The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the examination date for the AP Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) 2026. The state-level entrance exam is scheduled for April 28, 2026 . AP ICET serves as the gateway for admissions into Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programs across institutions within Andhra Pradesh.
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu, will organize and conduct the AP ICET 2026. The university acts on behalf of APSCHE. The examination will be held in two distinct sessions on the designated date, April 28.
Prospective candidates must apply online through the official APSCHE website. The application portal is located at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET. The council has not yet opened the registration window. Students should monitor the official website for updates on application start dates.
The AP ICET 2026 examination information brochure remains unreleased. This brochure will contain comprehensive details regarding the application process, syllabus, exam pattern, and other important guidelines. Candidates must await its publication for full preparation resources.
AP ICET is administered as a computer-based test (CBT). This digital format is standard for many state and national entrance examinations. Each year, over 40,000 students participate in the AP ICET. The test is conducted across 43 cities within Andhra Pradesh, ensuring broad accessibility for applicants.
Eligibility Criteria for AP ICET 2026
Candidates seeking admission through AP ICET 2026 must fulfill specific eligibility criteria set by APSCHE. These requirements ensure candidates possess the foundational academic background for postgraduate studies in management and computer applications.
- Nationality: Applicants must be Indian nationals.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates are required to hold a bachelor’s degree. This degree can be in any discipline or field of study.
- Degree Duration: The bachelor’s degree program must have been a minimum of three years in duration. An equivalent qualification is also accepted.
- Mathematics Requirement: Mathematics must have been one of the subjects studied by the candidate in Class 12. This ensures a baseline quantitative aptitude.
- Minimum Marks (General Category): General category students must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in their graduation.
- Minimum Marks (SC/ST Category): Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories require a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in their graduation.
- Final Year Students: Students currently in their final year of a bachelor’s degree program are also provisionally eligible to apply for AP ICET 2026. Their admission will be contingent upon successful completion of their degree with the required marks.
Colleges Accepting AP ICET 2026 Scores
Successful candidates in the AP ICET 2026 can gain admission to a wide array of reputable colleges and universities across Andhra Pradesh. These institutions offer various MBA and MCA programs. The AP ICET score is a mandatory component for entry into these affiliated colleges.
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
- Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College (SVEC), Tirupati
- Sagi Ramakrishnamraju Engineering College (SRKREC), Bhimavaram
- Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVEC), Tirupati
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada
- Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College, Visakhapatnam
- Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College (VRSEC), Vijayawada
- Annamacharya Institute of Technology And Science (AITS), Kadapa
- Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering (LBRCE), Krishna
- Andhra University (AU), Visakhapatnam
Next Steps for AP ICET 2026 Candidates
Students planning to appear for the AP ICET 2026 exam should regularly check the official APSCHE website. Future announcements will include the detailed information brochure, exact registration dates, and the complete admission schedule. Candidates should prepare based on previous years’ exam patterns until the new syllabus details are released.