Last Updated: May 16, 2026
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), through Andhra University, announced the AP ICET 2026 results on May 16, 2026, for admissions into MBA and MCA programmes across Andhra Pradesh. According to official result data published on the AP ICET portal, more than 21,000 candidates qualified in the current admission cycle.
The result declaration comes during a broader period of educational and recruitment activity across India, including updates related to NEET UG, UPSC Civil Services, SSC CGL, and state scholarship disbursement programmes. Authorities have also continued strengthening examination monitoring systems, digital verification procedures, and counselling mechanisms during the 2026 academic session.
AP ICET 2026 Result Details
AP ICET 2026 was conducted in computer-based mode on May 2, 2026, across multiple shifts. APSCHE confirmed that score normalisation was applied while preparing the final merit list.
AP ICET 2026 Statistics
(Source: APSCHE/AP ICET Official Result Data, retrieved May 16, 2026)
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Registered Candidates |
26,219 |
|
Candidates Appeared |
23,198 |
|
Qualified Candidates |
21,205 |
|
Overall Pass Percentage |
91.41% |
|
Rank 1 Holder |
Vishnavi (Kakinada) |
|
Highest Score |
166.094/200 |
Under APSCHE guidelines, candidates from the general category were required to secure at least 50 marks out of 200 to qualify. No minimum qualifying marks were prescribed for SC and ST candidates.
AP ICET 2026 Timeline
|
Event |
Status |
|
Examination Date |
Confirmed – May 2, 2026 |
|
Result Declaration |
Confirmed – May 16, 2026 |
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Counselling Process |
Expected – July 2026 |
|
Final Counselling Notification |
Awaited from APSCHE |
Candidates should verify counselling schedules and document verification instructions through the official APSCHE counselling portal before participating in the admission process.
NEET UG and National Examination Updates
According to National Testing Agency (NTA) statistics released for the 2025 admission cycle, more than 12 lakh candidates qualified in NEET UG 2025 after over 22 lakh candidates appeared for the examination.
NEET UG 2025 Qualification Statistics
(Source: NTA Result Statistics, reporting period 2025)
|
Category |
Qualified Candidates |
|
Female Candidates |
7,22,462 |
|
Male Candidates |
5,14,063 |
|
Third Gender |
6 |
Separately, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating an alleged Biology paper leak linked to NEET UG 2026. According to investigation updates and court-related proceedings reported during May 2026, several arrests have been made in connection with the case.
The developments have renewed discussions around examination security, digital monitoring systems, and transparency in large-scale entrance examinations.
UPSC and SSC Recruitment Updates
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the Civil Services Examination 2025 final results on March 6, 2026. According to the official UPSC final result notification, 958 candidates were recommended for appointment.
UPSC 2025 Top Rank Holders
(Source: UPSC Final Result Notification, March 2026)
|
Rank |
Candidate |
Optional Subject |
|
1 |
Anuj Agnihotri |
Medical Science |
|
2 |
Rajeshwari Suve M |
Electrical Engineering |
|
3 |
Akansh Dhull |
Commerce |
In another recruitment update, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) shortlisted 1,39,395 candidates in the Tier 1 stage of SSC CGL 2025 for the next phase of recruitment.
Andhra Pradesh Scholarship Update
The Andhra Pradesh government released approximately Rs 1,200 crore towards pending Post-Matric Scholarship and fee reimbursement dues for the 2024-25 academic session. The figures were reported through state welfare department and treasury-related releases.
Scholarship Allocation Breakdown
(Reporting Period: 2024-25 Academic Session)
|
Department |
Amount Released |
|
BC Welfare |
Rs 736 crore |
|
EWS |
Rs 365.07 crore |
|
Minorities Welfare |
Rs 98.92 crore |
Under the Jagananna Vasathi Deevena scheme, eligible students enrolled in ITI, Polytechnic, Degree, and B.Tech programmes receive annual financial assistance subject to attendance and institutional verification requirements.
Safety Advisory
Candidates should use only official examination and scholarship portals for registration, counselling, and payment-related activities. Authorities do not request OTPs, passwords, or approval charges through unofficial calls, agents, or social media accounts.
Applicants are advised to verify portal URLs before uploading documents and report suspicious payment requests through official cybercrime reporting platforms.
Editorial Disclaimer
This article is based on official examination data, government updates, and publicly available notifications available as of May 16, 2026. Counselling schedules, scholarship rules, eligibility conditions, and examination procedures may change through subsequent notifications. Readers should verify updates through official APSCHE, NTA, UPSC, SSC, and state government portals before taking further action.