TG ICET 2027
Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; a Telangana University Conducts It Each Year (Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, in 2026)
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Overview
The Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TG ICET, formerly TS ICET) is the state entrance test for admission to MBA and MCA programmes in Telangana. A Telangana university conducts it on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; in 2026 the host was Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda. The 2026 notification covered admissions for the academic year 2026-27 to colleges under 10 Telangana universities. The TG ICET 2027 notification has not been issued yet, so the facts below come from the 2026 notification, schedule and instruction documents.
TG ICET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; 2026 host university: Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda |
| Level | Postgraduate entry: MBA and MCA |
| Purpose | Admission to MBA and MCA at university, constituent and affiliated colleges under 10 Telangana universities (2026-27 cycle) |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) at regional test centres |
| Frequency | Once a year; three sessions over two days in 2026 (13 and 14 May 2026) |
| Duration | 150 minutes (2.5 hours); 200 multiple-choice questions |
| Languages | Sections A and B: English with Telugu, or English with Urdu; Section C: English only |
| Application fee (2026) | Rs 750 for General candidates; Rs 550 for SC/ST and differently-abled candidates; late fees of Rs 250 to Rs 10,000 in the late-registration windows |
| Test zones (2026) | 16 zones: four in and around Hyderabad, plus Nalgonda, Kodad, Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Sathupally, Karimnagar, Siddipet, Mahabubnagar, Sangareddy, Adilabad, Nizamabad and Warangal |
| Official website | icet.tgche.ac.in |
Important dates (TG ICET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Not announced yet |
| Online registration opens | Not announced yet |
| Last date to apply | Not announced yet |
| Correction window | Not announced yet |
| Hall ticket download | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Preliminary key and objections | Not announced yet |
| Final key and results | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: TG ICET 2026 schedule
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Notification | 6 February 2026 |
| Online registration opened | 12 February 2026 |
| Hall tickets available from | 4 May 2026 |
| Exam (three sessions) | 13 May 2026 (10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm); 14 May 2026 (10:00 am to 12:30 pm) |
| Preliminary key | 29 May 2026 (as scheduled) |
| Final key and results | 19 June 2026 (as scheduled) |
How ranks are used
Candidates receive state-wide ranks in order of merit. Ties are broken first by Section A marks, then Section B marks, then by age, with the older candidate ranked higher. A rank is valid only for the academic year of the test (2026-27 for the 2026 test). The minimum qualifying score is 25% (50 of 200 marks); SC and ST candidates have no minimum. Qualifying does not guarantee admission: candidates must attend counselling at the notified centres and meet the admitting authority's criteria. The 2026 notification listed Osmania, Kakatiya, Mahatma Gandhi, Palamuru, Satavahana and Telangana universities, JNTU Hyderabad, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Prof. Jayashankar Agricultural University and Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women's University.
Sources: TG ICET 2026 notification (6 February 2026); TG ICET 2026 schedule; Instructions to candidates; Regional test centres; Eligibility page; TG ICET home page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; a Telangana University Conducts It Each Year (Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, in 2026)
Category
Management
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria below are from the TG ICET 2026 notification (6 February 2026); the 2027 notification may change them. The notification states no upper age limit and no limit on attempts.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality and local status | Indian national who meets the local or unreserved status rules in the Telangana G.O.s listed in the notification; other nationals must meet the rules of the universities concerned |
| Degree for MBA | Bachelor's degree of at least 3 years (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BBM, BCA, BE/B.Tech, B.Pharmacy or any 3 or 4-year degree except Oriental Languages) |
| Degree for MCA | BCA, B.Sc, B.Com or BA with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level |
| Marks in the degree | 50% (unreserved); 45% (SC, ST, BC) |
| Marks in TG ICET | 25% (50 of 200); no minimum for SC and ST |
| Distance-mode degree | Must be recognised by the Joint Committee of UGC, AICTE and DEC/DEB |
| Appearing candidates | Those who have completed degree requirements and await results can apply; the website adds final-year candidates |
- SC and ST candidates: no minimum test score; the rank is cancelled if the claim proves invalid.
- SC, ST and BC candidates: 45% instead of 50% in the degree.
- SC/ST and differently-abled candidates: fee of Rs 550 instead of Rs 750.
Source: TG ICET 2026 notification and eligibility page (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
TG ICET 2026 was a computer-based test of 200 multiple-choice questions of one mark each (200 marks), with 150 minutes for all three sections together.
| Section | Topics (number of questions) | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| A. Analytical Ability | Data Sufficiency (20); Problem Solving (55): series (25), data analysis (10), coding and decoding (10), date, time and arrangement (10) | 75 |
| B. Mathematical Ability | Arithmetical Ability (35); Algebraical and Geometrical Ability (30); Statistical Ability (10) | 75 |
| C. Communication Ability | Meanings (5); synonyms and antonyms (5); verb tense and voice (5); phrasal verbs and idioms (5); articles and prepositions (5); computer terminology (5); business terminology (5); reading comprehension, three passages of five questions each (15) | 50 |
| Total | 200 marks | 200 |
- Mode and duration: computer-based test at regional test centres; 150 minutes in total.
- Marking: one mark per question; the 2026 instruction document does not mention negative marking.
- Languages: Sections A and B in English with Telugu, or English with Urdu; Section C in English only.
- Sessions: the test ran in three sessions in 2026 and scores were normalised across sessions, following the procedure in the instruction document.
- Syllabus: the official syllabus PDF details each topic; Data Sufficiency, for example, uses a two-statement format with four answer choices.
Source: Instructions to candidates, syllabus and notification (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts TG ICET 2027?
TG ICET 2027 is conducted by Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; a Telangana university conducts it each year (Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, in 2026).
What is the eligibility for TG ICET 2027?
The criteria below are from the TG ICET 2026 notification (6 February 2026); the 2027 notification may change them. The notification states no upper age limit and no limit on attempts. Criterion Requirement Nationality and local status Indian national who meets the local or unreserved status rules in the Telangana G.O.s listed in the notification; other nationals must meet the rules of the universities concerned Degree for MBA Bachelor's degree of at least 3 years (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BBM…
What is the exam pattern of TG ICET 2027?
TG ICET 2026 was a computer-based test of 200 multiple-choice questions of one mark each (200 marks), with 150 minutes for all three sections together. Section Topics (number of questions) Questions A. Analytical Ability Data Sufficiency (20); Problem Solving (55): series (25), data analysis (10), coding and decoding (10), date, time and arrangement (10) 75 B. Mathematical Ability Arithmetical Ability (35); Algebraical and Geometrical Ability (30); Statistical Ability (10) 75 C. Communication…
What is the official website of TG ICET 2027?
The official website is https://icet.tgche.ac.in/.