TG ICET 2026: Apply with Late Fee, Exam Dates (OUT), Syllabus PDF, Pattern, Past Papers

Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TSICET )

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Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) will conduct TG ICET 2026 exam for admission to MBA and MCA courses in the state. TGICET 2026 exam will be held online with 200 MCQs collectively from Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability section. Candidates securing a minimum of 25 per cent qualify for the admissions.

TGCHE will be conducting TG ICET 2026 exam for admission to MBA and MCA courses on May 13, and 14. Get details on TG ICET 2026, including dates, answer keys, question papers, response sheet, results, cutoffs and more.

TG ICET Exam 2026

Know All About TG ICET 2026 Exam

TG ICET 2026: Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, will conduct TG ICET exam 2026 on May 13 and 14. Candidates can now fill the Telangana ICET application form with INR 250 as late fee until April 15. Candidates aspiring for MBA or MCA admissions in Telangana must appear for TG ICET 2026 exam. TG ICET 2026 exam has three sections, namely Analytical Ability, Communication Ability, and Mathematical Ability. As per the TG ICET exam pattern, the test comprises 200 questions to be answered within 150 minutes. Scroll down for complete details on TG ICET 2026, including eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus PDF, previous papers, registration process, and more.

LATEST: TG ICET 2026 Registration Begins with Late Fee of INR 250; Last Date to Apply April 15

Table of contents
  • TG ICET 2026 Exam: Overview
  • TG ICET 2026 Exam Dates
  • TG ICET Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • TG ICET Application Form 2026
  • TG ICET Exam Pattern 2026
  • TG ICET Syllabus PDF 2026
  • TG ICET Hall Ticket 2026
  • TG ICET Paper Key 2026
  • TG ICET 2026 Question Papers
  • TG ICET 2026 Results
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TG ICET 2026 Exam: Overview

The table below mentions exam highlights for TS ICET 2026:

Features

Details

Exam name

TG ICET

TG ICET full form

Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test

Previously known as

TS ICET

Conducting body

Mahatma Gandhi University, on behalf of Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE)

Exam frequency

Annual

Exam level

State

Exam mode

Computer-Based Test from centres

TG ICET syllabus

Syllabus will be based on three sections, including

- Analytical Ability

- Mathematical Ability

- Communication Ability

Medium

English, Telugu & Urdu

Exam pattern

200 MCQs to be answered within 150 minutes

Number of applications received

71,757 (2025 Data)

86,514 (2024 Data)

75,932 (2023 Data)

75,958 (2022 Data)

Exam fees

INR 750 for Unreserved categories and INR 550 for reserved categories

Course offered

MBA and MCA

Exam purpose

Admission into 250+ TG ICET Participating Colleges in Telangana

Number of online test zones

20

Exam website

icet.tgche.ac.in

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I choose my preferred TG ICET test city?
A: 

Candidates can choose your preferred test city while filling the online application form. They need to select up to three exam zone preferences in order of priority.

Q:   What is the best study material for Communication Ability preparation in TG ICET exam?
A: 

The best study material for the TG ICET Communication Ability section includes high school English grammar books like Wren and Martin, Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, and daily English newspapers for reading comprehension practice.

Q:   Can I prepare for TG ICET at home?
A: 

Yes, candidates can confidently prepare for the TG ICET at home without formal coaching. By utilizing recommended standard books, religiously solving past question papers, and taking the official mock tests, achieving a high rank is entirely possible.

TG ICET 2026 Exam Dates

Check the table below for TG ICET 2026 dates, which includes the TS ICET registration dates, admit card release date, result date, and more.

TS ICET 2026 Events

TS ICET 2026 Dates

TS ICET registration 2026 (without late fee)

12-Feb-2026 to 31-Mar-2026

TS ICET 2026 application form correction

18-Apr-2026 to 26-Apr-2026

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

15-Apr-2026

Last date for TGICET 2026 registration with late fee of INR 500

25-Apr-2026

Last date for TGICET 2026 registration with late fee of INR 5000

01-May-2026

Last date for TGICET 2026 registration with late fee of INR 10000

03-May-2026

TS ICET hall ticket download date

04-May-2026

TS ICET 2026 exam dates

13-May-2026 and 14-May-2026

Publication of TS ICET preliminary answer key

29-May-2026

Facility to raise objections against TS ICET preliminary key

30-May-2026 to 05-Jun-2026

Release of TS ICET final answer keys and results

19-Jun-2026

TG ICET 2026 Exam Dates and Shift Timings

The space below mentions the exam date and time for TG ICET 2026:

Date and Time of TG ICET Exam 2026

Forenoon Shift

Afternoon Shift

13-May-2026

10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

2.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

14-May-2026

10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

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TG ICET Eligibility Criteria 2026

The space below mentions the TG ICET eligibility conditions laid down by TGCHE:

  1. Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree course, irrespective of the discipline, with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent (45 per cent for reserved categories)
  2. Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet the criteria for local/non-local status as outlined in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulations of Admission) Order, 1974.
  3. Foreign nationals seeking admission through TG ICET 2026 must meet the general and specific eligibility criteria set by the respective Universities.

