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Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TSICET )

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TS ICET Exam Dates 2026: Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, will conduct TGICET exam on May 13 and 14. MGU has updated the TG ICET 2026 website, icet.tgche.ac.in, with complete details, including dates, notification, syllabus, and more. Candidates aspiring for TG ICET 2026 exam will be allowed to apply from February 12. Candidates will be able to fill the TS ICET 2026 exam, without a late fee until March 16.

TG ICET 2026 exam has two shifts on the first day of the test and one shift on the second day. Candidates can check TG ICET registration dates, admit card result date, answer key publication schedule, and result declaration date in the detailed notification. Scroll down for more details on TG ICET 2026 exam dates and event schedule.

LATEST: TG ICET 2026 Notification OUT at icet.tgche.ac.in; Registration Begins Feb 12

Table of contents
  • TS ICET 2026 Exam Dates Highlights
  • TGICET 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule
  • TG ICET 2026 Notification Dates
  • TS ICET 2026 Pre Exam Dates
  • TG ICET Exam Dates 2026
  • TG ICET Answer Key Dates 2026
  • TG ICET 2026 Result Declaration Date
  • TSICET Counselling Dates 2026
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TS ICET 2026 Exam Dates Highlights

TGCHE conducts the TS ICET exam. Candidates find the exam dates for TS ICET exam with the CET calendar. TG CET calendar also hosts the name of the institute that will conduct TG ICET exam. The organising institute further designs the entire examination schedule which includes the registration dates, hall ticket dates, answer key publication dates, and result declaration date. The space below mentions the TS ICET 2026 schedule highlights for all events as per the official notification.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will TGCHE conduct Telangana ICET exam?
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TGCHE allocates the responsibility for conducting TS ICET exam to a participating university in Telangana. The conducting body for TG ICET exam can change every year with the release of CET calendar.

TG CET calendar is released for all Common Entrance Test (CET) in Telangana. This CET calendar indicates the exam date for all TG CETs and the conducting universities. TG ICET exam dates 2026 is out. MGU, Nalgonda will conduct TG ICET 2026 exam on May 13 and 14.

Q:   What is the time for TSICET exam?
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Telangana ICET exam is conducted in multiple shifts divided across two days. One day can have two exam shifts. These two shifts are termed as Forenoon shift (10 AM to 12:30 PM) and Afternoon shift (2:30 PM to 5 PM). TGCHE will allot an exam day and shift based on multiple factors that can include the choice of test city, and timing of the registration.

Candidates find the complete address of the TS ICET exam centre in the hall ticket.

Q:   What is the frequency of TSICET exam?
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Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TG ICET) exam is conducted once every year. The exam score is valid for one exam session only. TSICET is an online exam conducted as a computer based test from test centres. Candidates have to answer as many as 200 MCQs to be answered within 150 minutes.  TSICET, now known as TGICET, is administered annually by telangana Council of Higher Education for MBA and MCA admissions. TSICET acts as the gateway exam for admission into colleges situated in Telangana state.

TGICET 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TSICET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
12 Feb ' 26 - 16 Mar ' 26

TGICET Registration (Without Late Fee)

ONGOING
17 Mar ' 26 - 30 Mar ' 26

TGICET Registration (With Late Fee of INR 250)

31 Mar ' 26 - 07 Apr ' 26

TGICET Registration (With Late Fee of INR 500)

08 Apr ' 26 - 02 May ' 26

TGICET Registration (With Late Fee of INR 5000)

18 Apr ' 26 - 24 Apr ' 26

TS ICET Form Correction Window

02 May ' 26 - 03 May ' 26

TGICET Registration (With Late Fee of INR 10000)

04 May ' 26 - 14 May ' 26

TGICET Hall Ticket Download Window

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TG ICET 2026 Notification Dates

MGU, Nalgonda, on behalf of TGCHE, releases Telangana ICET notification on its official website, icet.tgche.ac.in. Candidates can check complete schedule for TG ICET examination process in the official notification. TS ICET exam notification indicates the dates for ICET application process, admit card issuance, TG ICET exam date, answer key release, and result declartion. The schedule for Telangana MBA counselling will be notified at the TG ICET counselling website, tgicet.nic.in.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is TG ICET easy or tough?
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TS ICET exam is considered easy to moderate if compared with other national level MBA exams. Candidates who have prepared for exams like CAT, XAT, will find TGICET to be on the easier side.

