TG ICET 2026: Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Registration, Eligibility, Prep Tips
Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test 2025 ( TSICET )
Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) will conduct TG ICET 2026 exam for admission to MBA and MCA courses in the state. Get complete details on TG ICET 2026, including dates, answer keys, question papers, response sheet, results, cutoffs and more.
Know All About TG ICET 2026 Exam
TG ICET 2026: Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) will release the TG CET calendar 2026 with the ICET exam dates and information on the conducting body. Last year, TG ICET exam was conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University. TG ICET 2026 is a computer-based test having a total of 200 MCQs from three different sections testing Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability. Test takers need to answer all 200 MCQs within 150 minutes. Scroll down for complete details on TG ICET 2026, including eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus PDF, previous papers, registration process, and more.
NOTE: TGCHE will notify TS ICET 2026 exam date with the release of the CET calendar. CET calendar 2026 is excpected to release in January 2026
- TG ICET 2026 Exam: Key Details
- TG ICET 2026 Dates
- TG ICET Eligibility Criteria 2026
- TG ICET Exam Pattern 2026
- TG ICET Syllabus PDF 2026
- TG ICET Application Form 2026
- TG ICET Admit Card 2026
- TG ICET Paper Key 2026
- TG ICET 2026 Question Papers
- TG ICET 2026 Results
TG ICET 2026 Exam: Key Details
The space below mentions the TG ICET 2026 exam overview:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
TG ICET |
| TG ICET full form |
Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test |
| Previously known as |
TS ICET |
| Conducting body |
Mahatma Gandhi University, on behalf of Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) |
| Exam frequency |
Annual |
| Exam level |
State |
| Exam mode |
Computer-Based Test from centres |
| TG ICET syllabus |
Syllabus will be based on three sections, including - Analytical Ability - Mathematical Ability - Communication Ability |
| Medium |
English, Telugu & Urdu |
| Exam pattern |
200 MCQs to be answered within 150 minutes |
| Number of applications received |
71,757 (2025 Data) 86,514 (2024 Data) 75,932 (2023 Data) 75,958 (2022 Data) |
| Exam fees |
INR 750 for Unreserved categories and INR 550 for reserved categories |
| Course offered |
MBA and MCA |
| Exam purpose |
Admission into 250+ TG ICET Participating Colleges in Telangana |
| Number of online test zones |
16 |
| Exam helpdesk number |
0870 2958088 |
| Exam website |
icet.tgche.ac.in |
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The Communication Ability section of the TSICET exam has four sub-sections. These sub-sections compile to fetch 50 questions. The division of topics with weightage under the Communication Ability is as follows:
- Vocabulary: 10
- Business and Computer Terminology: 10
- Functional Grammar: 15
- Reading Comprehension: 15
With respect to the question weight, 60 per cent of the questions in the Communication Ability section are based on Functional Grammar and Reading Comprehension. While the remaining 40 per cent is fetched by questions on Vocabulary and Business and Computer Terminology.
TG ICET 2026 Dates
TGCHE releases the CET calendar for all exams, including the TG ICET, TG EAPCET, TG LAWCET, and more. The table below mentions the TG ICET 2026 exam dates. Additionally, get the registration dates, admit card release dates, result declaration dates, etc. below:
| TG ICET 2026 Events |
TG ICET 2026 Dates |
|---|---|
| Publication of TG ICET 2026 notification |
First week of March 2026 |
| Commencement of TG ICET registration process |
First week of March 2026 |
| Last date to submit TG ICET application form without late fee |
First week of May 2026 |
| Last date to complete TG ICET registration with late fee (INR 250) |
Third week of May 2026 |
| Last date to complete TG ICET registration with late fee (INR 500) | Last week of May 2026 |
| Issuance of TG ICET 2026 hall tickets |
Last week of May 2026 |
| TG ICET exam dates 2026 |
First week of June 2026 |
| Publication of TG ICET preliminary key |
Third week of June 2026 |
| TG ICET preliminary answer key objection window |
Third week of June 2026 |
| Release of final answer keys of TG ICET 2026 |
First week of July 2026 |
| TG ICET 2026 results declaration |
First week of July 2026 |
TG ICET 2026 Exam Dates and Shift Timings - Expected
The space below mentions the exam date and time for TG ICET 2026:
| Date and Time of TG ICET Exam 2026 |
Forenoon Shift |
Afternoon Shift |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Jun-2026 | 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. |
2.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. |
| 09-Jun-2026 |
10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. |
2.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. |
TG ICET Eligibility Criteria 2026
The space below mentions the TG ICET eligibility conditions laid down by TGCHE:
- Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree course, irrespective of the discipline, with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent (45 per cent for reserved categories)
- Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet the criteria for local/non-local status as outlined in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulations of Admission) Order, 1974.
