TGCHE administers MBA/MCA admission process in Telangana via TS ICET scores. Candidates passing TS ICET exam are eligible for the centralised counselling process. TGICET qualifying marks vary across categories. Check category wise TS ICET qualifying marks 2026 below.
TG ICET Qualifying Marks 2026
TG ICET Qualifying Marks 2026: Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) conducts TS ICET exam for admission to MBA and MCA courses in the state. The TG ICET exam comprises multiple-choice questions, carrying a total of 200 marks. All candidates who secure TS ICET qualifying marks find a rank while checking the TG ICET results. All rank holders are eligible for the TG ICET MBA counselling process. TS ICET qualifying cutoff/qualifying marks vary by category. Check TG ICET 2026 qualifying marks for all categories below.
- Category-Wise TG ICET Qualifying Marks
- Difference b/w TG ICET Passing Marks and Admission Cutoffs
- TG ICET Marks vs Rank Analysis
- TS ICET Tie Breaking Criteria for Rank Allotment
- TG ICET Passing Statistics
- TG ICET Counselling Process 2026
Category-Wise TG ICET Qualifying Marks
With the release of TS ICET exam advertisement, TGCHE notifies the Telangana ICET qualifying marks. Candidates can check category-wise TS ICET 2026 qualifying marks below:
| Category |
Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
Minimum Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) |
25% |
50 out of 200 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
25% |
50 out of 200 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
No minimum qualifying percentage |
0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
No minimum qualifying percentage |
0 |
Reserved category candidates with 0 marks will get a rank based on their age. TGICET ranks are in the order of merit as per the normalised scores.
Commonly asked questions
Every year, with the release of TG ICET notification, TGCHE notifies the qualifying cutoff, also known as qualifying score. Candidates appearing for the TG ICET exam must meet the qualifying cutoff to participate in the counselling process. The qualifying cutoff has not changed from the previous session. Candidates have to score a minimum of 25 per cent marks if they belong to unreserved categories. Those who belong to reserved categories are eligible for the counselling, irrespective of their scores. Out of 200 marks, your category candidates have to secure 50 marks to be eligible to participate in the counselling process.
Telangana Council of Higher Education has set the minimum qualifying marks at 25 per cent in TSICET for open category candidates. Candidates belonging to reserved categories do not have any qualifying cutoff score. Typically, the pass percentage in TGICET remains between 85 per cent to 93 per cent of all the test takers. Candidates who pass the TGICET exam are eligible for the counselling process administered online. TGCHE conducts a centralised counselling process for Telangana MBA admissions.
A good score in TSICET can depend on numerous factors. Candidates scoring above 100 marks is considered to have obtained a good score in ICET.
Difference b/w TG ICET Passing Marks and Admission Cutoffs
TS ICET pasing marks or the TS ICET qualifying marks are sometimes termed as qualifying cutoff. The TG ICET qualifying cutoff is different from the admission cutoffs. TG ICET admission cutoffs indicate the last rank at which the admission is closed in a particular participating institute. Whereas, meeting the TS ICET qualifying cutoff ensures candidates are eligible for the centralised counselling process.
For instance, a candidate could have secured marks between 70 - 80, which is above the TS ICET qualifying cutoff. However, such candidates may still not get admission into Osmania University or JNTU-Hyderabad, as these institutes typically require candidates to score between 110 and 119 marks.
