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    AP ICET 2026 Exam Timings and Shift Timings: Shift 1 & 2 Time, Reporting Time, Entry Guidelines

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Timings and Shift Timings: Shift 1 & 2 Time, Reporting Time, Entry Guidelines

    Sambhav ThakurUpdated on 01 May 2026, 01:39 PM IST

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Timings and Shift Timings - The AP ICET 2026 exam will be conducted in two shifts by the Andhra University for MBA admission 2026-28. The AP ICET MBA exam is scheduled to be held on May 02, 2026, and the AP ICET exam shift 1 will begin from 09:00 to 11:30 AM, while the shift 2 AP ICET exam will start from 02:00 to 04:30 PM. Candidates are required to reach the AP ICET exam centre before the prescribed entry time at 07:00 AM for shift 1 and 01:00 PM for shift 2. Moreover, the AP ICET exam will be held in 91 test centres across 28 cities in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Registered candidates will only be allowed at the AP ICET 2026 exam centre with a valid AP ICET hall ticket. Keep reading this article for more details related to AP ICET 2026 exam timings, shift timings, AP ICET cutoff, and more.
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    AP ICET 2026 Exam Timings and Shift Timings: Shift 1 & 2 Time, Reporting Time, Entry Guidelines
    AP ICET 2026 Exam Timings and Shift Timings: Shift 1 & 2 Time, Reporting Time, Entry Guidelines

    AP ICET 2026 Shift Timings

    The AP ICET 2026 exam will be held in two shifts in 91 exam centres across the state of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates are advised to reach the AP ICET exam centre before the reporting time to avoid unnecessary hustle and bustle at the examination centre.

    AP ICET Exam Shift Timings 2026

    AP ICET Exam Timings

    AP ICET Shift 1 Reporting Time

    07:00 AM Onwards

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Shift 1 Time

    09:00 to 11:30 AM

    AP ICET Exam Shift 2 Entry Time

    01:00 PM Onwards

    AP ICET Exam 2026 Shift 2 Time

    02:00 to 04:30 PM

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Timings and Dates

    The Andhra University will conduct the AP ICET 2026 exam tomorrow for around 26,300 registered candidates. Candidates who are appearing for the AP ICET exam tomorrow must check the AP ICET exam dates in the table below for reference.

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Details

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Timings

    AP ICET 2026 Hall Ticket

    April 15, 2026

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Date

    May 02, 2026

    AP ICET 2026 Answer Key

    May 05, 2026

    AP ICET Objection Window 2026

    May 05 to 07, 2026

    AP ICET 2026 Result

    May 16, 2026

    AP ICET Exam 2026: Important Documents to Carry

    Candidates are required to carry important documents like AP ICET hall ticket, government ID, and more before reaching the AP ICET 2026 exam centre. Refer to the AP ICET important documents required to carry as mentioned in the points below for reference.

    Candidates are advised to carry at least two black and white or coloured copies of the AP ICET 2026 admit card.

    • Moreover, candidates must take a passport-size photograph, and any one of the following government-issued ID proof from an Aadhar card, PAN card, Driving license, etc.

    • Additionally, candidates can carry a ballpoint pen and a transparent water bottle if they need them in the AP ICET exam hall.

    Note: Candidates are advised not to scribble on the AP ICET 2026 hall ticket before entering the examination hall.

    AP ICET 2026 Shift Timings: How to Download Admit Card?

    Candidates who haven't downloaded the AP ICET admit card yet are advised to download it right now, following the step-by-step instructions mentioned in the following points below. Candidates will not get entry at the exam centre without the AP ICET 2026 hall ticket.

    Step 1: As a first step, candidates are requested to visit the AP ICET official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

    Step 2: On the AP ICET official website homepage, click on the “Download Hall Ticket” button.

    Step 3: After clicking on the button, you will be redirected to the AP ICET 2026 admit card download page.

    Step 4: Here, candidates are required to enter their registration number, qualifying hall ticket number, and date of birth.

    Step 5: After entering the details, you will be redirected to the AP ICET 2026 hall ticket download link.

    Step 6: Open the AP ICET hall ticket download link, tap on the top right corner of the window, and download the AP ICET 2026 admit card.

