How to Prepare for AP ICET 2021?
How to Prepare for AP ICET 2021? - Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test is a state-level admission test which is conducted once in a year. Candidates who wish to take admission in Andhra Pradesh state colleges for MBA program have to mandatorily appear for AP ICET 2021. The toiling begins when candidates have to decide on how to prepare for AP ICET 2021 to score good marks and get the college of their choice. The difficulty level of AP ICET is moderate hence, hard work and dedication can bring good results. Apart from that, candidates need to be punctual with their preparation. Careers360 brings to you expert advice on how to prepare for AP ICET 2021 through which candidates will be able to know beforehand the easy to go strategies for great marks. AP ICET is conducted by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) in online mode. Last year the exam was delayed due to COVID 19 crisis.

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Exam Pattern of AP ICET 2021
Before initiating the preparation, the very first step would be to know the AP ICET 2021 exam pattern. Details related to the mode of exam, time duration, number of questions, sections and related are mentioned in the exam pattern.
AP ICET Exam Pattern 2021:
Particulars | Details |
Exam Duration | 2.5 Hour (150 Minutes) |
Total no. of questions | 200 MCQs |
Mode of AP ICET 2021 | Computer-Based (Online) |
Marking scheme |
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Sections | Mathematical Ability |
Analytical Ability | |
Communication Ability |
AP ICET 2021 Preparation: Sectional Strategy
As per the exam pattern of AP ICET 2021, there will be three sections on the basis of which questions will be asked. Candidates starting early preparation must move section wise. The topics can be taken from the AP ICET syllabus 2021.
For Analytical Ability
This section will have total of 75 questions divided into data sufficiency (20 questions) and problem solving (55 questions)
Practice questions from sequences and series, blood relations, seating arrangements, symbol interpretations, missing numbers, data analysis and related to score good in this section
For Communication Ability
Questions in this section will be divided into four parts with different number of questions i.e. Vocabulary and Business and Computer Terminology will have 10 questions each whereas Functional Grammar and RCs will have 15 questions each
Try to practice drawing inferences from texts
For Mathematical Ability
Learn the basic mathematical formulas
Practice questions from Arithmetical Ability, Algebraical and Geometrical Ability as well as Statistical Ability
Check complete topics from AP ICET 2021 syllabus to prepare in better manner.
Easy to Follow Strategies on How to Prepare for AP ICET 2021?
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati will not provide any official syllabus of AP ICET 2021. Hence on the basis of previous year’s analysis, Careers360 brings to you major points that will help in scoring good marks in AP ICET 2021.
Easy to Follow Guidelines on How to Prepare for AP ICET 2021
1. | Analyze and Understand |
2. | Time Management |
3. | Goal Setting and Accomplishment |
4. | Solve Question Paper Sets |
Let us look at each point one by one to understand it in better and descriptive manner -
Analyze and Understand
Before starting to prepare and making any kind of AP ICET 2021 preparation strategy, it is advisable to candidates that they should analyze and understand the whole syllabus and paper pattern. Check the number of questions asked in each sections and its bifurcations. Through this, try to figure out topics that need more effort and time and then make your strategy accordingly.
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Time Management
In the duration of 2.5 hours, candidates will have to answer a total of 200 questions which is equal to 1.33 minutes per question. Hence, one of the major tips on how to prepare for AP ICET 2021 is to manage time in such a way that all questions are attempted with ease without any hassle/ panic. For preparation purposes, candidates can divided their 24 hours into different time sections. Allot 2 hours to each section in the initial phase with a break of 15-30 minutes. Do not overload yourself with one section as all the three sections are vital.
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Goal Setting and Accomplishment
Once done with analysis and understanding part, formulate a strategy keeping the time factor in mind and start the topics one by one. Develop a strategy that goes on with your strengths and with that work on weaker sections as well. Since candidates have a lot of time for preparation, they can devote more time on topics that are difficult or require more attention. Gradually with time, they can move from weakness to strength areas.
Solve Question Paper Sets
As per experts one of the best answers of how to prepare for AP ICET 2021 is by solving question paper sets/ sample paper. The questions asked can give exact idea as to the type of questions asked. Candidates can adjust time accordingly. Apart from that Sri Venkateswara University will also provide official AP ICET mock test 2021 for preparatory purpose. Through this, candidates will be able to do self-assessment, time management and check on the accuracy level.
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Above all, do not panic and lose hope. Have a healthy diet and give the exam confidently.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - How to Prepare for AP ICET 2021?
Question: Can I prepare for AP ICET 2021 through self study?
Answer:
Yes, candidates who wish to prepare for AP ICET 2021 can self study and score good mark. All you need are some does which are mentioned in this article.
Question: Is AP ICET tough like CAT?
Answer:
No, the difficulty level of AP ICET 2021 will very less as compared to CAT.
Question: How do I assess my progress while preparing for AP ICET 2021?
