TG ICET (TS ICET) 2026: Exam Date (OUT), Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, and More

The MGU Nalgonda (exam conducting body) has released the notification of TG ICET 2026. On the basis of that, the TG ICET 2026 exam dates are 13th May 2026 (for Session 1 & 2) and 14th May 2026 (for Session 3).

The commencement date of the TG ICET 2026 registration is 12th February 2026 and the last date of the same without late fees is 16th March 2026. Before the test, the TG ICET 2026 admit card will be issued by the conducting body and students will be able to download that from the exam’s official website from 4th May 2026 onwards.

The TG ICET 2026 preliminary answer key will be released on 29th May 2026 and if any student wants to raise an objection on the key can do it from 30th May 2026 to 5th June 2026. Also, the final answer key and TG ICET result 2026 will be declared on 19th June 2026. Students will be able to check it by clicking on the activated link on the exam’s official website and entering login credentials.

TG ICET (Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test) was earlier known as TS ICET. It is a State Level Entrance Examination for admission in Postgraduate programs like MBA and MCA. Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE / TSCHE), will conduct the exam in 3 sessions.

This article contains the TS ICET / TG ICET 2026 updates including the information regarding exam eligibility criteria, registration process, important dates & schedule, exam pattern, syllabus, cut-offs, and other related aspects.

TG ICET / TS ICET 2026 exam is a Computer Based Test which is conducted for students who want to seek admission in the Masters Degrees (MBA & MCA) offered in Universities in Telangana and its affiliating colleges. Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Nalgonda released the official notification about the TGICET 2026 on its official website.

Interested and eligible students need to register on “icet.tsche.ac.in”. The registration window for all 3 sessions will expectedly open in February 2026.

Below-stated table highlights the crucial aspects of the TSICET exam 2026:

Check the below-listed table to acquire details about the important dates related to TS ICET exam 2026:

To be eligible for the exam, Students have to pass the TS ICET / TG ICET Eligibility Criteria 2026 set by the exam conducting body. To enjoy uninterrupted admission process, candidates have to fit into the below-given minimum eligibility conditions:

 Note: Students in their final year of UG degree can register for the exam.

Check: TG ICET Eligibility Criteria

Aspiring candidates of the exam should fill the TS ICET Registration 2026 form before its deadline. The application form will be released on the exam's official website that is “icet.tsche.ac.in”, interested candidates need to navigate this website to start the registration process.

The TS ICET registration / application forms are expected to be released in February 2026. It is mandatory for the candidates to fill in all the required details in the form and complete the application process by paying the registration fees.

Check: TG ICET Registration 2026

For the exam preparation, students should access the TS ICET Syllabus 2026 from the exam’s official website. As per the syllabus of last year, there are 3 sections which are as follows:

• Section A: Analytical Ability
• Section B: Mathematical Ability
• Section C: Communication Ability

There are various topics and sub-topics included in each section of the syllabus which should be studied by the candidates to score well in the exam.

Check: TG ICET Syllabus 2026

Students should go through the exam pattern to have a clear understanding about the format of test paper such as total number of questions, marking scheme, type of questions, etc. As per the TS ICET Exam Pattern 2026, the question paper will contain a total of 200 MCQs which have to be solved within the time frame of 150 minutes. 

In the question paper, there will be 75 questions (each in Section A and B) and 50 questions in Section C. Students will be granted 1 Mark for a correct answer. Moreover, there is no negative marking for a wrong answered or unattempted question.

Check: TG ICET Exam Pattern 2026

On the exam day, students must carry the hard copy of their admit card at the test centre otherwise they will be exempted from the exam. Once the exam authorities release the TS ICET Admit Card 2026 / Hall Ticket, candidates need to download it from “icet.tsche.ac.in”. For the same, registered candidates have to visit the website and enter details like their registration number, date of birth, and qualifying examination hall ticket number.

To avoid any problem on the exam day, candidates are advised to earlier check all the details mentioned in the hall ticket such as roll number, test centre address, timings, etc.

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Nalgonda will conduct the exam at 20 Online Test Zones out of which 16 are located in Telangana and the remaining 4 are situated in Andhra Pradesh. Students have to opt for maximum 3 test cities of their choice at the time of filling the exam registration form. Afterwards, students will be allotted with one test city by the exam conducting body.