Q:   What is the difference between TS ICET paper notification and TG ICET web notification?
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TG ICET paper notification is released in the newspaper. Whereas, web notification is published on the official exam website. TG ICET paper notification will not host complete schedule for the exam. On the other hand, web notification is detailed with complete schedule, eligibility criteria, and pattern.

Q:   What is the release date for TG ICET exam notification?
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TGICET exam notification releases on the exam website. Candidates can check TS ICET notification for all details, like, exam date, time, eligibility, and more.

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TS ICET 2026 Pre Exam Dates

TS ICET examination process has multiple events, including application form fillup, form correction, admit card download, exam dates, the release of answer key and results. Each event in the TS ICET examination process has a specified schedule. The space below provides the key highlights of the event schedule.

TGICET 2026 Application Form

TGCHE facilitates the online registration process for the TSICET exam online. Candidates are allowed to complete the TS ICET 2026 registration process without paying a late fee as well as by paying the late fee until a specified date. TGCHE also facilitates the registration window with late fee. The table below outlines the schedule for TG ICET 2026 registration:

TS ICET 2026 Application Form Events

TS ICET 2026 Application Schedule

Commencement of TS ICET 2026 registrations

12-Feb, 2026

Last date for TGICET 2026 registration without a late fee

16-Mar-2026

Last date for TGICET 2026 registration (with a late fee of INR 250)

30-Mar-2026

Last date for TS ICET 2026 registration (with a late fee of INR 500)

07-Apr-2026

Last date for TS ICET 2026 registration (with a late fee of INR 5000)

01-May-2026

Last date for TS ICET 2026 registration (with a late fee of INR 10000)

03-May-2026

TS ICET 2026 Application Form Correction Dates

TSCHE provides a window for form correction. Typically, the window for TGICET application form correction is available for a period of three to four days. Candidates can edit the details filled in the TGICET form using the form correction window. However, all details furnished in the TS ICET application form cannot be modified; therefore, candidates must not fill out the form in haste to avoid errors. TGICET application form correction dates are released along with the TGICET event schedule.

TGICET 2026 Admit Card

TGICET 2026 hall ticket is issued to all candidates completing the registration process before the last date. Candidates will have to enter their login credentials to download the admit card of TS ICET 2026 exam. TGICET admit card hosts the exam date along with the bell timing of the exam. Additionally, candidates can also find the exam day guidelines mentioned on the TGICET hall ticket. Candidates who forget to carry the TS ICET hall ticket on the exam day shall face denial in entry to the exam hall. The space below mentions the schedule related to the TGICET hall ticket:

TGICET 2026 Admit Card Events

TS ICET 2026 Admit Card Dates

Release of TS ICET 2026 admit card

04-May-2026

Last date to download TGICET 2026 hall ticket

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can the TG ICET applications be filled offline?
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No. TG ICET exam registration can be done ion an online mode only. Candidates can however, visit the TGOnline centres in person to pay the application fee. TGCHE does not facilitate ICET application process in offline mode.

Q:   How to apply for TSICET exam after the registration deadline?
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TGCHE hosts the Telangana ICET registration in multiple windows. The first registration window is facilitated where the candidate can apply without paying any late fee. Regular application fee is applicable in such cases. Candidates who wish to apply after the TG ICET registration deadline, have to pay a late fee amount. There are multiple registration window with late fee amount for specific timelines. With each deadline late fee increases.

The application process for all the TSICET registration windows remains the same. TGCHE updates the fee amount based on the timeline in the first step of application, TG ICET application fee payment.

Q:   What is the timeline for TS ICET registration?
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TS ICET registration commences in the first week of March. Candidates aspiring for MBA or MCA admission in Telangana can apply for the exam. The TS ICET application schedule includes multiple deadlines. The TS ICET application form is available within a specified window for all the candidates who wish to apply without paying any late fee amount. Immediately after the regular registration window is closed, candidates can apply via the registration window available with late fee payment.

In the past few sessions, TSCHE hosted the following registration windows (mentioned with general deadlines).