Also Read: TG ICET Eligibility Criteria 2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the section-wise weightage in the TG ICET exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is a good TSICET score?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the passing marks for TG ICET exam?
A: 

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.

TG ICET Application Form 2026

TGCHE facilitates TS ICET application form on the official exam website, icet.tgche.ac.in. Candidates can fill TGICET application form to appear for MBA/MCA admission test conducted at state level in Telangana. The TG ICET 2026 registration process requires the candidates to pay the registration fee, provide basic details, upload relevant documents, and choose test city preferences. Know how to apply for TS ICET exam below:

  1. Payment of TS ICET application fee
  2. Checking TS ICET application fee payment status
  3. Filling personal details
  4. Filling academic details
  5. Uploading documents

TG ICET Exam Pattern 2026

The table below indicates the TG ICET 2026 exam pattern:

TG ICET 2026 Exam Features

Details

Mode of exam

Computer based test from centres

Sections

Three (3), namely

Section A: Analytical Ability

Section B: Mathematical Ability

Section C: Communication Ability

Total questions

200

Exam duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Type of questions

Objective type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Medium*

English and Telugu or English and Urdu

*NOTE: Section C of TG ICET, that is, Communication Ability, will have questions in English medium only.

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TG ICET Syllabus PDF 2026

TGCHE designs the TG ICET exam with questions from three different sections, including Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. These sections are on similar lines to other MBA entrance exams, such as NMAT, TANCET, CAT, CMAT, AP ICET, etc.

Get the latest TG ICET syllabus PDF for section-wise preparation of this state-level exam

TG ICET Syllabus 2025 PDF Download

The table below mentions the TG ICET syllabus for all three sections, along with the TG ICET syllabus weightage:

TG ICET Sections

Topics

Number of Questions

Analytical Ability

Data Sufficiency

75

Problem-Solving

Mathematical Ability

Arithmetical Ability

75

Statistical Ability

Algebraical Ability

Geometrical Ability

Communication Ability

Vocabulary

50

Business and Computer Terminology

Functional Grammar

Reading Comprehension

TG ICET Hall Ticket 2026

TGCHE releases the TG ICET 2026 admit card for all the applicants. Candidates need to carry a hard copy of TG ICET admit card on the exam day. Entry of the candidates to the TG ICET exam centre is denied on the exam day if they fail to carry the printed admit card. TG ICET hall ticket will mention details related to the exam and the candidate, including the exam centre address, reporting time, exam date, and more.

TG ICET Paper Key 2026

MGU, Nalgonda, releases the TG ICET 2026 answer keys for all shifts on the official exam website, icet.tgche.ac.in. Candidates are able to check the TS ICET paper keys online in the PDF format. The official website hosts the shift wise answer key for TG ICET exam. Candidates are allowed to raise objections against the Telangana ICET preliminary key. Based on the objections filed, a final answer key will be drafted. TS ICET final answer key will be released along with the results.

Also Check: TG ICET Answer Keys 2026

TS ICET Response Sheet 2026

Along with the TS ICET preliminary key, MGU Nalgonda releases the response sheet. TG ICET response sheet refers to the document indicating the recorded responses of individual test takers. TG ICET 2026 response sheet is published inside the login dashboard. Candidates have to login to check the TGICET response sheet. Both response sheets and answer keys help candidates to calculate their probable scores.

TG ICET 2026 Question Papers

MGU Nalgonda conducts the TS ICET 2026 exam in three to four shifts across two days. Candidates find the shift wise PDF file for TG ICET question papers. The question paper is released along with the TS ICET preliminary answer key and response sheets. Candidates can find the question ID and answer IDs mentioned in the PDF files.

