AP ICET 2025: Counselling Dates (Soon), Registration, Cut Off, Accepting Colleges

The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) 2025 is one of the top-level competitive exams considered by students for pursuing postgraduate courses, such as Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA), in Andhra Pradesh. The test is conducted at Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), and through the test, candidates secure admission to several government and private colleges in the state. 

Since the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 counselling dates are expected soon, the next big step in the admission process must be anticipated. This bumper guide encompasses all you need to know about the exam dates, application processes, cut-offs, counselling process, and participating colleges. 

Define AP ICET Exam

AP ICET, also called Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (and so abbreviated: the same), is an annual entrance examination for admissions into MBA and MCA courses for colleges affiliated to Andhra Pradesh state universities. The test judges one in analytical skills, mathematical aptitude, and communication ability deemed necessary for management and computer application studies. 

Being among the most important ones at the state level, it is also one of the less expensive ones compared to national-level entrance tests such as CAT, XAT, or MAT, for students eying colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

APICET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Below is the tentative exam calendar for AP ICET 2025:

Event	Date (Tentative)
AP ICET 2025 Notification Release	2nd Week of March 2025
Application Form Availability	2nd Week of March 2025
Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee)	2nd Week of April 2025
Last Date with Late Fee	4th Week of April 2025
Hall Ticket Download	1st Week of May 2025
AP ICET Exam Date	2nd Week of May 2025
Preliminary Answer Key	3rd Week of May 2025
Last Date to Raise Objections	4th Week of May 2025
AP ICET 2025 Results	1st Week of June 2025
Counselling Begins	July 2025 (Expected)

Note: Always refer to the official website for the most up-to-date and confirmed dates.

AP ICET 2025 Exam Highlights

Here are the AP ICET Exam Highlights for better understanding:

Features	Details
Exam Name	Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET)
Conducting Body	Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Exam Level	State level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	150 minutes
Exam Syllabus	Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability
Exam Pattern	200 questions in MCQ format
Language	English
Exam Fees	INR 550 for online application
Exam Purpose	Admission into the top colleges of Andhra Pradesh for MBA / MCA
Course Offered	MBA/PGDM, MCA
No. of Test Districts	14
Exam Helpdesk No.	Office: 08772248488, Mobile: 9490803157
Exam Website	AP ICET Official Website

AP ICET 2025 Counselling

After the results are declared, candidates who meet the required cut-off will be eligible to participate in AP ICET 2025 counselling. The entire counselling process will be conducted online. Here’s what to expect:

Documents Required for Counselling:

• AP ICET 2025 Rank Card & Hall Ticket
• Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
• Graduation Degree/Marksheets
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate (for fee reimbursement)
• Aadhaar Card
• Residence Certificate

AP ICET Result 2025

The AP ICET 2025 result will be declared in June 2025 on the official APSCHE website. Results are published in the form of a rank card, which contains:

• Name and Roll Number
• Section-wise and Overall Marks
• AP ICET Rank
• Qualification Status

Candidates must download and keep their scorecard safe for counselling.

AP ICET Cut Offs and Ranks

The cut-off rank is the minimum rank required for admission into a particular course and college. AP ICET cut-offs are influenced by:

• Total number of candidates
• Difficulty level of the exam
• Number of available seats
• Reservation policies

AP ICET 2025 Expected Cut-Off (Category Wise):

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
General	25% (i.e., 50 marks out of 200)
SC/ST	No minimum marks required

Note: Top institutes may require a rank under 1000–3000 for open category candidates.

AP ICET Answer Key 2025

The Preliminary Answer Key will be released within 3–4 days of the exam. It allows candidates to:

• Estimate their scores
• Raise objections for incorrect answers (if any)

After analyzing all objections, the Final Answer Key will be released along with the result.

AP ICET 2025 Admission Process

The step-by-step AP ICET 2025 admission process is as follows:

1. Take the AP ICET Exam
2. Check Results and Rank
3. Participate in Counselling
4. Choose College & Course Preferences
5. Get Seat Allotment
6. Pay Admission Fee & Join College

Note: Admission is purely based on merit and availability of seats in participating colleges.

AP ICET 2025 Exam Analysis

Based on past papers, here’s the likely difficulty breakdown:

• Analytical Ability: Moderate to Difficult
• Mathematical Ability: Difficult for non-math background students
• Communication Ability: Easy to Moderate

Note: Candidates with strong problem-solving skills and time management will likely score higher.

AP ICET 2025 Exam Centre

AP ICET is held across multiple cities in Andhra Pradesh. Some prominent exam cities include:

AP ICET Exam Centres
Anantapur	Kakinada
Guntur	Kadapa
Kurnool	Nellore
Rajahmundry	Srikakulam
Tirupati	Visakhapatnam
Vijayawada

Note: Candidates can choose their preferred city while filling out the application form.

AP ICET 2025 Exam Pattern

Here is the AP ICET Exam Pattern as per the section-wise for better understanding:

Section	Topics	No. of Questions
Analytical Ability	Data Sufficiency, Problem Solving	75
Mathematical Ability	Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry	75
Communication Ability	Vocabulary, Functional Grammar, Reading	50
Total		200 Questions

Note:

• Each question carries 1 mark
• No negative marking
• 150-minute duration
   

AP ICET Syllabus 2025

Here is the detailed explanation of the AP ICET Exam Syllabus section-wise:

Section	Topics
Analytical Ability	Coding-Decoding Data Sufficiency Sequences & Series  Symbol Interpretation  Venn Diagrams
Mathematical Ability	Numbers & Arithmetic  Algebraic Equations  Geometry and Mensuration  Probability  Statistics
Communication Ability	Vocabulary Functional Grammar Business and Computer Terminology  Reading Comprehension

AP ICET 2025 Preparation Tips

1. Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus: Focus on high-weightage topics.
2. Create a Study Timetable: Stick to a daily routine to cover all sections.
3. Practice Previous Year Papers: Get familiar with question types and difficulty.
4. Join Online Test Series: Attempt full-length mocks regularly.
5. Strengthen Vocabulary: Read newspapers and business magazines.
6. Use NCERT Books: Especially for Mathematics and Logical Reasoning basics.

