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    AP ICET 2026 Exam Live Updates: Shift Timings, What to Carry With Admit Card, Dress Code, Expected Cutoff & An

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Live Updates: Shift Timings, What to Carry With Admit Card, Dress Code, Expected Cutoff & An

    Sambhav ThakurUpdated on 01 May 2026, 11:04 AM IST

    Andhra University will be conducting the AP ICET 2026 exam tomorrow, May 02, 2026, at 91 exam centres across 48 towns of the AP state. This year, around 26,219 MBA aspirants have registered for the Andhra Pradesh ICET. Candidates taking the AP MBA entrance exam 2026 can check the latest and live updates related to what to carry, what not to carry tomorrow, dress code, last-minute tips, question papers, exam analysis, expected cutoff and more on this page. The AP ICET exam 2026 will be held in two shifts, where shift 1 will be held from 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM and shift 2 from 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM. Candidates must reach the AP ICET exam centre 2026 by 7.30 am for the morning shift and by 1.00 pm for the afternoon shift, carrying their AP ICET hall ticket 2026 for seeking entry into the exam hall. Keep a tab on this page for updated information on AP ICET 2026.
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    AP ICET 2026 Exam Live Updates: Shift Timings, What to Carry With Admit Card, Dress Code, Expected Cutoff & An
    AP ICET 2026 Exam Live Updates:

    AP ICET 2026 Tomorrow: Key Highlights, Timings & Dates

    Check out these key highlights of AP ICET exam detailing AP ICET shift timings, reporting time, important dates and more.

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Particulars

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Details

    AP ICET Full Form

    Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test

    What is the AP ICET exam for?

    MBA Admission into Andhra Pradesh Colleges

    Who is conducting AP ICET 2026?

    Andhra University

    How many students registered for AP ICET 2026

    Around 26,219

    AP ICET 2026 Hall Ticket Release Date

    April 15, 2026

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Date

    May 02, 2026

    AP ICET Exam Shift Timings 2026

    Shift 1: 09:00 to 11:30 AM

    Shift 2: 02:00 to 04:30 PM

    AP ICET 2026 Reporting Time

    Shift 1: 07:30 AM

    Shift 2: 01:00 PM

    No. of questions in AP ICET 2026

    150

    AP ICET 2026 marking scheme

    Total Marks: 200

    +1 mark for each correct answer

    No negative marking

    AP ICET 2026 qualifying marks for OC, BC, SC

    OC: 25% (50 marks out of 200 marks)

    SC, BC: Not required

    AP ICET 2026 Cutoff (Expected)

    140-160

    AP ICET 2026 Answer Key Release Date

    May 05, 2026

    AP ICET Objection Window 2026

    May 05 to 07, 2026

    AP ICET 2026 Result

    May 16, 2026

    Top Colleges Accepting AP ICET 2026

    AUCB, JNTKMSF, SVUC, SVUCSF, SRMUPU, and more

    AP ICET 2026 Exam For MBA Admission 2026-28: Important Instructions

    • Candidates are advised to carry at least two copies of the AP ICET 2026 hall ticket to their AP ICET exam centre along with a passport-size photograph and a valid government-issued ID proof to the AP ICET exam hall.

    • Candidates can carry a ballpoint pen and a transparent water bottle to the AP ICET 2026 exam centre, if needed.

    • Candidates must avoid wearing caps, hats, and jewelry. Smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators and any other electronic device are prohibited inside the exam centre premises.

    • Candidates appearing for the AP ICET 2026 exam are advised to check the AP ICET previous year question papers and revise the high-weightage sections of the exam.

    • Additionally, candidates are advised to go through the AP ICET cutoff and ranks to get a better idea of the competition and set a target before the AP ICET exam.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the AP ICET exam for?
    A:

    The AP ICET exam is for MBA admission into colleges and universities located in Andhra Pradesh. It is conducted once a year by the concerned examination authority. 

    Q: Who is eligible for the AP ICET exam?
    A:

    Candidates who have completed their three-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution are eligible for the AP ICET 2026 exam. 

    Q: How many attempts for Icet?
    A:

    There is no upper limit on the number of AP ICET exam attempts. Candidates can give any number of attempts provided they comply with the eligibility requirements. 

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