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AP ICET Registration – How to Apply Online

Follow this simple guide to fill the AP ICET application form correctly, pay the fee and download your application.

Online Application • Fee Payment • Uploads • Correction Window

📢 Next cycle: Application dates are To be announced. Last year, applications opened on 5 February 2026 and the normal last date was 23 March 2026. See AP ICET Exam Dates.

Before You Start – Keep These Ready

📄 Academic details

Marks memos of your 3-year degree, qualifying exam hall ticket details, and your SSC (Class 10) certificate for name and date of birth.

🪪 Personal details

Aadhaar details, mobile number and email ID that you can access.

📜 Certificates

Caste or community certificate for SC/ST/BC candidates, income certificate if needed, and study certificates.

🖼️ Images

A recent passport-size photograph and your signature as scanned images. See Photo Size Guidelines.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Open the official website

Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET and open the AP ICET application link. Use only the official website.

Pay the application fee online

Pay the fee online and keep the payment reference. Read Registration Fees.

Fill the application form

Enter your personal, academic and contact details exactly as in your certificates.

Select exam centres or preferences

Choose your preferences as asked. Read Exam Centres.

Upload photo and signature

Upload clear images in the required format and size.

Submit and save a copy

Submit the form, then download and keep the application copy and payment receipt.

After You Submit

Stage	What to Do
Correction window	Fix mistakes in the given dates. See Form Correction.
Hall ticket	Download it when released. See Hall Ticket.
Exam	Appear in the online computer-based test (CBT) on your allotted date.
Key and result	Check the key and the result. See Result.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applying at the last minute – late fee in 2026 went up to ₹10,000.
Entering a wrong date of birth, hall ticket number or qualifying exam details.
Using a blurry photograph or unclear signature.
Entering wrong degree details, which are used to check eligibility.
Forgetting to save the application copy and payment receipt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is AP ICET registration online?

Yes. The application, fee payment and uploads are done online.

Q. Can I edit my form after submission?

APSCHE gives a correction window. Dates for the next cycle are To be announced.

Q. Which website should I use?

Use only the official site: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET.

Q. What if I miss the last date?

You may apply with a late fee until the final late-fee date. After that, applications are closed.

Eligibility Who can apply	Registration Fees Fee details	Photo Size Uploads
Exam Dates Important dates	Form Correction Edit your form	Hall Ticket Download steps

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.

Exam Centers

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AP ICET Exam Centres

Learn how exam centres work, how to choose them in the application form and how to find your exact centre on the hall ticket.

Online CBT Centres • Centre on Hall Ticket

📢 Next cycle: The list of exam centres is To be announced in the information brochure. Reports mention centres in about 48 cities across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

How Exam Centres Work

📍 You choose

Select your preferred centres or cities in the application form. Pick the ones closest to your home.

🎟️ APSCHE allots

The final centre, date and session are printed on your hall ticket.

📱 Check the details

Open your hall ticket and read the address, reporting time and instructions carefully.

Tips for Choosing Centres

Choose centres that are easy to reach, even if the exam is early in the morning.
Fill all your preferences carefully because a change may not be possible later.
Check the route to your centre a day before the exam.
Reach the centre early on exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I change my exam centre?

Centre allotment is done by the conducting university, so choose your preferences carefully.

Q. Where will I see my centre?

On your hall ticket.

Hall Ticket
Download details

Exam Day Guidelines
What to carry

How to Apply
Choose centres

Form Correction

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AP ICET Application Form Correction

Made a mistake in your application? APSCHE usually gives a short correction window. Learn how to use it.

Correction Window • Edit Details

📢 Next cycle: Correction dates are To be announced. Read the official correction notice for the fields that can be edited.

How to Correct Your Application

Read the official notice

Open the correction notice on the website and read which fields can be edited.

Log in to your application

Use your registration details.

Edit only what is allowed

Change the details that are open for correction.

Save and download

Submit the corrections and download the updated application copy.

Check These Details Carefully

Detail	Why It Matters
Name and date of birth	Must match your certificates.
Qualifying exam details	Used for eligibility and ranking.
Category and reservation details	Affects the reservation you can claim.
Exam preferences	Decides where and what you write.
Photo and signature	Must be clear for the hall ticket and verification.

💡 Tip: Do not wait for the correction window. Check every detail before you click submit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the correction window?

Dates are To be announced.

Q. Is there a fee for correction?

Please check the official notice. We have not confirmed any correction fee.

