AP ICET 2024 notification (Newspaper) has been released. The AP ICET 2024 application forms will be released on March 6, 2024. Candidates will be able to fill the application form online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Earlier, AP ICET 2024 exam date was announced at apsche.ap.gov.in. The official notification for AP ICET 2024 will be released online today, providing detailed information about the exam dates, application process, and eligibility criteria. Candidates are advised to adhere to the prescribed AP ICET eligibility criteria to appear for the exam. AP ICET 2024 exam will be held on May 06 and May 07, 2024. The application process, exam pattern, and counselling process should be understood thoroughly to ensure a smooth experience. Check for the latest information here to successfully navigate through the AP ICET 2024 journey and pave the way for a successful career in management or computer applications.
What is AP ICET?
The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur on behalf of APSCHE for admission to MBA and MCA programs in various universities and colleges of Andhra Pradesh.
AP ICET 2024 Highlights
The key highlights of the AP ICET 2024 exam are given below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) |
| Conducting Body | Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur on behalf of APSCHE |
| Exam Level | State level |
| Course Offered | MBA/ MCA |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fees | INR 650 (INR 550 for reserved category) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Passed Graduation degree in any discipline with 50% marks from a recognized University |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Exam Pattern | 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Exam Language | English and Telugu |
| Exam Syllabus | Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability |
| No. of Test Districts | 25 |
| Exam Helpdesk No | Office: 08772248488, Mobile: 9490803157 |
| Official Website | https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
AP ICET 2024 Exam Dates
The AP ICET 2024 exam dates will be released soon on the official website. Based on the previous year’s schedule, the tentative AP ICET 2024 exam dates are mentioned below:
| Events | AP ICET 2024 Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| AP ICET Date of notification- Newspaper | 03-Mar-2024 | Authorities release the official notification in the newspapers |
| Commencement of AP ICET registration | 06-Mar-2024 | Candidates must fill online application form by registering on the official website of AP ICET |
| Last date of AP ICET 2024 registration | 07-Apr-2024 | Candidates must submit the application form online within the deadline to avoid late fee |
| Application form submission with late fee of INR 1000 Registration fee) | To be updated | Late fee is paid as a penalty for the late submission of the application form after the deadline. The late fee ranges from INR 1000 up to INR 5000, depending on the delay in form submission |
| Application form submission with late fee of INR 2000 Registration fee) | To be updated | |
| Application form submission with late fee of INR 3000 Registration fee) | To be updated | |
| Application form submission with late fee of INR 5000 Registration fee) | To be updated | |
| Corrections to be made in AP ICET 2023 Application form correction | To be updated | Any errors made while entering data in the form at the time of registration could be edited during this period |
| AP ICET hall ticket download 2024 | To be updated | Candidates can download the admit card from the official website until the exam day |
| Date of AP ICET 2024 examination | 06-May and 07-May-2024 | Dates are announced by APSCHE. Exam is expected to be held in two sessions:09:00 AM to 11:30 AM & 03:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Release of preliminary answer key | Last week of May 2024 | Provisional answer key is released soon after exam is conducted |
| Last Date for Submitting Objections to Answer Keys | Last week of May 2024 | Candidates will be able to file for the objection against one or more answer keys of AP ICET |
| Declaration of AP ICET 2023 result | Second week of June 2024 | The result date will be announced online. Candidates will be able to check the results at official website. |
AP ICET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for the APICET exam, the candidate must fulfill all the eligibility requirements set by the authorities. The basic AP ICET eligibility criteria 2024 for MBA and MCA programs are given below:
- Nationality: The candidate applying for the exam must be an Indian national and satisfy local/non-local status requirements as per the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulations of Admission) Order, 1974.
- Academic Qualification: Candidate should have passed graduation or equivalent examination in 10+2+3/4 pattern from an Institute recognized by UGC (University Grants Commission).
- For MBA: Candidates should have passed a bachelor’s degree in any subject of 3/4 years of duration or equivalent examination from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ ST/ BC categories).
- For MCA: Candidates should have passed a bachelor’s degree of 3/4 years of duration with mathematics as one of the compulsory subjects at 10+2 level or graduation level from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ ST/ BC categories).
- Candidates appearing in their final year degree examination are also eligible to apply for the AP ICET 2024.
