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Last Updated on February 16, 2026 by MBAUniverse.com News Desk

AP ICET 2026 Syllabus: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released AP ICET 2026 Exam Syllabus in the official APICET 2026 exam instruction booklet. AP ICET 2026 syllabus consists of 200 questions divided into three sections: Analytical Ability; Communication Ability Section, and Mathematics Section. Each section is further sub-divided into a few sub sections. Check complete AP ICET Syllabus 2026 in the article below. AP ICET 2026 exam will be held on May 2, 2026. AP ICET registration 2026 has started at official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

AP ICET 2026 Syllabus
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What is AP ICET exam?

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (ICET) is a state-level MBA and MCA entrance examination conducted for admission to colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh. AP ICET is conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). According to APSCHE, about 35,000 candidates appear for the exam. The computer-based test (CBT) is conducted in 25 districts across Andhra Pradesh in two slots. The scores of AP ICET is accepted by over 290 MBA and MCA colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Check more details in the table below.  

AP ICET 2026 Exam Highlights

Features 

Details 

Exam Name

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET)

Conducting Body

Conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE)

Exam Level

State level for MBA and MCA Courses in AP 

Exam Frequency

Once a year

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 750 for OC (General), Rs 700 for BC, and Rs 650 for SC/ST candidates

AP ICET 2026 official website

https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET/ICET/ICET_HomePage.aspx

AP ICET Pattern 2026

AP ICET Exam Pattern 2026

Details

No. of

Questions

Total Question

Section-A: Analytical Ability

1. Data Sufficiency

20

75

2. Problem Solving

55

Section-B: Communication Ability

1. Vocabulary

15

 

70

2. Functional Grammar

20

3. Business and Computer Terminology

15

4. Reading Comprehension

20

Section-C: Mathematical Ability

1. Arithmetical Ability

35

 

55

2. Algebraical and Geometrical Ability

10

3. Statistical Ability

10

TOTAL

200 Marks

200 Questions

AP ICET Syllabus 2026

AP ICET syllabus 2026 covers three sections: Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has prescribed section-wise AP ICET detailed syllabus. Check details in the following sections. 

AP ICET Syllabus 2026 for Analytical Ability
AP ICET Syllabus 2026 for Analytical Ability includes Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving questions. Check details below.  

Data Sufficiency: A question is given followed by data in the form of two statements labeled as (i) and (ii). If the data given in (i) alone is sufficient to answer the question then choice (1) is the correct answer. If the data given in (ii) alone is sufficient to answer the question then choice (2) is the correct answer. If both (i) and (ii) put together are sufficient to answer the question but neither statement alone is sufficient, then choice (3) is the correct answer. If both
(i) and (ii) put together are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is needed, then choice (4) is the correct answer.

Problem Solving

  • Sequences and Series: Analogies of numbers and alphabet, completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship; odd thing out: missing number in a sequence or a series.
  • Data Analysis: The data given in a Table, Graph, Bar diagram, Pie Chart, Venn Diagram or a Passage is to be analyzed and the questions pertaining to the data are to be answered.
  • Coding and Decoding Problems: A code pattern of English Alphabet is given. A given word or a group of letters are to be coded or decoded based on the given code or codes.
  • Date, Time & Arrangement Problems: Calendar problems, clock problems, blood rela- tionships, arrivals, departures and schedules, seating arrangements, symbol and notation interpretation.

AP ICET Syllabus 2026 for Communication Ability
Objectives of this section is to test Candidate’s ability to:

  1. Identify vocabulary used in the day-to-day communication (Vocabulary).
  2. Understand the functional use of grammar in day-to-day communication as well as in the business contexts (Functional Grammar).
  3. Identify the basic terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes etc. (Business and Computer terminology).
  4. Understand written text and drawing inferences (Reading Comprehension (4 Passages)).

Hence the AP ICET Syllabus 2026 for Communication Ability Vocabulary, Grammer, Business and computer terms, and RC.  

AP ICET Syllabus 2026 for Mathematical Ability
AP ICET Syllabus 2026 for Mathematical Ability covers Arithmetical Ability, Algebraical and Geometrical Ability and Statistical Ability. Check details below.  

  • Arithmetical Ability: Laws of indices, ratio and proportion; surds; numbers and divisibility, l.c.m. and g.c.d; Rational numbers, Ordering; Percentages; Profit and loss; Partnership, Pipes and cisterns, time, distance and work problems, areas and volumes, mensuration, modular arithmetic.
  • Algebraical and Geometrical Ability: Statements, Truth tables, implication converse and inverse, Tautologies-Sets, Relations and functions, applications - Equation of a line in different forms.
    Trigonometry - Trigonometric ratios, Trigonometric ratios of standard angles, (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°): Trigonometric identities: sample problems on heights and distances, Polynomials; Remainder theorem and consequences; Linear equations and expressions; Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Matrices, Notion of a limit and derivative; Plane geometry - lines, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Coordinate geometry-distance between points.
  • Statistical Ability: Frequency distributions, Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Correlation, simple problems on Probability.

AP ICET Question Papers

To understand the exam pattern and syllabus well, candidates appearing for AP ICET exam must download the previous year question papers, and attempt Mock Tests and Sample Papers. Click on links below to download PYQs, and take mock and sample papers. 

In summary, AP ICET 2026 syllabus is divided into three sections: Analytical Ability; Communication Ability Section, and Mathematics Section. Each section is further sub-divided into a few sub sections. Check complete AP ICET syllabus 2026 in the article above. Also read AP ICET 2026 exam preparation guide.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The AP ICET 2026 syllabus comprises three sections totaling 200 marks with no negative marking. Analytical Ability carries 75 marks, Communication Ability carries 70 marks, and Mathematical Ability carries 55 marks.
Analytical Ability focuses on Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving through logical reasoning and data analysis. It includes 20 questions on Data Sufficiency and 55 questions on sequences, series, coding-decoding, and interpreting graphs.
You must focus on Arithmetical Ability, Algebraical/Geometrical Ability, and Statistical Ability for 55 total questions. Priority should be given to Arithmetic (35 questions) covering profit/loss, percentages, and time-work. The remaining 20 questions cover trigonometry, matrices, and basic statistics like mean, median, and probability.
The Communication Ability section assesses English proficiency across vocabulary, functional grammar, and business terminology. It includes 15 questions on vocabulary, 20 on grammar, 15 on business/computer terms, and 20 on reading comprehension. Candidates are tested on their ability to understand written texts and day-to-day business communication.
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