AP ICET Exam 2024: Exam Dates Out, Registration (OPEN with Late Fees), Syllabus, Pattern, Hall Ticket, Results

AP ICET 2024 registration begins at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Earlier, authorities release AP ICET 2024 notification in online mode on March 5. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for AP ICET till April 7 (without paying late fee). Earlier, authorities has released AP ICET exam date in local newspaper along with registration dates. As per released schedule AP ICET 2024 exam will be held on May 6 and 7, 2024. Candidates who want to pursue MBA / MCA programme in colleges accepting the AP ICET 2024 score can fill out the application form on the official website. The application fee for the AP ICET 2024 is Rs 650 for general candidates, Rs 600 for BC candidates, and Rs 550 for SC/ST candidates.

AP ICET 2024: Live Updates

• April 8, 2024: Interested and eligible candidates can fill out the AP ICET application form by paying Rs 1000/- late fee till April 12.
• April 7, 2024: AP ICET 2024 registration window (without late fee) closed now.
• March 6, 2024: Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu activated AP ICET 2024 application form link at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
• March 5, 2024: AP ICET 2024 notification has been released in online mode. AP ICET notification consist all the dates pertaining to ICET 2024 exam.

What is AP ICET?

The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) is a state-level MCA and MBA entrance examination conducted for admission to colleges in Andhra Pradesh state. The AP ICET exam is conducted by Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu, on behalf of APSCHE. Every year, over 40,000 students appear for the AP ICET exam. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is conducted in 43 cities across Andhra Pradesh.

The exam for AP ICET will be held in two sessions from 9 AM to 11:30 AM and 3 PM to 5:30 PM.  The AP ICET test consisted of the following sections: Analytical, Mathematical, and Communication Ability. The total marks for AP ICET 2024 are 200 and the exam duration was 150 minutes. There are 290+ colleges in Andhra Pradesh that accept AP ICET scores.

AP ICET 2024 - Overview

Facts about last year's AP ICET exam:

• 90.20% of candidates attended the last year's AP ICET exam, as per the reports.
• A total of 49,162 candidates registered for the AP ICET exam, whereas 44,343 candidates actually appeared for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam.
• The AP ICET exam was analysed to be of moderate difficulty as per the students who attempted the previous year's ICET exam.

Question- What is AP ICET exam for?

Answer- AP ICET is a state level MBA and MCA entrance test conducted for admission to colleges accepting AP ICET score in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Question- How many times is Andhra Pradesh ICET exam conducted in a year?

Answer- Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is conducted once a year on multiple days and in multiple slots. Candidates willing to take AP ICET 2024 exam, will have to register online. Prior to applying for AP ICET exam, candidates must check and satisfy the required eligibility criteria.

Question- Is Andhra Pradesh ICET application form out?

Answer- Yes, as per released AP ICET exam schedule, application form is available from March 6, 2024 at the official website-  cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

The APSCHE specified the eligibility criteria for AP ICET 2024. The details of eligibility for the APICET exam has been intimated in the ICET notification. Those who appear for APICET 2024 must fulfill the eligibility criteria before registering for the test.

The following are the APICET 2024 eligibility criteria:

• Aspirants should be Indian nationals
• Aspirants should have completed their Bachelor’s degree from any discipline or field
• The degree should be a minimum of 3 years or its equivalent, with mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12
• Aspirants should have a minimum of 50% in graduation level
• If the aspirant belongs from the SC/ST/reserved category, then they need to have a minimum of 45% in graduation level
• If the graduation or the qualifying degree is obtained through distance mode learning should be recognised by the joint committee of UGC, AICTE and DEC
• Aspirants who are in the final year of their graduation or are appearing for the final exams are also eligible for APICET 2024
• There is no age limit for APICET 2024

APICET M.B.A Eligibility Criteria

• OC candidates who will secure 50% aggregate are eligible for the counselling stage.
• Candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories will have to score a minimum of 45% aggregate in their degree and APICET 2024 to qualify for counselling.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | NEFT | Other

APSCHE commenced the AP ICET 2024 registration process from March 6. Candidates can fill out the APICET exam application form until April 7. The APICET exam 2024 application form is available only in online mode - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

With a late fee, the AP ICET 2024 application window will be closed on April 27. The eligible candidates can fill out the online application form for AP ICET 2024, the steps for which are mentioned below.