AP ICET 2024 Application Form
AP ICET Application Form 2024 is likely to be released in the third week of March 2024 online on the official website. For successful AP ICET registration, the candidate must fill out the application form with all the necessary details, upload the required documents, and pay the registration fees. The detailed APICET 2024 application process is given below.
How to Apply for AP ICET 2024?
Follow the below-mentioned steps to fill out the AP ICET application form:
- Visit the official website.
- Register as a new user by providing basic personal details.
- An application ID and password will be generated and sent to the registered mobile number and email ID.
- Login using the generated credentials.
- Fill out the APICET 2024 application form with personal, academic, contact details, test centre preferences, etc.
- Upload the scanned passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
| Document required | Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Scanned passport-size photograph | >50 kb | .jpg or .jpeg |
| Scanned signature of the candidate | >30 kb | .jpg or .jpeg |
- Select the payment mode and pay the application fee.
- Select the declaration checkbox and submit the application form.
- Take the printout of the duly filled AP ICET application form by clicking on the ‘Print Application’ button for future reference.
AP ICET 2024 Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the non-refundable application fee for AP ICET 2024 registration. The APICET Application Fee can be submitted online through a Debit card, Credit card, and Net Banking. The AP ICET registration fee for each category is given below:
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Open | INR 650 |
| BC | INR 600 |
| SC/ST | INR 550 |
| Late fee | INR 1000 |
| Late fee | INR 2000 |
| Late fee | INR 3000 |
| Late fee | INR 5000 |
Note: Candidates who register for the exam after the deadline are required to pay the prescribed amount as late fees.
AP ICET 2024 Important Links
AP ICET 2024 Application Form Correction
Registered candidates who want to change some information provided in their AP ICET Application Form can update the same during the specific time when the AP ICET form correction window 2024 is open. The following information can be changed by the candidate through the AP ICET Form Correction Facility:
- Qualifying Exam – year of passing/ appearing
- Medium of instruction in the exam
- Place of study – Intermediate / Degree
- Gender
- Aadhaar card details & EWS details
- Special reservation category
AP ICET 2024 Exam Pattern
The AP ICET exam pattern 2024 is as follows:
- Exam Mode: The AP ICET exam is conducted in online mode at the allotted exam centre.
- Section: The AP ICET question paper is divided into three sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C.
- Duration: The exam is conducted for 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Exam Language: Sections A and C are available in both English and Telugu medium whereas Section B is available only in English medium.
- Type of Questions: The question paper consists of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Total Questions: A total of 200 MCQs are asked in the paper.
- Marking Scheme: Candidates are awarded +1 mark for each correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Check out the section-wise AP ICET exam pattern below:
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: Analytical Ability | ||
| (i) Data Sufficiency | 20 | 75 |
| ((ii) Problem Solving | 55 | |
| Section B: Communication Ability | ||
| (i) Vocabulary | 15 | 70 |
| (ii) Business and Computer Terminology | 20 | |
| (iii) Functional Grammar | 15 | |
| (iv) Reading Comprehension | 20 | |
| Section C: Mathematical Ability | ||
| (i) Arithmetical Ability | 35 | 55 |
| (ii) Algebraical and Geometrical Ability | 10 | |
| (iii) Statistical Ability | 10 | |
| Total | 200 Marks | 200 Questions |
AP ICET 2024 Syllabus
The authorities will release the AP ICET 2024 syllabus on the official website. Candidates preparing for the exam must check the section-wise important topics for the AP ICET exam for better preparation. Check the table below to learn the detailed AP ICET syllabus:
| Section-A: Analytical Ability | |
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Data Sufficiency | Questions are given followed by data form of two statements labeled as (i) and (ii ). |
| Problem-Solving | Sequences and Series: Analogies of numbers and alphabet, completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship, odd things out, missing number in a sequence or a seriesData Analysis: Questions based on the data given in a table, Graph, Bar diagram, Pie Chart, Venn Diagram, or Passage formsCoding and Decoding Problems: A code pattern of the English Alphabet is given. A given word or a group of letters in the question is to be coded or decoded on the basis of the given code.Date, Time & Arrangement Problems: Calendar problems, clock problems, blood relationships, arrivals, departures and schedules, seating arrangements, symbol and notation interpretation. |
