Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test Eligibility Criteria

The authority will release the AP ICET 2025 Eligibility Criteria along with a brochure. All the eligibility clauses will have to be satisfied before appearing for the examination. The AP Integrated Common Entrance Test is conducted by Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuram on the behalf of the APSCHE, Hyderabad. It is a state level entrance exam for offering admissions in MBA & MCA programmes. The students would gain admission in the professional colleges and universities across the AP state.

In this article candidates will be able to check the AP ICET Eligibility Criteria 2025 in detail about nationality, age, qualification etc.

AP ICET 2025 Eligibility

The AP ICET 2025 exam has certain rules for who can apply. These rules include requirements about nationality, domicile (where the candidate lives), and age. In this section, the eligibility details will be explained, including who can apply based on where they live and their age. It’s important for students to know these rules to make sure they meet the requirements before applying.

AP ICET 2025 Nationality

• A candidate must be an Indian National.
• The candidates belonging to the other than Indian National should follow the rules prescribed by the university.

AP ICET 2025 Domicile

• Candidates must comply with the status regarding local and/or non local of the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions.
• Candidates also have to follow the rules laid down by the concerned university where they want to get admission.

AP ICET 2025 Age Limits

• Candidates of any age must apply for this examination.
• There is no upper age limit to apply.

AP ICET 2025 Qualification Criteria

The AP ICET 2025 exam has specific qualification criteria for different programs like MCA and MBA. This section explains the qualifications needed, including the type of degree required, minimum marks to be scored, and any other important details about eligibility. It also covers extra rules about degree qualifications and the need for counseling after passing the exam. Understanding these requirements will help ensure the application is complete and correct.

AP ICET 2025 For MCA:

• Qualifying Examination: candidate must have the minimum of 3 years of Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent degree in 10+2+3/4 pattern as recognised by the UGC.
• Minimum Marks: The candidate shall have to acquire at least 50% marks (45% in the case of reserved categories) in aggregate in qualifying examination.
• Subject: Should clear 10+2 with Maths as a compulsory subject.
• The candidates appearing in the final year can also apply.

AP ICET 2025 For MBA:

• Qualifying Exam: The candidate must have passed 3 years of a Bachelor Degree from any recognized university.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates must score at least 50% marks (45% in case of reserved categories) in the qualifying examination.
• Candidates with their final year shall also be allowed to apply.

AP ICET 2025 Other Criteria:

This section talks about other important eligibility rules for the AP ICET 2025 exam. It explains who can or cannot apply based on their degree qualifications, like if someone completed their degree in one sitting or through distance learning. It also mentions that passing the AP ICET exam alone does not guarantee admission; candidates must also attend counseling. It's important to understand all these requirements to avoid any issues during the admission process.

• All the candidates are not eligible for application who pass all subjects of three years degree in one sitting.
• The qualified degree acquired by distance learning mode is must be acknowledged by the Joint Committee of UGC, AICTE, and DEC/ DEB.
• Candidates who have completed the bachelor's degree without appearing in 10th, 12th and three years of bachelor degree are not eligible to apply.
• If any candidate is found to be non-eligible at a later stage during the counselling procedure, then their candidature will be cancelled.
• Pass in the AP ICET examination is not entitled to the candidate for admission. They will have to also appear in the counselling for admission.

Reservation of Seats for AP ICET 2025

Reservation of seats will be applicable to AP ICET 2025 according to the state reservation policies as laid down by the government. Clarity on this will be provided in the notification released during the counseling process.

To avail reserved seats, applicants must submit the necessary documents. The following categories of applicants are eligible for reservation under AP ICET 2025:

1. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ ST) - Applicants from this category can avail reserved seats by submitting a category certificate issued by the competent authority at the time of AP ICET Counseling. Additionally, they can present an SSC transfer certificate with the minority status or a certificate from the Headmaster.

2. Person with Disability (PWD) - Applicants with a 40% or above disability are eligible for reservation. A PH Certificate issued by the District Medical Board must be provided.

3. NCC and Sports - Candidates from these categories must submit original certificates issued by competent authorities.

4. CAP (Children of Armed Personnel) - Students belonging to this category should submit the following certificates as applicable:

• A certificate issued by the Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer.
• Discharge book (for Ex-Servicemen).
• Service Certificate (for Service Personnel) issued by the Competent Authority for verification.

Applicants whose parents are domiciled in the state of Telangana based on the Permanent Address/Home Town declared while joining the service and recorded in their Service Register are eligible to be considered under the 'CAP' category.

5. Anglo-Indian - Students belonging to this category must submit a certificate issued by the competent authority of their place of residence.

AP ICET 2025 Qualifying Marks

It will be mandatory to score 25% marks, i.e. 50 marks out of 200 marks. The candidates belong to the scheduled caste or scheduled tribe, there will be no minimum marks to score in the examination.

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