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(Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test)
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | APICET 2026 |
Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test |
Conducting Body | Sri Krishnadevaraya University on behalf of APSCHE |
Exam Level | State-level |
Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Courses Offered | MBA, MCA |
Exam Duration | 150 minutes (2.5 hours) |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Total Questions | 200 |
Total Marks | 200 |
Marking Scheme | +1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking |
Medium of Exam | English & Telugu (except Section C: English only) |
Program | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
MBA | Bachelor’s Degree (min 50% Gen / 45% SC/ST) |
MCA | Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics (10+2 level or degree level) |
Final-year degree students are also eligible.
The exam consists of three sections as follows:
Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
Data Sufficiency | Statements with conclusions, condition checks |
Problem Solving | Sequences, Series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Data Analysis, Puzzle Solving |
Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
Arithmetic Ability | Numbers, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Ratio, Averages |
Algebra & Geometry | Equations, Polynomials, Geometry concepts |
Statistical & Modern Math | Probability, Permutations, Combinations, Graphs |
Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
Vocabulary | Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution |
Business & Computer Terminology | Common terms in business and IT |
Functional Grammar | Sentence correction, Articles, Tenses, Prepositions |
Reading Comprehension | Short and long passages |
Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Analytical Ability | 75 | 75 |
Mathematical Ability | 75 | 75 |
Communication Ability | 50 | 50 |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
Notification Release | February 2026 |
Application Start | March 2026 |
Last Date to Apply (w/o late fee) | April 2026 |
Admit Card Release | May 2026 |
Exam Date | May 2026 (2nd week) |
Result Declaration | May–June 2026 |
Counselling Begins | June 2026 |
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
SVEC, GITAM, ANU, JNTU Kakinada, and many more MBA/MCA colleges in Andhra Pradesh
Section | Book Title |
|---|---|
Analytical Ability | RS Aggarwal – Logical Reasoning |
Mathematical Ability | Quantitative Aptitude – RS Aggarwal / Arun Sharma |
Communication Ability | Objective General English – SP Bakshi |
Practice Papers | APICET Previous Year Papers – Vikram / VGS Publishers |
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