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Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of the A.P. State Council of Education every year conducts the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET Exam). Admissions to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program are via an entrance examination. If you wish to appear for the AP ICET exam 2023, you must fill out the application form after you meet the eligibility criteria. Registrations for AP ICET 2024 are now open and candidates can now apply by visiting the official website.
As part of the AP ICET exam, candidates will be evaluated on their ability to use verbal and mathematical skills, to think systematically, and so on. 6 May and 7 May 2024 will be the date of the exam. Continue reading this blog to learn all the latest updates about AP ICET 2024 exam.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) |
| Conducting Body | Sri Krishnadevaraya University |
| 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 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 | https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET/ICET/ICET_HomePage.aspx |
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Latest Updates
In the latest update, Sri Krishnadevaraya University on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the application forms for AP ICET 2024 registration, starting from today.
Exam Dates
Below are all the latest dates for the upcoming AP ICET 2024 exam which is all set to be conducted on 6 May and 7 May 2024.
| Events | Dates |
| Release of AP ICET 2024 notification (Newspaper) | 3 March 2024 |
| Release of AP ICET 2024 notification (Online) | 5 March 2024 (Out Now!) |
| AP ICET 2024 Registration | Ongoing |
| Last Date for AP ICET 2024 Application Form (Without Late Fees) | 7 April 2024 |
| Last Date for AP ICET 2024 Application Form (With Late Fee of INR 1000) | 8 April – 12 April 2024 |
| Last Date for AP ICET 2024 Application Form (With Late Fee of INR 2000) | 13 April – 17 April 2024 |
| Last Date for AP ICET 2024 Application Form (With Late Fee of INR 3000) | 18-Apr to 22-Apr-2024 |
| Last Date for AP ICET 2024 Application Form (With Late Fee of INR 5000) | 23-Apr to 27-Apr-2024 |
| Release of AP ICET 2024 Admit Card | 2 May 2024 |
| AP ICET 2024 Exam | 6 May – 7 May 2024 |
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Eligibility Criteria
AP ICET 2024 eligibility criteria are approved by the exam’s conducting body. The AP ICET will be conducted to admit students to MBA and MCA programmes in Andhra Pradesh’s institutions and universities. Registration for APICET 2024 is open to those who meet the eligibility criteria.
The following are the APICET 2024 eligibility criteria:
- A candidate should be an Indian citizen
- All applicants should have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any field or discipline
- Students should have a minimum of three years of college education, with mathematics among the subjects in Class 12
- A minimum of 50% in graduation is required for applicants
- SC/ST/Reserved category applicants must have a minimum GPA of 45% in their graduation degree
- Graduates or qualifying degrees obtained through distance learning should be recognized by the joint committee of UGC, AICTE, and DEC
- Students who are in the final year of their graduation or who are taking final exams are also eligible to apply for APICET 2024
- APICET 2024 does not have an age limit
Exam Pattern APICET 2024
In two shifts, APICET 2024 will be conducted online on 6 May and 7 May, 2024. A total of 200 questions are included in the 2.5-hour exam.
Here are some key aspects of AP ICET 2024:
- Online examination mode
- 2.5 hours in duration
- 200 total questions
- MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
- There are three sections included in the exam: Analytical Ability (Section A), Mathematical Ability (Section B), and Communication Ability (Section C)
- There will be no negative marking for the correct answer and only one mark for the correct answer
AP ICET Cut-Offs and Ranks
The ranks obtained by the candidates determine admission through the AP ICET exam. For General category candidates, a minimum score of 50 out of 200 is required to qualify. However, there is no minimum qualifying score for SC/ST candidates. Refer to the table below for a straightforward comparison of marks and corresponding ranks.
| Marks | Expected AP ICET ranks |
|---|---|
| 200 – 171 | 1 to 10 |
| 170 – 161 | 31 to 70 |
| 160 – 151 | 71 to 100 |
| 150 – 141 | 101 to 200 |
| 140 – 131 | 201 to 350 |
| 130 – 121 | 350 to 500 |
| 120 – 111 | 501 to 1000 |
| 110 – 101 | 1001 to 1500 |
| 100 – 91 | 1500 to 3000 |
| 90 – 81 | 3000 to 10000 |
| 80 – 71 | 10001 to 25000 |
| 70 – 61 | 25001 to 40000 |
| 60 – 51 | 40001 to 60000 |
| 50 – 41 | 60000 above |
The AP ICET Exam 2024 Registration Process
In order to register for AP ICET exam, please follow the steps below:
- Visiting the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
- Click on Fee Payment
- Create login credentials and pay the application fee.
- Log in with your credentials after paying the application fee
- To complete the AP ICET application form, enter the following information:
- Personal details
- Address
- Details of qualifying examinations
- Information about common entrance tests
- Documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format and size:
- Fill out the application form and submit it
APICET Exam 2024 Application Fees
| Particulars | Fees |
| AP ICET Registration fees for OC | INR 650 |
| AP ICET Registration fees for Backward Caste | INR 600 |
| AP ICET Registration fees for SC/ST | INR 550 |
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APICET Exam 2024 Documents Required
For the application form to be filled out, candidates need to have the following items ready:
- A valid mobile number
- An email address that is valid
- Details of your credit card, debit card, or net banking account
- The number of the marks memo/hall ticket for the Degree / Intermediate / Class 10 examinations
- Diploma/Intermediate marks memos (Class 12)
- Certificate of completion of class 10 or equivalent
- MRO issues income certificates through MeeSeva
- Certificates for grades 6-12 / diplomas and degrees
- MeeSeva caste certificate issued by MRO/Competent Authority
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration CardPhotograph of a passport size in .jpg or .jpeg with a file size of less than 50Kb
Syllabus for AP ICET Exam 2024
There are three sections on the question paper: Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. The purpose of the exam is to test candidates’ ability to think systematically. Below is the syllabus provided to candidates for better preparation.
Mathematical Ability:
| Relations & Functions | Sequence and Series |
| Trigonometric Functions | Conic Section |
| Sets and Functions | Binomial Theorem |
| Algebra | Introduction to Three-Dimensional Geometry |
| Permutations and Combinations | Probability |
| Complex Number and Quadratic Equations | Mathematical Reasoning |
| Principle of Mathematical Induction | Calculus |
| Linear Inequalities | Linear Programming |
Analytical Ability:
| Statement and Courses of Action | Situation Reaction Test |
| Statement and Assumptions | Punch lines |
| Statement and Arguments | Assertion and Reason |
| Statement and Conclusions | Cause and Effect |
| Syllogism | Deriving Conclusion |
Communication Ability:
| Business and Computer Technology | Reading Comprehension |
| Vocabulary | Functional Grammar |
AP ICET Exam 2024 Admit Card
The AP ICET 2024 admit card will be released on the official website. When the AP ICET hall ticket becomes available, only registered candidates will be able to download it. Candidates will need to enter their login credentials in order to view their hall tickets.
The admit cards for the AP ICET will contain the following information:
- Candidate’s name
- Roll number
- Photo of the candidate
- The candidate’s signature
- Date and location of the exam
- Time for reporting
- Exam-related instructions
FAQs
First, the AP ICET 2024 notification has been released on the official website.
Candidates may apply for the AP ICET exam if they are appearing for their final examination during the current academic year. They will be admitted on a provisional basis.
There will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the AP ICET exam. Candidates will have to report at the given exam centre.
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