AP ICET 2025 Application Form

The application form will be available on the AP ICET official website. Steps to apply:

1. Visit https://sche.ap.gov.in
2. Click on “Apply for AP ICET 2025.”
3. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details
4. Upload a scanned photo and signature
5. Pay the application fee online
6. Submit the form and print the confirmation page

Application Fee:

Here is the application fee structure of the exam, as per the category-wise:

Category	Fee
General	INR 650
OBC	INR 600
SC/ST	INR 550

AP ICET 2025 Hall Ticket Download

Admit cards will be available for download in the first week of May 2025. You’ll need:

• Registration Number
• Date of Birth

Note: The hall ticket contains the following information: Exam date, time, venue, instructions, and candidate details.

AP ICET Mock Test 2025

The official website hosts a free mock test for candidates. Key benefits:

• Familiarity with the CBT interface
• Improved time management
• Performance analysis
• Identification of weak areas

AP ICET 2025 Contact Information

• Conducting Authority: Sri Krishnadevaraya University
• Email ID: convenor.apicet@apsche.ac.in
• Helpline Number: +91-9440258822 
• Official Website:https://sche.ap.gov.in/ICET

Alternative Options

As reported in the AP ICET last year, there were 48,828 students who took the exam, with 42,984 students qualifying. This means there were nearly 6,000 students who could not pass. The number continues to grow every year! Instead of waiting another year or delaying your education, why don't you explore other options such as online education?

For the students who did not qualify or scored lower than expected, there are a number of possibilities under the Online MBA and MCA degrees. Online MBA and MCA are flexible options that are recognized and accepted. Many reputable universities are offering these courses in many different specializations, and all programs are recognised by the Government, so degrees are completely valid and equivalent to regular on-campus degrees. Below, we have compiled a list of the best universities offering Online MBA and MCA programs with specializations:

Online MBA Course:

Here is the list of the Online universities that offer an Online MBA course along with their Specialization:

Top Online MBA Universities	Online MBA (Specialization)
MAHE Manipal Online MBA	Finance Management Marketing Management HR Management Business Analytics Data Science Operations Management Healthcare Management Pharmaceutical Management Information Systems Fashion Management
Birchwood University Online MBA	Business & Law Ethics Business Analytics Marketing Management General Management Supply Chain Management HR Management Finance Management Data Science International Business
BIMTECH Online MBA	Finance Management Marketing Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Operations Management Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance BFSI Information Technology Management General Management Generative AI HR Management Analytics Supply Chain Management
NMIMS Online MBA	Business Management Operations Management HR Management Finance Management Marketing Management Data Science General Management
Amity University Online MBA	Digital Entrepreneurship HR Analytics Data Science Business Analytics HR Management Operations Management IT Management International Business Insurance Management Entrepreneurship & Leadership Retail Management
Jain University Online MBA	HR Management Finance Management Marketing Management General Management System and Operations Management Marketing and Finance Management Marketing and HR Management Information Logistics and Supply Chain Management International Finance Management
DY Patil University Online MBA	Marketing Management Finance Management IT Management Operations Management HR Management International Business Digital Marketing Project Management FinTech Management Business Analytics
UPES Online MBA	HR Management Finance Management Marketing Management Operations Management Oil & Gas Management International Business Power Management Business Analytics Logistic & Supply Chain Management Infrastructure Management Digital Business Supply Chain Management
LPU Online MBA	Finance Management Human Resource Management Marketing Management Data Science Operations Management International Business Management Information Technology Digital Marketing Business Analytics Data Science and Analytics Banking & Financial Services Supply Chain Management Healthcare Management
SRM University Online MBA	HR Management Marketing Management Finance Management
DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Navi Mumbai, Online MBA	Sales And Marketing HRM Finance Hospital & Health Care Management Retail Management Logistics & Supply Chain International Business Entrepreneurship Event Management Digital Marketing Data Science & Business Analytics
Amrita University Online MBA	HR Management Finance Management Marketing Management Operations Management General Management Artificial Intelligence
Chandigarh University Online MBA	Marketing Management HR Management International Business Management Entrepreneurship Retail Management Business Analytics Finance Management Logistics & Supply Chain Management Information Technology Operations Management Banking & Insurance
Parul University Online MBA	Marketing Management Finance Management HR Management IT Management Business Analytics Operation Management Retail Management Project Management Banking and Financial Services Healthcare Management & Supply Chain Management Agricultural Management Digital Marketing & Sales Management Digital Marketing
Sikkim Manipal University Online MBA	Marketing Management Finance Management HR Management Systems Operations & Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management Marketing and HR Marketing and Finance Healthcare Management

Online MCA Course:

Here is the list of the Online universities that offer an Online MCA course along with its Specialization:

Top Online MCA Universities	Online MCA (Specialization)
SRM University Online MCA	General
MAHE Manipal Online MCA	AI & ML Cloud Computing Cyber Security Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence
UPES Online MCA	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Cyber Security and Forensics Data Science
Parul University Online MCA	Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning General
LPU Online MCA	Machine Learning & A1 Data Science Cyber Security Full Stack Web Development AR/ VR (Game Development) Game Development
Jain University Online MCA	Computer Science & IT Data Analytics Cyber Security Data Science Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Full Stack Development