- Foreign nationals seeking admission through TG ICET 2026 must meet the general and specific eligibility criteria set by the respective Universities.
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TG ICET Exam Pattern 2026
The table below indicates the TG ICET 2026 exam pattern:
| TG ICET 2026 Exam Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam |
Computer based test from centres |
| Sections |
Three (3), namely Section A: Analytical Ability Section B: Mathematical Ability Section C: Communication Ability |
| Total questions |
200 |
| Exam duration |
2 hours 30 minutes |
| Type of questions |
Objective type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Medium* |
English and Telugu or English and Urdu |
*NOTE: Section C of TG ICET, that is Communication Ability will have questions in English medium only.
TG ICET Syllabus PDF 2026
TGCHE designs the TG ICET exam with questions from three different sections, including Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. These sections are on similar lines to other MBA entrance exams, such as NMAT, TANCET, CAT, CMAT, AP ICET, etc.
| Get the latest TG ICET syllabus PDF for section-wise preparation of this state-level exam |
|---|
The table below mentions the Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TG ICET) syllabus for all three sections, along with the TG ICET syllabus weightage:
| TG ICET Sections |
Topics |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Ability |
75 |
|
| Problem-Solving |
||
| Mathematical Ability |
Arithmetical Ability |
75 |
| Statistical Ability |
||
| Algebraical Ability |
||
| Geometrical Ability |
||
| Communication Ability |
Vocabulary |
50 |
| Business and Computer Terminology |
||
| Functional Grammar |
||
TG ICET Application Form 2026
TG ICET registrations are facilitated online on the official website, icet.tsche.ac.in. Candidates aspiring for MBA or MCA admissions in Telangana need to fill and submit the TG ICET application form. The TG ICET 2026 registration process requires the candidates to pay the registration fee and upload the relevant documents along with other steps. The stepwise process to fill and submit the TG ICET application form 2026 is mentioned below:
1st Step: Payment of TS ICET application fee
2nd Step: Checking TS ICET application fee payment status
3rd Step: Filling personal details
4th Step: Filling academic details
5th Step: Uploading documents
TG ICET Admit Card 2026
TGCHE releases the TG ICET 2026 admit card for all the applicants. Candidates need to carry a hard copy of TG ICET admit card on the exam day. Entry of the candidates to the TG ICET exam centre is denied on the exam day if they fail to carry the printed admit card. TG ICET hall ticket will mention details related to the exam and candidate, including the exam centre address, reporting time, exam date, and more.
TG ICET Paper Key 2026
MGU, Nalgonda, releases the TG ICET 2026 answer keys for all shifts on the official exam website, icet.tgche.ac.in. Candidates are able to check the TS ICET paper keys online in the PDF format. The official website hosts the shift wise answer key for TG ICET exam. Candidates are allowed to raise objections against the Telangana ICET preliminary key. Based on the objections filed, a final answer key will be drafted. TS ICET final answer key will be released along with the results.
