TG ICET Counselling Schedule 2026 (OUT): Check Phase 1 & Final Phase Counselling Dates
Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TSICET )
TGICET counselling fee payment & slot booking
31 Jul '26 - 5 Aug '26
TS ICET 2026 counselling dates have been released for phase 1 and final phase. This article provides details on TG ICET 2026 counselling schedule, including phase 1 and final phase dates.
TG ICET 2026 Counselling Dates
TS ICET Counselling Schedule 2026: The Directorate of Technical Education, Telangana, conducts the TG ICET counselling process online. Qualified candidates can participate in the TS ICET counselling 2026 for MBA and MCA admissions across Telangana. DTE has released the ICET counselling notification with first phase and final phase counselling dates. DTE started the first phase TS ICET slot booking a day before the notified schedule. Candidates can book slots for TG ICET phase 1 certificate verification until August 5.
TG ICET counselling dates for spot admission round will be notified separately. Scroll down for more details on TS ICET 2026 counselling schedule for first and final phase admissions in Telangana.
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From Aug 17 to Aug 25
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- TG ICET Counselling Schedule 2026
- TS ICET 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
- Step-by-Step TS ICET Counselling Process 2026
- Documents Required for TS ICET Certificate Verification
- What is TG ICET Web Options Entry & Slot Booking?
TG ICET Counselling Schedule 2026
Candidates can use the following expected timeline to plan out their documentation steps ahead of schedule.
| DETAILS | DATES |
|---|---|
| FIRST PHASE | |
| Counselling registration, slot booking for certificate verification | Available until 05-Aug-2026 |
| Certificate verification for already-booked candidates | 01-Aug-2026 to 05-Aug-2026 |
| Exercising options after certificate verification | 03-Aug-2026 to 08-Aug-2026 |
| Freezing of options | 08-Aug-2026 |
| Provisional allotment of seats on or before | 11-Aug-2026 |
| Payment of tuition fee & self-reporting through website | 11-Aug-2026 to 14-Aug-2026 |
| FINAL PHASE | |
| Counselling registration, slot booking for certificate verification for those who did not attend in Phase 1 | 17-Aug-2026 |
| Certificate verification for already slot booked candidates | 18-Aug-2026 |
| Exercising options | 18-Aug-2026 to 19-Aug-2026 |
| Freezing of options | 19-Aug-2026 |
| Provisional allotment of seats on or before | 22-Aug-2026 |
| Payment of tuition fee & self reporting through website | 22-Aug-2026 to 24-Aug-2026 |
| Reporting at the allotted College | 22-Aug-2026 to 25-Aug-2026 |
| SPOT ADMISSIONS (University and Private Unaided Colleges) |
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| The Spot Admission guidelines for MBA and MCA University and Private Unaided Colleges will be placed in the website | 24-Aug-2026 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates aspiring for admissions based on TS ICET ranks have to attend the TS ICET counselling. TSCHE conducts the TS ICET counselling online. Candidates having an eligible TS ICET scores can pay the processing fee for counselling and book slots for certificate verification from the official counselling portal.
Based on the slots booked by the candidate, he/she will be required to appear for the physical certificate verification round. Once the documents are verified, candidates can complete the TGICET counselling registration and generate a password. This password along with other login credentials helps candidates participate in web options entry process held online.
Based on the options exercised, rank, and candidate's category, TGCHE releases the TS ICET seat allotment results. The TGICET allotment results are accessible inside the counsellong login.
The entire process for TS ICET counselling is conducted online with a physical document verification process.
Telangana Council of Higher Education releases the TSICET counselling dates for all qualified candidates. All eligible candidates can apply for the counselling registration as per the official admission schedule. Every year, TG ICET counselling starts within 40 0 50 days of result declaration.
All TSICET test takers are not eligible to appear for the counselling process. The eligibility to appear for TS ICET counselling is as follows:
- Unreserved category candidates securing marks greater than 25 per cent of the total score, i.e. 50 marks, are eligible to participate in the TSICET counselling.
