When can I download the APICET answer key?

APICET answer key 2026 has been released. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 was held on May 02 in Computer Based Test mode. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 preliminary answer key when released. With the help of Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key candidates can calculate their probable score before the declaration of results. In case of any discrepancy in the answers provided, candidates will get the opportunity to raise objections till prescribed date. On the basis of the objections received the final answer key will be published online along with the declaration of results.

Who releases the APICET answer key?

Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 answer key has been released by conducting body. The answer key is released online two days after the exam is conducted. Candidates who appear for the exam can check the preliminary AP ICET answer key and their response sheets. Candidates can download the answer key and response sheets at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates are also given the opportunity to raise objections against the APICET answer key. Based on the objections received the final answer key is released along with the declaration of results.

What if I do not qualify Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?

If you do not qualify the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam, you can appear for other MBA entrance examinations like TS ICET, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT and so forth and prepare well in advance for these exams. You can also apply for admission to colleges which offer admission on merit basis based on class 12th and UG score.

How can I raise objections for APICET answer key?

After the release of Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 preliminary answer key, candidates will be able to challenge the answer key till prescribed last date. To raise objections candidates will have to follow the steps mentioned: Visit the official web link- (cets. Apsche. Andhra Pradesh. Gov. In) Click on 'Key Objections Registration' Enter registration number, hall ticket number and mobile number Click on ' get details' and follow the instructions Candidates will be required to furnish the following details to challenge the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key. Serial Number Hall Ticket Number Exam Date Session {FN (Shift 1) AN (Shift 2)} Question ID Objection Type- no correct answer, wrong answer, options not valid, others Suggested answer Justification along with reference book, Page number & also edition (Telugu/English). .

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

Where can I check Andhra Pradesh ICET result?

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test result 2026 can be checked on the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. APSCHE declard the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 results in online mode. Candidates must enter their Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 login details to download the rank card PDF.

What is a good score in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam?

There are no prescribed good marks for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. Candidates must score a minimum of 25% marks in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam to qualify for counselling process. For final admissions, candidates must have a ideal score of 150+ to get admission in top MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

When can I download the APICET answer key?

APICET answer key 2026 has been released. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 was held on May 02 in Computer Based Test mode. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 preliminary answer key when released. With the help of Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key candidates can calculate their probable score before the declaration of results. In case of any discrepancy in the answers provided, candidates will get the opportunity to raise objections till prescribed date. On the basis of the objections received the final answer key will be published online along with the declaration of results.

When will be the APICET results announced?

Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 results have been announced. The results are released on the official website of AP ICET. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their scores at cets. Aspche. Andhra Pradesh. Gov. In. The APICET scorecard mentions the details such as: candidate details, exam details, section-wise marks, overall marks and rank obtained. During the AP ICET counselling process, on the basis of the rank obtained candidates will be allotted the institute in the state of Andhra Pradesh for admission to MBA or MCA programme. Candidates from first to last rank will be eligible to appear for the Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling process.

Which are the top colleges accepting APICET exam score?

Top colleges in Andhra Pradesh accepting Andhra Pradesh ICET scores are: Acharya Nagarjuna University College Andhra University Colleges Of Arts And Commerce Dr B R Ambedkar University Sri Krishnadevaraya University Yogi Vemana University Vikrama Simhapuri University Dr.Abdul Haq Urdu University Krishna University Adikavi Nannaya University Campus Adikavi Nannaya Univ College of Arts & Commerce Adikavi Nannaya University Campus S V U College Of Commerce Manegement and Computer Science Check the complete list of top colleges here- https://www.shiksha.com/mba/colleges/mba-colleges-accepting-icet-andhra-pradesh .

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.

Is Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus lengthy?

No, Andhra Pradesh ICET syllabus is not lengthy. It is similar to other MBA entrance exam syllabus. However, questions from sections such as Analytical Ability and Mathematical Ability will require candidates to prepare for critical reasoning skills. Primary focus of the candidates must remain on preparing for APICET based on the syllabus prescribed by APSCHE.