How to Apply
Application steps

Photo Size
Uploads

Hall Ticket
Download steps

Reservation

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AP ICET Reservation Policy

Understand how seats are reserved in admissions through this exam – category reservation, women quota and local seats.

SC / ST / BC • EWS • Women 33⅓% • Local Rule

📘 Please note: These percentages follow the Andhra Pradesh admission rules commonly applied in recent years. Details for the next counselling are To be announced, so confirm in the current notice.

Category-wise Reservation

Category	Reservation
SC (Scheduled Castes)	15%
ST (Scheduled Tribes)	6%
BC-A	7%
BC-B	10%
BC-C	1%
BC-D	7%
BC-E	4%
Total BC	29%
EWS	10%
OC (Open Category)	Remaining seats after reservations

Special Reservations

👩 Women

One third (33⅓%) of seats in each category are for women candidates.

♿ Persons with disabilities (PH)

3% horizontal reservation in each category.

🏷️ Local seats

As per the Andhra Pradesh rules, most seats are reserved for local candidates and the rest are unreserved.

Documents Needed to Claim Reservation

Caste or community certificate for SC, ST and BC candidates
EWS certificate, where applicable
Income certificate, where required
Study certificates and local or nativity proof
Disability certificate for PH quota

Seat Matrix
Seat distribution

Counselling
Seat allotment process

Eligibility
Who can apply

Registration Fees

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AP ICET Registration Fees

Know how the AP ICET application fee works – payment mode, late fee slabs and the counselling processing fee.

Online Payment • Late Fee Slabs • Counselling Fee

📢 Application fee for the next cycle: To be announced. Different websites showed different amounts for 2026, so we are not quoting an application fee here. Please read the fee in the official notification before paying.

Application Fee at a Glance

Category	Application Fee
OC / General	To be announced
BC	To be announced
SC / ST	To be announced

How to Pay

Open the fee payment page

Use the official website and go to the fee payment step.

Enter the basic details

Fill the details asked, such as name, qualifying exam details and mobile number.

Pay online

Pay using the online options shown, such as cards or net banking.

Save the receipt

Keep the payment reference ID. You need it to continue the application and download the hall ticket.

Late Fee Slabs (2026)

After the normal last date, applications were accepted with a late fee. These were the 2026 slabs:

Last Date	Late Fee
23 March 2026	No late fee (normal last date)
26 March 2026	₹1,000 (24 to 26 March)
29 March 2026	₹2,000 (27 to 29 March)
1 April 2026	₹4,000 (30 March to 1 April)
5 April 2026	₹10,000 (2 to 5 April)

Counselling Processing Fee

For counselling, a processing fee is paid online. As reported for 2026, it was ₹1,200 for OC and BC candidates and ₹600 for SC and ST candidates. Some websites show ₹1,250 and ₹650, so please confirm the amount in the counselling notice before paying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the AP ICET application fee?

It depends on your category and is given in the official notification. It is To be announced for the next cycle.

Q. Is there a late fee?

Yes. In 2026, late fee slabs of ₹1,000, ₹2,000, ₹4,000 and ₹10,000 applied after the normal last date.

Q. Is the fee refundable?

Application fees are generally non-refundable. Please read the notification.

How to Apply
Application steps

Exam Dates
All deadlines

Counselling
Fee for counselling

Hall Ticket

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AP ICET Hall Ticket

Your hall ticket is your entry pass to the exam. See how to download it and what to check.

Download Online • Carry with Photo ID

📢 Next cycle: The hall ticket release date is To be announced. In 2026, hall tickets were available from 15 April 2026.

How to Download the Hall Ticket

Open the official website

Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET and click the hall ticket link when it is active.

Enter your details

Enter your registration number or payment reference ID, qualifying exam hall ticket number and date of birth.

Check the hall ticket

Look at your name, photograph, signature, exam date, session and centre.

Download and print

Save the PDF and take a clear print. Keep a digital copy too.

Details Printed on the Hall Ticket

Detail	Check This
Candidate name and photograph	Must match your ID proof
Exam date and session	Your allotted date and time
Exam centre address	Where you must report
Instructions	Read all exam day instructions

If Your Hall Ticket Has a Mistake

Check the details against your application.
Contact the helpdesk given on the official website with your registration details.
Do this well before the exam, not on exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the hall ticket released?

The date is To be announced. In 2026, it was available from 15 April 2026.

Q. What if I cannot download it?

Contact the official helpdesk with your registration details.

Exam Centres
Find your centre

Exam Day Guidelines
What to carry

Exam Dates
Important dates

Eligibility

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AP ICET Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?

