APICET - Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET)
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APICET 2022 registration has started online from May 12, 2022. Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati releases the APICET notification and schedule along with the commencement of the registration process. Candidates will be able to register online till June 10 without late fee. Authorities will release the admit card soon after the registration process is over. APICET 2022 exam date has been announced along with the notification. The exam is will be conducted across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh. This year 11 districts has been added for the APICET 2022 examination.
What is APICET?Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) is a state-level MBA and MCA entrance examination conducted for admission to colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh. APICET is conducted by Sri Venkateswara University on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education. APICET is conducted over a window of two days and two slots. According to APSCHE, as many as 64,884 (approx.) candidates appear for the exam. Around 40,000 (approx.) candidates qualify for the exam. The computer-based test (CBT) is conducted in 43 cities across Andhra Pradesh. The scores of APICET is accepted by over 290 colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
Latest Update:
May 12, 2022: APICET 2022 registration begins; Exam on July 25
AP ICET 2022 Exam Highlights| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) |
| Conducting Body |
Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati |
| Exam Level |
State level |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Exam Duration |
150 minutes |
| Exam Syllabus |
Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability and Communication Ability |
| Exam Pattern |
200 questions in MCQ format |
| Language |
English |
| Exam Fees |
Rs 550 for online application |
| Exam Purpose |
Admission into top colleges of Andhra Pradesh for MBA /MCA |
| Course Offered |
MBA/PGDM, MCA |
| No. of Test districts |
14 |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
Office: 08772248488, Mobile: 9490803157 |
| Exam Website |
https://sche.ap.gov.in/ICET/ICET/ICET_HomePage.aspx |
APICET registration 2022 has commenced from May 12. The application form is available online. Candidates can pay the application fee in online mode only. Candidates must ensure to adhere to the below-mentioned eligibility criteria before filling the application form, failing to which the candidature will stand cancelled. Check the brief steps to fill the APICET application form 2022:
Step 1- Visit the official website- cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
Step 2- Create login credentials
Step 3- Login with the credentials created
Step 4- Pay the application fee
Step 5- Fill the application form
Step 6- Upload the required documents in prescribed size and format
Step 7- Save the filled application form
APICET 2022 Eligibility CriteriaCandidates seeking admission in MBA courses through APICET 2020 should fulfil the following criteria:
APICET Admission Process
Read More: APICET Test Centres
APICET 2022 Important DatesCandidates can check the updated AP ICET 2022 exam dates below. The dates has beeen updated as soon as APICET 2022 notification was released.
| Events |
AP ICET 2022 Dates |
Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| APICET registration 2022 begins |
12-May-2022 |
Candidates will be able to fill an online application form by registering on the official website of AP ICET 2022 |
| Last Date of APCET application form 2022 submission without late fee |
10-Jun-2022 |
Candidates have to submit the application form online within the deadline to avoid late fee |
| Application form submission with late fee (Rs. 2000/-, 3000/- and 5000/- + Registration fee) |
25-Jun to 09-Jul-2022 |
Late fee is paid as a penalty for the late submission of the application form after the deadline. The late fee ranges from Rs 2,000 up to Rs 5,000, depending on the delay in form submission |
| APICET 2022 Application form correction |
11-Jul to 13-Jul-2022 |
Any errors made while entering data in the form at the time of registration can be edited during this period |
| APICET 2022 Admit Card download starts |
18-Jul-2022 onwards |
Candidates can download the admit card from the official website until the exam day |
| APICET 2022 exam date |
25-Jul-2022 |
Date will be announced by APSCHE. Exam to be held in two sessions: 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM&03:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| APICET 2022 Preliminary Answer Key |
27-Jul-2022 (6 pm) |
First round of answer keys will be released |
| Last Date for Submitting Objections to Answer Keys |
29-Jul-2022 (till 6 pm) |
Candidates will be able to file for the objection against one or more answer keys of APICET 2022 |
| APICET 2022 Result |
08-Aug-2022 |
Final result and answer key will be released on the same date |
| APICET Counselling 2022 Registration begins |
To be announced |
Candidates will be called for the counselling process on the basis of their score in APICET 2022 exam |
| Last date for registration and verification of documents | To be announced |
Registered candidates will be required to verify the documents online. |
| Web option selection/ Exercising of options | To be announced |
Candidates will be able to select the desired district, college type to display the colleges |
| Change of web options | To be announced |
Registered candidates will be able to modify the web options before the due date |
| Allotment of Seats | To be announced |
Candidates will be allotted seats on the basis of web options |
| Self-reporting and reporting at college | To be announced |
Candidates who are allotted seats will have to report to their respective colleges |
Authorities prescribe the APICET syllabus section wise. Candidates can check the section-wise important topics. APICET syllabus will be divided across three sections viz., Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability and Communication Ability. The candidate must chalk out the preparation schedule as per the syllabus of APICET.
