AP ICET 2026 Registration Deadline Extended Till March 17 Without Late Fee
APSCHE has extended the AP ICET 2026 registration deadline without late fee to March 17, 2026. The entrance exam for MBA and MCA admissions will be held on May 2, 2026. Candidates can still apply later by paying revised late fees as per the updated schedule.
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has extended the last date to submit applications without late fee for the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) 2026 to March 17, 2026.
The entrance examination, conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on behalf of APSCHE, enables admission to MBA and MCA programmes offered by universities and affiliated colleges across Andhra Pradesh. The computer-based test is scheduled to be held on May 2, 2026.
Registration Deadline Extension Announced
According to the official AP ICET portal, online registration began on February 5, 2026, following the release of the examination notification on February 4.
The council has now officially extended the deadline for submitting applications without paying any late fee until March 17, 2026. The extension notice has been displayed prominently on the official website to assist applicants who require additional time to complete the process.
Candidates who have not yet registered can submit their forms online through the official CET portal.
Revised Late Fee Application Schedule
Applicants who miss the extended deadline can still apply by paying a late fee under the revised schedule:
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₹1,000 late fee: March 18 – March 21, 2026
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₹2,000 late fee: March 22 – March 25, 2026
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₹4,000 late fee: March 26 – March 30, 2026
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₹10,000 late fee: March 31 – April 3, 2026
Candidates must complete registration, upload documents, and make payments through the official online portal.
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AP ICET 2026 Exam Highlights
AP ICET functions as the primary entrance examination for postgraduate management and computer application programmes in Andhra Pradesh. Key details include:
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Courses Offered: MBA and MCA
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Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Exam Date: May 2, 2026
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Application Correction Window: Begins April 5, 2026
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Conducting Authority: Andhra University on behalf of APSCHE
The test will be conducted at designated examination centres across the state.
How to Apply for AP ICET 2026
Candidates applying for AP ICET 2026 must complete the online registration process through the official portal. Follow these steps carefully:
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Visit the official AP ICET website — cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET.
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Click on “Eligibility Criteria & Fee Payment” on the homepage.
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Enter required personal and academic details to generate a payment reference ID.
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Pay the AP ICET 2026 application fee using available online payment modes.
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Proceed to fill out the complete application form.
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Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents in prescribed format.
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Review all entered details carefully, submit the form, and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Aspirants are advised to complete the application process before March 17, 2026, to avoid paying additional late fees.
Applicants should regularly monitor the official AP ICET portal for updates regarding hall tickets, exam schedules, and correction windows. APSCHE also recommends using the APSCHE myCET mobile application for timely entrance examination notifications and guidance.
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