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    AP ICET 2026 Exam Date Announced: May 02 in Two Shifts; Admit Card on April 15

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Date Announced: May 02 in Two Shifts; Admit Card on April 15

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 02 Mar 2026, 03:15 PM IST

    AP ICET 2026 exam date is May 02, 2026. APICET exam will be held on two shift on the that day. AP ICET 2026 exam dates has been released on February 5, 2026. The AP ICET 2026 exam will be conducted in computer-based test mode (CBT). The AP ICET 2026 registrations started from February 05, 2026 and will continue till March 17, 2026 without the late fee. In this AP ICET exam article by Careers360, candidates can check full information related to the AP ICET exam date, registration date, admit card release date, result date, etc.

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    1. AP ICET Exam Dates 2026: An Overview
    2. AP ICET 2026 Admit Card Release Date
    3. AP ICET 2026 Exam Date and Timings
    4. AP ICET 2026 Result Announcement
    5. AP ICET 2026 Counselling Schedule
    6. AP ICET 2026 Application Deadlines
    AP ICET 2026 Exam Date Announced: May 02 in Two Shifts; Admit Card on April 15
    AP ICET exam date 2026

    AP ICET Exam Dates 2026: An Overview

    APSCHE has launched an application called “APSCHE myCET” for faster communication and hassle-free, convenient registration. Interested candidates can also apply for the AP ICET exam on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

    AP ICET 2026 will be held online, i.e., in computer-based mode. Candidates can check the start and end date of the AP ICET 2026 registration process, the admit card issuance date, and the result declaration in the exam dates of AP ICET in the table provided below.

    AP ICET 2026 Important Dates

    AP ICET EventsAP ICET 2026 Dates

    Availability of AP ICET 2026 application form

    February 05, 2026

    AP ICET application deadlines

    March 17, 2026

    The last date to register for AP ICET 2026 by paying a late fee of Rs 1000/-

    March 21, 2026

    The last date to register for AP ICET 2026 by paying a late fee of Rs 2000/-

    March 25, 2026

    The last date to register for AP ICET 2026 by paying a late fee of Rs 4000/-

    March 30, 2026

    The last date to register for AP ICET 2026 by paying a late fee of Rs 10000/-

    April 03, , 2026

    Opening of AP ICET 2026 application form correction window

    April 05, 2026

    AP ICET admit card release date

    April 15, 2026

    AP ICET 2026 exam date

    May 02, 2026

    Availability of AP ICET 2026 preliminary answer key

    May 5, 2026

    Last date to raise objection against AP ICET 2026 answer key

    May 7, 2026

    AP ICET result announcement date

    May 16, 2026

    AP ICET counselling schedule

    To be announced


    Eligible candidates need to carefully look into the details regarding the AP ICET exam date 2026 to have a better idea about all the events related to the state-level entrance exam.

    AP ICET 2026 Admit Card Release Date

    Those who submit their AP ICET 2026 application form can download the AP ICET admit card at the official website of AP ICET. The authority will release the AP ICET 2026 hall ticket from the April 15, 2026 onwards. To download the admit card, the registered candidates are required to log in using their registration number and date of birth.

    The admit card for AP ICET 2026 includes details related to the entrance exam, such as exam date, centre, candidate's roll number, reporting time, important instructions, and much more. No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination centre without a hard copy of the admit card.

    AP ICET 2026 Exam Date and Timings

    The AP ICET 2026 exam will be conducted in computer-based mode on May 02, 2026, in two shifts. The AP ICET is a state-level entrance test that is conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on an annual basis to provide admission to candidates in various institutes of Andhra Pradesh state. To prepare for the exam, candidates can refer to AP ICET question papers or sample papers.

