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Updated By Rupsa on 06 Feb, 2026 11:01
AP ICET 2026 exam date has been announced by the conducting authority. As per the official brochure, AP ICET exam 2026 will be conducted on May 2, 2026. Check important events and dates, along with the complete AP ICET 2026 exam timings to stay updated.
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AP ICET 2026 exam date and schedule has been released on February 5, 2026, on the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. According to the official AP ICET 2026 notification, the exam is set to be conducted on May 2, in two shifts. The first shift will be held from 9-11:30 AM, and the second shift from 2-4:30 PM. Online registration for AP ICET 2026 has begun, and the last date to apply without late fee is March 2, 2026. You can check all the key dates related to the application process, hall ticket download, exam day, answer key, and result on this page.
Here are the most important dates for the AP ICET 2026 exam that the student must note.
AP ICET 2026 Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
AP ICET registration 2026 begins | February 5, 2026 |
AP ICET 2026 registration last date without late fee | March 2, 2026 |
| Application form submission with a late fee of INR 1,000 | March 3-7, 2026 |
| Application form submission with a late fee of INR 2,000 | March 8-12, 2026 |
| Application form submission with a late fee of INR 4,000 | March 13-17, 2026 |
Application form submission with a late fee of INR 10,000 | March 18-21, 2026 |
AP ICET 2026 Application form correction | March 23, 2026 |
AP ICET hall ticket 2026 download | April 15, 2026 |
AP ICET 2026 exam | May 2, 2026 |
Release of AP ICET 2026 preliminary answer key | May 5, 2026 |
Last Date for Submitting Objections to ICET key 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
Declaration of AP ICET 2026 result | May 16, 2026 |
The AP ICET application form 2026 is now available online. Candidates must fill out the application forms online successfully to appear for the AP ICET 2026 exams. Here are the important dates for the application form:
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Commencement of Online Application Forms | February 5, 2026 |
Last Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee | March 2, 2026 |
Last Date for Submission of Application with a Late fee of INR 1,000/- | March 3 to 7, 2026 |
Last Date for Submission of Application with a Late fee of INR 2,000/- | March 8 to 12, 2026 |
Last date for Submission of Application with a Late fee of INR 4,000/- | March 13 to 17, 2026 |
Last date for Submission of Application with a Late fee of INR 10,000/- | March 18 to 21, 2026 |
The authorities of the AP ICET 2026 exams allow their candidates to edit their application forms in case of any discrepancy. Candidates must ensure to make all the required changes during this window. Any request after the closing of the correction window is not accepted or entertained by the authorities. Hence, candidates must note the dates for the correction window:
Events | Dates |
|---|---|
AP ICET 2026 Application Form Correction Window | March 23, 2026 |
The AP ICET 2026 admit card will be available online for all candidates who have successfully registered themselves for the AP ICET 2026 exams. You may enter your login credentials to download their admit cards and carry them along on the exam day.
Events | Dates |
|---|---|
AP ICET 2026 Admit Card Release Date | April 15, 2026 |
Last Date to Download AP ICET 2026 Admit Card | May 2, 2026 |
The AP ICET 2026 answer key will contain the correct answer to all questions asked in the exam. Candidates have the opportunity to claim or challenge the answer key with proof. The window is open online for a certain period. Candidates must raise their issues during this period only. Here are the important dates to note:
Events | Dates |
|---|---|
AP ICET 2026 Preliminary Key & Response Sheet Release | May 5, 2026 (5 PM) |
Last Date for Receiving Objections on AP ICET 2026 Preliminary Key | May 7, 2026 (Till 5 PM) |
AP ICET 2026 Final Answer Key Release Date | By May 16, 2026 |
The AP ICET 2026 result will be declared online by the Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE). Candidates can check the AP ICET rank card 2026 release date below.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
AP ICET 2026 Result Announcement | May 16, 2026 |
Check the table below for all the important AP ICET counselling 2026 dates:
Event | First Phase Dates | Final Phase Dates |
|---|---|---|
AP ICET 2026 Counselling Registration | July 2026 | First week of September 2026 |
Last Date of Registration | July 2026 | September 2026 |
Verification of uploaded documents | July 2026 | September 2026 |
AP ICET 2026 web option selection | July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Changes in AP ICET 2026 Web Options | July 2026 | September 2026 |
AP ICET Seat Allotment Result | July 2026 | September 2026 |
Want to know more about AP ICET
The AP ICET notification will tentatively be released in March 2026 by the exam conducting authorities. The complete schedule for AP ICET 2026, along with the exam dates and dates for other important events, will be released soon. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the complete schedule and to keep track of the latest updates on AP ICET.
AP ICET 2026 admit cards will be made available on the APSCHE website at least a week before the exam date. When the hall ticket is made available, only candidates who have registered for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will be able to download it. The steps listed below must be followed by candidates to download their hall tickets:
The AP ICET 2026 answer key (provisional) will be made available most likely in the second week of May 2026. Candidates who will take the test will be able to download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 preliminary answer key. Candidates can estimate their likely score using the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key before the results are announced. Candidates will be provided with the opportunity to raise objections if there are any discrepancies in the answers provided in the preliminary answer key. The final answer key will then be posted online per any objections that are received and found valid.
Similar to most other MBA entrance exams in India, the AP ICET scorecard is only valid for one year. This means, that the AP ICET scores can only be used for MBA admissions to management colleges and institutes across the state of Andhra Pradesh for only the academic year in which a candidate has appeared for the AP ICET exam. For the 2026 session of the PGDM or MBA course, for instance, the score from the AP ICET 2026 exam will be accepted.
The AP ICET 2026 results will be declared most likely in June 2026. Exam participants will be able to view their results at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The APICET scorecard will include information about the candidate, the exam, section-by-section scores, overall scores, and rank attained. During the counselling process, which will follow the AP ICET result announcement, candidates will be assigned the institute for admission to the desired program based on the AP ICET rank obtained. Candidates will be able to participate in the Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling process in order of rank.
The AP ICET exam will be conducted in 43 exam cities throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh. For the AP ICET, there are a total of 14 test districts. Every year, on average, over 40,000 people apply to take the exam. Once the AP ICET admit card is made available, candidates will be able to see the exam centre that was assigned based on their preferences. No requests for exam centre changes will be entertained once the exam site has been assigned. Candidates must complete the application form carefully, including their preferred exam centre choices.
The Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is held over two days in two sessions each day. The first session takes place in the morning from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and the second takes place in the afternoon from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Exam dates for the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 are yet to be released. When the Andhra Pradesh ICET admit card is released, candidates who have registered for the exam will be informed of the exam time. One hour before the scheduled exam time, candidates must report to the designated exam site. Once the admit card is issued, no requests to change the exam location, date, or time will be granted.
The registration for the AP ICET 2026 counselling is expected to begin on the official website in July 2026. The offiical counselling dates of AP ICET 2026 will be released soon.
Yes, candidates can still apply for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam after the registration period has passed within a designated period set by the authorities and the candidates will be required to pay a late fee in addition to the application fee (based on the category). Candidates won't have another opportunity to apply for APICET 2026 after the application deadline with a late fee expires. The late fee can range between INR 1000 and INR 5000 depending on how late the candidate decides to register for the exam.
The AP ICET exam is conducted once a year by Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu as a state-level examination on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education for MBA admission into one of the 290 AP ICET participating colleges. The AP ICET exam is held over a period of two days and in multiple sessions to accommodate all the applicants. Over 40,000 candidates apply for the AP ICET exam every year.
The AP ICET exam date 2026 will likely be in May 2026. The official announcement will be released by APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education).
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