Check your degree, marks and other rules before you apply for MBA or MCA admission through AP ICET.

3-year Degree • MBA and MCA • Qualifying Marks

📢 Please note: The points below are based on the last information booklet and reports. For the next cycle, the notification is To be announced. Re-check the official website once it is out.

AP ICET Eligibility at a Glance

Criteria	What You Need
Qualification	Bachelor's degree of 3 years (10+2+3 pattern) from a recognised university
Marks for MBA	Minimum 50% marks for General category and 45% for reserved categories, as reported
MCA subject rule	Mathematics is generally required at Intermediate or degree level. Check the brochure
Qualifying marks in AP ICET	25% (50 out of 200) for General category; no minimum for SC/ST
Local status	As per the Andhra Pradesh admission rules

3 Years

Degree needed

50/200

Qualifying marks (General)

None

Minimum for SC/ST

💡 Good to know: The exact marks and subject rules are in the information booklet. Please read the booklet for the current year.

MBA vs MCA

📈 MBA

Open to graduates from any stream who meet the marks rule in the brochure.

💻 MCA

Usually needs Mathematics at Intermediate or graduation level. Read the booklet for the exact rule.

Who Cannot Apply?

Candidates without a recognised 3-year degree.
Candidates below the minimum marks in the qualifying degree.
Candidates who do not meet the subject rule for MCA, if applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who can apply for AP ICET?

Graduates with a 3-year degree from a recognised university, as per the brochure.

Q. What is the minimum score in AP ICET?

50 out of 200 for General category. SC/ST candidates have no minimum.

Q. Can I apply for both MBA and MCA?

The same exam is used for both. Check the counselling rules for choosing courses.

Q. Is Mathematics compulsory?

For MCA it is generally required. See the brochure.

Next Steps

How to Register Application steps	Registration Fees Fee details
Reservation Category rules	Exam Pattern Sections and marks

Also see AP EAPCET and AP ECET for other Andhra Pradesh entrance exams.

Exam Day Guidelines

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AP ICET Exam Day Guidelines

Be ready for exam day. Here is a simple checklist of what to carry and how to handle the online (CBT) test.

Online CBT • 2.5 Hours • Carry Hall Ticket + ID

📢 Please note: Exact instructions for the next exam are To be announced in the brochure and on your hall ticket. The points below are common guidelines. Always follow the instructions printed on your hall ticket.

What to Carry

✅ Must carry

Printed hall ticket
Valid photo ID proof
Any other document mentioned on the hall ticket

🚫 Better to leave at home

Mobile phone and smart watch
Calculators and notes
Any electronic device

Check the hall ticket for the official list.

Exam Day Timeline

Night before

Check your centre route, keep documents ready and sleep well.

Morning of the exam

Eat light, reach the centre early and show your hall ticket and ID.

Inside the hall

Sit at your allotted computer and follow the invigilator's instructions.

During the exam

Read each question carefully and use the review option for difficult ones.

At the end

Submit only when time ends or as instructed.

CBT (Online Exam) Tips

Practise on mock tests of the same length: 200 questions in 150 minutes.
That is about 45 seconds per question, so speed matters.
There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
Start with the section you find easiest, then move to the others.
If you face a computer problem, inform the invigilator immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What should I carry to the exam?

Your printed hall ticket and a valid photo ID proof, plus anything else the hall ticket asks for.

Q. How long is the exam?

2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) for 200 questions.

Hall Ticket
Download steps

Exam Centres
Centre details

Exam Pattern
Marks and time

Notification

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AP ICET Notification and Information Booklet

The official notification and information booklet contain every rule for the exam. Learn what is inside and how to read it.

Official Notification • Information Booklet • Syllabus

📢 Next cycle: The notification date is To be announced. Last time, online applications opened on 5 February 2026.

What the Information Booklet Contains

Section	What It Tells You
Important dates	Application, exam, key, result and counselling dates
Eligibility	Qualification, marks and age rules
Exam pattern and syllabus	Number of questions, marks and topics
Application and fee	How to apply, fee and uploads
Reservation and counselling	Category rules and admission process

How to Read the Brochure

Start with important dates

Note the application, exam and result dates.

Check eligibility

Match your qualification and marks with the rules.

Read the pattern and syllabus

Know the question numbers and what to study.

Read the fee and category rules

Know the fee and documents for reservation.

Exam Dates Important dates	Eligibility Who can apply	How to Apply Application steps
Syllabus Topics	Exam Pattern Marks and time	Reservation Category rules

Photo Size Guidelines

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AP ICET Photo and Signature Guidelines

Upload the right photograph and signature in your application. Learn the usual format and tips to avoid rejection.

