The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test is a state-level entrance examination conducted once a year to provide admission to Master of Computer Applications and Master of Business Administration programmes in various institutions across the state.
If you want to get admission to an MBA or MCA programme in any institute of Andhra Pradesh for the academic year 2026-27, you can submit the application form for this entrance examination. The application form for AP ICET 2026 will be released very soon and will be available for approximately three weeks.
Thousands of candidates participate in the AP ICET every year. In this article, we have discussed this entrance examination in detail. Read the complete article thoroughly to learn about important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application fee, and other details.
AP ICET 2026 Overview
| Examination Name | Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026 |
| Organization | Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education |
| Exam Level | State-Level Entrance Examination |
| Courses Offered | MBA and MCA |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Medium of Examination | English and Telugu |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
Important Dates
The APSCHE will officially release the important dates for AP ICET 2026 along with the notification brochure. For the now, you can check the expected timeline in the table given below.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee) | April 2026 |
| Correction Window | April 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Release | April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Preliminary Answer Key | April 2026 |
| Objection on Answer Key | April 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May 2026 |
| Counselling | June-July 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for AP ICET 2026 are given below. You can check the following points to find out whether you are eligible to apply for an MBA or MCA course.
- You are an Indian citizen and a resident of Andhra Pradesh.
- You must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a UGC-recognized university.
- There is no age limit for applying to the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance 2026.
Notes:
- To apply online for the MCA course, it is necessary that you have studied mathematics in your intermediate (10+2) level. If not, then at least one of your subjects in your bachelor’s degree should be mathematics.
- For candidates in the open category, the minimum requirement in the qualifying exam is 50%, while for candidates belonging to backward classes/scheduled castes/scheduled tribes, the requirement is only 45%.
- If you are in the final year or semester of your degree and your degree will be completed before the beginning of counselling, then you can apply for AP ICET 2026.
Application Fee
To apply for the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026, you are required to pay the application fee. The amount is ₹650 for the open category, ₹600 for backward classes, and ₹550 for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Those who miss the regular application deadline will have the opportunity to submit their application by paying a late fee. The additional charges for the first, second, third, and final late application windows are ₹1,000, ₹2,000, ₹4,000, and ₹10,000 respectively.
Exam Pattern
The AP ICET 2026 will be conducted online in computer-based test mode, consisting of a total of 200 questions. All questions will be multiple-choice, and the questions will be asked from three different sections, the details of which are given in the table below.
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Section A | Analytical Ability | 75 | 75 |
| Section B | Mathematical Ability | 55 | 55 |
| Section C | Communication Ability | 70 | 70 |
| Total | — | 200 | 200 |
Each question in this entrance examination will carry one mark, and there is no negative marking. You will have a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes to attempt all the questions, and medium of paper in English and Telugu.
How to Apply?
In order to apply for the AP ICET 2026, please go through the step-by-step instructions available below.
- First, go to the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test.
- Select the payment option, provide all the required details, and pay the fee using a debit card or any other payment method.
- Log in to the application form using your payment reference ID and date of birth.
- Fill in your personal and educational qualification details, along with other required information, accurately.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the required size and format, along with other necessary documents.
- Review the application form and then click on the submit button to complete the application process.