- Reserved category candidates are eligible for the counselling, irrespective of their TSICET scores.
Candidates need following documents for TSICET certificate verification process:
- TSICET rank card
- TSICET hall ticket
- Aadhaar Card
- SSC/ Inter or equivalent marks memo
- Intermediate or its equivalent memo-cum-pass certificate
- Degree memorandum of marks
- Degree provisional pass certificate
- Study/Bonafide Certificate from Class 9 to Degree
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Caste Certificate of SC/ST/BC/Minorities
- Income Certificate issued by MRO
- PH/NCC/CAP/Sports and Games Certificates
- Residence Certificate for a period of seven years preceding the year of the qualifying exam
- Employer Certificate.
TG ICET counselling is administered online. Qualified candidates have to book slots and appear for certificate verification at the helpline centres. Registration, as well as option entry, are hosted online on the official website.
TS ICET 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Check TG ICET 2026 counselling eligibility conditions mentioned below:
- Exam Qualification: Candidates must have qualified in TS ICET 2026 by scoring above the minimum qualifying cutoffs (25% for open category; no minimum cutoff for SC/ST).
- Educational Background: Must possess a recognised 3-year bachelor's degree (like B.Com, BA, B.Sc, BBA) with minimum qualifying aggregate percentages (typically 50% for OC and 45% for reserved sections).
- Status Requirement: Candidates should satisfy the local or non-local status provisions required by individual institutions under the Telangana state rules.
Step-by-Step TS ICET Counselling Process 2026
The TS ICET admission pipeline functions under a unified hybrid gateway split into clear phases:
Stage 1: Online Registration & Fees
Candidates need to log on to tgicet.nic.in, submit baseline profile fields, and process the non-refundable registration processing fee.
TS ICET Counselling Registration Fees
| Category | Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / Open Categories | INR 1,200 |
| SC / ST Candidates | INR 600 |
Stage 2: Slot Booking & Physical Verification
Book a preferred timeline slot to visit an assigned structural Help Line Centre (HLC) for physical validation of original records.
Documents Required for TS ICET Certificate Verification
Candidates must retain one original set alongside two photocopied sets before reporting to your verified centre:
- TG ICET 2026 rank card
- TS ICET 2026 hall ticket
- Degree graduation certificates and consolidated marks memo
- Intermediate/Class 12 marks memo & SSC/Class 10 certificate
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Aadhaar Card copy
- Study Certificates from Class 9 up to Graduation
- Income Certificate (issued on or after Jan 1 of the current calendar year for fee waivers)
- Community/Caste Certificate (if claiming seat reservation status)
Commonly asked questions
TGCHE releases TSICET results in an online mode. Candidates can visit official exam website to check TS ICET resullts. Login credentials are required to access TG ICET rank card. Read more about TSICET results here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tsicet-exam-results.
TG ICET raw score is calculated after evaluating the number of correct and incorrect responses. TG ICET normalised score is scaled after considering difficulty level across all the shifts.
TS ICET counselling registration can be done on the official counselling website. First step of the counselling process is booking slots for ICET certificate verification.
Stage 3: Web Options Entry & Allotment
Log into the portal using the generation pins received post-verification, lock in chosen options, and track provisional institutional allotment results.
What is TG ICET Web Options Entry & Slot Booking?
With the start of the TS ICET counselling process, candidates have to book slots for certificate verification round. All candidates who get their certificates verified are allowed to participate in the web option entry process. TGICET option entry process aids candidates to choose their preferred college and courses. Candidates are allowed to choose as many college-course options as possible.
How to Fill Web Options Entry Strategically
- Include a balance of high-tier dream colleges, moderate targets, and realistic safety alternatives.
- Review the preceding year's closing ranks to avoid wasting primary options on unrealistic cutoffs.
- Periodically save your option draft manually while arranging choices. Do not leave the window idle.
Candidates find complete details on TG ICET counselling process, and schedule on the official admission website.
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