The AP ICET Answer Key 2026 was released by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) through Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 06 May 2026 at the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in after a slight delay from the originally announced date of 05 May 2026. Candidates who appeared for the AP ICET 2026 exam on 02 May 2026 can download the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 master question paper PDF along with the response sheet, match their submitted responses with the correct answers, and calculate their probable score using the marking scheme (+1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking). APSCHE also opened the AP ICET 2026 objection window allowing candidates to challenge the preliminary answer key by paying Rs. 300 per objection. The final AP ICET Answer Key 2026 will be released along with the AP ICET 2026 result on 16 May 2026.
Latest: – AP ICET Answer Key 2026 and response sheet are available at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The AP ICET 2026 result / rank card is scheduled to be released on 16 May 2026 at 4 PM.
AP ICET Answer Key 2026
What is the AP ICET Answer Key 2026?
The AP ICET Answer Key 2026 is the official document released by APSCHE after the conclusion of the AP ICET 2026 exam, containing the correct answers to all the 200 MCQs across Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability sections. The AP ICET Answer Key 2026 is released in two stages: a preliminary answer key (released on 06 May 2026) which is open for objections, and a final answer key (released along with the result on 16 May 2026) which is used for compiling the final rank list. Candidates can match their submitted responses (visible in the response sheet) with the correct answers and calculate their probable AP ICET 2026 score using the marking scheme of +1 mark per correct answer (no negative marking).
AP ICET Answer Key 2026 Direct Link – Candidates can download the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 PDF and master question papers from the official APSCHE portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
AP ICET Answer Key 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| AP ICET 2026 Exam Date | 02 May 2026 |
| Preliminary Answer Key & Response Sheet Release | 06 May 2026 |
| Objection Window | 06 May – 09 May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 300 per question challenged |
| Final Answer Key Release | Along with Result (16 May 2026) |
| AP ICET 2026 Result / Rank Card | 16 May 2026 (4 PM) |
How to Download AP ICET Answer Key 2026
Follow these steps to download the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 from the official APSCHE portal:
- Visit the official APSCHE CETs portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
- Click on the “AP ICET 2026” tab.
- Click on the “Master Question Papers with Preliminary Keys” link.
- Select your shift (Forenoon / Afternoon) and exam set.
- The AP ICET Answer Key 2026 PDF will open in a new tab.
- Download the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 for offline reference.
- Match your responses with the correct answers from the answer key.
- Calculate your probable score using the marking scheme (+1 correct, no negative).
How to Challenge AP ICET Answer Key 2026
Candidates who are not satisfied with any answer in the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 can raise objections by following these steps:
- Log in to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in using your Registration Number, Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth.
- Click on the “Raise Objection” link.
- Select the question(s) for which the answer needs to be challenged.
- Choose the option you believe is the correct answer.
- Upload supporting documents (book reference, expert opinion, screenshot).
- Pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 300 per question challenged.
- Submit your objection within the prescribed window.
If a candidate’s objection is found valid by the APSCHE expert committee, the fee paid is refunded and the final AP ICET Answer Key 2026 is revised. Marks for the affected question(s) are awarded to all candidates as per the revised key.
AP ICET 2026 Marking Scheme
Use the following marking scheme along with the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 to calculate your probable score:
| Particular | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer | 0 (no negative marking) |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks |
| Maximum Marks | 200 (200 MCQs x 1 mark) |
| Section A – Analytical Ability | 75 marks (75 MCQs) |
| Section B – Mathematical Ability | 75 marks (75 MCQs) |
| Section C – Communication Ability | 50 marks (50 MCQs) |
How to Calculate Score Using AP ICET Answer Key 2026
Candidates can use the following simple formula to calculate their probable raw score using the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 and response sheet:
Probable Score = Number of Correct Answers x 1
Example: If a candidate attempted 180 questions and got 140 correct, 40 wrong, and left 20 unanswered:
- Marks from correct answers = 140 x 1 = 140
- Negative marks from wrong answers = 0 (no negative marking)
- Probable Score = 140 out of 200
Note: For Andhra Pradesh ICET, since the exam is held in two sessions on the same day, APSCHE applies a normalisation formula across sessions to ensure fairness. The final score on the rank card may slightly differ from the raw score.
Types of AP ICET Answer Key 2026 Released by APSCHE
APSCHE releases the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 in two stages:
- Preliminary Answer Key: Released on 06 May 2026, open for challenges from candidates during the objection window.
- Final Answer Key: Released along with the AP ICET 2026 result on 16 May 2026 after evaluating all objections. The final answer key is used to prepare the rank card and is not open to further challenges.
AP ICET Answer Key 2026 FAQs
The AP ICET Answer Key 2026 (preliminary) was released by APSCHE on 06 May 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, along with the master question paper and response sheet, for the AP ICET 2026 exam held on 02 May 2026.
Candidates can download the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 by visiting cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, clicking on the ‘Master Question Papers with Preliminary Keys’ link. The PDF can be downloaded without login. To access the response sheet, candidates must log in with their credentials.
The fee to challenge the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 is Rs. 300 per question. The fee is non-refundable if the challenge is rejected by the APSCHE expert committee. If the objection is accepted, the fee is refunded and the final answer key is revised.
To calculate the AP ICET 2026 probable score, multiply the number of correct answers by 1 (since each correct answer carries +1 mark and there is no negative marking). The maximum score is 200 out of 200. The qualifying mark for non-SC/ST candidates is 50 (25%).
No, there is no negative marking in the AP ICET 2026 exam. Each correct answer carries +1 mark, and no marks are deducted for wrong or unattempted questions. This is reflected in the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 score calculation.
The AP ICET Final Answer Key 2026 will be released by APSCHE along with the AP ICET 2026 result on 16 May 2026 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The final answer key is prepared after evaluating all objections raised against the preliminary key.
No, the AP ICET Answer Key 2026 is different for the forenoon and afternoon shifts of 02 May 2026 because the question papers differ between sessions. Candidates must download the answer key matching their specific shift and exam set.
Quick Links
- AP ICET 2026 Main Page
- AP ICET Admit Card 2026
- AP ICET Response Sheet 2026
- AP ICET Result 2026
- AP ICET Syllabus 2026
- AP ICET Mock Test 2026
AP ICET Answer Key 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Document Name | AP ICET Answer Key 2026 (Preliminary & Final) |
| Released By | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (on behalf of APSCHE) |
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026 |
| Exam Date | 02 May 2026 |
| Preliminary Answer Key Date | 06 May 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Date | 16 May 2026 (with Result) |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 300 per question |
| Marking Scheme | +1 correct, 0 wrong (no negative marking) |
| Mode of Release | Online (PDF download) |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
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