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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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Important Books

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AP ICET Important Books

AP ICET tests aptitude, reasoning and English. A few good books and many practice tests are enough.

Aptitude  •  Reasoning  •  English

📘 Please note: The books below are suggestions to help you prepare. They are not an official list from APSCHE.

Section-wise Book List

Section

Suggested Books

Mathematical Ability

Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal; school-level Mathematics books for basics

Analytical Ability

A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal; data sufficiency practice sets

Communication Ability

High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin; Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis; a daily newspaper

All sections

Previous AP ICET papers and full-length mock tests

How to Use Your Books

1

Learn the basics

Revise formulas, grammar rules and word lists.

2

Practise by topic

Solve topic-wise questions.

3

Take timed tests

Practise 200 questions in 150 minutes.

4

Review mistakes

Use previous papers to understand repeated patterns.

Q. Do I need coaching for AP ICET?

Not necessarily. Regular practice and mock tests help a lot.

Q. Which book is best for Maths?

Any good aptitude book that covers arithmetic well. Practice matters more than the book.

Section Preparation Guides

Analytical Ability Preparation
Study plan

Communication Ability Preparation
Study plan

Mathematical Ability Preparation
Study plan

Syllabus
All sections

Exam Pattern
Marks and time

Question Papers
Practice

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.

Mathematical Ability Preparation

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AP ICET Mathematical Ability Preparation Strategy

This section has 55 questions of basic maths. Arithmetic carries most of them, so master it first.

55 Questions  •  Arithmetic First  •  Basic Maths

Part-wise Strategy

Part

How to Prepare

Arithmetical Ability (35)

Revise percentages, profit and loss, ratios, time-speed-distance and work problems.

Algebraical and Geometrical (10)

Learn basic formulas for equations, progressions and coordinate geometry.

Statistical Ability (10)

Learn averages, mean, median, mode and basic probability.

6-Week Plan (Suggestion)

Weeks

Focus

Goal

1–2

Arithmetic basics

Percentages, ratios, profit and loss

3

Time-speed-distance, work, mensuration

Practise word problems

4

Algebra and Geometry

Formulas and problems

5

Statistics and Probability

Basic problems

6

Mock tests

Timed sections

  • Practise mental maths for speed.

  • Keep a formula sheet.

  • Solve timed sets of 10 questions.

Q. How many Maths questions come?

55 questions.

Related Pages

Syllabus page
Topic list

Important Books
What to read

Question Papers
Practice

Analytical Preparation
Study plan

Communication Preparation
Study plan

Maths Preparation
Study plan

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.

Communication Ability Preparation

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AP ICET Communication Ability Preparation Strategy

This section has 70 questions, and many are direct. Build vocabulary and grammar steadily.

70 Questions  •  English  •  Direct Questions

Part-wise Strategy

Part

How to Prepare

Vocabulary (15)

Learn 10 words daily with synonyms and antonyms.

Functional Grammar (20)

Revise grammar rules and practise error spotting.

Business and Computer Terminology (15)

Make a list of common terms and revise it weekly.

Reading Comprehension (20)

Read editorials and practise passages with a timer.

6-Week Plan (Suggestion)

Weeks

Focus

Goal

1–2

Vocabulary and grammar basics

Daily word list and rules

3

Business and computer terms

Make a term list

4–5

Reading comprehension

2 passages every day

6

Mock tests

Full-length tests

  • Read a newspaper every day.

  • Keep a vocabulary notebook.

  • Aim to finish this section quickly and save time for others.

Q. How many Communication questions come?

70 questions.

Related Pages

Syllabus page
Topic list

Important Books
What to read

Question Papers
Practice

Analytical Preparation
Study plan

Communication Preparation
Study plan

Maths Preparation
Study plan

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.

Analytical Ability Preparation

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AP ICET Analytical Ability Preparation Strategy

This section has 75 questions. Practise a little every day to build speed and accuracy.

75 Questions  •  Data Sufficiency  •  Problem Solving

Part-wise Strategy

Part

How to Prepare

Data Sufficiency (20)

Learn the answer choices and practise 10 questions every day.

Sequences and Series

Practise number and letter series for speed.

Data Analysis

Practise reading tables and charts.

Coding and Decoding

Learn common coding patterns.

Date, Time and Arrangement

Use simple diagrams and tables.

6-Week Plan (Suggestion)

Weeks

Focus

Goal

1–2

Data Sufficiency

Learn the pattern and solve 100 questions

3

Series and Coding-Decoding

Build speed

4

Data Analysis

Practise tables

5

Arrangements, Dates and Time

Solve mixed sets

6

Mock tests

Full-length tests

  • Practise 30 minutes daily.

  • Do not spend more than a minute on one question.

  • Keep a mistake log.

Q. How many Analytical questions come?

75 questions.

Related Pages

Syllabus page
Topic list

Important Books
What to read

Question Papers
Practice

Analytical Preparation
Study plan

Communication Preparation
Study plan

Maths Preparation
Study plan

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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