Integrated Common Entrance Test is an entrance examination for admission to both Master of Computer Application and Master in Business Administration courses in various colleges and universities in Andhra Pradesh. It is conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam every year on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (ASPCHE). A large number of students appear for ICET to get admission in the best of colleges of Andhra Pradesh. ICET is conducted in around 20 cities across Andhra Pradesh and the candidates can mention their preference in the application form. Candidates have to follow all the instructions provided during exam time. Selection is based on the rank obtained by the individual in the entrance test.
Institutes under this Exam:
At present there are 22 universities and their affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh in which admission is through Integrated Common Entrance Test. All these universities and their affiliated colleges provide excellent infrastructure and campus facility to the students and also provide discipline education to them. These universities provide excellent training and placement facility to its students in various domestic and multinational companies of India. These institutes provides all sorts of facility including hostels, library and gaming facility. These colleges also send the candidates to do the project works under various organizations. Admission to MBA and MCA courses of following universities for the year 2011-12 will be held based on ICET 2011 rankings:
1. Andhra University (AU)
2. JNT University, Ananthapur (JNTU-A)
3. Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU)
4. Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU)
5. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University (BRAU)
6. JNT University, Kakinada (JNTU-K)
7. Krishna University (KrU)
8. Dravidian University (DU)
9. Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU)
10. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU)
11. JNT University, Hyderabad (JNTU-H)
12. Rayalaseema University (RU)
13. Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)
14. Osmania University (OU)
15. S.V. University (SVU)
16. Kakatiya University (KU)
17. Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU)
18. Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswavidyalayam (Womens University) (SPMU)
19. Telangana University (TU)
20. S.K. University (SKU)
21. Palamur University (PU)
22. Satavahana University (SU)
23. Yogi Vemana University (YVU)
Popularity of Integrated Common Entrance Test of Andhra Pradesh:
This common entrance test is considered as one of the toughest exam that candidates have to face for their upcoming future under various colleges of Andhra Pradesh. Each and every year candidates are filling the forms and paying higher attention towards this integrated test. ICET test is amongst the best choices for the students to get Andhra’s top colleges for MCA and MBA. Candidates have to secure at least 25% marks in the entrance test to qualify for admission through the test.
Eligibility criteria:
To apply for MBA a candidate must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university with Maths at SSC level. Those in the final year of their graduation can also apply.
To apply for MCA a candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with Maths at +2 level or Graduation level. Those in the final year of their graduation can also apply.
Availability of Application forms for ICET:
The forms for ICET are expected to be available from 22 February in designated post offices across Andhra Pradesh and also from the e-seva centres in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates can also apply online through the website www.andhrauniverstiy.info.
Important Dates:
Date of Entrance Examination: 18 May, 2011 (10.00 am to 12.30 pm)
Availability of Application Forms: 25 February, 2011
Last Date for receipt of completed application forms: 24 March, 2011(without late fee) 13 April ,2011 (with late fee).
Pattern of Examination:
The entrance test will be of 150 minutes duration with a total of 200 objective type questions divided in three sections:
Section-A: Analytical Ability
(i) Data Sufficiency-20 questions
(ii) Problem Solving-55 questions
Section-B: Mathematical Ability
(i) Arithmetic Ability-35 questions
(ii) Statistical Ability-10 questions
(iii) Algebrical and Geometrical Ability-30 questions
Section-C: Communication Ability
(i) Vocabulary-10 questions
(ii) Business and Computer Technology-10 questions
(iii) Reading Comprehension-15 questions
(iv) Function Grammar-15 questions
Contact details:
Convener, ICET- 2008,
Beside University Computer Centre
University College of Engineering,
Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500007. (AP)
Phone: 040-27682358, 64538254
Fax: 040-27097221
Website: www.andhrauniverstiy.info
