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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 in March 2026, tentatively. 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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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.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
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 Questions | 200 Questions |
Pattern | Multiple Choice Questions |
Mode | Computer-Based Mode |
| ICET total marks | 200 |
| TS ICET Question Type | Objective Type, Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) |
Sections in the exam | 3 sections:
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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.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | ||
Analytical Ability (Total) | 75 | 75 |
Problem-Solving | 55 | 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 |
The performance of the candidates in the TS ICET exam 2026 is evaluated as per the following TS ICET marking scheme:
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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.
| Sections | TS ICET Topics |
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Analytical Ability |
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Communication Ability |
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Mathematical Ability |
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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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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.
The TS ICET exam is said to have a qustion level of moderately difficult, with some sections being more challenging than others.
Mahatma Gandhi University released the TG ICET exam pattern 2025 in online mode on March 6, 2025.
As per the exam pattern, TG ICET 2025 will not have any negative marking for any wrong answer or unattempted question.
Yes, candidates can switch between the three different sections as per their preference.
On Question asked by student community
For MBA admission through TS ICET, a residence certificate is generally required if you are applying under the state quota, as it helps determine your eligibility for local category seats. Usually, the residence certificate of the student is preferred, but in some cases, the father’s or guardian’s certificate may also
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):
You must satisfy the local or non-local status criteria as per the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions) Order, 1974.
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Hi Anjum!
Thanks for your question. Based on your TS ICET 2025 rank of 6000 and the fact that you're from the BC-B girl category, you do have a fair chance to get a seat in VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) for MCA.
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With a 9007 TS ICET 2025 rank and SC category, you have a good chance to get into reputed MBA/MCA colleges in Telangana. Colleges like CMR, Malla Reddy, Badruka, and Telangana University are within reach. Top colleges like CBIT or JNTU-H may be harder but possible in later rounds. Prioritize
Hello ma'am,
Thanks for reaching out!
Yes ,with your TS ICET rank of 3168 in the BC-B female category you have a good chance of getting an MCA seat at CBIT. since their cut-offs have gone upto 6,000 above in recent years. However,seat allotment may vary based on seat availability,
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