{"id":2689,"date":"2026-02-05T16:40:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T16:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/?p=2689"},"modified":"2026-02-05T16:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T16:46:21","slug":"ap-icet-2026-notification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/","title":{"rendered":"AP ICET 2026 Notification: Complete Guide for MBA &amp; MCA Admissions,Eligibility, Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern &amp; Apply Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET 2026) is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission into MBA and MCA courses offered by universities and affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The examination is conducted by Andhra University on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#AP_ICET_2026_Important_Dates\" >AP ICET 2026 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Application_Fee\" >Application Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_AP_ICET_2026\" >Eligibility Criteria for AP ICET 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#AP_ICET_2026_Exam_Pattern\" >AP ICET 2026 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Medium_of_Examination\" >Medium of Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Syllabus_Overview\" >Syllabus Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Qualifying_Marks_and_Ranking\" >Qualifying Marks and Ranking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Normalization_of_Scores\" >Normalization of Scores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Official_Website\" >Official Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#AP_ICET_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Links\" >AP ICET 2026 \u2013 Important Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#AP_ICET_2026_FAQs\" >AP ICET 2026 FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#What_is_AP_ICET_2026\" >What is AP ICET 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Who_conducts_AP_ICET_2026\" >Who conducts AP ICET 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#What_is_the_exam_date_of_AP_ICET_2026\" >What is the exam date of AP ICET 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#What_courses_are_offered_through_AP_ICET\" >What courses are offered through AP ICET?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#What_is_the_eligibility_for_MBA_through_AP_ICET_2026\" >What is the eligibility for MBA through AP ICET 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#What_is_the_eligibility_for_MCA_through_AP_ICET_2026\" >What is the eligibility for MCA through AP ICET 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#What_is_the_application_fee_for_AP_ICET_2026\" >What is the application fee for AP ICET 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Is_there_any_negative_marking_in_AP_ICET_2026\" >Is there any negative marking in AP ICET 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#What_is_the_qualifying_mark_in_AP_ICET_2026\" >What is the qualifying mark in AP ICET 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Is_AP_ICET_rank_valid_for_more_than_one_year\" >Is AP ICET rank valid for more than one year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Where_can_I_apply_for_AP_ICET_2026\" >Where can I apply for AP ICET 2026?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/ap-icet-2026-notification\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AP_ICET_2026_%E2%80%93_Overview\"><\/span>AP ICET 2026 \u2013 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET 2026)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Authority<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Andhra University on behalf of APSCHE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Courses Offered<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>MBA, MCA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Academic Year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2026\u201327<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>State Level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Online (Computer Based Test)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>150 Minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Analytical Ability, Communication Ability, Mathematical Ability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Medium of Examination<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>English &#038; Telugu (Section B in English only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>https:\/\/cets.apsche.ap.gov.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Notification Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>04 February 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>02 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Result Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>16 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Fee (OC)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20b9750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Fee (BC)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20b9700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Fee (SC\/ST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20b9650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Qualifying Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25% (50 out of 200) \u2013 No cut-off for SC\/ST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rank Validity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>One Academic Year (2026\u201327)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AP_ICET_2026_Important_Dates\"><\/span>AP ICET 2026 Important Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Notification Release<\/td><td>04 February 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Online Application Starts<\/td><td>05 February 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Last Date Without Late Fee<\/td><td>02 March 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Application Correction Window<\/td><td>23 March 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Hall Ticket Download<\/td><td>From 15 April 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Exam Date<\/td><td>02 May 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Preliminary Answer Key<\/td><td>05 May 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Results Declaration<\/td><td>16 May 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Fee\"><\/span>Application Fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OC Category: \u20b9750<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC Category: \u20b9700<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SC \/ ST Category: \u20b9650<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Candidates must pay \u20b9300 for each objection raised on the preliminary answer key. The amount is refundable if the objection is found valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_AP_ICET_2026\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria for AP ICET 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be an Indian citizen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should satisfy Andhra Pradesh local or non-local status requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have completed a 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course-wise Eligibility:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MBA:<\/strong> Any recognized 3\/4 year degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MCA:<\/strong> Degree with Mathematics at Intermediate or Degree level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minimum Marks Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Category: 50%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SC \/ ST \/ BC Categories: 45%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AP_ICET_2026_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>AP