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Andhra University on behalf of APSCHE

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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Result

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AP ICET Result and Rank Card

See how the result is released, what the rank card shows and what to do next.

Rank Card  •  Online Result

📢 Next cycle: The result date is To be announced. In 2026, the AP ICET result was declared on 16 May 2026.

16 May 2026

Result date (2026)

23,198

Candidates appeared

21,205

Qualified

91.41%

Pass percentage

How to Check the Result

1

Open the official website

Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET and click the result or rank card link.

2

Enter your details

Enter your hall ticket number, registration number and date of birth as asked.

3

View the rank card

Check your marks and rank.

4

Download and save

Download the rank card and keep a printed copy for counselling.

Qualifying Marks

General category candidates need at least 25% of the total marks, which is 50 out of 200, to qualify. There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC/ST candidates.

After the Result

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When was the AP ICET 2026 result declared?

16 May 2026.

Q. How do I check my result?

Use your hall ticket number, registration number and date of birth on the official website.

Q. Is the rank card needed for counselling?

Yes. The rank card is needed for counselling and admission.

Related Pages

Toppers
Top rankers

Counselling
Next step

Marks vs Rank
Understand your score

Closing Ranks
College chances

Response Sheet and Key
After the exam

Rank Predictor
Estimate your rank

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.

Response Sheet

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AP ICET Response Sheet and Answer Key

After the exam, check the preliminary key, compare it with your answers and raise objections within the time limit.

Preliminary Key  •  Objections

📢 Next cycle: Key release and objection dates are To be announced. A preliminary key and an objection window are given after the exam. In 2026, the exam was held on 2 May and the result came on 16 May.

How to Use the Key and Response Sheet

1

Open the official website

Check the key and objections link announced by APSCHE after the exam.

2

Compare your answers

Match your marked options with the preliminary key.

3

Estimate your score

Count correct answers. There is no negative marking, so marks equal correct answers.

4

Raise objections if needed

If you believe a key is wrong, raise an objection before the last date as per the instructions.

💡 Tip: Raise an objection only when you are sure and keep a textbook reference ready.

Related Pages

Result
Rank card

Exam Dates
All dates

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.

Toppers

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AP ICET Toppers 2026

See the 2026 result highlights and top performers.

Result 2026  •  Toppers List

📘 Note: Toppers for the next cycle are To be announced.

2026 Highlights

Highlight

2026

Result declared on

16 May 2026

Candidates registered

26,219

Candidates appeared

23,198

Candidates qualified

21,205 (91.41%)

Women qualified

11,825 of 12,766 (92.62%)

Men qualified

9,380 of 10,432 (89.91%)

Rank 1

P. Vaishnavi – 166.094 out of 200

Pass percentage by gender (2026)

Women92.62%

Men89.91%

Related Pages

Result
Rank card

Important Books
What to read

Exam Pattern
Marks and time

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.

Seat Matrix

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AP ICET Seat Matrix

A seat matrix shows how many seats each course in each college has and how they are divided by category. Learn how to read it.

Seats by Course  •  Category-wise

📢 Next cycle: The official seat matrix is To be announced. APSCHE publishes it on the counselling portal before seat allotment.

What Is in a Seat Matrix?

Column

Meaning

College and course

The institute and the course or branch

Total intake

Number of seats in that course

Convener quota seats

Seats filled through counselling

Category-wise seats

OC, SC, ST, BC-A to BC-E and EWS seats

Gender-wise seats

Seats for girls and general seats

How to Use the Seat Matrix

1

Find your target colleges

Pick colleges and courses you like.

2

Check seats in your category

See how many seats are open for your category and gender.

3

Compare with closing ranks

4

Prepare your web options

Use it in Counselling.

Related Pages

Reservation
Category rules

Seat Allotment
Result of counselling

Counselling
Process

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.

Seat Allotment

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AP ICET Seat Allotment

Know how your seat is decided, how to check the allotment result and what to do next.

Rank Based  •  Web Options  •  Allotment Order

📢 Next cycle: Seat allotment dates are To be announced. In 2026, the first-phase seat allotment was released on 9 September 2026 as per the revised schedule.

How Seats Are Allotted

🥇 Your rank

A better rank gets priority.

📋 Your web options

Seats are checked in the order of your options.

🏷️ Your category

Reservation, gender and local rules are applied.

🏫 Seat availability

Only seats in the seat matrix are allotted.

What to Do After Allotment

1

Check the result

Log in to the counselling portal and download your allotment order.

2

Read the instructions

Check reporting dates, fee and documents.

3

Complete self-joining

Do the self-joining or fee payment as asked.

4

Report to the college

Visit the college with original documents within the dates.

💡 Good to know: If you do not report within the given dates, your seat may be cancelled as per the rules.

Related Pages

Counselling
Full process

Seat Matrix
Seat distribution

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.

Counselling

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AP ICET Counselling

Your rank gets you a seat only through counselling. Learn the online process – registration, verification, web options, seat allotment and reporting.

Online Counselling  •  Phase-wise  •  Web Options

📢 Next cycle: Counselling dates are To be announced. In 2026, phase 1 registration and web options ran from 24 August to 5 September, web options could be changed on 6 September, and the first-phase seat allotment was released on 9 September 2026 (revised schedule). Counselling is for MBA and MCA seats under the Convenor quota.

Counselling Process – Step by Step

1

Registration and processing fee

Register on the counselling portal and pay the processing fee online.

2

Certificate verification

Upload and verify your certificates online.

3

Web options

Enter your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. This is the most important step.

4

Change of web options

A short window is given to edit your options before they are frozen.

5

Seat allotment

APSCHE releases the allotment result based on rank, category and your options.

6

Self-joining and reporting

Download the allotment order, pay the fee if needed and report to the college.

Counselling 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.

Documents to Keep Ready

🎓 Academic

Rank card and hall ticket, degree marks memos, SSC certificate and study certificates.

📜 Category and local

Caste or community certificate, EWS or income certificate if needed, local status or residence proof.

🪪 Identity

Aadhaar and recent photographs.

Smart Web Option Tips

  • Prepare your list in advance using last year's closing ranks.

  • Add more options than you expect to need.

  • Keep dream choices first, then realistic ones, then safe ones.

  • Check the seat matrix and reservation rules.

  • Never share your login details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who conducts counselling?

APSCHE conducts it online.

Q. Can I change web options?

Yes, during the change of options window. After the freezing time, no changes are allowed.

Q. Is counselling compulsory?

Yes. Only candidates who register and exercise web options can get a seat.

Related Pages

Seat Allotment
Result and reporting

Seat Matrix
Seat distribution

Reservation
Category rules

Closing Ranks
College chances

Result
Rank card

Participating Colleges
Where you can study

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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