AP ICET Answer Key 2026 Out: Download AP ICET Question Papers with Solutions, Response Sheet at manabadi.co.in

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has officially released the AP ICET 2026 Preliminary Answer Key. Candidates who appeared for the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) 2026 can now download the preliminary key, response sheets, and master question papers through the official website as well as trusted education portal manabadi.co.in

AP ICET 2026 Response Sheet (Out)

AP ICET 2026 Key Objections (Out)

AP ICET 2026 My Objections (Out)

AP ICET 2026 Know Your Objection Payment Status (Out)

Master Question Paper with Preliminary Key

1. Shift – 1 Question Paper with key Click Here
2. Shift – 2 Question Paper with key Click Here

Earlier, APSCHE had scheduled the release of the AP ICET 2026 Answer Key on May 05, 2026. However, the release was temporarily delayed after the authority removed the answer key date and time from the official portal, creating confusion among candidates. Now, the preliminary answer key has been officially published for all shifts of the examination.

Candidates can use the AP ICET Preliminary Answer Key 2026 to verify their responses and estimate their probable scores before the declaration of results. Along with the answer key, APSCHE has also enabled the objection submission facility for students who wish to challenge any answer. Candidates must submit their objections within the specified deadline mentioned by the authority.

The AP ICET 2026 Answer Key PDF download link has also been activated at manabadi.co.in
, allowing students to access the key quickly and easily. The portal provides direct links for downloading the preliminary key, response sheet, and objection details.

Candidates are advised to carefully review all answers and submit objections, if any, before the closing date. After considering the objections received, APSCHE will release the AP ICET 2026 Final Answer Key, followed by the announcement of results and rank cards.

AP ICET 2026 Answer Key: Important Dates

The schedule for the answer key and result declaration is as follows:

Event	Date & Time
AP ICET 2026 Exam Date	May 2, 2026
Release of Preliminary Answer Key	May 6, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date to Challenge Answer Key	May 7, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Declaration of Results & Final Key	May 16, 2026

How to Download the AP ICET Answer Key PDF

You can download the answer key for both Shift 1 and Shift 2 by following these steps. No login credentials are required to view the master answer key:

1. Visit the official AP ICET website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in .
2. On the homepage, locate and click the tab labeled “Preliminary Key with Master Question Paper” .
3. Select your specific session: Shift 1 (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM) or Shift 2 (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM) .
4. The screen will display the provisional answer key along with the corresponding question paper in PDF format.
5. Download the PDF file and save it for future reference, particularly for score calculation.

To view your individual Response Sheet (the specific answers you marked), you must log in using your Registration Number and ICET Hall Ticket Number .

Marking Scheme & Score Calculation

One of the primary uses of the answer key is calculating your raw score before the results are out. The marking scheme for AP ICET 2026 is simple, with no negative marking .

Use the following formula to calculate your estimated score.

Criteria	Marks Awarded
Correct Answer	+1 Mark
Incorrect Answer	0 Marks (No deduction)
Unattempted Question	0 Marks

Calculation: Total Raw Score = (Number of correct answers) x 1 .

Note: The final merit rank may also factor in normalization or tie-breaking rules, but this raw score gives an accurate estimate of your performance.

Objection Window – How to Challenge the Preliminary Key

If a candidate finds any answer in the provisional key to be incorrect, APSCHE permits raising objections. The objection window is open from May 5, 2026 (5:00 PM) to May 7, 2026 (5:00 PM) . No challenges will be accepted after the deadline.

Procedure to Raise Objection:

1. Visit the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
2. Click on the “Challenge Answer Key” link
3. Enter login credentials – Registration Number and Hall Ticket Number
4. Select the Question ID you wish to challenge
5. Provide the answer you believe is correct
6. Upload valid supporting documents (standard textbook references or official source material)
7. Pay the objection fee and submit

Objection Fee:

Particulars	Fee
Per Question Challenged	₹300

Note: The objection fee is refundable only if the challenge is found valid by the expert committee.

What Happens After the Objection Window?

Once the objection window closes, a panel of subject experts will review all submitted challenges. If a challenge is found valid, the preliminary answer key is revised accordingly. The Final Answer Key will be prepared and released alongside the AP ICET 2026 Results on May 16, 2026.

Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official website for further updates regarding result declaration, merit list, and the subsequent counselling process for MBA and MCA admissions.

Direct Links (Available on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in)

Purpose	Link Status
Download Preliminary Answer Key & Master Question Paper	Active (No login required)
Download Individual Response Sheet	Active (Login required)
Challenge Answer Key / Raise Objection	Active (Login required)
Check AP ICET 2026 Results (May 16)	To be activated

Important Instructions for Candidates

• The preliminary answer key is provisional and subject to change based on valid objections.
• Candidates are strongly advised to download and save their response sheets for future reference.
• Objections submitted without valid supporting documents will be rejected.
• The objection fee of ₹300 per question is non-refundable unless the challenge is accepted.
• No requests for objections will be entertained via email or post; all challenges must be submitted online.

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For the latest updates on AP ICET 2026 Answer Key, Results, and Counselling, candidates are advised to stay connected to Manabadi and the official APSCHE website.