| Section-B: Communication Ability | |
| Section | Topics |
| Part 1 | Vocabulary: Identification of vocabulary used in day-to-day communication. |
| Part 2 | Functional grammar: Understand the use of grammar in day-to-day communication and in business contexts. |
| Part 3 | Business and computer terminology: Identification of basic terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes, etc.) |
| Part 4 | Reading comprehension: Understand written text and draw inferences (4 passages). |
| Section-C: Mathematical Ability | |
| Section | Topics |
| Arithmetical Ability | Laws of Indices, ratio and proportion, surds, numbers and divisibility, LCM and GCD, rational numbers, ordering, percentages, profit and loss, partnership, pipes and cisterns, time, distance and work problems, areas and volumes, mensuration, modular arithmetic |
| Algebraical and Geometrical Ability | Statements, truth tables, implication converse and inverse, tautologies-sets, relations & 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 & consequences, linear equations & expressions, progressions, binomial theorem, matrices, notion of a limit and derivative, plane geometry – lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, coordinate geometry-distance between points. |
| Statistical Ability | Frequency distributions, Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Correlation, simple problems on probability |
AP ICET 2024 Preparation Tips
One should have a well-planned strategy to score well in competitive exams. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned AP ICET preparation tips:
- Make a Timetable: Prepare a practical timetable with achievable goals according to your daily routines, and follow it regularly.
- Know Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Get well-versed with the structure and the syllabus of the AP ICET 2024 exam and analyze your strong and weak areas.
- Previous Year’s Question Papers: Solve AP ICET previous years’ Question papers for better practice and improving your performance.
- Mock Test: Take the AP ICET Mock Test available on the official website of the APSCHE to analyze your preparation level and time management.
- Make Notes and Revise Daily: Make short and crisp notes and take the time for the revision at the end of the day to remember things easily during the exam.
- Be Healthy: Don’t take too much pressure due to the exam. Keep a healthy and balanced diet and practice yoga to ease your mind.
AP ICET 2024 Admit Card
The authorities will release the AP ICET 2024 Admit Card online tentatively in the third week of May 2024. Candidates can download their AP ICET hall ticket by entering their registration ID and password.
The AP ICET admit card contains all the important information such as the candidate’s name, registration number, address, exam date & time, test centre address, and other personal details. Candidates must carry the printed copy of the AP ICET admit card 2024 while appearing for the examination as no candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall without a valid admit card.
AP ICET 2024 Exam Centres
AP ICET 2024 exam is conducted across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates can choose the AP ICET exam centre of their preference while filling out the application form. The list of the districts and locations of APICET 2024 exam centres are as follows:
| Districts | Locations |
|---|---|
| Anakapalli | Anakapalli |
| Anantapur | Anantapur, Gooty, Tadipatri |
| Annamayya | Madanapalle, Rajampeta |
| Bapatla | Bapatla, Chirala |
| Chittoor | Chittoor |
| Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konasema | Amalapuram |
| East Godavari | Rajahmundry |
| Eluru | Eluru |
| Guntur | Guntur |
| Hyderabad | LB Nagar, Nacharam, Secunderabad |
| Kakinada | Kakinada |
| Krishna | Gudlavalleru, Machilipatnam |
| Kurnool | Kurnool, Yemmiganur |
| Nandyal | Nandyal |
| NTR | Mylavaram, Tirvuru, Vijayawada |
| Palnadu | Narasaraopeta |
| Prakasam | Markapuram, Ongole |
| Tirupati | Gudur, Puttur, Tirupati |
| Sri Satyasai | Puttaparthi |
| Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore | Kavali, Nellore |
| Srikakulam | Srikakulam, Tekkali |
| Visakhapatnam | Anandapuram, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam |
| Vizianagaram | Bobbili, Rajam, Vizianagaram |
| West Godavari | Bhimavaram, Narasapuram, Tadepalligudem |
| YSR Kadapa | Kadapa, Proddatur |
AP ICET 2024 Exam Analysis
AP ICET 2024 Exam Analysis will be updated here after the exam has been conducted. Meanwhile, candidates can refer below to the AP ICET exam analysis of 2023 to get some idea about the difficulty level of the exam.