When can I download the APICET answer key?

APICET answer key 2026 has been released. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 was held on May 02 in Computer Based Test mode. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 preliminary answer key when released. With the help of Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key candidates can calculate their probable score before the declaration of results. In case of any discrepancy in the answers provided, candidates will get the opportunity to raise objections till prescribed date. On the basis of the objections received the final answer key will be published online along with the declaration of results.

How to check ICET key?

Candidates can check their Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 answer key by going to official link: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET. Candidates must click on the tab displaying the shift-wise Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question paper and answer key PDF. No login details are required to download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 prelimnary answer key. To check the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 response sheet, candidates must enter their Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 login details at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

Can I download the APICET question paper soon after the exam is over?

Candidates cannot download the APICET question paper soon after appearing for the exam. The official question paper is released along with the release of the preliminary answer key and response sheet. Candidates can access the APICET question paper here. AP ICET 2026 answer key will be released online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in along with the official question papers. Candidates are not required to enter their login credentials to download the answer key and question paper.

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.

What is the last date to challenge Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key?

APSCHE has announced Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 answr key challenge last date along with the release of official notification. The window to challenge the answer key opens for two days from the day of the release of Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key. Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam released the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key 2026. Candidates can challenge the answer key within the given time period only. Challenged received after the last date will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Is there any fee for challenging Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key?

Yes, candidates will be required to pay the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 answer key objection fee. The Fee has to be paid for each objection raised on a Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question, which is INR 300, and the same is refundable for a valid objection only.

Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in Andhra Pradesh ICET?

No, marks will not be deducted for any wrong answer or not attempeted question in Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. Candidates will be get one mark for every correct answer and no marks for any wrong answers.

Is Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 preliminary answer key released?

Yes, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 preliminary answer key has been released. Candidates who appeared for exam can download the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key with question paper PDFs. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, released the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question paper and answer key for session 1 and 2 soon after the exam was conducted. The Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam was held on May 02, 2026 in two slots.

Is Andhra Pradesh ICET response sheet out?

AP ICET 2026 response sheet has been released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for exam can download their response sheet along with the preliminary Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key and question paper. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam has concluded. Conducting body releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key, repsonse sheet and question paper soon after the exam is conducted.

Will Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff be same every year?

No, Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff or closing ranks are not same every year. Andhra Pradesh ICET cutoff is released by the accepting colleges considering the number of students applied for college, Andhra Pradesh ICET score, seats and Andhra Pradesh ICET difficulty level. Andhra Pradesh ICET accepting colleges releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET seat allotment result soon after the counselling registration process is over.

AP ICET Answer Key 2026 (Released): Download Response Sheet PDF @cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 23:56 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

AP ICET provisional answer key 2026 objection window has closed. In case of any error or mistake in AP ICET 2026 answer key, candidates could use the facility to raise objections against the AP ICET key online. Based on the objections submitted by candidates, the final answer key will be published along with the declaration of AP ICET result 2026. APSCHE released the preliminary ICET key at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Students who appeared for AP ICET 2026 exam can download the answer key, ICET question paper and AP ICET response sheet. With the help of AP ICET 2026 provisional answer key, students can calculate their approximate score before the declaration of results.

Table of contents

How to File Objection Against AP ICET 2026 Answer Keys?
APICET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to Download AP ICET Provisional Answer Key 2026?
AP ICET Response Sheet 2026: Steps to Download
How to Calculate AP ICET Marks 2026?
AP ICET Previous Year Answer Key & Question Papers
AP ICET 2026 Cutoff
FAQs on AP ICET Answer Key

How to File Objection Against AP ICET 2026 Answer Keys?

