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    TS ICET Exam Pattern 2026: Section-Wise Questions, Marking Scheme & Syllabus

    TS ICET Exam Pattern 2026: Section-Wise Questions, Marking Scheme & Syllabus

    SundararajanUpdated on 29 Jan 2026, 11:45 AM IST

    The TS ICET 2026 exam pattern will be specified by Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, on behalf of TSCHE in online mode at icet.tgche.ac.in. TGCHE will release the TG ICET exam pattern 2026 at the official website along with the notification on February 06, 2026. TS ICET will be conducted from May 13-14, 2026, in CBT mode, and it will have three sections with 200 MCQs, which must be attempted in 150 minutes. TG ICET exam pattern includes complete details related to the number of questions asked, number of sections, mode of exam, marking scheme, qualifying marks, exam duration, TS ICET weightage, etc. Read this article by Careers360 to know in detail about the exam pattern of TG ICET 2026, marking scheme, and the type of questions that are asked.

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    1. TS ICET Exam Pattern 2026
    2. TS ICET Syllabus 2026
    3. TS ICET Mock Test 2026
    4. TS ICET Previous Papers
    TS ICET Exam Pattern 2026: Section-Wise Questions, Marking Scheme & Syllabus
    TS ICET Exam Pattern 2026

    TS ICET Exam Pattern 2026

    TS ICET is a state-level entrance exam that is conducted once a year in a computer-based mode to provide admission to candidates in B-Schools of Telangana State. As per the exam dates for TS ICET, the exam will be conducted on May 13 and 14, 2026.

    Complete details related to the duration of the exam, mode, marking scheme, and so on can be checked by candidates in the TS ICET exam pattern. Based on the TS ICET exam pattern 2026, candidates can formulate their preparation strategies.

    TG ICET 2026 Exam Pattern

    ParticularsDetails

    Name of the Exam

    Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TS ICET)

    Conducting Body

    Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)

    Level

    State-Level Entrance Exam

    Periodicity

    Once a Year

    Purpose

    For admission into postgraduate management courses across B-schools in Telangana State

    Duration of exam

    150 minutes

    Number of Questions200 Questions

    Pattern

    Multiple Choice Questions

    Mode

    Computer-Based Mode

    ICET total marks200
    TS ICET Question TypeObjective Type, Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

    Sections in the exam

    3 sections:

    • Mathematical Ability
    • Analytical Ability
    • Communication Ability

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    Section-Wise Structure of TS ICET Exam Pattern 2026

    A total of 200 questions will be asked in the three sections as per the exam pattern for TS ICET 2026. Given below is a section-wise question distribution of TS ICET 2026, which candidates can check for reference purposes. Note that the same is based on previous years' format, and for TG ICET 2026, section-wise details will be updated shortly.

    TS ICET Paper Pattern 2026: Section-wise Questions:

    SectionsNo. of QuestionsMarks
    Section A

    Analytical Ability (Total)

    75

    75

    Problem-Solving
    (a.Series b. Data Analysis C. Coding and Decoding, d. date, time, and arrangement problems)

    55
    (a 25, b. 10, c, 10, d. 10)

    55

    Data Sufficiency

    20

    20

    Section B

    Mathematical Ability (Total)

    75

    75

    Algebraical Ability and Geometrical Ability

    30

    30

    Arithmetical Ability

    35

    35

    Statistical Ability

    10

    10

    Section C

    Communication Ability (Total)

    50

    50

    Functional Grammar

    15

    15

    Vocabulary

    10

    10

    Reading Comprehension

    15

    15

    Business and Computer Terminology

    10

    10

    Total

    200

    200

    TS ICET Marking Scheme 2026

    The performance of the candidates in the TS ICET exam 2026 is evaluated as per the following TS ICET marking scheme:

    • For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded.
    • No marks will be deducted for any unanswered questions or wrong answers.
    • The TG ICET total marks are 200.

      Question 1: Which section in the TS ICET exam has the maximum number of questions?
      Answer: In the TS ICET exam, both the Analytical Ability and Mathematical Ability sections are said to have the maximum number of questions, with 75 questions each.

      Question 2: What are some of the important topics included in the TS ICET exam's Analytical Ability section?
      Answer: Some of the main topics included in the Analytical Ability section of the TS ICET exam include problem-solving, logical reasoning, coding-decoding, blood relations, and others.
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    TS ICET Syllabus 2026

    Mahatma Gandhi University, on behalf of the Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE), will provide the official syllabus of TS ICET. Candidates who are planning to take TGICET 2026 can know in advance the topics that will form part of the question paper. The TS ICET 2026 syllabus is based on the previous year's analysis.

    Syllabus of TG ICET 2026

    SectionsTS ICET Topics

    Analytical Ability

    • Sequences and Series
    • Data Sufficiency
    • Problem-Solving
    • The missing number in a sequence
    • Tables and Graphs
    • Pie Chart

    Communication Ability

    • Vocabulary
    • Terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes, etc)
    • Understand written text and draw inferences
    • Reading and Comprehension
    • Functional grammar for business contexts
    • Functional grammar

    Mathematical Ability

    • Arithmetical Ability
    • Indices, Ratios, and Proportions
    • Numbers and Divisibility
    • L.C.M. and G.C.D
    • Rational Numbers
    • Partnership
    • Ordering
    • Profit and Loss
    • Pipes and Cisterns

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    TS ICET 2026 Free Mock Test
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    TS ICET Mock Test 2026

    To prepare for TS ICET 2026, candidates can use the TS ICET 2026 mock test and draw a preparation strategy. The mock test of TS ICET will be available online. With the help of the TG ICET 2026 mock test, candidates will be able to assess their performance and get familiar with the exam day environment.

    TS ICET Previous Papers

    With the help of TG ICET sample papers, candidates can quickly know the question types that are expected to be asked. Furthermore, candidates can gauge the difficulty level of the question that is likely to be asked.

    Previous year TS ICET Question papers and Answer Key

    TS ICET October 1 Forenoon SessionQuestion PaperAnswer Key
    TS ICET September 30 Afternoon SessionQuestion PaperAnswer Key
    TS ICET September 30 Forenoon SessionQuestion PaperAnswer Key
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Can a candidate switch between sections of TS ICET 2026 while writing the paper?
    A:

    Yes, candidates can switch between the three different sections as per their preference.

    Q: Will there be any negative marking?
    A:

    As per the exam pattern, TG ICET 2026 will not have any negative marking for any wrong answer or unattempted question.

    Q: When will a candidate be able to check the latest exam pattern of TS ICET 2026?
    A:

    Mahatma Gandhi University will release the TG ICET exam pattern 2026 in online mode on February 6, 2026.

    Q: Is TS ICET exam tough to crack?
    A:

    The TS ICET exam is said to have a qustion level of moderately difficult, with some sections being more challenging than others.

    Q: What is the format of ICET exam?
    A:

    Telangana ICET exam comprises questions from three sections, namely- Mathematical Ability, Analytical Ability, and Communication Ability. Each section will have 75 questions. On the contrary, the Communication Ability section will have 50 questions. 

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    Good afternoon. Yes, a residence or domicile certificate is required to get a seat in MBA through TSICET.

    According to the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE):

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