TS ICET Response Sheet 2026
Along with the TS ICET preliminary key, MGU Nalgonda releases the response sheet. TG ICET response sheet refers to the document indicating the recorded responses of individual test takers. TG ICET 2026 response sheet is published inside the login dashboard. Candidates have to login to check the TGICET response sheet. Both response sheets and answer keys help candidates to calculate their probable scores.
TG ICET 2026 Question Papers
MGU Nalgonda conducted the TS ICET 2026 exam in four shifts across two days. Candidates will find the shift wise PDF file for TG ICET 2026 question papers. The question paper is released along with the TS ICET preliminary answer key and response sheets. Candidates can find the question ID and answer IDs mentioned in the PDF files.
TG ICET 2026 Results
The results of TG ICET 2026 exam are declared by TGCHE on their official website (icet.tgche.ac.in). All test takers can access the TG ICET results using a dedicated login portal. Candidates require hall ticket number, registration number, and date of birth to view their TG ICET rank.
TGCHE releases the results in the form of a downloadable rank card. This TG ICET rank card is mandatory for the counselling process. TG ICET rank card comprises important details such as candidate’s name, father's name, hall ticket number, scores for each section of the exam, total score, rank, and qualifying status.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes. TS ICET certificate verification round is a mandatory process during the counselling process. With the start of the TS ICET counselling, the admission committee shares the list of TS ICET helpline centres along with the slots available for all categories to attend the certificate verification.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 weeks ago
TS ICET result date is notified along with the release of the detailed exam notification. Candidates can expect the release of the TG ICET exam results within 15 to 30 days from the exam date. Typically, the result is prepared within a week after the answer key objection window is closed. For exact
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 weeks ago
TG ICET admit card, or the TS ICET admit card, can be downloaded online from the official exam website. Candidates have to provide their login credentials that are generated at the time of registration to access the TS ICET admit card download link. Telangana ICET hall ticket login is facilitated se
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 weeks ago
No. TGCHE officials do not allow any candidates inside the TG ICET exam centre if they do not have a hard copy of the admit card. Telangana ICET hall ticket grants entry inside the examination hall. Candidates with a digital copy will also face denial in entry inside the exam centre.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
TGCHE conducts the TS ICET counselling in two or more phases. If a candidate is allotted a new seat in the final phase of the TG ICET counselling, their first-phase seat is automatically cancelled. The candidate cannot claim the earlier allotment after the final phase result is declared. This rule a
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, options exercised in the first phase are not carried forward to the final phase. Candidates participating in the TG ICET counselling process are required to submit fresh options for the final phase of TS ICET counselling for MBA and MCA admissions. If no new options are submitted, the candidate
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
TG ICET counselling is administered in two phases, i.e. the first phase and the final phase. Candidates eligible for the final phase include the following
- those who secured a seat in the first phase of Telangana ICET counselling but do not wish to join
- those who did not secure a seat but had their cer
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
With a TS ICET 2025 rank of 10673, and as a BCB category male candidate, your chances of getting into Naura University are better than BVRIT. BVRIT has a lower cutoff and caters to candidates with higher ranks, particularly in the open category and BCB category rank. Naura University will likely con
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
With a TSICET rank of 12000, you should be able to find an option in one of the mid-level MCA colleges in Telangana. For example, Vardhaman College of Engineering, St. Mary's College, Omega PG College and so on tends to accept ranks in that range. You will have options available in Osmania Universit
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Contributor-Level 10
TSICET Notifications
TS ICET ranks are allotted to all the UR candidates who secure a minimum of 25 per cent marks in the exam. That is to say, candidates must secure 50 marks out of 200 marks to get a rank in the TS ICET exam. For reserved category candidates, there is no minimum qualifying marks. Reserved category candidates with a score equal to zero will get a rank based on their age. TSCHE considers the normalised score while allotment of TS ICET ranks.
However, the allotment of rank do not gaurantee admission in the TS ICET participating college.