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AP ICET Answer Key 2026 is expected to be released in the second week of May 2026 at the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in for shift 1 and shift 2 of AP ICET exam held on May 10, 2026. As per schedule, the AP ICET registration form will release soon and after the exam, authorities will release AP ICET answer key around 5:00 PM. By entering their credentials, candidates can download their response sheet and AP ICET 2026 answer key PDF from the direct download link and cross-verify the responses with the AP ICET 2026 answer key and calculate their approximate score. APSCHE will also open the AP ICET answer key objection window on the AP ICET answer key 2026 release day. The AP ICET answer key 2026 consists of answers to the question paper for AP ICET. Along with the answer key, an AP ICET response sheet will be released, consisting of the responses marked by the candidates to every question.
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Candidates can download the APICET 2026 key and response sheet from the below direct link. The authority will also open the AP ICET preliminary answer key objection window. Students will be able to raise an objection by visiting the official website within the stipulated time.
| Particulars | Objection/Download Link |
|---|---|
| AP ICET 2026 Shift 1 and 2 Answer Key | Download Here |
| APICET 2026 Candidates' Response Sheet | Download AP ICET Individual Response Sheet |
| AP ICET 2026 Answer Key Objection Link | Click here |
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Candidates can check the dates for the answer key dates for AP ICET exam 2026 from the table below.
APICET Events | AP ICET Dates |
AP ICET 2026 exam date | April 28, 2026 |
Release of Provisional AP ICET answer key | Second Week of May 2026 |
Last date to raise objection against AP ICET 2026 key answer | May 2026 |
Declaration of AP ICET 2026 result | Third Week of May 2026 |
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The AP ICET 2026 Response Sheet is an official document released by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of APSCHE, containing your recorded answers and calculated scores for the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET). The AP ICET response sheet includes:
Candidates can follow the step-by-step process to download the AP ICET 2026 response sheet mentioned below:
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After the authorities release the AP ICET 2026 answer key, candidates should cross-check their answers marked in AP ICET 2026 and match them with those in the answer key. Candidates who wish to raise objections to the preliminary answer key must email the authorities with the following details.
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S.No | Hall Ticket Number | Exam Date | Session Forenoon (Shift 1) Afternoon (Shift 2) | Question No. & ID. Corresponding to Master copy | Answer marked in the answer key | Suggested answer | Justification along with reference book, (Telugu/ English) edition & page number. | |
AP ICET (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test) 2026 follows a specific scoring system to evaluate candidates for MBA/MCA admissions. Here is a detailed explanation:
| Component | Marks Allocated |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark (per question) |
| Wrong Answer | No Negative Marking |
| Unanswered | 0 Marks |
| Total Marks | 200 (Maximum) |
Download the AP ICET 2024 and 2023 question paper with solutions along with answer key from the table below:
| Particulars | Download Link |
|---|---|
| AP ICET 2024 Shift 1 Answer Key | AP ICET Shift - 1 Question Paper with key |
| APICET 2024 Key for Shift 2 | AP ICET Shift - 2 Question Paper with key |
| Particulars | Download Link |
|---|---|
| AP ICET 2023 Shift - 1 Question Paper with key | Download answer key of AP ICET |
| AP ICET 2023 Shift - 2 Question Paper with key | Download answer key of Andhra Pradesh ICET |
After the release of the AP ICET 2026 answer key, the officials will release the AP ICET 2026 result in the fourth week of May 2026. To check their AP ICET result, candidates have to enter their registration number and hall ticket number. The AP ICET result is just an indicator of the qualifying status of the applicants. Students also need to download the AP ICET rank card.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam will release the AP ICET answer key in the second week of May 2026.
The answer key PDF will be provided along with the question paper on the AP ICET official website - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
The last date to raise objections against the AP ICET 2026 answer key is expected to be around May 12, 2026, until 5 PM.
To calculate your possible score using the AP ICET 2026 answer key, compare your answers with the official AP ICET answer key released by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, and then sum up the correct answers to get your raw score.
The AP ICET 2026 preliminary answer key is expected to be released in the second week of May 2026, while the AP ICET final answer key and results will be announced in the fourth week of May 2026.
Going by past year trends, candidates securing TS ICET Rank 43001 to 53500 can score 55 to 59 marks.
Candidates belonging to the General category need to secure 25% marks in the entrance test and there is no qualifying marks for candidates belonging to the reserved category.
Visit the official website of AP ICET 2026- cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and enter the required credentials such as Registration Number, and Hall Ticket number, and click on the "Get key details" tab.
Andhra Pradesh ICET rank between 5000 and 10000 is considered good enough for reputed MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
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Here's why the freeze option is mandatory:
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