APICET 2022 Exam PatternExam pattern of APICET 2022 mentions the number of sections, marching scheme, duration of the exam and mode of examination. Candidates preparing for APICET exam must check the exam pattern to formulate exam day strategy accordingly. Check the APICET 2022 exam pattern highlights in brief below:
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the examination | Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test |
| Duration of the examination | 150 minutes (2.5 Hours) |
| Number of sections | Three |
| Language | English |
| Mode of examination | Computer-Based |
APICET 2022 Preparation Tips
APICET is a speed-based test in which students need to solve 200 questions in 150 minutes. All the questions will be in MCQ format. To solve the questions, aim at acquiring in-depth subject knowledge over just covering the topics included in the syllabus. Prepare a study timetable and buy the best books for the APICET exam. Check other tips below:
Also read: APICET Preparation
APICET 2022 Mock TestAPICET 2022 mock test will be conducted soon after the registration process for APICET begins. Registered candidates will be able to access the APICET mock test. Mock test help candidates to get the actual exam environment and makes them familiar with the exam pattern. Candidates must ensure to take the mock test to access their preparation level.
APICET 2022 Admit CardCandidates who registered successfully for the exam were issued APICET admit card. Test takers could visit the official website and download the admit card. Candidates need to take out a print copy of the admit card and carry it to the exam centre.
Also read: APICET Admit Card
APICET 2022 Question PaperCandidates appearing for APICET exam must download the previous year question papers. The question papers will help candidates to access the difficulty level of the exam. The questions papers can be used for practice and improve speed and accuracy.
APICET 2022 Answer KeyAPICET answer key will be able as soon as the exam is over. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to verify their response and can calculate their approximate score before the declaration of result. Candidates will be able to challenge the answer key within the prescribed time period.
APICET 2022 ResultAuthorities will announce the APICET 2022 result online. Registered candidates will be able to check their final score online tentatively in last week of September 2022. Candidates must enter the login credentials to download the score card. The scorecard will mention the candidate's personal details and section-wise & overall score and percentile.
APICET Cut Offs and RanksAdmission through APICET is based on ranks secured in the exam. The qualifying cut off for General candidates is 50 marks out of 200. For SC/ST candidates, there are no qualifying marks. Check the table below for the marks versus ranks comparison.
| Marks |
Expected AP ICET ranks |
|---|---|
| 200 – 171 |
1 to 10 |
| 170 – 161 |
31 to 70 |
| 160 – 151 |
71 to 100 |
| 150 – 141 |
101 to 200 |
| 140 – 131 |
201 to 350 |
| 130 – 121 |
350 to 500 |
| 120 – 111 |
501 to 1000 |
| 110 – 101 |
1001 to 1500 |
| 100 – 91 |
1500 to 3000 |
| 90 – 81 |
3000 to 10000 |
| 80 – 71 |
10001 to 25000 |
| 70 – 61 |
25001 to 40000 |
| 60 – 51 |
40001 to 60000 |
| 50 – 41 |
60000 above |
AP ICET 2020 Cutoff: Rank and College Category
| Marks |
Rank Range |
College Category |
|---|---|---|
| 171-200 |
1 to 30 |
A |
| 161-170 |
31 to 70 |
A |
| 151-160 |
71 to 100 |
A |
| 141-150 |
100 to 200 |
B |
| 131-140 |
201 to 350 |
B |
| 121-130 |
350 to 500 |
B |
| 120-111 |
501 to 1000 |
B |
| 101-110 |
1001 to 1500 |
C |
| 91-100 |
1500 to 3000 |
C |
| 81-90 |
3000 to 10000 |
C |
| 71-80 |
10001 to 25000 |
D |
| 61-70 |
25001 to 40000 |
D |
| 51-60 |
40001 to 60000 |
D |
| 41-50 |
60000 and above |
D |
APICET 2019 Cut Off Ranks
| College | Male Students | Female Students |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Balaji PG College | 19,304 | 22,887 |
| Abhinav Institute of Management and Technology | 19,445 | 21,011 |
| Acharya Nagarjuna University College | 854 | 854 |
| SVR Engineering College | 34,240 | 38,872 |
| Dr BR Ambedkar University | 10,592 | 10,592 |
Check the full list of APICET participating institutes and category-wise APICET 2019 cut off below.