Answer:
As per experts one of the best ways of assessing the progress is to appear in Mock test of AP ICET 2021.
Question: Where will I find good books/study material for AP ICET 2021?
Answer:
Good books that cover most part of the syllabus or study material can be found easily online in amazon/flipkart. Candidates can also visit any local book store for better understanding.
Question: How many questions will be asked in AP ICET 2021?
Answer:
As per the exam pattern of AP ICET 2021, candidates will have to solve 200 questions divided into three sections.
Question: Are there any tips or tricks for AP ICET 2021 preparation?
Answer:
Yes, candidates can follow the given strategy for better marks-
Analyze and Understand
Time Management
Goal Setting and Accomplishment
Solve Question Paper Sets
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Questions related to APICET
Am successfully completed my certificate verification in Apicet 2020 counciling process But Cant received Login ID to put web options for Mba so how to get Login Id ?
Hello,
You need to follow the given steps to exercise the web options
- Open the given link in internet explorer 9.0 or above https://apicet.nic.in/
- Click on 'candidate registration'
- Enter the registration number, AP ICET hall ticket number, date of birth, rank and the CAPTCHA and click on 'generate password'
- Enter a password, e-mail ID and phone and note it in a notebook for future reference and click on save password.
- To receive the login ID send a message in a given format APICET<space>01<space>HALL TICKET NUMBER to 8790499899 from the registered mobile number like APICET 01 987654321
- Enter the login ID sent to the registered mobile number in the candidate login, enter the rank, date of, password and CAPTCHA.
- Now enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number and read the instructions.
- Tick the check box to enter the web options page.
- Now select the districts and fill the colleges in which you are interested to seek admission.
- Refer the manual option entry form for the ease of selecting the options on the screen.
- Save the options and logout.
I got 3048 rank in ap icet 2020. Will i got seat in AU.I am belongs to oc kapu category. Will i got fee reabursement though fee reabursement in my certificate verfication is "No".
Hello,
You have not mentioned the course in which you are seeking admission. The cut off in 2019 was as follows for general category
- AU Department of Commerce and Business Management: MBA- 449
- AU Department of Commerce and Business Management: MBF-725
- AU Department of Commerce and Business Management: MRM-1017
- AU College of Engineering: MCA-2320
- AU College of Engineering, MCL: 579
Considering the cut off in 2019 you may not get seat in Andhra University in any branch. But cut off changes every year depending on number of candidates qualified, difficulty of exam and number of seats available etc.
To be eligible to get fee reimbursement under Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme for candidates coming under kapu category you must Fulfill the criteria given below
- A candidate must be the resident of Andhra Pradesh
- Candidate's family income must be upto 2.5 lakhs per annum.
- If any of the students got admission under the management quota in his/ her college then he/ she will not be eligible for the scheme
- If a family member is employed in a government sector and paying tax or availing benefits of pension then in such students are not eligible.
- The beneficiary should not have any four-wheeler in their family
- Those who have ten acres of wet-land and 25 acres of dry land are also eligible for the scheme.
- If a family member is paying property tax then the candidate cannot avail fee reimbursement.
- Candidates house must be of less than 1500 square feet in the city will be eligible for the scheme.
If you fulfill the above eligibility criteria you can avail fee reimbursement. As the remark is already no for fee reimbursement after the document verification you are not eligible to avail fee reimbursement.
i didnt attend 1st round councelling of ap icet 2020 ......i didnt pay councelling fee also .........can i pay counselling fees right now or can i pay at the time of 2nd round councelling time please tell me
Hello,
Candidates who haven't participated in first phase can participate in second phase counselling. You can pay the counselling fee when you register for second phase counselling and you need to attend the document verification and get your documents verified. On successful verification you can you can exercise web options as per schedule. The seat allotment will be released as per the schedule.
i got a rank 2052 but i didnt attend the 1st day of councelling can i attend another day for councelling is there any possibility please give me reply....
Hello,
Sorry to say but you didn't mention which examination counselling you have to attand. If yoi didn't mention whole thing then it will be difficult for us to solve your problem. Please next time clear your query then it will be easier for us to give you proper solution.
All the best.
i got 791 rank in ap icet 2020 is there any chance of getting seat in jntu kkd pls suggest few colleges to me
Hello,
As you have not specified your category we assume that you belong to general category. Considering the cut off in 2019 you may have chances of getting seat in JNTU College of Engineering-Self Finance, Kakinada in MBA. The cut off was 948 for general category. You may also have chances of getting seat in the following colleges in MBA
- SVU COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SCIENCE -SELF FINANCE, TIRUPATI
- VIGNANS INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE, VISHAKAPATNAM
- YOGI VEMANNA UNIVERSITY, KADAPA
- VR SIDDHARTHA ENGINEERING COLLEGE, VIJAYAWADA
- SRI VIDYANIKETHAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, RANGAMPET
Every year cut off may vary depending on number of candidates qualified, difficulty of exam and number of seats available etc.