TS ICET Preparation 2026: Tips, Strategy & Guide

Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TSICET )

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Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Oct 19, 2025 02:33 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

TS ICET preparation tips from experts/ previous year's toppers help candidates crack one of the most sought-after state-level MBA/MCA entrance exam: TSICET. TS ICET 2026 exam acts as the gateway to MBA admission in the state of Telangana. Besides MBA admission, TSICET scores are also applicable for state-level admission into the MCA course in the Universities of Telangana and their affiliated colleges. TSCHE conducts the exam in a total of three shifts across two different days.

More than 75,000 candidates apply for the exam every year, making it one of India's competitive management entrance exams. Aspirants planning to take TSICET exam should have started their preparation already. This article brings some of the crucial preparation tips for TSICET 2026.

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Q:   How to score high in TSICET exam? Should I practise TS ICET mock tests?
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To score high in TSICET exam a candidate must follow an approach to attempt the questions for which he/she knows the answer, and guess the question for which he/she doesn't know the answer. Since there is no negative marking, candidates must attempt all questions. In the speed-based test, one must aim to answer the questions as soon as possible. Coming to TSICET, a test taker has to answer each question in less than 45 seconds to complete the exam on time. To score high in TSICET candidates will have to work on their speed as well as accuracy. Speed and accuracy can be improved by practising previous years papers and mock tests. While answering questions, candidates must not stick on one question for more than 40 seconds. After answering all the questions in 40 seconds or less, candidates will still have five to ten minutes to review the responses.
Q:   What are some important topics included in Communication Ability section of TSICET exam?
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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.

Q:   How competitive is TS ICET exam? How many candidates applied for TSICET 2022 exam?
A: 
Every year, more than 60,000 candidates apply for the TSICET exam. Kakatiya University has been recording an upward move in the graph of total applicants for TSICET exam. In 2022, TSICET exam recorded an all-time high registration of 75,952 candidates. Out of theses 75,000+ applicants, 68,781 took the state-level exam. While only 61,613 were able to qualify for the counselling process, with a pass percentage of 89.58 per cent. In the 2021 session, as many as 66,034 candidates applied for the exam. On the contrary, 58,392 applied for TSICET in the 2020 exam session.
Table of contents
  • TS ICET 2026 Preparation: Know the Pattern
  • Section-wise TS ICET Preparation Tips 2026
  • TS ICET Preparation within Specified Time Duration
  • TG ICET 2026 Last Week Preparation Tips
  • Reference Books For TS ICET 2026 Exam
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TS ICET 2026 Preparation: Know the Pattern

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Section-wise TS ICET Preparation Tips 2026

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TS ICET Preparation within Specified Time Duration

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TG ICET 2026 Last Week Preparation Tips

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Reference Books For TS ICET 2026 Exam

479 Institutes accepting TSICET

Osmania University

Tarnaka, Hyderabad Public

Osmania Un
    • 40,000
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    UoH - University of Hyderabad

    Gachibowli, Hyderabad Public

    UoH - Univ
    • 2.16 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    IPE Hyderabad - Institute of Public Enterprise

    Shamirpet, Hyderabad Private

    IPE Hydera
        • 1 years
        • |
        • Full Time

        CMR College of Engineering and Technology

        Medchal, Hyderabad Private

        CMR Colleg
        • 1.50 Lakh
        • 2 years
        • |
        • Full Time

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