TS ICET 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Qualifying Marks
TS ICET (now officially called TG ICET) is the entrance exam for MBA and MCA admission in Telangana. Almost every MBA and MCA seat in Telangana's universities and private colleges is filled through it. If you are in the final year of your degree and want to do an MBA or MCA in Hyderabad, this is the exam that matters most.
TG ICET at a Glance
- Full name: Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TG ICET)
- Conducted by: A state university on behalf of TGCHE (Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda conducted the 2026 test)
- Courses: MBA and MCA
- Mode: Computer-based test at centres across Telangana
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Questions: 200 multiple-choice questions, 200 marks
- Negative marking: None
- Official website: icet.tgche.ac.in
TG ICET 2027 Expected Dates
The 2027 notification has not been released yet. Based on the 2026 cycle, when the exam was held on 13 and 14 May 2026, the expected timeline is:
- Notification: February 2027 (expected)
- Online application: February to April 2027 (expected)
- Exam: May 2027 (expected)
- Result and rank cards: June 2027 (expected)
- Web counselling: July 2027 onwards (expected)
Who Can Apply?
- A bachelor's degree of at least three years from a recognised university.
- At least 50% marks in the degree (45% for SC, ST and BC candidates).
- For MCA, you need Mathematics at Class 12 level or in your degree.
- Final-year students can apply.
- Minimum age is 19 years on the date of the notification. There is no upper age limit.
TG ICET Exam Pattern
- Section A: Analytical Ability: 75 questions (data sufficiency and problem solving)
- Section B: Mathematical Ability: 75 questions (arithmetic, algebra, geometry and statistics)
- Section C: Communication Ability: 50 questions (vocabulary, grammar, reading and business terminology)
- Total: 200 questions, 200 marks, 150 minutes
Each correct answer earns 1 mark and there is no negative marking, so attempt every question. The test has several sessions, and scores are normalised across sessions.
Qualifying Marks
To get a rank, OC and BC candidates need at least 25% (50 out of 200). There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC and ST candidates. Check the official notification each year.
Application Fee (2026)
₹750 for General and BC candidates and ₹550 for SC, ST and differently-abled candidates, with late fees after the normal deadline. The 2027 fee will be in the new notification.
How to Prepare
- Mathematical Ability carries 75 marks and rewards practice. Revise percentages, ratios, profit and loss, time and work, and basic statistics.
- Analytical Ability: practise data sufficiency daily; it is the most scoring area once you learn the method.
- Communication Ability: read an English newspaper daily and learn common business terms.
- Speed matters: 200 questions in 150 minutes means under 45 seconds a question. Take timed mock tests from January.
- No negative marking: never leave a question blank.
Admission After TG ICET
Convener-quota seats are filled through online web counselling on tgicet.nic.in, where you register, verify certificates and choose colleges. Management-quota seats are filled by colleges under state rules. Many top private B-schools in Hyderabad also accept CAT, XAT or MAT scores alongside TG ICET. See the list of top MBA colleges in Hyderabad, the XAT 2027 guide and the MBA college predictor.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is TG ICET 2027?
The official dates are not out yet. Based on 2026, the exam is expected in May 2027, with the notification around February 2027.
Is there negative marking in TS ICET?
No. Each correct answer is +1 and wrong answers lose nothing, so attempt all 200 questions.
Who conducts TG ICET?
A state university on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda conducted it in 2026.
What are the qualifying marks for TS ICET?
25% (50 out of 200) for OC and BC candidates. There is no minimum for SC and ST candidates.
Can final-year degree students apply?
Yes. Final-year students can apply, but must pass the degree with the required marks before admission.