AP ICET 2026: Application, Exam Date (April 28), Documents

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is getting ready to release the official announcement for the AP ICET 2026 exam. This exam is for students who want to study MBA (Master of Business Administration) or MCA (Master of Computer Applications) in colleges across Andhra Pradesh. The full announcement will be available soon on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in . Students can expect to start filling their online application forms in the last week of February 2026 . The AP ICET 2026 exam is scheduled for April 28, 2026 , and will be held in two separate sessions.

Key Dates for AP ICET 2026

Here are the important dates students should remember:

Please note that these dates, especially for the notification release and application start, are expected. Students must regularly check the official website for exact dates once the notification is out.

What is AP ICET?

AP ICET stands for Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test. It is a state-level entrance exam for students who wish to join postgraduate courses like MBA and MCA in various universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Passing this exam is a key step to get admission into these popular courses.

How to Apply for AP ICET 2026

Applying for AP ICET 2026 will be an online process. Students must follow these general steps:

• Visit the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in .
• Look for the link to the AP ICET 2026 application form.
• First, pay the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
• After paying, you will receive a payment receipt. Keep this safe.
• Then, fill out the application form with all your personal and academic details.
• Upload a clear passport-size photograph. The photo should be in .jpg or .jpeg format and less than 50 KB in size.
• Review all the details you have entered carefully before final submission.
• Finally, submit the form and take a printout of the filled application for your records.

It is very important for students to keep all required documents ready before starting the application process to avoid any last-minute issues.

Documents Needed for AP ICET 2026 Application

Students must keep the following documents ready before filling out the online application form:

• AP Online Centre Receipt: If you pay the fee through an AP Online Centre.
• Payment Details: Your Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking details for online fee payment.
• Education Records: Marks/Hall Ticket Number of Degree, Intermediate (Class 12), and Class 10.
• Marks Memos: Mark sheets of your Degree and Intermediate (Class 12) exams.
• Class 10 Certificate: Your Class 10 or equivalent certificate.
• Income Certificate: An income certificate issued by the MRO (Mandal Revenue Officer).
• Study Certificates: Certificates from Class 6 to Class 10, Class 12 (Intermediate) or Diploma, and Degree.
• Caste Certificate: If applicable, a caste certificate issued by the MRO or other authorised body through MeeSeva.
• Identity Proof: Your Aadhaar Card.
• Other Card: Your Ration Card.
• Photograph: A recent passport-size photograph in .jpg or .jpeg format, with a file size less than 50 KB .

What to Expect in the Full Notification

Once the official notification is released on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in , students will find detailed information about:

• All official AP ICET 2026 exam dates.
• The complete step-by-step application process.
• Detailed eligibility rules for the exam.
• The full syllabus for the test.
• The pattern of the exam, including types of questions and marking scheme.
• How scores will be calculated.
• The minimum passing marks.
• The normalisation process for scores.

Students should check the official website regularly for the latest updates on AP ICET 2026 to make sure they do not miss any important deadlines or information.