AP ICET 2026 Registration Without Late Fee Continues Till March 2

As of February 18, 2026, the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is actively processing AP ICET 2026 applications. Qualified graduates seeking admission into MBA and MCA programs must finalize their online registration by the March 2 deadline to avoid late fees. The computer-based entrance test, conducted by Andhra University, is officially scheduled for May 2, 2026, across multiple regional centers. Aspirants are encouraged to complete their fee payments and document uploads on the official portal to secure their participation in the 2026-27 session.

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is currently witnessing a steady flow of applications for the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) 2026. As of February 18, 2026, the online portal has been operational for nearly two weeks, following the official notification release on February 4. This state-level entrance examination, organized by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, serves as the primary gateway for students seeking admission into MBA and MCA programs for the 2026-27 academic year. With the initial deadline of March 2 approaching, administrative officials have urged aspirants to finalize their submissions early to avoid the anticipated high-traffic volume on the final day.

1. Registration Timeline and Progressive Late Fee Tiers

The APSCHE has implemented a structured portal schedule to facilitate a smooth registration experience while allowing for late entries through a series of penalty-based windows. Following the March 2 deadline, the cost of registration increases significantly.

• Primary Window: The facility to submit the AP ICET Application Form without any late fee remains open until midnight on March 2, 2026.
• Tiered Late Fees: For those unable to meet the first deadline, the portal will remain open with late fee options of ₹1,000 (till March 7), ₹2,000 (till March 12), and reaching up to ₹10,000 for the final window ending March 21.
• Correction Facility: A dedicated Application Correction Window will be activated on March 23, allowing students to rectify specific non-critical data fields in their profiles.
• Admit Card Release: Successfully registered aspirants will be able to download their hall tickets from April 15 onwards, leading up to the May 2 examination date.

2. Mandatory Eligibility and Revised Fee Structure

Candidates must verify their compliance with the Official Eligibility Norms before initiating the fee payment. The 2026-27 admission cycle features a revised non-refundable fee structure based on the candidate's category.

• Academic Qualification: For MBA admission, candidates must possess a 3-year bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC). MCA applicants must have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 or degree level.
• Final Year Students: Graduates currently in their final year of study are permitted to apply, provided they submit proof of passing at the time of the final counseling.
• Revised Fee Schedule: The Registration Fee for General (OC) candidates is ₹650, for BC candidates it is ₹600, and for SC/ST candidates, the amount is fixed at ₹550.
• Payment Modes: The portal accepts various digital payment methods, including Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, and cash payments at designated AP Online centers.

3. Examination Pattern and Sectional Weightage

With the exam scheduled for May 2, 2026, aspirants are refocusing their efforts on the 200-question computer-based test (CBT). The Examination Syllabus is designed to test professional aptitude through three distinct sections.

• Sectional Highlights: Section A focuses on Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving, while Section B tests functional grammar and business terminology. Section C covers arithmetic and statistics.
• Language Medium: While Section B is exclusively in English, the questions in Sections A and C are provided in both English and Telugu to assist local aspirants.
• Marking Logic: Each correct answer carries one mark. Notably, there is no negative marking in AP ICET, encouraging candidates to attempt all questions within the 150-minute deadline.
• Merit Ranking: A minimum qualifying mark of 25% (50 out of 200) is required for the General category, whereas no minimum marks are prescribed for SC and ST candidates to secure a rank.

Conclusion

As of February 18, 2026, the AP ICET portal remains the focal point for postgraduate management and computer application aspirants in Andhra Pradesh. The March 2 deadline serves as a vital milestone for securing admission without the burden of additional financial penalties. Candidates are encouraged to meticulously verify their scanned documents, including the 50 KB photograph and 30 KB signature, to ensure their application passes the initial administrative audit. Following the conclusion of the registration phase, the competitive journey will culminate in the May 2 entrance test, defining the academic future for over sixty thousand applicants. Regular monitoring of the Official APSCHE News Section is advised for real-time updates on exam center allocations and result declaration timelines.

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