APICET_2019_Cutoff
Also Read:
APICET Counselling
APICET Accepting Colleges
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FAQs Regarding APICET 2022 ExamQ: When is the APICET exam conducted?
A: The APICET exam will be conducted on July 15, 2022 in two slots.Q: How many candidates appeared for the APICET exam last year?
A: The APICET exam is taken by around 60,000 candidates approximately.Q: How many candidates qualified for the APICET exam last year?
A: Around 40,000 candidates approximately qualify for the APICET exam.Q: What will happen to the COVID-19 positive candidates who could not appear for the APICET exam?
A: It is expected that in case any of the candidates tests positive for coronavirus and are unable to appear for the exam, the exam authorities will conduct a retest for them.Q: In how many cities will the APICET 2022 exam be conducted?
A: APICET 2022 exam will be held in 43 cities in 14 districts of Andhra Pradesh.Q: What is the mode and duration of the APICET 2022 exam?
A: APICET exam is conducted in online mode. The exam duration is 150 minutes.Q: When will the APICET 2022 registration begin?
A: APICET 2022 registration process has commenced online from May 12, 2022 and will end on June 10, 2022 (without late fee).Q: What is the last date of APICET 2022 application submission with late fee amount of INR 5000?
A: The last date of APICET 2022 application submission by paying the late fee amount of INR 5000 is July 9, 2022Q: For how many courses are the APICET exam conducted?
A: APICET exam is conducted for admission to MBA and MCA courses offered by top government and affiliated colleges of Andhra Pradesh.Q: What is the application fee for APICET 2022 exam?
A: The application fee for the APICET exam was Rs 579.50, which was inclusive of a fee amount of Rs 550 and a service tax of Rs 29.50.Q: Can one apply for the APICET exam after the application deadline ends?
A: Yes, test takers can apply for APICET Exam even when the registration deadline ends. However, in that case, the applicant will have to pay a late fee along with the application fee amount. However, once the application deadline with a late fee ends, they will not have any further chance to apply for APICET 2022.| Popular MBA Institutions in the South you should consider this season |
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Address: ICET Building, Examination Block
AU College of Engineering (Autonomous)
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam – 530 003
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE.
Fax: 0891-2549595
Help Desk Number: 9394005006
Dates Section:APICET 2022 will be held over a two-day window. The application process has commenced from May 12, 2022. The admit card of APICET will be released soon after the registration process is over. APICET Answer Keys will be available in online mode and candidates can submit the objection by the prescribed date. The result of APICET will be announced in online mode on the official website.
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Candidates can check the updated AP ICET 2022 exam dates below. The dates has beeen updated as soon as APICET 2022 notification was released.
| Events |
AP ICET 2022 Dates |
|---|---|
| APICET registration 2022 begins |
12-May-2022 |
| Last Date of APCET application form 2022 submission without late fee |
10-Jun-2022 |
| Application form submission with late fee (Rs. 2000/-, 3000/- and 5000/- + Registration fee) |
25-Jun to 09-Jul-2022 |
| APICET 2022 Application form correction |
11-Jul to 13-Jul-2022 |
| APICET 2022 Admit Card download starts |
18-Jul-2022 onwards |
| APICET 2022 exam date |
25-Jul-2022 |
| APICET 2022 Preliminary Answer Key |
27-Jul-2022 (6 pm) |
| Last Date for Submitting Objections to Answer Keys |
29-Jul-2022 (till 6 pm) |
| APICET 2022 Result |
08-Aug-2022 |
| APICET Counselling 2022 Registration begins |
To be announced |
| Last date for registration and verification of documents | To be announced |
| Web option selection/ Exercising of options | To be announced |
| Change of web options | To be announced |
| Allotment of Seats | To be announced |
| Self-reporting and reporting at college | To be announced |
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APICET 2022 Important Events| Domain | national |
| Exam Type | exam |
| Is Conducting Body | No |
| Is Exam Paid | 0.0 |
| Is Abroad | 0.0 |
| Abbreviation | APICET |
| Is Abroad | 0.0 |
| Exam Year | 2021 |
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