AP ICET 2023: How to Apply, Eligibility Criteria and More

For admission to the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) programme, an entrance examination is held. Before filling out the application form for the AP ICET 2023 exam, applicants must ensure that they meet the prescribed qualifications. The application deadline for AP ICET 2023 is May 3, 2023. The exam will be held in offline mode on May 24 and 25, 2023.

The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is a state-level MBA and MCA entrance examination for institutions in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu, will administer the AP ICET on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education. The AP ICET is held over two days and two slots. The exam will be held for individuals seeking admission to MCA and MBA programmes. Candidates who pass the exam will be admitted to affiliated colleges throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Overview of the Examination

• Full Exam Name- Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test
• Short Exam Name- APICET
• Conducting Body- Sri Krishnadevaraya University
• Participating Colleges- 210
• Exam Duration- 2 Hours 30 Minutes

How to Apply?

• Step 1: Go to the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
• Step 2: Create login information.
• Step 3: Log in using the credentials you created.
• Step 5: Submit the application fee
• Step 5: Complete the application form
• Step 6: Upload the necessary documents in the specified size and format.
• Step 7: Save your completed application form.

Application Fees

• General- ₹ 650
• OBC- ₹ 600
• ST, SC- ₹ 550

Exam Pattern

• Exam Mode - Online
• Duration - 2.5 hours
• Total number of questions - 200

Eligibility

For MCA

The applicant must have three years of Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. The applicant must have obtained at least 50% in a qualifying examination, or 45% in the case of a reserved category.Applicants must pass Mathematics as one of the required subjects. Applicants in their final year of study are also able to apply.

For MBA

The applicant must have a three-year Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. In the qualifying examination, an applicant must acquire at least 50% marks, or 45% in the case of reserved categories.This test is also open to appearing applicants.

Counselling

Candidates who have been shortlisted must report to helping centres for document verification. Seats will be assigned according to the applicants' preferences, the availability of seats, and merit. Applicants who have been assigned seats must pay the cost and report to the college to which they have been assigned.