  • TS ICET registration deadline without late fee payment: first week of May
  • TS ICET registration deadline with late fee of INR 250: Second week of May
  • TS ICET registration deadline with late fee of INR 500: Third week of May
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TG ICET Exam Dates 2026

TGCHE will conduct the TGICET 2026 exam. These two days of the TS ICET exam will have a total of three exam shifts. The exam will last two-and-a-half hours in a computer-based test (CBT) mode. Questions are asked from three sections: Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability and Communication Ability.

TS ICET Exam Date

TSICET Exam Slot

TS ICET Exam Time

13-May-2026 Forenoon (FN)

10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

Afternoon (AN)

2:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M

14-May-2026 Forenoon (FN)

10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the marking scheme of TSICET exam?
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As per the Telangana ICET marking scheme for every correct response marked, candidates will fetch 1 mark, irrespective of the section. Additionally, the marking scheme of TSICET exam states no negative marking in case of incorrect responses marked by the candidate. Moreover, there is no negative marking for questions left unattempted. All 200 questions of TSICET exam will have the common marking scheme discussed above. With no sectional time limit in the online exam, candidates can navigate across sections and questions of TSICET exam.
Q:   Can I crack TG ICET through self study?
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Yes. Candidates can use mock tests and TSICET previous year question papers to prepare for the exam through self study. Candidates must create a plan to study for the exam in a structured way.

Q:   When to access the TSICET application form correction window after making an error while filling the TSICET form?
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Candidates who made an error while filling out the TSICET application form will be allowed to rectify or modify details using the TSICET application form correction window. Kakatiya University facilitates the TSICET form correction window for a period of three days after the registration window is closed. Candidates can find the link to access the login portal for the TSICET  form correction window on the official website.

Candidates can access the TS ICET form correction window by providing the following credentials:

  • Registration number
  • Payment reference ID
  • Qualifying exam hall ticket number
  • Mobile number
  • Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

Candidates failing to complete the TSICET registration on or before the last date are not allowed to access the form correction window.

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TG ICET Answer Key Dates 2026

TGCHE releases the TGICET answer keys as per the schedule. The session-wise question papers and response sheets are also be released along with ICET answer keys. Candidates can download these and check to verify the answer keys and file for objections. Following the trends, candidates are allowed to raise objections against the TS ICET answer key within a window of three to four days. The final answer keys will be released along with the results. The table below mentions the highlights of TS ICET answer key 2026 schedule:

TGICET 2026 Answer Key Events

TS ICET 2026 Answer Key Dates

Publication of TGICET preliminary answer key 29-May-2026
Facility to raise objections against TG ICET preliminary answer key 30-May-2026
Publication of TS ICET final answer key 05-Jun-2026
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Q:   What is the date for release of TSICET answer key?
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Telangana Council of Higher Education releases the TS ICET answer key within 10 days of the exam date. TGCHE notifies the TS ICET answer key dates along with the exam notification. With the release of the TS ICET preliminary answer key, candidates are facilitated to raise objections against the doubtful answers. The final answer key can be downloaded along with the release of the results. TG ICET final answer keys are released along with the release of the results.

Stay tuned to shiksha for real-time updates on TS ICET answer key.

Q:   How to access TSICET answer key?
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The Telangana Council of Higher Education releases the TSICET answer keys in an online mode. Candidates can check the TSICET answer key PDF from the official website. No login credentials are required. However, response sheet shall be hosted over the login dashboard. Candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below for TSICET answer key download:

  1. Visit the official exam website of TS ICET exam
  2. Click on the tab for TS ICET answer keys and question papers
  3. Click on the relevant link with the shift and date of the TS ICET exam

PDF will appear in a new window; the pdf hosts questions along with the correct answers to the same.

Q:   Is TG ICET answer key released twice?
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Mahatma Gandhi University, on behalf of TGCHE, releases the TG ICET answer key in two phases. Initially, the TS ICET preliminary answer key is released. Candidates are allowed to raise objections against the TG ICET preliminary answer key. Based on the objections filed, subject matter experts at TGCHE will draft a final answer key. TSICET final answer key is released along with the results. Preliminary as well as final answer keys are available on the official website in a PDF format. No login credentials are required to check or download the answer keys.

