Will TSICET question paper have descriptive type questions?

TSICET exam does not have any descriptive type questions. All the questions in the TSICET question paper are objective type questions, also known as Multiple Choice Questions. Kakatiya University designs the TSICET question paper to ask questions with four answer options. Out of these four options, one answer is correct, while other three answers are incorrect. Candidates have to choose the right answer to fetch 1 mark. There will be no negative marking for any wrong answers. All 200 questions in the TSICET exam are objective type.

What is the time for TSICET exam?

Telangana ICET exam is conducted in four shifts divided across two days. Two shifts on each exam day of the TSICET 2023 are conducted as the Forenoon shift and Afternoon shift. The Forenoon shift of TSICET 2023 exam will be conducted from 10:00 A. M. to 12:30 P. M. While the Afternoon shift of TSICET 2023 exam will be conducted from 2:30 P. M. to 5:00 P. M. Both exam days for TSICET 2023, I. e. May 26 and 27, will have Forenoon and Afternoon shifts. Kakatiya University will allot the TSICET exam date based on the choice of preferred exam city and course while filling the TSICET application form. The complete address of TSICET exam centre along with the exam date and shift will be mentioned in the hall ticket.

What is the duration of TSICET exam? How much time should I consume to answer each question to complete on time?

The exam duration of TSICET exam is 150 minutes. Candidates need to answer as many as 200 questions across three sections within 150 minutes. These 150 minutes compiles the time to read a question, solve it, and answer the same on the computer. To answer 200 questions within 150 minutes, test taker must read the question, solve, answer and review the response in 45 seconds to complete the exam on time. Therefore, it is necessary for the test takers to leave the questions that may consume a large chunk of the time for the last. Attempting lengthy questions at first may lead the test takers to leave the questions that they may have known answers for.

What is the marking scheme of TSICET exam?

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.

What is the syllabus for TSICET exam?

TS ICET exam comprises questions from several topics based on three sections. These three sections include - Analytical Ability - Mathematical Ability - Communication Ability Analytical and Mathematical ability sections have 75 questions each. On the contrary, the Communication Ability section has 50 questions. TS ICET syllabus is similar to syllabus of any other MBA entrance exam. Analytical Ability section syllabus is similar to DILR syllabus of CAT. Mathematical Ability section syllabus is similar to Quantitative Aptitude section syllabus of CAT. Similarly, Communication Ability section syllabus is identical to CAT exam's VARC syllabus.

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.

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.

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.

TS ICET 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Format Here

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Updated on Feb 4, 2025 15:36 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

TS ICET exam pattern 2025 will be released on the official website along with the exam notification. Kakatiya University, Warangal, on behalf of TSCHE, prescribes the TS ICET 2025 exam pattern. Candidates appearing for the TG ICET 2025 exam must have a clear understanding of the test structure before they dive into TS ICET preparation. According to the TS ICET exam pattern, candidates have to answer a total of 200 multiple-choice questions from three different sections. TS ICET exam is held as Computer Based Test (CBT) with an exam duration of 150 minutes.

Read this article to know about the TS ICET 2025 exam pattern and all its elements, including the type of questions, marking scheme and other details.

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Q: What is TS ICET exam pattern?

Telangana ICET exam pattern mentions the sections, marking scheme and number of questions in the question paper. As per the TSICET exam pattern, the question paper comprises 200 questions. Candidates are given one mark for every correct answer and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses. The duration of the exam is 150 minutes. Telangana ICET exam is a Computer Based Test to be conducted across multiple districts in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The Telangana ICET exam is conducted in a two days window (each day has two sessions).. .

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Q: Which section of TSICET exam has the maximum questions?

Mathematical Ability section and the Analytical Ability section of TSICET exam has an equal question and marks weightage. The Communication Ability section of the TSICET exam has the least number of questions, I. e. 50. While the other two sections have 75 questions each. Kakatiya University has divided all the three sections of the exam into sub sections. Problem Solving sub section under Analytical Ability has the maximum number of questions, I. e. 55. Candidates must prepare for the TSICET exam keeping the weightage in mind to fetch the best results.

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Q: What are the key elements of TSICET exam pattern?

TS ICET exam pattern comprises multiple elements, including the mode of exam, type of questions, number of questions, maximum marks, marking scheme, exam medium, exam duration, number of sections, sections wise number of questions, sectional time limit, etc. Candidates preparing for the TS ICET exam must be aware of all the elements included in the exam pattern. Preparing based on pattern and syllabus, helps candidates get a good score in TS ICET exam. Details about all the elements of the TS ICET exam pattern is released by Kakatiya University along with the exam notification. Candidates preparing for the exam can find the details for all the pattern elements on the official website. Alternatively, TS ICET exam pattern page of Shiksha. Com hosts the complete details on the exam pattern.

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TS ICET 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights

Check out the important highlights of TSICET exam pattern 2025 in the table below:

TS ICET 2025 Pattern	Detail
Mode of examination	Computer-based (CBT)
Number of sections	Three sections, namely: - Analytical Ability - Mathematical Ability - Communication Ability
Number of questions	200
Question type	Objective Type \| Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)
Maximum marks	200
Duration of the test	150 minutes \| 2.5 hours
Exam language	English, Telugu and Urdu
Marks per question	One mark for the correct answer
Negative marking	No
Qualifying marks	25 per cent for unreserved category

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TS ICET Exam Pattern 2025: Sectional Overview

TS ICET 2025 question paper comprises three sections, namely:

Questions from these sections will be based on topics under TS ICET 2025 syllabus as prescribed by TSCHE.

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TS ICET Section wise Weightage

Given below is the section-wise distribution of questions and marks in the TSICET question paper to help you understand the TSICET exam pattern.

Sections	No. of Questions	Marks
Section A: Analytical Ability	75	75
Data Sufficiency	20	20
Problem-Solving	55	55
Section B: Mathematical Ability	75	75
Arithmetical Ability	35	35
Algebraical Ability and Geometrical Ability	30	30
Statistical Ability	10	10
Section C: Communication Ability	50	50
Vocabulary	10	10
Business and Computer Terminology	10	10
Functional Grammar	15	15
Reading Comprehension	15	15
Total	200	200

TS ICET Marking Scheme 2025

TSCHE follows the below-mentioned marking scheme to evaluate the performance of candidates in TS ICET 2025:

One mark will be awarded for each correct answer
No marks will be deducted for wrong attempts
No marks will be deducted for not attempting a question

TS ICET 2025 Preparation Tips

Aspirants aiming to appear for TS ICET need to devise a well-thought-out preparation strategy for the exam. The preparation plan should include subject-wise conceptual clarity and revision, shortlisting the right books preparing and maintaining time table, and a special focus on mock sessions. Below are some essential articles that will help you prepare well for TSICET:

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TSICET 2025 Time Management

As per the TSICET exam pattern, the sections are not time-bound. Test-takers have the liberty to attempt the sections in the order of their choice. The total duration of the exam is 150 minutes or two hours and 30 minutes. Hence, for each section, there are approximately 50 minutes. This makes TSICET a time-intensive test. Candidates should manage their time judiciously. Ideally, less than a minute should be allotted for each question. Even though there is no negative marking scheme in the TSICET exam pattern, candidates should attempt only those questions of which they are completely sure of being accurate. Otherwise, even if they won't lose marks, they would lose time and not even get rewarded for it. Hence, a proper time management strategy is necessary to crack TSICET 2025.

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