The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) released the AP ICET 2026 Provisional Answer Key today, May 5, 2026. The answer key is available for download on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
Students who took the AP ICET 2026 exam can now check the provisional answer key. The exam was conducted on May 2, 2026. It was held in two shifts across Andhra Pradesh.
Checking the Answer Key and Response Sheet
Candidates can download the AP ICET 2026 question paper and the preliminary answer key directly. No login is required for these downloads.
However, to download the individual AP ICET response sheet 2026, candidates must log in. They will need to use their registered login credentials.
Raising Objections
APSCHE has opened a window for students to challenge the provisional answer key. This process allows candidates to report any discrepancies found.
The deadline to submit objections is May 7, 2026, at 5 PM . A fee is required for each objection submitted.
Important Dates
Key dates for the AP ICET 2026 process are:
| Event | Date |
| Release of Preliminary Answer Key | May 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Challenge Answer Key | May 7, 2026 |
| AP ICET 2026 Result Declaration | May 16, 2026 |
How to Download the Provisional Answer Key
Follow these steps to access the AP ICET 2026 Provisional Answer Key:
- Visit the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in .
- Locate and click on the 'Preliminary Answer Key & Question Paper' link.
- Select the exam slot (Slot 1 or Slot 2) you appeared for.
- The question paper and answer key PDF will be displayed.
- Download the PDF for score calculation.
Candidates can use the downloaded answer key to estimate their scores before the official results are announced on May 16, 2026.
