• Andhra University ,Visakhapatnam
• Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
• Adikavi Nannayya University, Rajahmundry
• Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University, Srikakulam
• Dravidian University ,Kuppam
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University ,Anantapur
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University ,Kakinada
• Krishna University, Machilipatnam
• Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies
• Rayalaseema University ,Kurnool
• Sri Krishnadevaraya University ,Ananthapuram
• Sri Padmavathi Mahila University ,Tirupati
• Sri Venkateswara University ,Tirupati
• Vikrama Simhapuri University ,Nellore
• Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa

Date of Notification in the News Papers and Social Media Publishes on newspapers - 04-02-2026

Commencement of submission of Online applications - 05-02-2026

Registration & Submission of Online application without late fee - 05-02-2026 to 02-03-2026

Submission of online application with late fee (Rs. 1000/- + Registration Fee) - 03-03-2026 to 07-03-2026

Submission of online application with late fee (Rs. 2000/- + Registration Fee) - 08-03-2026 to 12-03-2026

Submission of online application with late fee (Rs. 4000/- + Registration Fee) - 13-03-2026 to 17-03-2026

Submission of online application with late fee (Rs. 10000/- + Registration Fee) - 18-03-2026 to 21-03-2026

Corrections, if any, to be submitted online application- 23-03-2026

Downloading of Hall-tickets from the ICET website- 15-04-2026 onwards

Examination Date - 02-05-2026

Examination Timings -09.00 AM to 11.30 AM & 02.00 PM to 04.30 PM

Release of Preliminary Key - 05-05-2026 – 05.00 PM

Last Date for receiving of objections on Preliminary Key -07-05-2026 – 05.00 PM

Release of final key, declaration of Results & Ranks -16-05-2026

• MBA - Degree of 3 years duration from any recognized University or its equivalent.

• MCA - Degree of 3 years duration with "Mathematics" as one of the subjects at Intermediate or Degree level.

• MCA - 2nd YEAR DIRECT (lateral entry)- BCA or Degree holders in IT/CS with Mathematics at 10+2 or Degree level.

Note: (Candidate who passed all the subjects of the three years of any Degree course in one sitting is not eligible for admission into MBA or MCA Course

• Candidate with aggregate marks of 50% (45% in case of reserved categories) are alone are eligible to take admission through AP ICET

• The qualifying Degree obtained by Distance Mode Program should have recognition by Joint Committee of UGC, AICTE and DEC/DEB.

• The candidates who have secured 25% qualifying marks in APICET [ 50 out of 200] and candidates belonging to the category of SC and ST to whom qualifying marks have not been prescribed, shall be assigned the rank in the order of the merit on the basis of marks obtained in ICET.

Applying for APICET-2026:

The candidates who satisfy eligibility criteria stated above can apply for APICET-2026 through an online application in the web site https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET/ICET/ICET_HomePage.aspx

The test consists of 200 questions of one mark each. This is an objective type test to be conducted in online mode and the questions are of multiple choice. Out of the given options, the candidate has to choose the correct answer. If the Candidate gives more than one answer to any question, such answers will be ignored while awarding marks.

• Duration - 150 min

• Total Marks - 200

Medium of Test: English only for Section-B and English & Telugu for Section-A & Section-C of the question paper.

Section-A: Analytical Ability

1. Data Sufficiency - 20 questions

2. Problem Solving - 55 questions

Section-B: Communication Ability

1. Vocabulary -15 questions

2. Business and Computer Terminology -15 questions

3. Functional Grammar- 20 questions

4. Reading Comprehension- 20 questions

Section-C: Mathematical Ability

1. Arithmetical Ability - 35 questions

2. Algebraical and Geometrical Ability- 10 questions

3. Statistical Ability- 10 questions

Ranking:

Candidates will be given State-wide ranks in the order of merit. For the preparation of merit list, in case more than one student scores the same ranks at AP ICET, the tie will be resolved as follows:

• By considering the marks scored in Section-A

• If the tie persists, marks obtained by a student in Section-B will be taken into consideration.

• If the tie still persists, the tie will be resolved by taking into account the age of the candidate giving the older candidate Priority.

• Rank obtained in APICET - 2026 is valid for admission into MBA / MCA Course (Full Time / Part Time / Evening / Distance Mode) of all universities in Andhra Pradesh State for the academic year 2026 - 2027 only.

Normalization of scores:

APICET-2026 is being conducted in two sessions based on the same syllabus, same pattern for candidates having same eligibility criteria The main aim of the normalization is to justify the candidates who got a difficult paper compared to an easier paper. Hence, the task is to rationalize in a best possible sense and rank the candidates based on the global performance.

SYLLABUS:

Section-A: Analytical Ability:

1. Data Sufficiency: A question is given followed by data in the form of two statements labeled as (i) and (ii). If the data given in (i) alone is sufficient to answer the question then choice (1) is the correct answer. If the data given in (ii) alone is sufficient to answer the question then choice (2) is the correct answer. If both (i) and (ii) put together are sufficient to answer the question but neither statement alone is sufficient, then choice (3) is the correct answer. If both (i) and (ii) put together are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is needed, then choice (4) is the correct answer.

2. Problem Solving

1. Sequences and Series: Analogies of numbers and alphabet, completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship; odd thing out: missing number in a sequence or a series.

2. Data Analysis: The data given in a Table, Graph, Bar diagram, Pie Chart, Venn Diagram or a Passage is to be analyzed and the questions pertaining to the data are to be answered.

3. Coding and Decoding Problems: A code pattern of English Alphabet is given. A given word or a group of letters are to be coded or decoded based on the given code or codes.

4. Date, Time & Arrangement Problems: Calendar problems, clock problems, blood relationships, arrivals, departures and schedules, seating arrangements, symbol and notation interpretation.

Section-B: Communication Ability:

Objectives of the Test:

Candidates will be assessed on the ability to:

1. Identify vocabulary used in the day-to-day communication (Vocabulary).

2. Understand the functional use of grammar in day-to-day communication as well as in the business contexts (Functional Grammar).

3. Identify the basic terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes etc. (Business and Computer terminology).

4. Understand written text and drawing inferences (Reading Comprehension (4 Passages)).

Section -C: Mathematical Ability

1. Arithmetical Ability:

Laws of indices, ratio and proportion; surds; numbers and divisibility, l.c.m. and g.c.d; Rational numbers, Ordering; Percentages; Profit and loss; Partnership, Pipes and cisterns, time, distance and work problems, areas and volumes, mensuration, modular arithmetic.

2. Algebraical and Geometrical Ability:

Statements, Truth tables, implication converse and inverse, Tautologies-Sets, Relations and 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 and consequences; Linear equations and expressions; Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Matrices, Notion of a limit and derivative; Plane geometry - lines, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Coordinate geometry-distance between points.

3. Statistical Ability:

Frequency distributions, Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Correlation, simple problems on Probability.