TS ICET Books 2025: Check best books for exam preparation

TSICET preparation must take at least two months of time if the candidate has already prepared for any other MBA entrance exam. However, if the candidate is starting the MBA prep journey with the TSICET exam, then the ideal time for preparation must be at least six months before the exam date. Candidates aspiring to qualify for Telangana MBA Admission must pass the TSICET exam. Candidates starting early to prepare for the TSICET exam will have time to prepare at ease. At the start of the preparation plan, candidates must go through the TSICET syllabus and exam pattern. The second step must involve the candidates in analysing their weaknesses and strengths. The later stage of the preparation must include the candidate in preparing a comprehensive study plan with the section-wise division of their time.

Candidates preparing for TSICET need not buy any book if they already have books from which they prepared for any other MBA entrance exam. However, if TS ICETB is the only exam for which the candidate is planning to appear, following factors must be kept in mind to choose a book: 1. Check the table of content and book edition 2. Check if the book has its content arranged systematically 3. Read reviews whether the book is for advanced level preparation or basic preparation 4. Author and publisher 5. Does it contain a question bank? 6. Does it have section wise distribution?

TSICET exam and CAT exam are conducted for MBA Admission. While TSICET exam is conducted for admission to colleges in Telangana, CAT is conducted for national level admission. TSICET syllabus is similar to CAT syllabus. All three sections included in the TSICET exam have a place in the CAT syllabus. Although CAT is highly competitive, candidates can use CAT books to prepare for TSICET exam as well. Candidates must go through the TSICET exam topics in comparison to the CAT exam topics while planning to prepare for the exam.

The Communication Ability section of the TSICET exam is considered the easiest section among all the sections. Telangana ICET has questions from three sections, namely Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. Besides the difficulty standards, TSICET exam's Communication Ability section has the least questions, that is 50 questions. The Communication Ability section is further divided into four sub-sections, which include 1) Vocabulary 2) Business and Computer Terminology 3) Functional Grammar 4) Reading Comprehension.

Telangana ICET, also known as TS ICET has three sections in the exam. Candidates appearing for the TS ICET exam have to prepare for all three sections, namely Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. These three sections of TS ICET exam are further divided into sub sections. The details for the sub sections are as follows:

1. Analytical Ability
   1. Data Sufficiency
   2. Problem Solving
2. Mathematical Ability
   1. Arithmetical Ability
   2. Algebraical Ability and Geometrical Ability
   3. Statistical Ability
3. Communication Ability
   1. Vocabulary
   2. Business and Computer Terminology
   3. Functional Grammar
   4. Reading Comprehension

Candidates preparing for  the TG ICET exam must first focus on what the recommended books have to offer. Candidates must complete the TS ICET syllabus, and then proceed to mock tests, sectional tests, and preparing from the previous year's papers. Therefore, candidates must include TG ICET mock test and sectional tests in their prep strategy.

Mock tests and sectional tests for an exam help candidates analyse topics which they need to revisit. Additionally, candidates get to know what topics are important and need more attention.

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.

Yes, prep strategy for each section of the TS ICET exam must be distinct considering varying topics, and difficulty standards. TG ICET exam has three sections, namely Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability and Communication Ability. Each section requires a different preparation approach.

Analytical Ability section of the TG ICET Exam requires regular practice of logical reasoning and problem-solving questions. On the other had Mathematical Ability requires focus on arithmetic, algebra, and geometry with formula revision and speed practice. Candidates preparing for the Communication Ability must work on their vocabulary, reading comprehension and grammar.

Analytical Ability section of TSICET exam has questions from topics in Data Sufficiency and Problem-Solving sub sections. The important topics of Analytical Ability in the TSICET exam include Reasoning, Coding and Decoding Problems, Sequences and Series, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Problem Solving, Venn Diagrams, Complete the Blank Spaces, Pie Chart, and Data, Time and Arrangement Problems. Both parts of Analytical Ability section do not have equal weightage. Topics under Data Sufficiency frame 20 questions, while topics under Problem Solving frames 55 questions.

Candidates can refer to any LRDI books prescribed for MBA preparation to cover the Analytical Ability section of TSICET. Some of the important books for TSICET Analytical Ability section are as follows: 1) Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha 2) Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma 3) Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by RS Aggarwal 4) Reasoning Book for Competitive Examinations by Pearson 5) Analytical and Logical Reasoning for Management Entrance Tests by Peeyush Bhardwaj.

Yes, one can use CAT DILR books for TS ICET Analytical Ability preparation. However, CAT-level books are more advanced and contain tougher puzzles and reasoning sets than those asked in the TS ICET exam. Candidates can still use the CAT DILR books to help strengthen logical thinking and problem-solving skills. For TS ICET-specific practice, candidates can rely on solving previous years' question papers after they have completed the syllabus.

Candidates can refer to the Mathematics textbooks prescribed until Class 12 by the education board in India. Mathematical Ability questions in TSICET are based on the 10+2 level syllabus. Some of the important books for TSICET Mathematical Ability preparation include 1) Mathematics for MBA Entrance Examinations by Dr. RS Aggarwal 2) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma 3) Mathematics Class 11th and 12th by RD Sharma Besides the above-mentioned books, candidates can also refer to the NCERT books which are readily available online as well as in the nearby bookstore.

Mathematical Ability section of TSICET exam is divided into three sub sections, namely Arithmetical Ability, Algebraical and Geometrical Ability and Statistical Ability. These sections have a question weightage of 35:30:10. Some of the important topics included in all these sub sections are Statements and Truth Tables, Areas and Volumes, Powers and Exponents, Relations and Functions Surds, LCM and GDC, Modular Arithmetic and Partnership. Candidates preparing for all these sections based on the Class 12 level books will be able to fetch a good score in TSICET exam's Mathematical Ability section.

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.

Some of the books that help candidates prepare for TG ICET Communication Ability section are mentioned below:

1. Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Arihant)

2. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

3. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin

4. General English for All Competitive Examinations by S.C. Gupta (Arihant)

Besides the above mentioned books, candidates can rely on the questions that appeared in the previous sessions of TG ICET exam. Questions on topics like synonyms, antonyms, grammar, comprehension, and sentence improvement, may repeat in the future exam sessions as well.