TSICET 2026
TSICET (Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test) is the state-level entrance examination conducted by Osmania University on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) for admission to the following postgraduate programs across Telangana:
- MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- MCA (Master of Computer Applications)
Admissions covered
- All universities in Telangana (Osmania University, Kakatiya University, Palamuru University, Satavahana University, JNTUH, Mahatma Gandhi University, Telangana University, etc.)
- All affiliated government, aided, and private MBA/MCA colleges
- University constituent colleges, campus colleges, and affiliated self-financing colleges
Current Status (2026)
- Official notification / information brochure → Not yet released
- Most expected release date → First or second week of March 2026 (Past pattern: 2025 notification on 27 February 2025, 2024 on 1 March 2024)
- Online application → Likely March 2026 – April 2026
- Exam date → Most probable → First or second week of June 2026 (Past pattern: 2025 exam on 8–9 June 2025, 2024 on 5–6 June 2024)
The exam is conducted as a single-day, computer-based test (CBT) in multiple sessions.
Official Websites (Monitor These Daily from March 2026)
- Main TSICET Portal (activates with notification) www.tsicet.tsche.ac.in (This is the only authentic site for notification, application, hall ticket, key, result, rank card)
- Osmania University www.osmania.ac.in → Admissions → TSICET section
- TSCHE www.tsicet.tsche.ac.in → CETs → TSICET link
Never use third-party websites or YouTube/Telegram “direct apply” links — only tsicet.tsche.ac.in is official.
Expected Timeline – TSICET 2026 (Most Probable Schedule)
| Event | Expected Period (2026) |
|---|---|
| Official Notification & Brochure | March 1–15, 2026 |
| Online Application (without late fee) | March – mid-April 2026 |
| Application with late fee | Mid-April – late April 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | Late April 2026 |
| Hall Ticket / Admit Card Download | Late May 2026 |
| TSICET 2026 Exam Date | June 7–8 or June 14–15, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday most likely) |
| Provisional Answer Key + Objection Window | 7–10 days after exam |
| Final Answer Key | Mid-June 2026 |
| Result & Rank Card Download | Last week of June or first week of July 2026 |
| Counselling Registration (Phase 1) | July 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Rounds | July–August 2026 |
| Classes Commencement | August 2026 |
Exam Pattern (Expected – Same as 2025)
Mode — Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) Duration — 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) Total Questions — 200 MCQs Total Marks — 200 Negative Marking — No negative marking Sections & Weightage:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Ability & Data Sufficiency | 75 | 75 |
| Mathematical Ability | 75 | 75 |
| Communication Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Medium — English only (except Communication Ability section which has English + Telugu)
Syllabus —
- Analytical Ability → Sequences, Data Interpretation, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Clocks & Calendars
- Mathematical Ability → Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Probability
- Communication Ability → Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Functional English
Application Fee (Expected)
- General / BC: ₹800–900
- SC/ST: ₹400–500
- Late fee (if applicable): ₹500–1,000 extra
Eligibility Criteria (Expected – Likely Unchanged)
MBA
- Any Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) with 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories)
- Final-year students can apply (provisional admission)
MCA
- Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at degree level
- Minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories)
No age limit for either program.
Counselling & Seat Allotment
- Conducted by TSCHE through tgsche.ac.in or separate portal
- Online registration + web options entry
- Multiple rounds + spot admissions for vacant seats
- Reservation: As per Telangana government norms (SC 15%, ST 6%, BC-A/B/C/D/E, EWS 10%, women quota, etc.)
Why TSICET 2026 is Important
- Single exam → admission to almost all MBA/MCA colleges in Telangana (Osmania University, Kakatiya University, JNTUH, Palamuru, Satavahana, Mahatma Gandhi University, Telangana University, private colleges)
- Very high number of seats → 25,000–35,000+ MBA/MCA seats every year
- Affordable government & university colleges available
- Good ROI for students targeting IT, banking, corporate jobs in Hyderabad & Telangana
Right now (February 2026) — nothing is open yet. No application, no hall ticket, no exam date confirmed. The process starts only after the official notification in March 2026.
Best action plan:
- Focus on your graduation final year / semester exams
- Start basic preparation (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, Current Affairs)
- From mid-March 2026 onwards → check tsicet.tsche.ac.in every few days
TS ICET (Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test) is a state-level computer-based entrance exam conducted for admission into MBA (Master of Business Administration) and MCA (Master of Computer Applications) programs in universities and affiliated colleges in Telangana. It’s organized by Mahatma Gandhi University on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education.
Apply only via online mode on the official site: icet.tgche.ac.in.
Register → Pay fee → Fill application → Upload photo/signature → Submit → Save confirmation.
General / NC-OBC: ₹750
SC/ST / PWD: ~₹550 (concessionary)
Fees are paid online via card/net-banking or at TS/AP Online centres.
Your TS ICET score determines your rank and eligibility for counselling and seat allocation into MBA/MCA courses across Telangana institutions. Higher ranks improve your chances of seats in better colleges.
Hall tickets will be released online only (not sent by post).
You must carry the printed hall ticket with a valid photo ID on exam day.
