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AP ICET
AP Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET)
AP ICET — MBA / MCA state entrance. 200 MCQs in 2.5 hours covering Analytical + Math + Communication Ability.
Updated 31 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Analytical Ability
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What can I get from AP ICET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
All-AP top ranks — Premier choices
95–100% · Rank 1 – 300
- •Andhra University — MBA (Finance/Marketing specializations, General category cut-off ~rank 150)
- •Andhra University — MCA (top choice for CS background, cut-off ~rank 200)
- •SVU School of Management Studies — premier MBA (Tirupati, cut-off ~rank 250)
- •Choice of any college and specialization across Andhra Pradesh
- •Access to best faculty, research opportunities, and corporate tie-ups
- •Top placement packages ₹10-18 lakh per annum from major recruiters
Top university colleges
88–95% · Rank 300 – 1,500
- •Andhra University — MBA/MCA (main campus, Visakhapatnam, highly competitive)
- •JNTU Kakinada — MCA (university department, strong technical placements)
- •Sri Venkateswara University — MBA/MCA (Tirupati)
- •Access to premium specializations and electives
- •Strong alumni network and placement cell support
- •Average packages ₹6-10 lakh, top offers up to ₹15 lakh
Top private and some autonomous colleges
78–88% · Rank 1,500 – 5,000
- •SRM University AP — MBA programs with good infrastructure
- •Andhra University College of Engineering — MCA (autonomous, Visakhapatnam)
- •JNTUK University College of Engineering Vizianagaram — MCA
- •VIT-AP Business School — MBA with industry exposure
- •Expected placements ₹5-8 lakh per annum
- •Last year's approximate cut-off: rank 2,000-4,500 for top programs
Good private colleges
65–78% · Rank 5,000 – 15,000
- •Recognized private institutions in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Hyderabad suburbs
- •GITAM Institute of Management — MBA with specializations
- •Vignan's LARA Institute of Management — decent industry connections
- •KL Business School (Guntur) — MCA/MBA programs
- •Placement support with packages ₹4-6 lakh per annum
- •Last year's cut-off range: approximately rank 6,000-12,000
Mid-tier colleges accessible
50–65% · Rank 15,000 – 40,000
- •Decent private B-schools in Tier 2 cities — Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati
- •JNTUK affiliated colleges — MCA programs with reasonable placements
- •MBA specializations like Marketing, HR, Finance available
- •Annual fees typically ₹1-2 lakh range
- •Average placement packages ₹3-4.5 lakh per annum
- •Last year's approximate cut-off: rank 20,000-35,000
Lower tier colleges
35–50% · Rank 40,000 – 80,000
- •Private colleges in Tier 3 cities — MBA/MCA with annual fees ₹80,000-₹1.5 lakh
- •Colleges in rural Andhra Pradesh districts (Prakasam, Kurnool, Anantapur)
- •Limited specialization choices, general MBA/MCA only
- •May need to compromise on placements and infrastructure
- •Last year's cut-off for this range: approximately rank 45,000-75,000
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Rank 80,000+
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News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
APSCHE has opened counselling registration for AP ICET 2026 qualified candidates on August 24, 2026. Document verification started August 25, with registration closing on August 31, 2026.
More than 26,000 candidates registered for AP ICET 2026, with over 21,000 successfully qualifying. The result was declared on May 16, 2026.
Andhra University released AP ICET 2026 results and rank cards on May 16, 2026. Candidates can check results using registration number and hall ticket number at the official portal.
Important dates
Last date to raise objections against answer key
passedThu, 7 May, 2026
AP ICET 2026 result declared
passedSat, 16 May, 2026
Rank card available at official portal; over 21,000 candidates qualified
AP ICET 2026 counselling registration
passedMon, 24 Aug, 2026
Registration deadline: August 31, 2026; document verification from August 25
Round 1 seat allotment result
passedMon, 7 Sept, 2026
Candidates must report to allotted college after allotment
AP ICET 2027 notification (expected)
149 days awaySun, 7 Feb, 2027
Expected in first week of February 2027 based on typical cycle pattern
📍AP ICET 2027 exam (expected)
238 days awayFri, 7 May, 2027
Expected in first week of May 2027; typically conducted in two shifts
Syllabus
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Analytical Ability
Data Sufficiency
Determining whether given statements provide sufficient information to answer.
Problem Solving
Mixed analytical reasoning with multiple sub-types.
Sequences and Series
Number, letter and figural series with missing terms.
Data Analysis
Tables, bar charts, pie charts, line graphs and combined data sets.
Coding and Decoding
Letter, number, and symbol-based coding schemes.
Date, Time and Arrangement Problems
Calendar, clocks, time-based scheduling problems.
Linear and Circular Arrangement
Seating, ordering and ranking based on conditions.
Blood Relations
Family relationships and coded relations.
Direction and Distance
Direction sense, shortest path, displacement.
Venn Diagrams
Set-based reasoning and region counting.
Symbols and Notations
Mathematical operations replaced by symbols.
Passage Conclusions
Drawing conclusions from short passages with logical premises.
Complete the Blank Spaces / Pattern
Identifying missing elements in a logical pattern.
Mathematical Ability
Laws of Indices
Rules for exponents and powers, simplification.
Ratio and Proportion
Direct, inverse, compound proportion, partnership problems.
Percentages
Conversions, successive percentage change, applications.
Profit and Loss
Cost price, selling price, marked price, discount.
Simple and Compound Interest
Interest formulas and applications.
Time and Work
Work-time problems, pipes and cisterns.
Time, Distance and Speed
Trains, boats and streams, average speed problems.
Mixtures and Alligation
Rule of alligation, replacement problems.
Number System
Divisibility, HCF and LCM, factors, prime numbers.
Sets and Operations
Set theory, union, intersection, Venn-based problems.
Polynomials
Polynomial operations, factorisation, remainder theorem.
Linear and Quadratic Equations
Solving and applications, nature of roots.
Progressions
Arithmetic and geometric progressions, sum formulas.
Binomial Theorem
Expansion, general term, applications.
Matrices
Operations, determinants, inverse, system of equations.
Trigonometric Ratios
Basic ratios, identities, heights and distances.
Plane Geometry
Triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, polygons.
Coordinate Geometry
Distance, section formula, slope, equation of line.
Mensuration
Areas and volumes of standard plane and solid figures.
Statistics
Mean, median, mode, range, standard deviation basics.
Probability
Classical probability and basic conditional probability.
Communication Ability
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, words in context.
Functional Grammar
Tenses, voice, articles, prepositions, modals, sentence correction.
Business Terminology
Common business and management vocabulary.
Computer Terminology
Basic IT and computer-related terms and abbreviations.
Reading Comprehension
Paragraph-based questions on inference, vocabulary and main idea.
Idioms and Phrases
Meaning and usage of common idioms and phrases.
Sentence Completion
Filling blanks with appropriate words.
Error Correction
Identifying and correcting grammatical errors.
Dialogue and Conversation
Choosing appropriate responses in everyday dialogue contexts.
Phrasal Verbs
Common phrasal verbs and their meanings.