TSICET MCA 2025 Books: Check Best Books for Exam Preparation

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TS ICET Books 2025: Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) conducts the TS ICET exam every year for MBA and MCA admission. TS ICET exam is a crucial exam for candidates seeking admission to colleges located in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Choosing the right set of books is an essential part of exam preparation. The abundance of study material in the market makes it difficult for an aspirant to decide which on the right set of books. To help you overcome this problem, Shiksha has listed down section-wise books for TS ICET preparation along with recommended study material and key preparation tips.

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Q: How to choose books for TSICET preparation?

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?

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Q: Which section is the easiest in TSICET 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.

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Q: When to start preparing for the TSICET exam?

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.

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Q: Are CAT books useful to prepare for TSICET exam?

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.

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Section Wise TS ICET 2025 Books
Best Books for TS ICET 2025: Analytical Ability
Best Books for TS ICET 2025: Mathematical Ability
Best Books for TS ICET 2025: Communication Ability
TS ICET Preparation using Previous Year's Question Paper
TS ICET 2025 Preparation Tips

Section Wise TS ICET 2025 Books

TGCHE conducts TG ICET exam with three different sections. Candidates can get a common book for all three sections or section wise books for TS ICET preparation. The sections for TS ICET exam are as follows:

Analytical Ability
Mathematical Ability
Communication Ability

The following space provides sections wise TS ICET books for preparation.

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Q: What are the subjects included in ICET (Telangana) syllabus?

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:

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

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Q: What are the best books for TSICET Analytical Ability preparation?

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.

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Q: What are some important topics included in Mathematical Ability section of TSICET exam?

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.

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Q: What are important topics included in TSICET exam's Analytical Ability section?

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.

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Best Books for TS ICET 2025: Analytical Ability

The Analytical Ability section is divided into two sub-sections―Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving. This section will have questions from Sequences and Series, Data Analysis, Coding and Decoding Problems, Date, Time and Arrangement Problems. Candidates can refer to the following books for Analytical Ability preparation:

Books	Authors
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation	Nishit Sinha
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation	Arun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams	RS Aggarwal
Reasoning Book for Competitive Examinations	Pearson
A New Approach to Reasoning	B.S. Sijwali & S. Aijwali Arihant
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	RS Aggarwal
Analytical Reasoning	MK Pandey
Multi-Dimensional Reasoning	Mishra & Kumar Dr Lal

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which is the best textbook for the preparation of ICET and MAT exam?

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.

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Q: What are the best books for TSICET Mathematical Ability preparation?

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.

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Q: What are some important topics included in Communication Ability section of TSICET exam?

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.

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Best Books for TS ICET 2025: Mathematical Ability

The Mathematical Ability section is divided into three sub-sections ─ arithmetic ability, algebraical ability and geometrical ability and statistical ability. Candidates can refer to the following books for Mathematical Ability preparation:

Books	Authors
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT	Arun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams	RS Aggarwal
Mathematics for MBA Entrance Examinations	Dr. RS Aggarwal
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma/ Arihant Publications; Fourth Edition (2018)
Mathematics Class 11^th and 12^th	RD Sharma
Vedic Mathematics	Dr. Aditi Singhal
Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests	Sarvesh K. Verma

Best Books for TS ICET 2025: Communication Ability

The Communication Ability part poses questions from Vocabulary, Business and Computer Terminology, Functional Grammar and reading comprehension. Refer to the following books for Communication Ability preparation:

Books	Authors
High School English Grammar	Wren and Martin
Proficiency in Reading Comprehension Simplifying the “Passage” for you	Ajay Singh
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
Grammar Error Spot	A.Uphadhaya
Objective General English	SP Bakshi
Better English	Norman Lewis

Common Reference Books for TSICET 2023 Preparation

In addition to the section-wise reference books mentioned above, the candidates can also refer to the common reference books listed below.

Books	Authors/Publishers
Integrated Common Entrance Test (Complete Success Package)	Arihant Publications
ICET Model Papers	Vikram Editorial Board
Kiran’s ICET for MBA/MCA 2009 to 2019 Solved Papers (English)	1866 Kiran Prakashan
TS ICET 2020 for MBA/MCA	SIA Experts
ICET Previous Years Solved Papers	Praxis Group

TS ICET Preparation using Previous Year's Question Paper

Following are the benefits of solving previous year TS ICET question paper and mocks

It will help you understand the TSICET exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level of the question paper
You will come across a variety of questions in TSICET sample papers that will put you in a better position for the exam
It will also be helpful in improving your speed, accuracy and time management skill
It will also help you evaluate your TSICET Preparation. Based on performance, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses.
It will also help you devise a section-wise strategy for the TSICET exam

TS ICET 2025 Preparation Tips

More than the number of hours, you must ensure that each study session is productive
Prepare a list of shortcuts, tricks and formulas. Go for the unconventional way only when it's not time-consuming.
Make a list of topics that require extra attention and take measures to fix your weak areas
Solve at least 15 to 20 TS ICET mock tests in the last two months to the examination
Revise without fail. Ensure that you lay equal emphasis on all the four sections as all of them have equal weightage

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