AP ICET 2026: Registration Closing Today For MBA and MCA Aspirants, Check Exam Date and Exam Pattern

Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2026, 10:23 IST

The registration window for the AP ICET 2026, a state-level entrance exam for MBA and MCA degrees, closes today. Candidates can still register with a late fee until April 3, with the exam set for May 2, 2026.

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Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, APSCHE 2026 will be concluding on March 18, making it an important day for all aspiring MBA and MCA candidates to register for the state-level entrance exam. Conducted by the APSCHE, the AP ICET exam is the gateway to postgraduate management and computer applications programs across the state. The deadline to register for the AP ICET 2026 exam is March 18, 2026, with a late fee of Rs. 1000. The AP ICET exam will be conducted on May 2, 2026. 

With the registration window closing today, candidates should finalise their applications as soon as possible, while also becoming acquainted with the scheduled exam date and detailed test pattern to ensure they are well prepared for the upcoming competitive exam.

AP ICET 2026: Important Exam Dates and Exam Pattern

The AP ICET 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on May 2, 2026, in two computer-based shifts. While the regular registration window concluded on March 17, 2026, candidates who miss this deadline can still apply by paying varying late fees ranging from Rs. 1000 to as high as Rs. 10,000. The final date for late-submissions of the AP ICET 2026 registration is set for April 3, 2026.

Given below  are the important dates for the AP ICET 2026 registration process:-

Events

From

To

Online Applications Started and Closed on  

February 2, 2026

March 17, 2026

Submission with a late fee of Rs. 1000

March 18, 2026

March 21, 2026

Submission with a late fee of Rs. 2000

March 22, 2026

March 25, 2026

Submission with a late fee of Rs. 4000

March 26, 2026

March 30, 2026

Submission with a late fee of Rs. 10000

March 31, 2026

April 3, 2026

Correction Window

April 5, 2026

Admit Card Date

From April 15, 2026, onwards

Exam Date

May 2, 2026

Result Declaration

May 16, 2026

To be eligible, MBA applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% minimum marks and 45% minimum marks for reserved categories. For MCA applicants, Mathematics is a mandatory subject at either Class 12 or the graduation level. The application process is entirely online via the official website.

The entrance exam includes the same 200- question objective exam with three sections: Mathematical Ability, Analytical Ability, and Communication Ability. Notably, there is no negative marking, and candidates must score at least 25%  to qualify for a rank.

Direct link to Apply:- AP ICET 2026 registration

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Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Pratyasha Chaturvedi

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    Pratyasha is a content writer for Jagran Josh's college section, creating educational articles for students. She holds a B.A. Honours in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology from Banaras Hindu University. She enjoys mythology, fantasy books, and travelling. She can be contacted at pratyasha.chaturvedi@jagrannewmedia.com.

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