AP ICET previous year question papers from 2017 to 2026 are free to download here, 24 shift-wise papers of the MBA and MCA entrance test in Andhra Pradesh. The 2020 to 2026 papers have the correct options marked, and 2019 has separate preliminary keys. AP ICET has 200 questions for 200 marks in 150 minutes with no negative marking, and the 2021 to 2026 papers use the current split of Analytical 75, Communication 70 and Mathematical 55, matching AP ICET 2027, expected in May 2027.
AP ICET Previous Year Question Papers
Pick a year, then open a shift paper; answers are marked inside the 2020 to 2026 papers.
Newest papersAP ICET 2026 Question Paper
View 2026 papers2 papers
AP ICET Question Papers by Year
| Year | Papers | Answer key | Pattern that year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP ICET 2026 | 2 papers | Not available | 200 Q · A75 B70 C55 | View papers |
| AP ICET 2025 | 2 papers | Not available | 200 Q · 150 min | View papers |
| AP ICET 2024 | 2 papers | Not available | 200 Q · A75 B70 C55 | View papers |
| AP ICET 2023 | 2 papers | Not available | 200 Q · A75 B70 C55 | View papers |
| AP ICET 2022 | 2 papers | Not available | 200 Q · 200 marks · 150 min | View papers |
| AP ICET 2021 | 4 papers | Not available | 200 Q · A75 B70 C55 | View papers |
| AP ICET 2020 | 4 papers | Not available | 200 Q · A75 C75 B50 | View papers |
| AP ICET 2019 | 2 papers | Yes | 200 Q · 150 min | View papers |
| AP ICET 2018 | 2 papers | Not available | 200 Q · 150 min | View papers |
| AP ICET 2017 | 2 papers | Not available | 200 Q | View papers |
AP ICET Paper at a Glance
| Questions | 200 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each |
|---|---|
| Marks and time | 200 marks in 150 minutes |
| Marking | No negative marking |
| Sections | A: Analytical Ability 75; B: Communication Ability 70; C: Mathematical Ability 55 |
| Medium | Sections A and C in English and Telugu; Section B in English only |
| Mode | Computer-based test in two sessions on one day; marks are normalised across sessions |
| Papers on this page | 2017 to 2026: 24 shift papers; answers marked in 2020 to 2026, preliminary keys for 2019 |
| Next exam | AP ICET 2027: May 2027 (expected). Application: February 2027 (expected) |
How the AP ICET Paper Changed (2017–2026)
- 2020: the four 2020 papers split the 200 marks as Analytical Ability 75, Mathematical Ability 75 and Communication Ability 50.
- 2021 onwards: Mathematical Ability fell to 55 and Communication Ability rose to 70, with Analytical Ability still 75.
- Using older papers: the 2020 papers have more maths and less English than today. Use the 2017 to 2020 papers for maths and reasoning practice, and take Communication Ability practice from 2021 onwards.
How to Use AP ICET Previous Year Papers?
- Work at 45 seconds a question. 200 questions in 150 minutes is fast. Data Sufficiency and the 20 reading comprehension questions take longest, so keep 25 minutes for them.
- Fill in all 200 answers. AP ICET has no negative marking, so a guess can only add marks. Never leave a question blank at the end.
- Solve the 2026 and 2025 shifts first, then 2024 to 2021. That gives you 12 papers in the current pattern, each with answers marked to check your score.
- Hide the marked answers. The correct options are marked inside the papers, so cover them or note your answers on a separate sheet before checking.
- Plan for May 2027. About six months remain, with applications expected from February 2027. Two papers a month covers all 12 current-pattern papers before the test.
AP ICET Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
How many questions are there in AP ICET?
200 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks in 150 minutes: Analytical Ability 75, Communication Ability 70 and Mathematical Ability 55.
Is there negative marking in AP ICET?
No. Each correct answer gets one mark and wrong answers lose nothing, so attempt every question.
Do the AP ICET papers have answer keys?
The 2020 to 2026 papers have the correct options marked, and 2019 has the preliminary key for each session. The 2017 and 2018 papers have no key.
Has the AP ICET pattern changed?
Yes. The 2020 papers gave Mathematical Ability 75 and Communication Ability 50 marks. Since 2021 it is Mathematical 55 and Communication 70.
Can I write AP ICET in Telugu?
Partly. Analytical Ability and Mathematical Ability are in English and Telugu, but Communication Ability is in English only.
Is AP ICET the same as TG ICET?
No. AP ICET is for MBA and MCA seats in Andhra Pradesh. TG ICET is a separate Telangana test with its own dates.
When is AP ICET 2027?
AP ICET 2027: May 2027 (expected). Application: February 2027 (expected). See the AP ICET 2027 page for every date.