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TG ICET 2026 Result Declaration Date

DeskCalendarResult: 19 Jun ' 26

MGU, Nalgonda, releases TG ICET results on the official website along with the publication of the final answer key. The result or scorecard is downloaded using the TS ICET login portal. Candidates will be able to download the TG ICET scorecard within a specified timeline. The table below mentions the TS ICET results related schedule:

TGICET 2026 Result Events

TS ICET 2026 Result Dates

Declaration of TS ICET 2026 results 19-Jun-2026
TS ICET 2026 rank card download 19-Jun-2026
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When is TG ICET exam result declared?
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TS ICET result date is notified along with the release of the detailed exam notification. Candidates can expect the release of the TG ICET exam results within 15 to 30 days from the exam date. Typically, the result is prepared within a week after the answer key objection window is closed. For exact TG ICET dates for all exam events, visit shiksha's TSICET dates article https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tsicet-exam-dates

Q:   What is the difference between TS ICET rank score and TS ICET normalised score?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is good rank in TG ICET exam?
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A good rank in the TG ICET exam is generally considered to be under 1000. Candidates often get the top tier college with a 1000 TS ICET rank. However, a safe score in TG ICET exam depends on the desired college for admission via ICET exam.

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TSICET Counselling Dates 2026

DeskCalendarCounselling: Aug ' 26

Candidates who pass the TGICET exam qualify for the ICET counselling process. TGCHE releases the TSICET counselling dates on the official admission portal, tgicet.nic.in. Eligible candidates will have to participate in the TGICET 2026 counselling process, by filling the registration form. Those who register before the last date for Telangana ICET counselling registration are eligible for slot booking for certificate verification.

TGICET certificate verification dates are released by TGCHE separately along with the helpline centres and slot timings. Candidates need to appear for the TGICET certificate verification at the selected slot time only. Candidates who get the certificates verified are eligible for the TGICET web option entry to be done across a specified window.

TG ICET seat allotment results are prepared on the basis of candidate's rank, cutoff ranks, options exercised and the reservation criteria. The TS ICET allotment order indicates the fee to be paid by the candidate.

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Q:   When will TSICET counselling begin? Who will be eligible to apply for the TSICET counselling?
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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.
Q:   How many rounds are there in TGICET counselling?
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TG ICET counselling for MBA/MCA admission is conducted in two phases - Phase 1 and a Final Phase. Candidates also find a spot round to fill vacant seats.

Q:   What is the passing marks for TG ICET exam?
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Candidates need to obtain 25 per cent marks in TS ICET exam to qualify for admission process. General catyegory candidates must have 50 marks out of 200 to qualify. Whereas, there is no minimum passing marks required for TS ICET based admissions.

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Answered a week ago

Candidates need to upload photograph and signature while filling TS ICET application form. Candidates must scan the documents and upload the same in JPG or JPEG format.

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Vikram Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

To participate in the TG ICET exam, candidates must pass bachelor's degree course with 50 per cent. Additionally, candidates must have met local status of Telangana.

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

No. There is no provision for more than one attempt of TS ICET exam. TGCHE conducts TG ICET exam in a single attempt only.

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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Yes, it is mandatory to attempt the Mathematical Ability section of the TG ICET exam as it not an optional section. However, it is not mandatory to answer every single question or section to submit the paper.

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Nikita Saxena

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

TG ICET exam has a duration fo 150 minutes. Candidates have to answer 200 questions within 150 minutes. There is no sectional time limit in TS ICET exam.

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Bhumika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The TG ICET exam consists of 200 questions with one mark each. These 200 questions are divided across three sections, namely Analytical Ability with 75 questions, Mathematical Ability with 75 questions, and Communication Ability with 50 questions.

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Rupali Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The Mathematical Ability section is considered the most difficult and time-consuming sectiopn of TGICET exam. However, the difficulty standards may vary across different test takers.

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Abhishek Dhawan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

TS ICET exam syllabus PDF is released every year on the official exam website. Candidates can download TG ICET syllabus PDF once TGCHE updates the websiet for new exam session.

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Shruti Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Candidates need to obtain 25 per cent marks in TS ICET exam to qualify for admission process. General catyegory candidates must have 50 marks out of 200 to qualify. Whereas, there is no minimum passing marks required for TS ICET based admissions.

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Rohini Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

TG ICET counselling for MBA/MCA admission is conducted in two phases - Phase 1 and a Final Phase. Candidates also find a spot round to fill vacant seats.

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Akansha Goyal

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