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AP ICET (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test) is the state-level entrance exam for admission to MBA and MCA courses in universities and colleges of Andhra Pradesh. It is an online exam with 200 questions in Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability and Communication Ability, conducted by Andhra University on behalf of APSCHE. Dates for the next cycle: To be announced.

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Last updated: 9 Nov 2026

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College Predictor

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AP ICET College Predictor

No tool is needed to get a good idea. Use your rank, category, gender and course choice with last year's closing ranks.

Rank Based  •  Category-wise

📘 About this page: This is a simple guide, not an automatic tool. For real allotment data, use the official counselling portal when it is published.

Simple 5-Step Method

1

Note your rank

Use your category rank if available.

2

Open last year's closing ranks

3

Match college and course

Find options whose closing rank is near or above your rank.

4

Sort into three lists

Dream, realistic and safe options.

5

Use the list in counselling

Enter it as your web options. See Counselling.

Related Pages

Rank Predictor
Estimate your rank

Participating Colleges
Where you can study

Seat Matrix
Seat distribution

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Rank Predictor

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AP ICET Rank Predictor

Estimate your position from your marks and the rank rule of the exam.

Estimate  •  Guide

📢 Please note: This is only an estimate. Official ranks come from APSCHE. Ranks for the next cycle are To be announced.

Step 1: Estimate Your Marks

Use the preliminary key and count your correct answers. There is no negative marking.

Step 2: Understand the Rank Rule

The AP ICET rank is based on the marks you score in the exam (out of 200). General category candidates must score at least 25% (50 out of 200) to qualify. SC/ST candidates have no minimum qualifying mark.

Step 3: Compare With Last Year

In 2026, 21,205 of the 23,198 candidates who appeared qualified (91.41%), and the topper scored 166.094 out of 200.

Related Pages

Marks vs Rank
Rank rule

Result
Rank card

Closing Ranks
College chances

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

News

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AP ICET News and Updates

Follow the important events in order, from the notification to counselling.

2026 Timeline  •  Next cycle: To be announced

📢 Next cycle: Notification, application, exam and result dates are To be announced.

AP ICET 2026 Timeline

Date

Update

5 February 2026

Online applications started

23 March 2026

Last date without late fee

24 March to 5 April 2026

Late fee slabs from ₹1,000 to ₹10,000

15 April 2026

Hall tickets available from this date

2 May 2026

AP ICET 2026 exam

16 May 2026

Result declared

24 August to 5 September 2026

Phase 1 counselling registration and web options

9 September 2026

Phase 1 seat allotment (revised schedule)

What to Watch For Next

  • Official notification and information booklet

  • Application dates and fee

  • Exam dates and centres

  • Any change in syllabus or pattern

Related Pages

Notification
Official documents

Exam Dates
All dates

Result
Rank card

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

Participating Colleges

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AP ICET Participating Colleges

AP ICET scores are used for MBA and MCA admissions in universities and colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Learn how to shortlist them.

Government  •  Private

📢 Next cycle: The final list of colleges and seats is published during counselling and is To be announced.

What Types of Institutions Take Part?

🏛️ University departments

State universities that run MBA and MCA programmes.

🏫 Private colleges

Affiliated private colleges that offer MBA and MCA seats through counselling. Reports mention over 290 colleges.

💻 MCA programmes

Computer application programmes admitted through the same exam.

Examples

Institution

Type

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

University

Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati

University

JNTU Kakinada

University

💡 Good to know: This is only an example list, not complete. Use the official seat matrix to see all colleges.

How to Shortlist Colleges

1

Know your rank

Use your rank card.

2

Check closing ranks

3

Check courses and fees

Visit each college's website and brochure.

4

Check placements and location

Compare placement records, faculty and facilities.

5

Prepare web options

Use the list during Counselling.

Related Pages

Seat Matrix
Seats

College Predictor
Find by rank

Closing Ranks
Cutoffs

Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.

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