• Candidates should visit the official AP ICET 2024 website to register for the exam
• Candidates should then proceed and click on the “Fee Payment” tab and select the mode of payment (AP Online/ e-Seva/ MeeSeva or Debit/ Credit Card). The application fee for general category students is Rs 650, Rs 600, and Rs 550 for BC, SC, and ST students, respectively.
• Candidates then need to fill in the application details and pay the fee in advance.
• Once the APICET 2024 application fee has been paid, a payment ID will be generated.
• After this, the candidates will have to go back to the website or the homepage of APICET 2024 and track the status of the fee by clicking on the ‘Know Your Payment Status’ tab.
• Once the payment has been completed, the candidate will be redirected to the APICET exam 2024 page, where they will have to enter the details as required. Candidates will also have to upload their passport-size photographs and signatures in the prescribed format.
• Candidates will then click on ‘Save and Review’ and will have to view the application after completing the AP ICET 2024 application form.
• After submitting the application form, candidates can click on the ‘Print Application Form’ tab to get a printout of it.

Details to be filled in by the Candidates

• Candidate Details: Aspirants will have to fill in their personal details, such as their name, parent’s name, date of birth, gender, etc.
• Examination Details: Candidates will have to add their educational details, such as the previously passed exams, percentage, place of study, etc.
• Regional Centre Choice: Candidates will also have to fill in their choice of examination centres, details of which will be mentioned on the APICET 2024 admit card.
• Category: In this section, candidates will have to select the category they belong to.
• Address of Correspondence: The candidate needs to fill in the details, such as full addresses, along with their contact details and valid email ID.
• PS: The photograph should be less than 50 kb and in JPG/JPEG format. The signature should be less than 30 kb and be in JPG or JPEG format.

Application Fees

Candidates appearing for the AP ICET exam 2024 must download the previous year question papers from the official website or from our Careers360 page. The APICET exam question papers will help you approach the difficulty level of the candidates. AP ICET Question papers can be used for practice and to improve speed and accuracy.

The AP ICET exam is a speed-based test where students have to solve 200 questions in 150 minutes. All questions are in MCQ format. To solve the questions, aim to gain deeper subject knowledge than what is covered in the syllabus. Prepare a study schedule for the AP ICET exam 2024 and buy the best books. Check out the APICET 2024 tips below:

• Study the topics in AP ICET syllabus thoroughly
• Don't take topics at random. Complete one and move on to other topics in the AP ICET syllabus
• Make short notes to revise them regularly
• Self-analysis of preparation level by practice of AP ICET sample papers
• If in doubt about topics, discuss with friends or experts.

APICET 2024 is scheduled to be held on May 6 and 7, 2024. The duration of the exam will be 2.5 hours and the total number of questions is 200. Given below are some of the key aspects of the AP ICET 2024 test pattern:

• Exam Mode: Online
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Total number of questions: 200
• Type of Questions – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• Exam Sections – Analytical Ability (Section A), Mathematical Ability (Section B), Communication Ability (Section C)
• Marking Scheme – 1 mark for correct answer and no negative marking

The AP ICET 2024 mock test will be conducted soon after the registration process for the AP ICET starts. Registered candidates can access the AP ICET mock test at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. A mock exam helps the candidates get a real exam environment and familiarise them with the AP ICET exam pattern. Candidates must ensure a mock test to assess their preparation level.

Sri Krishnadevaraya University will issue the AP ICET 2024 admit card in online mode on May 2. Registered candidates can download the AP ICET exam hall ticket by entering their login credentials (Registration Number and Date of Birth).

NOTE: Candidates who submitted the application form for AP ICET 2024 are only allowed to download their AP ICET hall ticket.

While downloading the AP ICET exam admit card candidates can follow the provided steps.

How to download AP ICET admit card 2024 ?

• Visit the AP ICET 2024 official website, sche.ap.gov.in.
• Now click on the "Download AP ICET 2024 Hall Ticket" tab
• Login by entering the necessary credentials
• AP ICET 2024 admit card will appear on the computer screen
• Now candidates will have to click on "Download hall ticket"
• Take a printout of the AP ICET 2024 hall ticket for future reference

Snapshot of AP ICET Hall Ticket

Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu will release the AP ICET 2024 answer key along with the response sheet on May 8, in online mode. Candidates can download their AP ICET exam answer key by entering the ICET registration number, application number, and date of birth.

Students can also raise a challenge against the preliminary AP ICET answer key if they find any discrepancy in it. While raising objections against the AP ICET 2024 answer key, one will have to pay a fee for the same. Candidates can refer to the follwill beowing steps while downloading the AP ICET answer key.

Details mentioned in the AP ICET answer key

The following details are mentioned in the answer key of AP ICET:

• Question number
• The correct response to the questions

How to download AP ICET answer key 2024

• Visit the AP ICET 2024 official website
• Now click on the "AP ICET answer 2024" tab
• Save the AP ICET answer key and take a printout of it
• Now match all the responses

AP ICET Answer Key Links (Last Year)