Last 5 Year TS ICET Question Papers

Check the previous year TG ICET question papers tabulated below. Download and practise TG ICET exam papers below:

TS ICET Question Paper PDF

TGICET Previous Paper PDF Download Link

TG ICET 2025 Shift 1 Question Paper PDF with Answers TS ICET 2025 Question Paper - Shift 1 PDF Download
TG ICET 2025 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF with Answers TS ICET 2025 Question Paper - Shift 2 PDF Download
TG ICET 2025 Shift 3 Question Paper PDF with Answers TS ICET 2025 Question Paper - Shift 3 PDF Download
TG ICET 2024 Shift 1 Question Paper PDF with Answers TG ICET 2024 Question Paper - Shift 1 PDF Download
TG ICET 2024 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF with Answers TG ICET 2024 Question Paper - Shift 2 PDF Download
TG ICET 2024 Shift 3 Question Paper PDF with Answers TG ICET 2024 Question Paper - Shift 3 PDF Download

TG ICET 2023 Shift 1 Question Paper PDF with Answers

TG ICET 2023 Question Paper - Shift 1 PDF Download

TG ICET 2023 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF with Answers

TG ICET 2023 Question Paper - Shift 2 PDF Download

TG ICET 2023 Shift 3 Question Paper PDF with Answers

TG ICET 2023 Question Paper - Shift 3 PDF Download

TG ICET 2023 Shift 4 Question Paper PDF with Answers

TG ICET 2023 Question Paper - Shift 4 PDF Download

TG ICET 2022 Shift 1 Question Paper PDF with Answers

TG ICET 2022 Question Paper - Shift 1 PDF Download

TG ICET 2022 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF with Answers

TG ICET 2022 Question Paper - Shift 2 PDF Download

TG ICET 2022 Shift 3 Question Paper PDF with Answers

TG ICET 2022 Question Paper - Shift 3 PDF Download

TG ICET 2022 Shift 4 Question Paper PDF with Answers

TG ICET 2022 Question Paper - Shift 4 PDF Download

TG ICET 2021 Shift 1 Question Paper PDF with Answers

TG ICET 2021 Question Paper - Shift 1 PDF Download

TG ICET 2021 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF with Answers

TG ICET 2021 Question Paper - Shift 2 PDF Download

TG ICET 2021 Shift 3 Question Paper PDF with Answers

TG ICET 2021 Question Paper - Shift 3 PDF Download

Also Check: TS ICET Previous Papers PDF (2024-2015); Download Last 10 Year TG ICET Question Papers

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TG ICET 2026 Results

The results of TG ICET 2026 exam is declared by TGCHE on their official website (icet.tgche.ac.in). All test takers can access the TG ICET results using a dedicated login portal. Candidates require hall ticket number, registration number, and date of birth to view their TG ICET rank.

TGCHE releases the results in the form of a downloadable rank card. This TG ICET rank card is mandatory for the counselling process. TG ICET rank card comprises important details such as candidate’s name, father's name, hall ticket number, scores for each section of the exam, total score, rank, and qualifying status.

TS ICET Result Statistics

Find the TG ICET result statistics mentioned below:

TS ICET Exam Year

Number of registered candidates for TS ICET

Number of candidates who took TS ICET

Number of Qualified Candidates

2025

71,757

64,938

58,985

2024

86,514

77,942

71,942

2023

75,932

70,900

61,092

2022

75,952

68,781

61,613

2021

66,034

56,962

51,316

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TG ICET exam is conducted in an online mode at designated test centres. Candidates are assigned a computer system for the ICET exam at the test centre.

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TGCHE allocates exam centre based on the test zone preferences selected by the candidate during the application process. Allotment also depends on seat availability at a particular test zone.

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TG ICET exam is held across 20 test zones. These include sixteen regional zones situated within Telangana and four test zones located in Andhra Pradesh.

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The conducting authority does not release an advance intimation slip for the TG ICET exam. Candidates will find out their allotted test city and the complete exam centre address directly through their hall ticket.

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No, candidates cannot get your exam centre changed. TGCHE allocates the test centre based on the zone preferences provided in the ICET application form.

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No, candidates cannot carry a watch or any electronic devices to the TGICET exam centre. Items like mobile phones, calculators, and pagers are also prohibited inside test centre.

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Candidates cannot change the allocated exam centre after the hall ticket is issued. However, candidates who wish to change their preferred exam zone can do so during the application form correction window.

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Telangana ICET exam centres are located in cities including 

  • Hyderabad
  • Nalgonda
  • Khammam
  • Karimnagar
  • Warangal
  • Nizamabad
  • Adilabad
  • Mahabubnagar
  • Sangareddy
  • Kurnool
  • Vijayawada
  • Tirupati
  • Visakhapatnam

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