ICET 2026 Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mode of Exam: Online (Computer Based Test)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: 150 Minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Questions: 200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Marks: 200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative Marking: No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Section<\/th>\n<th>Subject<\/th>\n<th>Questions<\/th>\n<th>Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Section A<\/td><td>Analytical Ability<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Section B<\/td><td>Communication Ability<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>70<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Section C<\/td><td>Mathematical Ability<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>55<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medium_of_Examination\"><\/span>Medium of Examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Section A &amp; Section C: English and Telugu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section B: English only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Syllabus_Overview\"><\/span>Syllabus Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Analytical Ability:<\/strong> Data Sufficiency, Problem Solving, Coding and Decoding, Series, Blood Relations, Clocks and Calendars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communication Ability:<\/strong> Vocabulary, Functional Grammar, Business and Computer Terminology, Reading Comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mathematical Ability:<\/strong> Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Probability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualifying_Marks_and_Ranking\"><\/span>Qualifying Marks and Ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must secure a minimum of 25% marks (50 out of 200) to be assigned a rank in AP ICET 2026. There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC and ST candidates. Ranks are valid only for the academic year 2026\u201327.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Normalization_of_Scores\"><\/span>Normalization of Scores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AP ICET 2026 is conducted in multiple sessions. To ensure fairness, a normalization process is applied so that candidates are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged due to session-wise difficulty variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Website\"><\/span>Official Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should apply only through the official website: <strong>https:\/\/cets.apsche.ap.gov.in<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AP_ICET_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Links\"><\/span>AP ICET 2026 \u2013 Important Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Official Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cets.apsche.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cets.apsche.ap.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AP ICET 2026 Online Application:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cets.apsche.ap.gov.in\/ICET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AP ICET 2026 Notification (PDF):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/APICET2026_InstructionBooklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Notification<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hall Ticket Download:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cets.apsche.ap.gov.in\/ICET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Hall Ticket<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AP ICET 2026 Preliminary Answer Key:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cets.apsche.ap.gov.in\/ICET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Answer Key<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AP ICET 2026 Results &amp; Rank Card:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cets.apsche.ap.gov.in\/ICET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Results<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objection Submission Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cets.apsche.ap.gov.in\/ICET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit Objections<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>APSCHE Official Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/apsche.ap.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apsche.ap.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AP_ICET_2026_FAQs\"><\/span>AP ICET 2026 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_AP_ICET_2026\"><\/span>What is AP ICET 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AP ICET 2026 (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission into MBA and MCA courses in universities and affiliated colleges across Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_conducts_AP_ICET_2026\"><\/span>Who conducts AP ICET 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AP ICET 2026 is conducted by Andhra University on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_exam_date_of_AP_ICET_2026\"><\/span>What is the exam date of AP ICET 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The AP ICET 2026 examination will be conducted on 02 May 2026 in two sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_courses_are_offered_through_AP_ICET\"><\/span>What courses are offered through AP ICET?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AP ICET is conducted for admission into Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_eligibility_for_MBA_through_AP_ICET_2026\"><\/span>What is the eligibility for MBA through AP ICET 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must have completed a 3 or 4-year degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks (45% for SC\/ST\/BC categories).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_eligibility_for_MCA_through_AP_ICET_2026\"><\/span>What is the eligibility for MCA through AP ICET 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For MCA admission, candidates must have a degree with Mathematics as a subject at Intermediate or Degree level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_application_fee_for_AP_ICET_2026\"><\/span>What is the application fee for AP ICET 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The application fee is \u20b9750 for OC candidates, \u20b9700 for BC candidates, and \u20b9650 for SC\/ST candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_any_negative_marking_in_AP_ICET_2026\"><\/span>Is there any negative marking in AP ICET 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, there is no negative marking in AP ICET 2026. Candidates are encouraged to attempt all questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_qualifying_mark_in_AP_ICET_2026\"><\/span>What is the qualifying mark in AP ICET 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must secure at least 25% marks (50 out of 200) to obtain a rank. There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC and ST candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AP_ICET_rank_valid_for_more_than_one_year\"><\/span>Is AP ICET rank valid for more than one year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, AP ICET 2026 rank is valid only for the academic year 2026\u201327.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_apply_for_AP_ICET_2026\"><\/span>Where can I apply for AP ICET 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must apply online through the official website: https:\/\/cets.apsche.ap.gov.in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AP ICET 2026 is a crucial entrance examination for students aspiring to pursue MBA or MCA programs in Andhra Pradesh. 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