Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET)
Exam Date: 25/07/2022 Exam State: State Level Last Date: 09/07/2022

Exam Details

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET-2022) is conducted by AndhraUniversity, Visakhapatnam on behalf of A.P. State Council of Higher Education for admission into First year of Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA)in University constituent and affiliated colleges for the academic year 2022-23.

Medium of Test: English only for Section-B and English & Telugu for Section-A & Section-C of the question paper.

Pattern of Test 2022

Duration of Test 150 Minutes

Section A: Analytical Ability

 

(a)    Data Sufficiency

20

(b)   Problem Solving

55

Section B: Mathematical Ability

 

(a)    Arithmatical Ability

35

(b)   Algebraical and Geometrical Ability

30

(c)    Statistical Ability

10

Section-C: Communication Ability

 

(a)    Vocabulary

10

(b)   Business and Computer Terminology

10

(c)    Functional Grammar

15

(d)   Reading Comprehension

15

Total

200

Schedule

Date of AP ICET - 2022 Examination: 25-07-2022

Time of Examination: 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Session 1)

&

03:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Session 2)

Eligibility

MBA: Candidate should have compeleted Bachelor's Degree (3 years duration) from recognised Institute/University with Mathematics as one of the subject in 10th Class level.

MCA: Candidate should have compeleted Bachelor's Degree (3 years duration) from recognised Institute/University with Mathematics as one of the subject at Intermediate or Degree level.

The qualifying Degree obtained by Distance Mode Program should haverecognition by Joint Committee of UGC, AICTE and DEC/DEB.

The candidates who are appearing for the final year Degree examination shallalso be eligible to appear for APICET-2021.

MCA Lateral Entry-2 year: Candiate pass BCA or equivalent Degree in IT/CS with Mathematics at 10+2 or degree level.

Candidate should have secured with aggregate marks of at leat 50% (45% in case of reservedcategories) are eligibile to take admission through APICET.

Medium of Test: English only for Section-B and English & Telugu for Section-A & Section-C of the question paper.

Syllabus

Section-A: Analytical Ability:

1. Data Sufficiency: A question is given followed by data in the form of two statements labeled as (i) and (ii). If the data given in (i) alone is sufficient to answer the question then choice (1) is the correct answer. If the data given in (ii) alone is sufficient to answer the question then choice (2) is the correct answer. If both (i) and (ii) put together are sufficient to answer the question but neither statement alone is sufficient, then choice (3) is the correct answer. If both (i) and (ii) put together are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is needed, then choice (4) is the correct answer.

2. Problem Solving

a) Sequences and Series: Analogies of numbers and alphabet, completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d relationship; odd thing out: missing number in a sequence or a series.

b)Data Analysis: The data given in a Table, Graph, Bar diagram, Pie Chart, Venn Diagram or a Passage is to be analyzed and the questions pertaining to the data are to be answered.

c) Coding and Decoding Problems: A code pattern of English Alphabet is given. A given word or a group of letters are to be coded or decoded based on the given code or codes.

d)Date, Time & Arrangement Problems: Calendar problems, clock problems, blood relationships, arrivals, departures and schedules, seating arrangements, symbol and notation interpretation.

Section-B: Communication Ability:

Objectives of the Test:

Candidates will be assessed on the ability to:

1. Identify vocabulary used in the day-to-day communication.

2. Understand the functional use of grammar in day-to-day communication as well as in the business contexts.

3. Identify the basic terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes etc.).

4. Understand written text and drawing inferences.

Part 1: Vocabulary

Part 2: Business and Computer terminology

Part 3: Functional Grammar

Part 4: Reading Comprehension (3 Passages)

Section -C: Mathematical Ability

I. Arithmetical Ability: Laws of indices, ratio and proportion; surds; numbers and divisibility, l.c.m. and g.c.d; Rational numbers, Ordering; Percentages; Profit and loss; Partnership, Pipes and cisterns, time, distance and work problems, areas and volumes, mensuration, modular arithmetic.

