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    TS ICET Day 1 Exam Analysis May 13: Was TS ICET 2026 Shift 1 Tough?

    TS ICET Day 1 Exam Analysis May 13: Was TS ICET 2026 Shift 1 Tough?

    Hitesh SahuUpdated on 13 May 2026, 10:38 AM IST

    TS ICET 2026 exam has commenced today on May 13, 2026 in two shifts. The TG ICET first shift commenced at 10 am today and it will end at 12.30 PM. Candidates who qualify for the TS ICET exam will be eligible for admission to MBA programs offered by top universities. The exam is being conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University of Nalgonda on behalf of Telangana Council of Higher Education on May 13 and 14, 2026, in two 2.30 hours shifts for May 13 and in a single shift on May 14, 2026. In this article, we will discuss the first day analysis, i.e., TS ICET 2026 May 13 exam analysis for both shifts.

    This Story also Contains

    1. TS ICET 2026 May 13 Exam Analysis: Overall Difficulty Level
    2. TS ICET Day 1 Exam Analysis: Good Attempts and Student Reactions
    3. TS ICET 2026 Paper Analysis: Key Topics Asked in Shift 1
    4. TS ICET 2026 May 13 Exam Analysis: Expected Cut-Off and Key Takeaways
    TS ICET Day 1 Exam Analysis May 13: Was TS ICET 2026 Shift 1 Tough?
    TS ICET Day 1 Exam Analysis May 13: Was TS ICET 2026 Shift 1 Tough?

    TS ICET Day 1 Exam Analysis is very important as it sets the standard for the rest of the shifts. As students will be more prepared for the next shifts after knowing TG ICET Shift 1 difficulty level and change their strategy accordingly. As soon as Shift 1 is over, a detailed TS ICET 2026 May 13 exam analysis will be added below to help students better prepare for the next shifts.

    TS ICET 2026 May 13 Exam Analysis: Overall Difficulty Level

    TS ICET Day 1 Exam Analysis is not only important for students who appeared or will appear in the next shifts, but it is also important for future TS ICET aspirants. Until the exam is over, we can only estimate the overall TS ICET 2026 May 13 exam difficulty level. Along with that, we have provided ideal time allocation per section, as time management is very important in this exam.

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    Section

    Number of Questions

    Overall Expected Difficulty

    Ideal Time Allocation

    Analytical Ability

    75

    Easy-Moderate

    50-55 minutes

    Mathematical Ability

    75

    Moderate

    55-60 minutes

    Communication Ability

    50

    Easy-Moderate

    35-40 minutes

    Total

    200 Questions

    Moderate

    150 Minutes

    TS ICET Shift 1 Difficulty Level: Section-Wise Analysis (May 13)

    TS ICET 2026 section wise analysis is crucial to understand the nature of the cut-off marks. The following table will be updated after the conclusion of the TS ICET 2026 exam.

    Section

    Difficulty Level

    Good Attempts

    Analytical Ability

    To be updated later

    To be updated later

    Mathematical Ability

    To be updated later

    To be updated later

    Communication Ability

    To be updated later

    To be updated later

    Overall

    To be updated later

    To be updated later

    TS ICET Shift 2 Difficulty Level: Section-Wise Analysis (May 13)

    TS ICET 2026 May 13 exam analysis of shift 2 will be updated once the exam is over.

    Section

    Difficulty Level

    Good Attempts

    Analytical Ability

    To be updated later

    To be updated later

    Mathematical Ability

    To be updated later

    To be updated later

    Communication Ability

    To be updated later

    To be updated later

    Overall

    To be updated later

    To be updated later

    TS ICET Day 1 Exam Analysis: Good Attempts and Student Reactions

    Good attempts always depend on accuracy. Without accuracy, if you attempt large numbers of questions, then it will give you no reward. Having said that, the TS ICET 2026 exam has no negative marking for wrong answers. So in questions where students are unsure, educated guesses can be a smart option to rank higher.

    The following table gives you an idea of good attempts along with the accuracy percentage.

    Section

    Good Attempts (Approx.)

    Expected Accuracy

    Analytical Ability

    60-65

    80-85%

    Mathematical Ability

    40-45

    75-80%

    Communication Ability

    35-40

    85-90%

    Overall

    135-150

    High Accuracy Recommended

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    TS ICET 2026 Paper Analysis: Key Topics Asked in Shift 1

    Our TS ICET Day 1 Exam Analysis will include all the important chapters from which most of the questions appeared.

    Here are the most asked topics in the TS ICET 2025 exam.

    Section

    Frequently Asked Topics

    Analytical Ability

    • Data Sufficiency

    • Series

    • Coding-Decoding

    • Arrangements

    • Blood relation

    Mathematical Ability

    • Arithmetic

    • Algebra

    • Geometry

    • Data Interpretation

    • Modern math

    Communication Ability

    • Reading Comprehension

    • Vocabulary

    • Grammar

    TS ICET 2026 May 13 Exam Analysis: Expected Cut-Off and Key Takeaways

    At the end, it is important to summarise the TS ICET 2026 paper analysis so that it will be easier for students to understand the key points.

    Here are key insights from the TS ICET 2025 exam.

    Aspect

    Insight

    Overall Difficulty

    Easy-Moderate

    Most Scoring Section

    Analytical Ability

    Toughest Section

    Mathematical Ability

    Time-Consuming Area

    Quantitative questions and DI

    Good Attempts Range

    135-150 questions

    Accuracy Importance

    Very high for top ranks

    Surprise Factor

    Low

    Strategy Tip

    Maximise attempts in Communication Ability

    The following table will be filled as soon as we get reactions and feedback from the students.

    TS ICET 2026 May 13 Exam Analysis

    Aspect

    Insight

    Overall Difficulty

    To be updated later

    Most Scoring Section

    To be updated later

    Toughest Section

    To be updated later

    Time-Consuming Area

    To be updated later

    Good Attempts Range

    To be updated later

    Accuracy Importance

    To be updated later

    Surprise Factor

    To be updated later

    Strategy Tip

    To be updated later

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What was the difficulty level of TS ICET 2026 Shift 1 held on May 13?
    A:

    As the exam is not over yet, the actual TS ICET 2026 shift 1 difficulty level cannot be said. But we expect moderate-level questions this year in the TS ICET exam.

    Q: Was TS ICET 2026 Shift 1 tougher than last year?
    A:

    It is not expected that TS ICET 2026 shift 1 will be tougher than the previous year. But students have to be cautious about tricky questions.

    Q: Which section was the toughest in TS ICET 2026 Shift 1?
    A:

    Mathematical ability is expected to be again the toughest or trickiest section. Although analytical ability is considered the lengthiest section in the TS ICET.

    Q: How many questions are there in TS ICET exam?
    A:

    There will be 200 questions in total in the TS ICET exam. There will be no negative marking for wrong responses.

    Q: Where can I find the TS ICET 2026 question paper analysis?
    A:

    The complete section-wise analysis, good attempts, and student reactions are updated on this page immediately after the exam.

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