Also Check: TG ICET Cutoff for Osmania University
TG ICET Marks vs Rank Analysis
Based on the normalised scores, candidates can estimate their ranks. Check TS ICET marks vs rank help candidates predict their college before the results are declared. The following table provides the expected rank ranges corresponding to different raw mark brackets for the TS ICET 2026:
| TS ICET Marks |
Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 160 - 200 |
Between 1 and 10 |
| 150 - 159 |
Between 11 and 100 |
| 140 - 149 |
Between 101 and 200 |
| 130 - 139 |
Between 201 and 350 |
| 120 - 129 |
Between 351 and 500 |
| 110 - 119 |
Between 501 and 1000 |
| 100 - 109 |
Between 1001 and 1500 |
| 95 - 99 |
Between 1501 and 2600 |
| 90 - 94 |
Between 2601 and 4000 |
| 85 - 89 |
Between 4001 and 6500 |
| 80 - 84 |
Between 6501 and 10750 |
| 75 - 79 |
Between 10751 and 16000 |
| 70 - 74 |
Between 16001 and 24000 |
| 65 - 69 |
Between 24001 and 32500 |
| 60 - 64 |
Between 32501 and 43000 |
| 55 - 59 |
Between 43001 and 53500 |
| 50 - 54 |
53500+ |
Explore the list of colleges accepting your expected TG ICET rank.
Updated with expected cutoff & college-wise target ranks
TS ICET Tie Breaking Criteria for Rank Allotment
Commonly asked questions
Colleges offering admissions between 1000 and 5000 TG ICET ranks are mentioned here:
- Arjun College of Technology and Science
- AV College of Arts Science and Commerce
- B V Bhavans Vivekananda College of Science
- Matrusri Institute of PG Studies
- MVSR Engineering College
- Pendekanti Institute of Management
- Pragati Mahavidyalaya PG College
- Satavahana University College of Commerce & Business Management
- Telangana University College
- Vardhaman College of Engineering
- AMS School of Informatics for Women
- Sri Chaitanya Technical Campus
- M C Gupta College of Business Management
- Mahatma Gandhi University College of Commerce & Business Management
- Sardar Patel College
- Vishwa Vishwani Institute of System and Management
- Malla Reddy Engineering College
- Methodist College of Engineering and Technology
- Kasturba Gandhi PG College for Women
- Auroras PG College
Explore colleges based on TSICET
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
If two or more candidates achieve an identical normalized score in the TS ICET, the TSCHE utilizes tie-breaking criteria in a specific chronological order to determine the final rank:
-
Candidates who secure more marks in Section A (Analytical Ability) of the exam receive preference for rank allotment.
-
If candidates have an equal score in Section A, the individual who secured more marks in Section B (Mathematical Ability) receives priority.
-
If the tie remains unresolved, the ranking authority considers the age of the candidates. The older candidate, verified by the date of birth on their SSC certificate, is assigned the higher rank.
TG ICET Passing Statistics
Candidate participation and qualification statistics provide data on the examination's scale over the years. The table below details the number of registered applicants, the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, and the number of candidates who successfully qualified from the years 2018 through 2026:
| Exam Year |
Registered Candidates |
Appeared Candidates |
Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
61,439 |
55,191 |
49,812 |
| 2019 |
49,465 |
44,561 |
41,002 |
| 2020 |
58,392 |
45,975 |
41,506 |
| 2021 |
66,034 |
56,962 |
51,316 |
| 2022 |
75,952 |
68,781 |
61,613 |
| 2023 |
75,932 |
70,900 |
61,092 |
| 2024 |
86,514 |
77,942 |
71,942 |
| 2025 |
71,757 |
64,938 |
58,985 |
| 2026 |
To be notified |
To be notified |
To be notified |
TG ICET Counselling Process 2026
Following the declaration of the TS ICET results, candidates who meet the passing marks are eligible to participate in the counselling process. The counselling process includes the following stages:
Commonly asked questions
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.
TSICET ranks are required for admission to MBA and MCA courses at the Vaagdevi Degree and PG College. The rank required for admission in 2025 was 9727 and 1161 for MBA and MCA, respectively, for the students belonging to the general category. Please note that the cutoff varies for students belonging to other categories.
Yes, colleges participating in the TSICET counselling process generally publish the last rank or cutoff scores for admission once the admission is closed.
Candidates can apply for TG ICET exam from the official website. For step-by-step procedure to fill TSICET application form visit: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tsicet-exam-application-form.