    AP ICET 2026 Exam For MBA Admission: Important Guidelines

    Candidates who are attempting this year’s AP ICET exam for MBA admission 2026 are required to follow certain guidelines and instructions mentioned on their AP ICET admit card. Moreover, candidates are supposed to adhere to the prescribed dress code to avoid any discrepancy at the examination centre.

    • Candidates are advised to avoid applying mehendi, ink, or any other marks on the hands or thumbs as this may hamper the biometric verification process.

    • Male candidates are advised to wear half sleeve shirts or plain t-shirts paired with simple trousers with minimal or no pockets.

    • Female candidates are advised to wear light half-sleeve clothing with no embroidery, layering, or designs.

    • Moreover, female candidates are requested not to wear any jewellery to the AP ICET 2026 exam centre.

    • Candidates are advised not to wear any accessories like caps, hats, Bluetooth watches, or more.

    • Candidates are advised to arrive at the AP ICET exam centre at least half an hour before the prescribed entry time.

    • Print the AP ICET hall ticket on A4 paper with a clearly visible signature and photo on the document.

    • Make sure the passport-size photograph matches or is close to that mentioned on the government-issued ID proof you wish to carry.

    • Be patient while security checks and frisking at the AP ICET 2026 exam centre, and cooperate with the checking staff in the process.

    • Once you log in to the AP ICET 2026 exam window, read the instructions and guidelines before starting the exam.

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    AP ICET 2026 Exam for MBA: Expected Cutoff

    The AP ICET cutoff is expected to be around 140-160 marks for top colleges in Andhra Pradesh to pursue the MBA program. Interested candidates are advised to check the AP ICET rank and cutoff before appearing for the AP ICET MBA exam.

    AP ICET Colleges

    OC Category

    SC Category

    ST Category

    BC Category

    Opening Rank

    Closing Rank

    Opening Rank

    Closing Rank

    Opening Rank

    Closing Rank

    Opening Rank

    Closing Rank

    AUCB - AU COLLEGES OF ARTS AND COMMERCE

    35

    528

    25

    2787

    383

    1198

    06

    362

    JNTKMSF - JNTU SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES SELF-FINANCE

    23

    999

    104

    5743

    2835

    4441

    53

    3402

    SVUC - S V U COLLEGE OF COMMERCE MGMT AND COMP. SCI

    57

    1294

    40

    4408

    3050

    6072

    07

    3548

    SVUCSF - S V U COLLEGE OF COMMERCE MGMT AND COMP. SCI SELF-FINANCE

    34

    7358

    1255

    18836

    6508

    25043

    456

    14290

    AUCBSF - AU COLLEGES OF ARTS AND COMMERCE- SELF-FINANCE

    131

    2505

    187

    5277

    4141

    8862

    36

    8203

    GVPP - GVP COLLEGE FOR DEGREE AND PG COURSES

    173

    14627

    1723

    30239

    8806

    25875

    201

    16059

    SRMUPU - SRM UNIVERSITY

    193

    982

    182

    6716

    6561

    30091

    218

    13255

    SKUA - SRI KRISHNADEVARAYA UNIVERSITY

    192

    9368

    742

    13505

    7065

    10949

    373

    11439

    VIVP - VIGNANS INST OF INFO TECH

    474

    17196

    3328

    31125

    4252

    29993

    71

    30417

    JNTVSF - JNTU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SELF-FINANCE

    638

    3379

    1745

    15848

    2997

    29626

    92

    22420

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How long is the AP ICET exam?
    A:

    The AP ICET 2026 exam is around 150 minutes or 2 hour 30 minutes long. Moreover, the exam will be held in two shifts from 09:00 to 11:30 AM and 02:00 to 04:30 PM. 

    Q: What is the icet exam date in 2026?
    A:

    The AP ICET exam will be conducted by the Andhra University on May 02, 2026, at 91 exam centres across 48 towns in the state of Andhra Pradesh. 

    Q: What is the pattern of the AP ICET exam 2026?
    A:

    The AP ICET exam contains three sections of Analytical Ability, Communication Ability, and Mathematics, with a total of 200 questions. 

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