc. and draw inferences.

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AP ICET Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates preparing for AP ICET exam 2026, must check the exam pattern. Table below briefs the AP ICET exam pattern 2026:

Sections	No. of Questions
Section A: Analytical Ability
(i) Data Sufficiency	20
((ii) Problem Solving	55
Total	75
Section B: Mathematical Ability
(i) Arithmetical Ability	35
(ii) Algebraical and Geometrical Ability	10
(iii) Statistical Ability	10
Total	55
Section C: Communication Ability
(i) Vocabulary	15
(ii) Business and Computer Terminology	20
(iii) Functional Grammar	15
(iv) Reading Comprehension	20
Total	70
Total Questions	200

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How to Prepare for AP ICET 2026?

To prepare well for AP ICET 2026 exam, candidates must:

Understand the AP ICET 2026 syllabus of the three sections: Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability and Communication Ability
Candidates must know the AP ICET exam structure, marking scheme and important topics
Candidates must start their preparation for exam early and not wait until the end month to commence preparation
Focus on solving previous year AP ICET question paper to become familiar with the difficulty level of question paper
Take AP ICET 2026 mock test to manage time and accuracy
While preparing for exam, candidate must take notes of important formulas and points.
Candidates must select the best books for preparation

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Q: Will the APICET question paper have descriptive type questions?

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Q: Which are important topics from the Communication Ability section of APICET?

Q: Which are the important topics from the Mathematical Ability section of the APICET exam?

Q: Which is the best textbook for the preparation of ICET and MAT exam?

Q: Who conducts Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?

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I got 4824 rank in APICET. I have PwD reservation and I am a female candidate. Is there any chance of getting MBA/MCA in Andhra University?

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With a 1514 rank, can I get a regular MCA seat in Andhra University?

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Getting a regular MCA seat in Andhra University with a rank of 1514 in the Andhra Pradesh ICET is unlikely to happen in the general category. The cut off for MCA over the years has been in some years as low as 150 and below for general, whereas in the reserved categories (for example SC, ST or BC) o

ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA

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Which are the low-cost MBA colleges in Hyderabad accepting APICET scores?

Answered a month ago

The MBA colleges in Hyderabad accepting APICET that provide the degree at a fee of less than INR 1 Lacs are listed in the table below:

College Name	Average Fees
Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women Admission	INR 54,000
Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology Admission	INR 90,000
Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission	INR 1 Lakh
RRS College of Engineering and Technology Admission	INR 54,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Muskan Chugh

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What specialisations can I pursue at the Hyderabad MBA colleges accepting APICET?

Answered a month ago

The popular specialisations that students can pursue at the MBA colleges in Hyderabad accepting APICET are listed in the table below, along with the number of colleges where they are provided:

Specialisation	No. of Colleges
Sales & Marketing	3 colleges
Finance	2 colleges
Human Resources	2 colleges
IT & Systems	1 college
Operations	1 college
Business Analytics	1 college

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

What is the cost of pursuing an MBA from Hyderabad APICET colleges?

Answered a month ago

The table below classifies the Hyderabad MBA colleges accepting APICET based on their average course fees:

Average Course Fees Range	No. of Colleges
Less than INR 1 Lakh	5 colleges
INR 1-2 Lakh	1 college
INR 3-5 Lakh	2 colleges

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Muskan Chugh

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Could you provide some details about the APICET exams?

Answered a month ago

Sure!

Students can click on the links provided in the table below for details about APICET, its exam dates, schedule, and syllabus.

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
APICET	May 2026 (Tentative)	APICET Schedule	APICET Syllabus

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Muskan Chugh

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What are the MBA course fees at APICET-accepting MBA colleges in Hyderabad?

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The MBA course fees at APICET-accepting MBA colleges in Hyderabad are provided in the table below:

College Name	Average Fees
Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women Admission	INR 54,000
ISTTM Business School Admission	INR 4.5 Lakh
Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology Admission	INR 90,000
Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission	INR 1 Lakh
RRS College of Engineering and Technology Admission	INR 54,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Could you tell me more about the MBA colleges in Hyderabad accepting APICET?

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Of course! The table below provides an overview of the best Hyderabad MBA colleges accepting APICET scores:

Particulars	Details
Number of MBA Colleges in Hyderabad Accepting APICET	9 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 5 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 1 college INR 3-5 Lakh: 2 colleges
Top MBA Colleges in Hyderabad Accepting APICET	Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women, ISTTM Business School, Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology, Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology, etc.
Top MBA Specialisations	Sales & Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, IT & Systems, Operations, Business Analytics, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	APICET

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Muskan Chugh

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Do MBA colleges in Hyderabad accept APICET scores?

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are 9 MBA colleges in Hyderabad where students can get admitted based on their scores in the APICET entrance exam. Of these, 7 colleges are privately owned. An MBA is a 2-year, postgraduate degree for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of business management and administra

Muskan Chugh

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I got 6530 rank via BC category in APICET 2025. Which universities can I get with this rank?

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With a rank of 6530 in APICET 2025 on a BC rank, you can expect a fair chance with mid-level universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh area. In the best scenario Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) Tirupati, (SRKR Engineering College Bhimavaram) or SVEC Tirupati can be aligned with seat availability

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