AP ICET 2026 Answer Key Released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in; Download PDF

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education has officially released the AP ICET 2026 preliminary answer key for candidates who appeared in the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test.

Aspirants can now access and download the answer key, question papers, and individual response sheets from the official portal - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The release of the preliminary answer key allows candidates to evaluate their performance and estimate their probable scores before the declaration of final results.

AP ICET 2026 Answer Key Released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

The AP ICET 2026 examination was conducted on May 2, 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various examination centres. The examination was held in two shifts - Shift 1 and Shift 2 - to accommodate the large number of candidates appearing for admissions into MBA and MCA programmes offered by universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh. With the publication of the answer keys for both shifts, candidates can now compare their responses with the officially released answers.

Along with the answer key, APSCHE has also uploaded the question papers and candidate response sheets. This enables candidates to thoroughly analyse their performance section-wise and identify any discrepancies in the evaluation process. Students are advised to carefully review the preliminary key and raise objections, if any, within the stipulated timeline mentioned by the authorities. Objections submitted after the deadline are generally not accepted.

How to download the AP ICET 2026 Answer Key

1. Visit the official website - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

2. On the home, go to the section "Master Question Paper with Preliminary Key".

3. Select the exam shift (Shift 1 or Shift 2)

4. Download the answer key PDF

To download the AP ICET 2026 answer key, candidates need to visit the official website and click on the answer key link available on the homepage. Candidates can then select their respective shift and access the preliminary key, response sheet, and question paper PDF. Applicants may also need their login credentials to view their personal response sheets.

The answer key release is an important stage in the AP ICET admission process as it provides transparency in evaluation and gives candidates an opportunity to challenge incorrect answers before the final key is published. After considering all valid objections, APSCHE will release the final answer key, following which the AP ICET 2026 results and rank cards will be announced.

AP ICET is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission into postgraduate management and computer application programmes in Andhra Pradesh. Thousands of students appear for the examination every year to secure admission into MBA and MCA courses across participating institutions.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for updates regarding objection submission, final answer keys, result declaration, and counselling schedules.