The AP ICET exam for both slots 1 and 2 was moderately difficult. The question paper consists of a total of 200 questions divided across three sections. The section-wise AP ICET Paper Analysis 2023 has been provided below:
| Sections | Total Number of questions | Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Ability | 70 | Easy |
| Analytical Ability | 75 | Moderate |
| Mathematical Ability | 55 | Easy to Moderate |
| Total | – | Moderate |
AP ICET 2024 Answer Key
AP ICET 2024 Answer Key will be released tentatively in the 4th week of May 2024. The AP ICET answer key along with the response sheet of the candidates is released on the official website in PDF format. Candidates can calculate their scores based on the answer key and their responses in the answer sheet.
If the candidate has any doubt or complaint regarding the answers in the released preliminary key, they can raise objections against it. To raise a challenge against the answer key candidates attach valid proof and pay a respective fee. After reviewing all the submitted challenges, the final AP ICET answer key is released.
AP ICET 2024 Result
The AP ICET Result 2024 will be declared online along with the rank card on the official website. Candidate can check and download their result by entering their registration number, AP ICET hall ticket number, and date of birth.
AP ICET result displays details such as the candidate’s name, registration number, sectional score, and total score. Candidates who have scored 25% marks (50 out of 200) are considered qualified and are assigned rank in the merit list.
AP ICET 2024 Merit List
The authorities will prepare the AP ICET merit list for all the qualified candidates based on their marks obtained in AP ICET 2024. The rank obtained in the AP ICET 2024 merit list is only valid for the academic year 2024-2025. In case, if more than one candidate has the same score, the following tie-breaking rules are applied to assign the rank:
- The candidate with more marks in Section A ranks higher.
- If the tie persists, the candidate with more marks in Section B ranks higher.
- If the tie persists, the older candidate is given priority.
AP ICET 2024 Cutoff
The authorities will release AP ICET Cutoff 2024 after the results. The qualifying cutoff for General candidates is 25% marks, i.e., 50 marks out of 200. For SC/ST candidates, there are no qualifying marks. The table below shows the AP ICET marks VS ranks comparison:
| 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 |
AP ICET 2024 Counselling
All the candidates whose names are on the AP ICET merit list are eligible to participate in the counselling process. The AP ICET Counselling 2024 is likely to begin in the fourth week of June 2024. The AP ICET counselling process includes various steps such as registration, seat allotment, document verification, and final admission.
- All candidates must pay the AP ICET counselling registration fee separately.
- The authority allocates the seat for admission based on the candidate’s rank in the AP ICET merit list.
- After the seat allotment rounds, the candidate must report at the allotted institute for document verification.
Documents Required for AP ICET Counselling
The list of documents required for the AP ICET counselling is as follows:
- 10th and 12th class Marksheet and certificate
- Graduate degree certificate
- AP ICET 2024 Admit Card
- AP ICET 2024 Result
- Valid ID Proof
- Migration certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Passport size photograph
AP ICET 2024 Statistics
AP ICET 2024 statistics will be updated here once the exam process begins. Meanwhile, candidates can check the previous year’s statistics for reference.
In 2023, 49,162 candidates registered for AP ICET. Around 44,343 candidates appeared for the exam, out of which 37, 326 of them qualified. The image below shows the AP ICET 2023 Statistics.
AP ICET 2024 Participating Institutes
There are approximately 400+ colleges in Andhra Pradesh accepting the AP ICET 2024 scores for admission to their MBA and MCA programs. Based on their ranking, some of the Top AP ICET Participating Colleges are listed below:
| Institute Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Sri Venkateshwara University | Tirupati |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | Kakinada |
| Sree Vidyaniketan Engineering College | Tirupati |
| Sage Ramakrishnan Raju Engineering College | Bhimavaram |
| Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering | Tirupati |
| Dr Lankapalli Bullayya College | Vishakhapatnam |
| Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College | Vijayawada |
| Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering | Krishna |
| Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Science | Kadapa |
| Andhra University | Visakhapatnam |
| Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology | Vijayawada |
| Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering and Technology Nandyal | Kurnool |
| Pydah College of Engineering and Technology | Visakhapatnam |
| Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science | Chittoor |
| S R K Institute of Technology | Vijayawada |
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