TG ICET 2026: Exam Dates (May 13 & 14), Registration (Open); Check Pattern, Preparation, Question Papers

TG ICET full form is Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TG ICET). TGICET Exam is the entrance exam for MBA and MCA Program offered by Universities in Telangana State. TG ICET exam 2026 is being conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, on behalf of Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). Candidates should note that TS ICET is now officially known as TG ICET 2026. All official exam notifications in 2026 by Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) mention “TG ICET” and not TS ICET. The website of the exam is https://icet.tgche.ac.in/. TG ICET 2026 is a computer-based test having a total of 200 MCQs from three sections. TG ICET exam duration is 2.5 hours (150 minutes). Check key highlights in the table below. 

TG ICET 2026 application dates are May 13 and 14, 2026. TG ICET 2026 registration has started from February 12. Check official TG ICET 2026 exam schedule in the table below.

To apply for the state-level MBA entrance exam, candidates need to fulfil following TG ICET 2026 eligibility criteria: 

• Candidates must have completed bachelor's degree programme (irrespective of the discipline) with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for reserved category candidates).

• Candidates should be Indian citizens and should also qualify all the guidelines of local/ non-local status as provided in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulations of Admission) Order,1974.

• Final-year candidates are eligible to apply for TGICET 2026.

TG ICET 2026 registration has started. TG ICET 2026 application dates are from February 12 till March 16, 2026. Candidates who meet above eligibility criteria can fill TG ICET application form before the last date to complete exam registration and application process. Check the steps to fill TG ICET 2026 application form below:

1. Fill personal details
2. Fill academic details
3. Uploading documents
4. Pay TG ICET application fee
5. Download and print application form

Read step by step guide to fill TG ICET 2026 application form.

TG ICET 2026 Admission Process

TG ICET 2026 admission process can be divided into five stages given below. The admission is based on the counselling conducted for the candidates who qualify the exam. 

1. TG ICET 2026 registration
2. Appearing for TG ICET 2026 exam
3. Release of TG ICET results 2026
4. Successful participation in TG ICET 2026 admission counselling 

TG ICET Registration Fee 2026 
TG ICET registration fee for General Candidates and for SC/ ST and Differently abled Candidates is given below:

• Rs. 750 for General Candidates

• Rs. 550 for SC/ ST and Differently abled Candidates

According to the TG ICET 2026 exam pattern, candidates have to answer a total of 200 MCQs from three different sections within a 150-minute exam duration. Check TG ICET 2026 exam pattern in the table below. 

TG ICET 2026 Syllabus covers topics on three sections and sub sections as given below.

TGICET Analytical Ability Syllabus 
Analytical Ability section of TG ICET exam comprises two major sub sections, namely Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving. Both these sub sections make 75 MCQs. The table below mentions key syllabus topics for TGICET Analytical Ability section:

• Data Sufficiency
• Analogy
• Odd one out
• Series
• Data Analysis
• Coding and Decoding
• Date, Time and Arrangement

TGICET Mathematical Ability Syllabus
Mathematical Ability section of TGICET exam comprises three sub-sections, including Algebraical and Geometrical Ability, Arithmetical Ability, and Statistical Ability. The table below mentions key syllabus topics for TGICET Mathematical Ability section:

• Laws Of Indices
• Ratio And Proportion
• Surds
• Numbers And Divisibility
• L.C.M. & G.C.D
• Rational Numbers & Ordering
• Percentages
• Profit And Loss
• Partnership
• Pipes And Cisterns
• Speed Distance Time Work
• Time & Work
• Areas & Volumes
• Mensuration  
• Modular Arithmetic Units Digit
• Statements, Sets Relations & Functions
• Polynomials
• Linear Equations
• Progressions
• Trigonometry & its Applications
• Geometry Triangles
• Quadrilaterals
• Circles
• Shaded Areas
• Coordinate Geometry
• Mean, Median & Mode
• Probability

TGICET Communication Ability Syllabus 
Communication Ability section of TG ICET is designed to frame questions from four topics, including Vocabulary, Functional Grammar, Business Terminology, and Reading Comprehension. The table below mentions key syllabus topics for TGICET Communication Ability section:

TG ICET 2026 preparation requires understanding the exam pattern and syllabus, creating a study plan for improving your weak areas, and practicing previous years question papers and mock tests. Check how to prepare for TG ICET 2026 exam below.

• Understand the Exam: Familiarize yourself with the TG ICET syllabus and exam pattern. Determine the weightage of different sections to prioritize your studies.

• Create a Study Plan: Develop a proper study schedule to ensure that you cover all the important topics in the syllabus.
• Choose Books and Study Material Carefully: You can prepare for TG ICET exam by Arun Sharma CAT Preparation Books which are easily available. You can solve low difficulty questions.
• Previous Year Question Papers and Mock Tests: TG ICET question papers are available on official website. TG ICET mock tests is also available on exam official website. Take advantage of these resources.
• TG ICET Last Minute Preparation Tips: Stay positive and motivated in last few days. Sleep well and be calm. 

Candidates appearing for TG ICET exam must download the previous year question papers, and attempt Mock Tests and Sample Papers. The question papers will help candidates assess difficulty level of the exam. Click on links below to download PYQs, and take mock and sample papers. 

• TG ICET Previous Years’ Question Papers
• TG ICET Mock Tests 2026
• TG ICET Sample Papers 2026 

Top MBA colleges accepting TG ICET score 2026 are given below:

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

TGICET 2026 exam centers are located in Hyderabad and rest of Telangana State. Following are the TGICET Exam Cities.

TG CHE conducts the TG ICET counselling online on official website: tgche.ac.in. However, candidates have to visit the regional centres for physical document verification. As the first step of the TG ICET counselling process, candidates should complete the online registration, followed by booking slots for in-person certificate verification. After the documents have been verified, candidates can exercise college choices. TG ICET seat allotment results are released based on ranks and choices marked by the candidate. More details about TG ICET Counselling for MBA Admission 2026 will be published soon. 

Last year, TG ICET 2025 saw 71,746 registered candidates appearing for the exam held in June 2025. Check key statistics for TG ICET 2025 below:

• Total Registered: 71,746.

• Total Appeared: 64,938.

• Qualified Candidates: 58,985.

• Pass Percentage: 90.83%.

• Topper Score: 179.92 marks.

• Gender Breakup: 30,986 females, 27,998 males, and one transgender student passed.

Also check key statistics and details for TG ICET 2024 (then called TS ICET exam) below:

• Total Registered: 86,156

• Total Appeared: 77,942

• Qualified Candidates: 71,647

In summary, Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), on behalf of Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), will conduct TG ICET 2026 exam on May 13 and 14, 2026. Candidates aspiring for admission to MBA or MCA courses in the state of Telangana should appear for Telangana ICET exam. Read above article for TG ICET 2026 exam syllabus, pattern, top colleges list, eligibility criteria, and more. Download TG ICET Previous Years Question Papers PDF, attempt TG ICET Mock Tests 2026 and TG ICET Sample Paper 2026.