AP ICET 2027
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE); Conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (2026 Cycle)
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Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is the state entrance test for first-year MBA and MCA admission in university constituent and affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam conducts it on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The 2026 test was held on 2 May 2026 for the 2026-27 academic year, and the AP ICET portal reports that the 2026 results are released. The AP ICET 2027 notification has not been issued yet, so the facts below come from the 2026 instruction booklet and the Important Dates page.
AP ICET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of APSCHE (2026 cycle) |
| Level | Postgraduate entry: first year of MBA and MCA |
| Purpose | Admission to MBA and MCA in university constituent and affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh, 2026-27 (2026 cycle) |
| Mode | Online test at designated centres; candidates choose five centres from the official list |
| Frequency | Once a year; two sessions on one day in 2026 (2 May 2026), with candidates allotted to either session |
| Duration | 150 minutes; 200 multiple-choice questions of one mark each; no negative marking |
| Languages | Sections A and C: English and Telugu; Section B: English only |
| Application fee (2026) | Rs 750 (OC), Rs 700 (BC), Rs 650 (SC/ST); late fees of Rs 1,000, 2,000, 4,000 or 10,000 are added in the late windows |
| Test centres (2026) | 25 districts, including Hyderabad (LB Nagar and Secunderabad) |
| Official website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET |
Important dates (AP ICET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Not announced yet |
| Online applications open | Not announced yet |
| Last date to apply | Not announced yet |
| Correction window | Not announced yet |
| Hall ticket download | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Preliminary key and objections | Not announced yet |
| Results and ranks | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: AP ICET 2026 schedule
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Notification in newspapers | 4 February 2026 |
| Online applications opened | 5 February 2026 |
| Last date without late fee | 23 March 2026 |
| Last date with the highest late fee (Rs 10,000) | 5 April 2026 |
| Corrections to submitted applications | 6 April 2026 |
| Hall tickets available from | 15 April 2026 |
| Exam | 2 May 2026 (9:00 am to 11:30 am and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm) |
| Preliminary key; last date for objections | 6 May 2026 (4:00 pm); 8 May 2026 (4:00 pm). Rs 300 per objection, refunded only if the objection is valid |
| Results and ranks | 16 May 2026 (the portal reports the results as released) |
How scores are used
Candidates who score at least 25% (50 of 200 marks) are ranked in order of merit; no qualifying mark is prescribed for SC and ST candidates. Because the test runs in two sessions, the committee normalises scores across sessions before ranks are assigned, and a normalised score below zero is treated as zero for candidates with no qualifying cut-off. Candidates who are in the final year of the degree must produce the provisional certificate at the time of admission.
Sources: AP ICET 2026 instruction booklet; AP ICET 2026 Important Dates page; AP ICET home page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE); Conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (2026 Cycle)
Category
Management
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria below are from the AP ICET 2026 instruction booklet; the 2027 notification may change them.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality and local status | Indian national who meets the local/non-local status rules of the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974, as amended, and the rules of the university where admission is sought |
| Degree for MBA | Degree of 3 or 4 years from a recognised university (10+2+3/4 pattern recognised by UGC), or equivalent |
| Degree for MCA | Degree of 3 or 4 years with Mathematics as a subject at Intermediate or degree level |
| Marks in the degree | 50% aggregate; 45% for reserved categories (SC, ST, BC) |
| Marks in AP ICET | 25% (50 of 200) to be ranked; none prescribed for SC and ST |
| Distance-mode degree | Must be recognised by the Joint Committee of UGC, AICTE and DEC/DEB |
| Appearing candidates | Final-year degree candidates may appear and must submit the provisional certificate at admission, or the candidature is not considered |
- A candidate who passed all subjects of a three-year degree in one sitting is not eligible for MBA or MCA admission.
- Reserved-category candidates (SC, ST, BC) need 45% instead of 50% in the degree.
- Candidates must also meet the eligibility conditions in the Government Orders in force at the time of admission.
Source: AP ICET 2026 instruction booklet (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
AP ICET 2026 had 200 multiple-choice questions of one mark each (200 marks), with 150 minutes for the whole test. The booklet orders the sections as Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability.
| Section | Topics (number of questions) | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| A. Analytical Ability | Data Sufficiency (20); Problem Solving (55) | 75 |
| B. Communication Ability | Vocabulary (15); Functional Grammar (20); Business and Computer Terminology (15); Reading Comprehension, four passages (20) | 70 |
| C. Mathematical Ability | Arithmetical Ability (35); Algebraical and Geometrical Ability (10); Statistical Ability (10) | 55 |
| Total | 200 marks | 200 |
- Mode and duration: online test; 150 minutes in total, in one of two sessions (9:00 am to 11:30 am or 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm in 2026).
- Marking: one mark per correct answer; no negative marks for wrong answers.
- Languages: Section B in English only; Sections A and C in English and Telugu.
- Normalisation: scores are normalised across the two sessions before ranking.
- Syllabus: Problem Solving covers sequences and series, data analysis, coding and decoding, and date, time and arrangement problems. Mathematical Ability covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and probability.
Source: AP ICET 2026 instruction booklet (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts AP ICET 2027?
AP ICET 2027 is conducted by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE); conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (2026 cycle).
What is the eligibility for AP ICET 2027?
The criteria below are from the AP ICET 2026 instruction booklet; the 2027 notification may change them. Criterion Requirement Nationality and local status Indian national who meets the local/non-local status rules of the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order, 1974, as amended, and the rules of the university where admission is sought Degree for MBA Degree of 3 or 4 years from a recognised university (10+2+3/4 pattern recognised by UGC), or equivalent Degree…
What is the exam pattern of AP ICET 2027?
AP ICET 2026 had 200 multiple-choice questions of one mark each (200 marks), with 150 minutes for the whole test. The booklet orders the sections as Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability. Section Topics (number of questions) Questions A. Analytical Ability Data Sufficiency (20); Problem Solving (55) 75 B. Communication Ability Vocabulary (15); Functional Grammar (20); Business and Computer Terminology (15); Reading Comprehension, four passages (20) 70 C…
What is the official website of AP ICET 2027?
The official website is https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET/.