Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is a state-level exam conducted by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. It is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted in 43 cities across Andhra Pradesh.
The question paper will be divided into three sections viz.
- Section A – Mathematical Ability
- Section B – Analytical Ability
- Section C – Communication Ability
AP ICET 2021 Highlights
Features | Details |
Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) |
Conducting Body | Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati |
Exam Level | State Level examintion |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Exam Mode | Online |
Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
Exam Syllabus | Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability and Communication Ability |
Exam Pattern | 200 questions in MCQ format |
Language | English |
Exam Purpose | Admission into MBA /MCA course |
Course Offered | MBA/PGDM, MCA |
No. of Test Cities | 43 |
Exam Website | sche.ap.gov.in |
Aspirants can download the AP ICET Syllabus 2021 – Download Section Wise Pdf now from the official website.
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AP ICET 2021 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the information regarding the exam pattern:
Examination Mode | Online |
Number of sections | 3 |
Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
Exam Qualifying marks | 50 out of 200 |
Total number of questions | 200 |
Total marks allotted | 200 |
For correct answer | 1 |
Incorrect answer | No negative marks |
Section-wise distribution of questions is given below:
Subject | Topic | Number of Questions |
Analytical Ability | Data Sufficiency | 20 |
Problem Solving | 55 | |
Mathematical Ability | Arithmetical Ability | 10 |
Algebra/Geometrical Ability | 35 | |
Statistical Ability | 30 | |
Communication Ability | Vocabulary | 10 |
Business/Computer Terminology | 10 | |
Functional grammar | 15 | |
Reading Comprehension | 15 | |
Total | 200 |
AP ICET 2021 Syllabus
The syllabus for AP ICET does not contain any core academic subjects rather it includes subjects like Analytical ability, Mathematics and Verbal communication and reading. The language of the examination is in both English and Telugu, but it again differs in sections.
The level of the questions is of 12th standard examination and a little higher. For every correct answer, one mark is awarded, and there is no negative marking in this exam.
Analytical Ability
Analytical ability refers to the skills to collect and analyse information, problem-solving and making decisions. The analytical ability or analytical strengths helps in improving overall productivity by the candidate.
Candidates can check the topics and sub-topics covered under section A of APICET MBA below:
- Data Sufficiency
- Problem Solving
- Sequences and Series
- Numbers and alphabet
- The missing number in a sequence
- Data Analysis
- Tables and Graphs
- Bar diagram
- Pie Chart
- Venn Diagram
- Passage
- Coding and Decoding Problems
- Date, Time & Arrangement Problems
- Calendars and Clocks
- Blood Relations
- Arrivals and Departures
- Seating arrangements
- Symbol interpretation
Mathematical Ability
This topic under the mathematical ability has been divided into further sub-topics which have been listed below:
- Arithmetical Ability, Indices
- Ratio and Proportion
- Surds
- Numbers and Divisibility
- Algebraic and Geometrical Ability Statements
- Coordinate Geometry-distance between points
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Pipes and Cisterns
- partnership
- Distance & Time
- Remainder theorem and consequences
- Linear equations and expressions
- Correlation
- Probability
- Coordinate Geometry-distance between points
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Communication Ability
This section prevails to assess the knowledge of test-takers based on communicating new ideas, feelings or even an update on your project.
The topics covered in section C of the question paper includes the following:
- Vocabulary
- Terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes, etc)
- Functional grammar for day-to-day communication
- Understand written text and drawing inferences
- Functional grammar for business contexts
- Reading and Comprehension