    AP ICET Answer Key Date 2026

    The answer key of AP ICET 2026 is expected to be released on May 5, 2026. Candidates can visit the AP ICET 2026 official website and enter their login credentials to download the AP ICET answer key. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, has also provided the facility of raising objections, in case candidates find any errors. To raise a challenge against the discrepancy in the answer key of AP ICET 2026, candidates have to pay a respective fee, which is refundable if the objection raised is found to be true.

    AP ICET 2026 Result Announcement

    Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, will announce the result of AP ICET 2026 in May 16, 2026. Along with the result, the AP ICET rank card will also be released by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Candidates can check their AP ICET 2026 result by entering the ICET hall ticket number and registration number. After this, a merit list will be prepared accordingly, and candidates will be provided admission on the basis of their respective institutes.

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    AP ICET 2026 Counselling Schedule

    As per last year's AP ICET counselling process schedule, the counselling process of AP ICET 2026 will be announced soon by the respective participating institutes. Candidates will be required to log in to the AP ICET 2026 official website by using the AP ICET 2026 admit card number and rank to register for selection rounds, i.e., counselling rounds. All candidates will have to pay counselling fees at the time of AP ICET 2026 registration. Candidates will have to be present physically for verification of documents at the respective help centres.

    AP ICET 2026 Application Deadlines

    The application form for AP ICET 2026 is expected to be released by the first week of March 2026. The AP ICET 2026 registration link will be activated till the first week of April 2026 (without late fee). Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria of AP ICET 2026 beforehand so that their candidature is protected, because, at the time of filling out the application form, if any wrong information is communicated, such as personal or academic details, then this may lead to the cancellation of candidature. After the closing of the AP ICET 2026 registration window, authorities opened a correction window for the same.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the date and timing of the AP ICET 2026 exam?
    A:

    AP ICET 2026 was held on May 2, 2026, with two slots: 9 AM to 11:30 AM and 2 PM to 4:30 PM.

    Q: What is the process for AP ICET 2026 counseling?
    A:

    The AP ICET 2026 counselling process will be conducted online; candidates will have to register for their preferred courses and colleges on the APSCHE official website, pay fees, upload documents and use web options.

    Q: When does the AP ICET 2026 application process begin and end?
    A:

    The AP ICET 2026 application process began on February 5, 2026, and will remain open till March 23, 2026. 

    Q: In how many cities will the APICET 2026 exam be conducted?
    A:

    APICET 2026 exam will be conducted in 48 cities in 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

    Q: When will the AP ICET 2026 admit cards be available for download?
    A:

    The admit card of AP ICET 2026 will be issued on April 15, 2026.

    Q: Is AP ICET exam online or offline?
    A:

    AP ICET 2026 will be held as a computer-based test.

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    Questions related to APICET

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to APICET ?

    Yes, it's generally true that you cannot save your seat choice without freezing it in the APICET seat allotment process. This is a standard procedure implemented by most counseling authorities to ensure the smooth and efficient allotment of seats.

    Here's why the freeze option is mandatory:

    • Preventing Seat Blocking: Freezing

    Unfortunately, with a rank of 2204 in AP ICET, it's unlikely that you can secure a seat in JNTU Vizianagaram. JNTU Vizianagaram is a popular choice among AP ICET candidates, leading to high competition for seats. The cutoff ranks for JNTU Vizianagaram are generally much lower than 2204.

    While JNTU

    You will definitely get seat but not in top institute at such low rank generally rank below 10000 is not good for apicet you may get Prasad V Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology,Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science,Pydah College of Engineering and Technology etc.

    To know more about college cutoff

    Hello student

    With a rank of 5065 in APICET, here are some colleges you may be interested in for MCA :

    - _*Sri Venkateswara University*_: A top choice for MCA, known for its academic excellence.

    - _*Sagi Rama Krishnam Raju Engineering College*_: Offers a well-structured MCA program with good placement

    Predicting your chances of securing an MCA seat in JNTUK with a rank of 1146 in the BCA category is challenging without the specific cutoff data for this year.

    However, given that you belong to the BCA category and are a female candidate, your chances of securing a seat in