To challenge to the official AP ICET answer key 2026, the students have to submit responses on the website. Check the process below:

Visit the link provided, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
Enter registration number, hall ticket number and mobile number
Click on ' get details' and follow the instructions

Students will be required to furnish the following details to challenge the AP ICET answer key.

Question ID
Hall Ticket Number
Exam Date
Session {FN (Shift 1) AN (Shift 2)}
Objection type
- Answer is wrong
- Multiple correct answers
- No correct answer in the given option
- incomplete question
- Others
Justification along with reference book, Page number & also edition (Telugu/English)
Pay the fee of INR 300 for each challenge

APICET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of APICET 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 Sep ' 26 - 14 Sep ' 26	AP ICET 2026 Phase 1 Self Reporting & College Reporting
09 Sep ' 26	AP ICET 2026 Phase 1 Seat Allotment
06 Sep ' 26	AP ICET 2026 Phase 1 Change of Web Options
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How to Download AP ICET Provisional Answer Key 2026?

Students can download AP ICET 2026 provisional answer key following steps below:

Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
Select Shift 1 or Shift 2
Download AP ICET answer key 2026 and save file

AP ICET 2026 Answer Key & Question Paper PDF
Details	Links
Preliminary AP ICET Answer Key 2026 Shift 1	Click Here
Preliminary AP ICET Answer Key 2026 Shift 2	Click Here

Also Read:

Colleges Accepting AP ICET score

AP ICET Response Sheet 2026: Steps to Download

AP ICET 2026 response sheet can be downloaded following steps below:

Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
Enter login details
Click on 'Get Key Details' tab
Check responses along with master question paper and key

How to Calculate AP ICET Marks 2026?

To calculate AP ICET 2026 marks using the answer key and response sheet, candidates must:

Assign one mark for every correct answer
No marks for wrong answer or not attempted question

Based on the number of correct answers, calculate the total marks out of 200.

AP ICET Previous Year Answer Key & Question Papers

Students can download AP ICET answer key PDFs of previous years from links below:

AP ICET Answer Key 2025

Details	Links
Preliminary AP ICET Answer Key 2025 Shift 1	Download Now
Preliminary AP ICET Answer Key 2025 Shift 2	Download Now

AP ICET Answer Key 2024

Details	Links
Preliminary AP ICET Answer Key 2024 Shift 1 (May 06, 2024)	Click Here
Preliminary AP ICET Answer Key 2024 Shift 2 (May 06, 2024)	Click Here

AP ICET Answer Key 2023

Details	Links
Preliminary AP ICET Answer Key 2023 Shift 1 (May 24, 2023)	Click here
Preliminary AP ICET Answer Key 2023 Shift 2 (May 24, 2023)	Click here

AP ICET Answer Key 2022

Details	Links
AP ICET Preliminary Answer Key Session 1	Click here
AP ICET Preliminary Answer Key Session 2	Click here

AP ICET 2026 Cutoff

Andhra University, on behalf of Anshra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) will release the AP ICET cutoff 2026 in the form of closing ranks. AP ICET 2026 seat allotment result will be announced tentatively in July 2026. Candidates can check the closing ranks of all AP ICET accepting colleges. Candidates can check the table below to know the expected AP ICET cutoff 2026:

Institute name	Male General Category	Female General Category
Dr B R Ambedkar University	628	2032
Adikavi Nannaya University College Of Arts And Commerce	731	5338
AU Colleges Of Arts And Commerce	862	514
Sri Venkateswara College Of Engineering	862	514
JNTU School Of Management Studies Self-Finance	1820	1434
JNTU College Of Engineering Self Finance	6276	2259
Adikavi Nannaya University MSN Campus	9732	9787
Adikavi Nannaya University Campus	13606	10371
Sri Krishnadevaraya University	13963	20275
Sri Krishnadevaraya University Self-Finance	16481	39036
JNTUA School Of Management Studies Self-Finance	20144	22369
Vignan's Institute of Information Technology	32503	28041
Vignan Degree College	42448	41655