JPG Format • Clear Photo • Clear Signature

📢 Please note: Exact size limits for the next cycle are To be announced in the notification. Follow the current notification for the exact photo and signature limits. Keep your images clear and in JPG format.

Tips for a Good Photograph

Use a recent photo with a plain light background.
Face should be clearly visible, looking straight at the camera.
Do not wear caps or sunglasses.
Do not upload a photo of a photo.

Tips for a Good Signature

Sign on white paper with a dark blue or black pen.
Scan or photograph in good light and crop closely.
Use the same signature at the exam and in counselling.

How to Reduce Image Size

Crop the image

Remove extra background first.

Convert to JPG

Save the file as JPG or JPEG.

Compress

Use a free image compressor until the size is within the limit.

Check clarity

Open the file again to confirm the face and signature are clear.

How to Apply
Application steps

Form Correction
Edit your form

Hall Ticket
Photo appears here

Exam Dates

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AP ICET Exam Dates

Know every important AP ICET date – application, hall ticket, exam, result and counselling – in one place.

Next dates: To be announced • 2026 timeline included

📢 Next cycle dates: To be announced. APSCHE will publish the schedule with the official notification.

Upcoming AP ICET Schedule

Event	Date
Notification	To be announced
Online application starts	To be announced
Last date to apply (without late fee)	To be announced
Application correction window	To be announced
Hall ticket download	To be announced
Exam date	To be announced
Preliminary key	To be announced
Result	To be announced
Counselling	To be announced

Last Year's Schedule (AP ICET 2026)

These dates were reported for AP ICET 2026 and will help you plan early.

Event	AP ICET 2026 Date
Online application starts	5 February 2026
Last date without late fee	23 March 2026
Application with late fee ₹1,000	24 to 26 March 2026
Application with late fee ₹2,000	27 to 29 March 2026
Application with late fee ₹4,000	30 March to 1 April 2026
Application with late fee ₹10,000	2 to 5 April 2026
Hall ticket download	From 15 April 2026
Exam date	2 May 2026
Result	16 May 2026
Phase 1 counselling registration and web options	24 August to 5 September 2026
Change of web options	6 September 2026
Phase 1 seat allotment (revised)	9 September 2026

2 May

Exam date (2026)

16 May

Result date (2026)

₹10,000

Highest late fee (2026)

Late fee grew quickly (2026)

24 to 26 March₹1,000

27 to 29 March₹2,000

30 March to 1 April₹4,000

2 to 5 April₹10,000

What to Do and When

After the notification

Read the brochure and check eligibility and syllabus.

During the application period

Pay the fee and submit before the normal last date.

Before the exam

Download the hall ticket and practise full mock tests.

After the exam

Check the key and raise objections if needed.

After the result

Prepare for counselling and keep certificates ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When will AP ICET dates be announced?

The dates are To be announced.

Q. When was the AP ICET 2026 exam?

On 2 May 2026.

Q. When was the result declared?

On 16 May 2026.

Q. Is there a late fee?

Yes. In 2026, late fee slabs went up to ₹10,000.

How to Apply Application steps	Eligibility Who can apply	Hall Ticket Download details
Response Sheet and Key After the exam	Result Rank and score	Counselling Seat allotment

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Tips for Choosing Centres

Frequently Asked Questions

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Form Correction

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How to Correct Your Application

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Reservation

AP ICET Reservation Policy

Category-wise Reservation

Special Reservations

Documents Needed to Claim Reservation

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Registration Fees

AP ICET Registration Fees

Application Fee at a Glance

How to Pay

Late Fee Slabs (2026)

Counselling Processing Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

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Hall Ticket

AP ICET Hall Ticket

How to Download the Hall Ticket

Details Printed on the Hall Ticket

If Your Hall Ticket Has a Mistake

Frequently Asked Questions

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Eligibility

AP ICET Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?

AP ICET Eligibility at a Glance

MBA vs MCA

Who Cannot Apply?

Frequently Asked Questions

Next Steps

Exam Day Guidelines

AP ICET Exam Day Guidelines

What to Carry

Exam Day Timeline

CBT (Online Exam) Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

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Notification

AP ICET Notification and Information Booklet

What the Information Booklet Contains

How to Read the Brochure

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Photo Size Guidelines

AP ICET Photo and Signature Guidelines

Tips for a Good Photograph

Tips for a Good Signature

How to Reduce Image Size

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Frequently Asked Questions

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