AP ICET Exam Pattern 2026: Check Latest Pattern, Questions, Marking Scheme

AP ICET 2026 Exam Pattern: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released AP ICET exam pattern in the official APICET 2026 exam instruction booklet. AP ICET 2026 Pattern consists of 200 questions divided into three sections: Analytical Ability; Communication Ability Section, and Mathematics Section. Each section is further sub-divided into a few sub sections. Check complete AP ICET exam pattern 2026 in article below. AP ICET Exam Pattern 2026 PDF download link is also given below. AP ICET 2026 exam will be held on May 2, 2026. AP ICET registration 2026 has started at official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. 

AP ICET Exam Pattern

 

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What is AP ICET exam?

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (ICET) is a state-level MBA and MCA entrance examination conducted for admission to colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh. AP ICET is conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). According to APSCHE, about 35,000 candidates appear for the exam. The computer-based test (CBT) is conducted in 25 districts across Andhra Pradesh in two slots. The scores of AP ICET is accepted by over 290 MBA and MCA colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Check more details in the table below.  

Generic APICET : AP ICET 2026 Exam Highlights - 2026

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Exam Name

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET)

Conducting Body

Conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE)

Exam Level

State level for MBA and MCA Courses in AP 

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Duration

150 minutes

Exam Syllabus

Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability and Communication Ability

Exam Pattern

200 questions in MCQ format

Language

English

Exam Fees

Rs 750 for OC (General), Rs 700 for BC, and Rs 650 for SC/ST candidates

AP ICET 2026 official website

https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET/ICET/ICET_HomePage.aspx

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AP ICET Exam Pattern 2026

AP ICET 2026 Exam Pattern is divided into three sections: Analytical Ability; Communication Ability Section, and Mathematics Section. Each section is further sub-divided into a few sub sections. AP ICET 2026 Analytical Ability Pattern has the maximum number of 75 questions. AP ICET 2026 Communication Ability Pattern has 70 questions. AP ICET 2026 Mathematical Ability Pattern has 55 questions only. Check complete details in table below. 

Generic APICET : AP ICET Exam Pattern 2026 - 2026

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Section-A: Analytical Ability

1. Data Sufficiency

20

75

2. Problem Solving

55

Section-B: Communication Ability

1. Vocabulary

15

 

70

2. Functional Grammar

20

3. Business and Computer Terminology

15

4. Reading Comprehension

20

Section-C: Mathematical Ability

1. Arithmetical Ability

35

 

55

2. Algebraical and Geometrical Ability

10

3. Statistical Ability

10

TOTAL

200 Marks

200 Questions

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AP ICET Marking Scheme 2026

According to AP ICET 2026 marking scheme, each of the 200 questions is awarded 1 mark for correct answer. No negative mark is awarded for a wrong answer.

AP ICET Syllabus 2026

AP ICET syllabus 2026 covers all the three exam sections: Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has prescribed section-wise AP ICET detailed syllabus. Students preparing for exam must check the updated AP ICET 2026 syllabus to score well in the exam. 

AP ICET Question Papers

To understand the exam pattern and syllabus well, candidates appearing for AP ICET exam must download the previous year question papers, and attempt Mock Tests and Sample Papers. Click on links below to download PYQs, and take mock and sample papers. 

In summary, AP ICET Exam Pattern 2026 consists of 200 questions divided into three sections: Analytical Ability; Communication Ability Section, and Mathematics Section. Each section of AP ICET 2026 Exam Pattern is further sub-divided into a few sub sections. Check complete AP ICET exam pattern 2026 in the article above. Also read AP ICET 2026 exam preparation guide

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