TSCHE conducted the first shift of the TS ICET 2023 exam on May 26. Check difficulty level, paper pattern, and exam analysis here.
TS ICET Analysis 2023 for May 26: Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) conducted the first shift of TS ICET 2023 exam on May 26. The morning shift, also known as the forenoon shift, has been conducted with the exam commenced from 10 AM and concluded at 12:30 PM. TS ICET second shift, or the afternoon shift, starts at 2:30 PM and ends at 5 PM.
Both shifts of the TS ICET 2023 exam are being conducted across 20 test zone in Telangana. Shiksha.com got in touch with a few test-takers to know their experience of the exam. Check the TS ICET exam analysis for both shifts of the May 26 exam here.
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TS ICET 2023 Exam Analysis
Test takers found the TS ICET May 26 exam to be in line with the prescribed test structure. There were no surprise elements if the exam was to be compared with previously held exam sessions. Some students found the test experience was not smooth due to the laggy interface of the CBT software. However, this issue was not a concern for many test takers as they were familiar with the TS ICET mock tests.
First step for TSICET exam preparation is to obtain knowledge about the syllabus and pattern. Candidates can then proceed to make a plan based on strengths and weaknesses.
TS ICET May 26 2023 Shift 2 Highlights
- Shift 2 exam was moderate to tough.
- Analytical Ability section of TS ICET May 26 2023 AN shift was moderately difficult in terms of sectional difficulty.
- Mathematical Ability section of TS ICET 2023 May 26 exam under AN shift was easy to moderate.
- Communication Ability section of second shift of TS ICET May 26 exam was easy.
- Taken together, test takers found the AN shift of TS ICET May 26 exam as time consuming.
TS ICET May 26 2023 Shift 1 Highlights
- Shift 1 exam was easy, but time-consuming.
- UI was laggy, reading a long question required multiple scrolls.
- Mathematical Ability was difficult.
- Communication Ability section was the easiest.
- Analytical Ability section was moderate to difficult.
- TS ICET Shift 1 exam was time-consuming.
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TS ICET 2023 Exam Analysis: Difficulty Level
Several test takers who practised previous year's question papers found the exam to be on a similar lines. Some of the test takers found the TS ICET May 26 exam easier than the mock tests they practised. The overall difficulty level of the exam has been reported as easy to moderate.
The table below mentions the TS ICET number of questions with typical difficulty level:
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Ability |
75 |
Moderate to tough |
| Mathematical Ability |
75 |
Moderate to tough |
| Communication Ability |
50 |
Easy |
| Total |
200 |
Moderate to tough |
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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.
Books to ICET (APICET or TSICET) and MAT preparation are as follows:
ICET Books for Mathematical Ability
- Tables Book
- 6Th standard to 10th Standard Mathematics books state level syllabus
- Quantitative Aptitude by R S Agarwal
- G.S.R. Book for ICET (G.S.R Publications)
- Quicker Maths
ICET Books for Analytical Ability
- Reasoning R S Agarwal
- Time Material
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha
- Reasoning Book for Competitive Examinations by Pearson
ICET Books for Communication Ability
- Word Power Made Easy for Vocabulary
- Wren and Martin for English Grammar
- English Novels and tales for Reading Comprehension
- Daily Newspaper business column for Business terminology
Candidates must read newspapers and study material by coaching institutes to prepare for computers.

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Answered 5 days ago
The TG ICET admit card prominently features the candidate's name, photograph, signature, roll number, exact exam date, shift timings, full test centre address, and crucial exam day guidelines that must be strictly followed.
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Answered 5 days ago
Any candidate who has successfully submitted a complete online application form, satisfied the basic eligibility conditions, and paid the required registration fee before the final deadline is completely eligible to download the TG ICET hall ticket.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
TGCHE does not use a typical password system. To download the admit card, you only need your Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Qualifying Exam Hall Ticket Number. Retrieve your registration number from your application printout or email.
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Answered 5 days ago
TG ICET exam is conducted across 16 different test zones situated in Telangana. These test zones cover all major cities and regions, such as
- Hyderabad
- Nalgonda
- Khammam
- Karimnagar
- Warangal
- Nizamabad, etc.
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Candidates must visit the official portal and click on the "Download Hall Ticket" link. Enter Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Qualifying Examination Hall Ticket Number to access and print the TGICET admit card.
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No, candidates are now allowed to change the allotted centre. While candidates select their preferred test zones during the online application, the final centre assigned by the Convener on the hall ticket is fixed and requests for changes are not entertained.
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Candidates will know their exact allotted exam centre, including the full address and specific session timing, when they check the TG ICET admit card. Candidates will know this information immediately after downloading the hall ticket.
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Answered 5 days ago
No, the TG ICET registration fee once paid will not be refunded or transferred under any circumstances. Candidates who fail to appear for the test will get their fee forfeited.
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, candidates who are in the final year of their bachelor's degree course are eligible for TG ICET registration. Candidates who are waiting for their results are also eligible to apply for the TG ICET and provisionally appear for the exam.
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TS ICET rank based on marks may change year to year depending on several factors. These factors include the number of candidates who took the exam, number of qualified candidates, difficulty standards of the TS ICET exam and more. For instance in the past session, TS ICET 2022 the rank 1 holder secured 170+ marks, whereas, in TS ICET 2021, the top 1 rank holder secured 155+ marks. Candidates securing 150+ marks can expect their rank to be within the top 20. TSCHE releases the TS ICET rankers list for top 20 rank holders along with the results.