TS ICET Exam 2026: Dates, Registration, Eligibility & Admit Card

TS ICET Exam 2026 Highlights

TS ICET Exam 2026

The TS ICET Exam 2026 is a state-level examination conducted by TSCHE, scheduled on 1st week of June 2026. The application process started for this exam on the 1st week of March 2026, and the last date for registration is 1st week of May 2026. Candidates can visit the official website for more information about the TS ICET examination.

The application fee depends on the applicant’s category, such as INR 750 for the General/OBC category, and INR 550 for the  SC/ST/PWD category. Candidates have the option to pay the application fee through both online and offline methods. For online payments, they can use Debit Cards or Net Banking, while offline payments can be made at centres like TS Online, AP Online, or MeeSeva (e-Seva).

To qualify for the TS ICET Exam, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (or 45% for those in reserved categories) from a recognised university, and be an Indian Citizen.

In this exam mainly three main sections are included: Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. Each section consists of 75 questions, but the Communication Ability section has 50 questions. 

TS ICET Admit Card 2026

The TS ICET Admit Card 2026 is available for download from 1st week of June 2026. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can download their hall tickets from the official website by using their registration number and date of birth. Candidates must carry a hard copy of their admit card to the examination hall, since entry without an admit card is prohibited. The admit card consists of essential details such as the candidate’s name, exam date and time, exam centre details, roll number, category, etc. 

TS ICET Answer key 2026

The TS ICET Answer Key 2026 will be made available on 2nd week of June 2026. Since the exam is scheduled for 1st week of June 2026, candidates will be able to download the preliminary answer key from the official website using their registration number and hall ticket number. It is for the students who want to get admission into the MBA and MCA programs. This exam is held in an online mode (computer-based exam), and takes place at designated test centres. 

TS ICET Results 2026

The TS ICET Result 2026 will be declared on Last week of June 2026, whereas the exam is going to be held on 1st week of June 2026. Candidates can check their results online from the official website by using their login credentials, such as registration number and date of birth. 

TS ICET Phase 1 Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment 

The phase 1 started TS ICET 2026 counselling 2026 and seat allotment process will be going on 1st week of August 2026. Candidates will need to register on the official website and participate in phase 1 of counselling. Seat allotment will be based on the candidate's qualified 50% (for OC), 45% (for others) in the TS ICET 2026 exam. The final phase TS ICET 2026 counselling dates will be released on 1st week of September 2026. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the process:

1. Registration and Payment:

• Candidates will need to register on the official TS ICET website for counselling.

• A processing fee will be required for registration.

• Online payment options will be available. 

2. Document Verification:

• After registration and fee payment, candidates will need to get their documents verified at designated helpline centres.

• Required documents include TS ICET admit card, rank card, passing degree/certificate, Aadhaar card, SSC/Intermediate certificates, and other relevant documents.

• Original documents will be required for verification. 

3. Exercising Web Options:

• After document verification, candidates will receive login details to access the web option portal.

• They will then need to fill out their college and program preferences.

• Carefully select preferences, as the order of preference will determine seat allotment. 

4. Seat Allotment and Fee Payment:

• Seat allotment will be based on merit, category, and the preferences filled by the candidate. 

• The allotment status will be available on the official website. 

• Selected candidates will need to download the allotment letter and pay the required fees. 

• They will also need to report at the allotted college with the necessary documents. 

5. Multiple Rounds of Counselling:

• The counselling process typically involves multiple rounds.

• Candidates who are not allotted a seat in one round may be eligible for subsequent rounds. 

TS ICET Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern for TS ICET 2026 is crafted to evaluate individuals aiming for admission into MBA and MCA courses in Telangana. The exam will be conducted in an online (computer-based) mode and will consist of 200 MCQs, and the total marks are 200. The total duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes. The question paper is divided into 3 sections:

TS ICET Marking Scheme 2026

The TS ICET 2026 marking scheme follows a straightforward approach designed to evaluate candidates fairly. The assessment is made up of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each correct response earning one point. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so candidates will neither lose marks for incorrect responses nor for questions left unanswered. 

 The TS ICET is conducted in CBT mode, and the total duration of the exam is 150 minutes, requiring candidates to manage their time efficiently across all sections.

TS ICET Exam Syllabus 2026

The TS ICET Exam is divided into three sections: Analytical Skills, Mathematical Skills, and Communication Skills. The Telangana State Council of Higher Education has released the TS ICET  2026 Exam syllabus on the official website  https://icet.tgche.ac.in. Candidates can access the syllabus for the TS ICET Exam by clicking on the link provided below:

Syllabus Link PDF: https://icet.tgche.ac.in/Documents

TS ICET 2026 Exam Preparation Tips & Books:

• Applicants should develop a structured study plan that allocates sufficient time for each subject and topic, and stick to it consistently. 

• Applicants must know the detailed syllabus and exam pattern of the exam.
• Aspirants are advised to solve previous years' papers and sample papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and question types. 
• The applicants must be focused on concepts.
• Candidates must revise regularly for better understanding.
• Applicants must maintain a positive attitude and stay focused on their goals. 

Books:

Analytical Ability

Mathematical Ability

Communication Ability

TS ICET Exam Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the application form of TS ICET exam, which includes various factors such as age limit, educational qualifications, nationality, and the number of attempts allowed.

• Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 19 years old by the date of notification to be eligible for TS ICET 2026. 
• Nationality: The exam is open to Indian nationals, and applicants must fulfil the local/non-local status requirements as prescribed by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates applying for the MBA/MCA program must have completed a bachelor's degree from a recognised university. 
• Minimum Marks Required: 50% marks for general category students and 45% marks for reserved categories. 
• Specific Requirements: Candidates must have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level or during graduation.
• Number of Attempts Allowed: Students appearing for their final year undergraduate exams are also eligible to apply, and there is no restriction on the number of attempts.

TS ICET Application Form 2026

The TS ICET 2026 application form will be released on 1st week of March 2026, and the deadline for application submission is 1st week of May 2026. However, TSCHE allowed candidates to apply for the exam after the last date with a late fee of INR 250 until 1st week of May 2026, and INR 500 until 2nd week of May 2026. Now the applications for the exam have been closed, and the correction window was open from last week of May 2026. The TS ICET 2026 examination will take place on 1st week of June 2026, with two sessions held each day.

Candidates must give their details, academic qualifications, and upload scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and left thumb impression. The application fee is INR 750 for general category candidates and INR 550 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

TS ICET Cutoff 2026

The TS ICET Cutoff 2026 refers to the minimum score required for admission into MBA and MCA programs. This is determined based on various factors, including the number of candidates who appeared in the examination, the difficulty level, and the availability of seats in the preferred college of the candidates. As per the TS ICET qualifying criteria, General category candidates must score at least 25% marks to qualify for the examination. However, there are no minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST candidates.

TS ICET Exam 2026 Important Dates