Check the below-given table as it contains the list of all available TS ICET / TG ICET Exam Centres 2026:

To attain a good score in the exam, aspirants need to prepare well. The below-given are some tips that will aid students in increasing the level of their TS ICET Preparation 2026:

• Students are advised to practise with previous year papers & mock tests to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
• Applicants must cover all the topics and sub-topics prescribed in the exam syllabus.
• Aspirants should refer to the authentic and useful study resources to prepare for the exam.
• To study effectively, candidates should make a proper and systematic schedule and adhere to it.
• Candidates should make notes while preparing for the exam as this will assist them in the revision.

On the TS ICET test day, appearing candidates have to follow some guidelines set by the exam conducting body. Below-given guidelines will help students in clearing their doubts about what to do or not to do on the exam day:

• In the examination hall, students are not permitted to exchange any sort of items / things. If the examiner finds out any students doing this, a strict action will be taken by the test authorities against them.
• Students are not allowed to carry any gadgets including phones, smart watches, calculators, etc. inside the examination hall.
• Candidates must know that without the printed copy of admit card, their entry at the exam centre is prohibited. So, they must bring the hall ticket at the centre to appear for the test.
• During the examination, students are restricted from leaving the test hall. They have to wait until the exam time gets over.
• To complete all the formalities on-time, students should reach the exam centre before the starting time of the test.

Individuals can make their exam preparation more effective by solving TG ICET previous year papers and sample papers. The conducting body uploads the previous year papers on the official website of the TG ICET / TS ICET. Practising sample papers will aid students in becoming familiar with the exam pattern and type of questions they can expect in the paper.

Students can boost their level of exam preparation by solving the mock test. The TG ICET Mock Test 2026 is made available to the students on the exam’s official website. Only registered candidates can login with the user ID and password to access the mock test.

Through mock tests, students will be able to gain an understanding of the type of questions which will be there in the actual exam paper. Candidates are advised to take the mock test a few days before the exam to analyse their actual preparation for the test.

The exam authorities will upload the correct TS ICET Answer Key 2026 online on its official website after a few days of the test being conducted. Candidates can expect it to be uploaded in June 2026. Students need to navigate “icet.tsche.ac.in” and enter the required credentials to download the official answer key.

Through the official answer key, students can verify their marked answers and calculate how many marks they will obtain in the exam. The answer key includes the correct answer choices of the questions asked in the test paper.

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Nalgonda (the exam conducting body) will issue the TS ICET Result 2026 in the form of rank card. It is necessary for the candidates to have a rank card for admission in the participating institutes. The Rank Card / Result will reflect the candidates’ name, roll number, total marks, qualifying rank, etc.

Once the exam authorities release the result, students must visit “icet.tsche.ac.in” and enter the below-given details to download the rank card:

• ICET Hall Ticket Number
• Registration Number
• Date of Birth

The TG ICET Cut-Off list reflects the minimum score a candidate is required to achieve to take admission in the MBA and MCA programmes within the participating Universities / Institutions in Telangana. Once the results are out, the participating Universities & colleges will release their cut-off lists separately.

As per the previous year cut-off prescribed by the exam authorities, candidates have to secure at least 25% marks i.e., 50 out of 200 (For unreserved category). Whereas, for SC / ST category students, no minimum qualifying marks are specified.

The Qualified students get the Seats alloted in one of their desirous Universities or their affiliating colleges on the basis of their rank obtained in the entrance exam. TG ICET Counselling Process 2026 of the exam includes two phases that are Registration (Phase 1) and Slot Booking (Final Phase).

Students have to fill the counselling form online and pay the required fee. Once the applicants complete the payment process, they will be able to book a slot for TG ICET Seat Allotment 2026. After verification of all the formalities, students will be allotted with a seat in their concerned participating universities / colleges. Seat Allotment & Counselling are crucial aspects of the selection process.

Following is the list of TG ICET Participating Colleges and Universities in Telangana which offers admission in MCA and MBA courses through the TS ICET 2026 entrance exam score:

• Prof. Jayashankar Agricultural University (PJAU), Hyderabad
• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (Dr. BRAOU), Hyderabad
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTU-H)
• Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad.
• Kakatiya University (KU), Warangal.
• Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Nalgonda
• Palamuru University (PU), Mahabubnagar
• Satavahana University (SU), Karimnagar
• Telangana University (TU), Nizamabad