TSICET 2020 Analysis: Moderate to Tough Test in Expected Lines
Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TSICET )
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TSICET 2020 was conducted on September 30 and October 1. According to experts, the exam was of moderate to tough difficulty level. Get the detailed section-wise analysis here.
TSICET 2020 was held in a two-day window on September 30 and October 1. The exam was conducted by Kakatiya University, Warangal, on behalf of Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE) in 16 cities across the state. TSICET 2020 t was held in computer-based mode in forenoon and afternoon slots on Day 1 and forenoon slot on Day 2. According to the test takers and experts, the difficulty level of the exam can be termed as moderate to tough. While Mathematical Ability was considered to be the toughest section, Communication Ability was the easiest among the rest. Let us take a look at the detailed TSICET 2020 analysis.
- TSICET 2020 Exam Pattern
- TSICET 2020 Section-Wise Difficulty Level
- TSICET 2020 Section-Wise Analysis
- TSICET 2020 Expected Cutoff
TSICET 2020 Exam Pattern
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Ability |
75 |
75 |
| Mathematical Ability |
75 |
75 |
| Communication Ability |
50 |
50 |
TSICET 2020 Section-Wise Difficulty Level
The total duration of the exam was 2.5 hours and there was no negative marking scheme in the exam. The following table brings the day-wise difficulty level of the three sections in TSICET 2020.
| Section |
Difficulty Level |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Day 2 |
||
|
|
Slot 1 |
Slot 2 |
Slot 1 |
| Analytical Ability |
Moderate to Tough |
Moderate |
Moderate |
| Mathematical Ability |
Tough |
Tough |
Tough |
| Communication Ability |
Easy |
Moderate |
Easy |
Now we bring to you the section-wise analysis of the exam.
TSICET 2020 Section-Wise Analysis
Analytical Ability
In this section, out of 75 questions, 20 were asked from Data Sufficiency and 55 were from Problem Solving area. The Data Sufficiency questions were from Geometry, Modulus, Mensuration, Quadratic Equations and Progressions. Most of the Data Analysis questions were lengthy and calculation intensive. The topics included Set Theory, Data Interpretation, Pie Chart, and Tables. Despite being lengthy, Data Analysis questions were easy. The questions from the Reasoning area were from Time and Arrangement, Problem Solving, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations and Symbols.
Mathematical Ability
As stated before, this was the toughest section of the exam. The questions were lengthy and time-consuming. The topics from which the questions were asked included Number System, Time and Work, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Equations, Numbers and Geometry.
Communication Ability
In this section, 15 questions were asked from the Reading Comprehension section. The passages were easy to comprehend and the questions were direct. The questions from Vocabulary were on Synonyms-Antonym, Parts of Speech, Idioms and Phrases. The questions on Computer and Business Terminologies were easy to moderate. The questions were also based on economic recession, RBI, etc.
TSICET 2020 Expected Cutoff
The following table brings the expected rank vis-a-vis the range of marks.
| Marks |
Expected Rank |
|---|---|
| 200-171 |
1-10 |
| 170-161 |
11-70 |
| 160-151 |
71-100 |
| 150-141 |
101-200 |
| 140-131 |
201-350 |
| 130-121 |
350-500 |
| 120-111 |
501-1000 |
| 110-101 |
1001-1500 |
Note: The above marks vs cutoff range is tentative based on expert prediction.
The TSICET 2020 preliminary answer keys will be released on October 7 and the objections can be filed till October 10. Final answer keys and result will be released on October 23.
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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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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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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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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
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- 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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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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Yes, TG ICET application form is made available in an online mode only. The convener does not provide printed forms, nor do they entertain any physical applications sent by post or delivered directly to the university office.
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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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