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

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.

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.

AP ICET syllabus is divided into three sections. Candidates preparing for exam must check the detailed syllabus to create preparation strategy. Refer the table below to know the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 syllabus:

Section A: 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 pertaining to 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.

Section B: 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

Section C: 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)

The Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 examination medium varies from section to section:

• Analytical Ability: English and Telugu languages
• Mathematical Ability: English and Telugu languages
• Communication Ability: English language only

Candidates preparing for APICET exam can refer the following books sectiom-wise-

1. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal
2. A New Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by B. S. Sijwalii
3. 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.

To appear for AP ICET 2026 exam, candidates must begin preparation six months before examination date. AP ICET 2026 is expected to be held in first week of May 2026. By starting early, candidates will have to time to prepare and solve number of mock tests and previous year question papers.

When preparing for AP ICET exam, candidates must focus on basic concepts. AP ICET is door to MBA and MCA programs in Andhra Pradesh.

Adnra University, Visakhapatnam will conduct AP ICET 2026 exam. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam conducting body on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education has been announced. Andhra Pradesh ICET scores are accepted for admission to MBA/MCA programme of universities in Andhra Pradesh. The exam is usually conducted across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The medium of the question paper is Telugu/English. The exam is conducted once in a year.

AP ICET Analytical Ability section important topics are:

1. Questions based on data
2. Sequences and Series 
3. Completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship
4. Missing number in a sequence or a series
5. Data Analysis 
6. Coding and Decoding Problems
7. Date, Time & Arrangement Problems
8. Calendar problems
9. Clock problems
10. Blood relationships

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.

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.

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

1. 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.
2. Statements, truth tables, implication converse and inverse, tautologies-sets, relations & functions, applications equation of a line in different forms.
3. 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.

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

AP ICET 2026 exam question paper will have four answer options, from which test taker must select any one option. The duration of AP ICET 2026 exam will be 150 minutes. Candidates must attempt 200 questions in given duration. AP ICET 2026 will be a computer based examination. Candidates must choose the correct option on screen with the help of mouse.

While prpearing for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026, candidates can refer the some of the best books for communication ability below:

Name of Books	Authors
Grammar Error Spot	A Upadhyaya
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
Objective General English	S.P. Bakshi
30 Days to More Powerful Vocabulary	Norman Lewis
Better English	Norman Lewis
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension	Arihant
Proficiency in Reading Comprehension Simplifying the “Passage” for you	Ajay Singh

Andhra Pradesh ICET exam pattern includes name of sections, marking scheme and number of questions in the question paper. As per the APICET exam pattern, the question paper will have total 200 multiple choice questions. Candidates will be given one mark for every correct answer and there will be no negative marking for any wrong answers. The duration of the exam is 150 minutes. Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will be a Computer Based Test to be conducted across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is conducted in a two days window (each day two sessions).