Explore more MBA exams with upcoming dates
27 May '26 - 26 Jun '26
27 Jun '26
13 Jun '26 - 28 Jun '26
28 Jun '26
28 Jun '26
1 Dec '25 - 30 Jun '26
2 Jan '26 - 30 Jun '26
30 Jun '26
8 May '26 - 11 Jul '26
30 Aug '26
-
Counselling registration
-
Slot Booking for certificate verification
-
Physical certificate verification process
-
Web options entry
-
Seat allotment
DTE, Telangana, conducts the TS ICET counselling process in multiple phases.
Read More:
- TS ICET Rank Wise Colleges List: Check TG ICET Participating Institutes, Qualifying Cutoff
- What is a Safe Score in TSICET 2026? Telangana ICET Expected Cutoff, Marks vs Rank
- 7 Crucial Things to Know Before Checking TG ICET Results
- Understanding TG ICET Normalisation Process
- TS ICET Rank Wise Colleges List for Top 1000 Rank Holders
- TG ICET 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List Between 1000-5000 with Category Wise Cutoff
- How to Score 120+ Marks in TG ICET?
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Sep '26 | MICAT (I) Registrations |
Nov '26 | MICAT (II) registration proces... |
Dec '26 | IBSAT 2026 Exam Date |
18 Jun '26 | IBSAT 2026 Registration Start |
Aug '26 | NMAT 2026 Registration Window |
Aug '26 | NMAT 2026 Scheduling Window |
May '26 | PU MET 2026 Result |
12 Apr '26 | PU MET 2026 |
Jul '26 | XAT 2027 registration dates |
Sep '26 | XAT 2027 mock test |
22 Jun '26 - 7 Sep '26 | MAT September 2026 Registratio... |
22 Jun '26 - 14 Sep '26 | MAT September 2026 Registratio... |
12 Jun '26 | MAH MBA CET 2026 Result (Secon... |
30 May '26 | MAH MBA CET 2026 Result (First... |
Aug '26 | SNAP 2026 Registration Process |
Nov '26 | SNAP 2026 admit card session 1... |
17 Oct '24 - 5 Dec '24 | IIFT 2025 registration and app... |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
MGU, Nalgonda has not notified about any change in the issuance date for TSICET hall ticket. Any change in the date for ICET hall ticket download is notified on the official exam website.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The TG ICET admit card is usually released in the first half of the scheduled date. However, TGCHE has not notified any timeline for issuance of hall ticket beforehand. Any updates regarding the TG ICET admit card download link by TGCHE are conveyed on the TG ICET hall ticket webpage by shiksha.
L
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The selection process for admission to the MBA course is based on the Osmania University cutoff 2025 via the TSICET entrance examination. Students have to sit for this exam and appear in the counselling process to be considered eligible for a seat.
As per the Osmania University TSICET cutoff 2025, t
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Osmania University cutoff 2025 was declared for admission to the MBA and MCA programmes based on the TSICET entrance examination. For the Gender-Neutral AI category, the MBA course was available for students who attained a rank between 38 and 13931. As per this range, the easiest college to get admi
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
TG ICET exam is conducted in an online mode at designated test centres. Candidates are assigned a computer system for the ICET exam at the test centre.
V
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
TGCHE allocates exam centre based on the test zone preferences selected by the candidate during the application process. Allotment also depends on seat availability at a particular test zone.
L
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
TG ICET exam is held across 20 test zones. These include sixteen regional zones situated within Telangana and four test zones located in Andhra Pradesh.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The conducting authority does not release an advance intimation slip for the TG ICET exam. Candidates will find out their allotted test city and the complete exam centre address directly through their hall ticket.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
No, candidates cannot get your exam centre changed. TGCHE allocates the test centre based on the zone preferences provided in the ICET application form.
D
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
No, candidates cannot carry a watch or any electronic devices to the TGICET exam centre. Items like mobile phones, calculators, and pagers are also prohibited inside test centre.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Abhishek is a content writer and editor with 7+ years of experience in education journalism. He completed his graduation from University of Delhi with a BA Degree. At Shiksha.com, he handles content for MBA, BBA, an
Read Full Bio