II. Algebraical and Geometrical Ability: Statements, Truth tables, implication converse and inverse, Tautologies-Sets, Relations and functions, applications - Equation of a line in different forms.

Trigonometry - Trigonometric ratios, Trigonometric ratios of standard angles, (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°): Trigonometric identities: sample problems on heights and distances, Polynomials; Remainder theorem and consequences; Linear equations and expressions; Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Matrices, Notion of a limit and derivative; Plane geometry - lines, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Coordinate geometry-distance between points.

III. Statistical Ability: Frequency distributions, Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Correlation, simple problems on Probability.

Fees

Eligible candidates are informed to submitt heir applications through online mode only by paying the application registrationand processing fee of Rs. 650/- for OC, Rs. 600/- for BC and Rs. 550/- for SC/ST candidates through Payment gateway/ credit/ debit card/ netbanking.

Admission process

Applications are invited for AP Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) foradmission into 1st year of MBA/ MCA Course and 2nd year lateral entry into MCA Course for the academic year 2022-23

Eligible candidates are informed to submitt heir applications through online mode only by paying the application registrationand processing fee of Rs. 650/- for OC, Rs. 600/- for BC and Rs. 550/- for SC/ ST candidates through Payment gateway/credit/  debit card/ netbanking.

Candidate can pay fee through the following modes

a) AP ONLINE / TS ONLINE

b) CREDIT CARD / DEBIT CARD / NET BANKING 

The following information must be kept ready for filling the details during Online submission:

a. Hall ticket Number of Qualifying Examination

b. Hall ticket Number of S.S.C. or equivalent

c. Date of Birth

d. Caste in case of SC/ ST/ BC candidates

e. Aadhar Number

f. PH, NCC, Sports etc.

g. Income Upto One Lakh or Up to Two Lakhs or More than Two Lakhs(Rupees)

h. Ration Card

i. Study or Residence or relevant certificate for proof of local status (last 12years)

Test Centres

Test Centres

ANANTAPUR: ANANTAPUR, GOOTY, HINDUPUR,PUTTAPARTHI

CHITTOOR: CHITTOOR , MADANAPALLE , PUTTUR , TIRUPATI

EAST GODAVARI: KAKINADA , RAJAHMUNDRY , AMALAPURAM

GUNTUR: GUNTUR , NARASARAOPETA

HYDERABAD: LB NAGAR

KRISHNA: GUDLAVALLERU, MYLAVARAM,VIJAYAWADA, MACHILIPATNAM,TIRVURU

KURNOOL: KURNOOL ,NANDYAL,YEMMIGANUR

PRAKASAM: CHIMAKURTHI, CHIRALA, MARKAPURAM, ONGOLE

SRIPOTTISRIRAMULU NELLORE: GUDUR, KAVALI, NELLORE

SRIKAKULAM: RAJAM, SRIKAKULAM, TEKKALI

VISAKHAPATNAM: ANAKAPALLI, ANANDAPURAM, GAJUWAKA, VISAKHAPATNAM CITY.

VIZIANAGARAM: BOBBILI, VIZIANAGARAM

WEST GODAVARI: BHIMAVARAM, ELURU, NARASAPURAM, TADEPALLIGUDEM

YSR KADAPA: KADAPA, PRODDATUR, RAJAMPETA

Important Dates

APICET 2022 Dates

Date of APICET 2022

25 July 2022

Notification of APICET 2022

08 May 2022

Online submission forms start

12 May 2022

Last date for submission of online applications without late fee

10 June 2022

Last date for submission of online application form with late fee Rs. 2,000/-+ Registration  fee

25 June 2022

Last date for submission of online application form without late fee Rs. 3,000/- + Registration fee

02 July 2022

Last date for submission of online applications with late fee of Rs. 5,000/-+ Registration Fee.

09 July 2022

Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate

11 to 13 July 2022

Downloading of Hall-tickets

 18 July 2022

Declaration of Results

8 August 2022

Comments
Contact:
APICET  2022
First Floor, New MBA Building
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati - 517502
Chittoor District
Andhra Pradesh
Contact Details
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