TS ICET 2026 Notification: Check Dates, PDF Download Link, Eligibility and More

About TS ICET Notification 2026

The TS ICET notification 2026 will be released officially in March, 2026, on the official website. The application form will be released in March, 2026. You could fill out the registration form without a late fee till May 2026, with a late fee of INR 250, and till May 26, 2026, with a late fee of INR 500. The Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TS ICET) is a state-level entrance exam offered for admission into MBA and MCA courses at various universities and colleges in Telangana. The exam is governed by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) and conducted by Kakatiya University, Warangal.

TS ICET Notification 2026 Dates and Exam Schedule

The TS ICET focuses on business and management studies to minimize the admission process pain by assessing candidates' various skill sets: quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, language comprehension, and general awareness. The examination is accepted by various management institutions across India, proving that TS ICET is amongst the more desirable choices for MBA/PGDM aspirants. Check out the TS ICET notification 2026 along with the entire schedule below:

TS ICET Notification 2026 Key Highlights

The following are key highlights of the TS ICET 2026 notification:

TS ICET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

For the TS ICET 2026, candidates must fulfil certain eligibility criteria, without which their applications would be invalid. The criteria generally contain aspects such as nationality, educational qualifications, and age. Here is a detailed description of each criterion.

1. Nationality

One must be an Indian citizen and lay claim to either local or non-local status in line with regulations established by the Telangana State government. Other candidates may be non-resident Indians (NRIs) or foreign nationals, who should produce requisite documents as prescribed by respective universities for MBA or MCA courses.

2. Educational Qualifications

Those seeking admission to MBA programs must hold a bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university and must have at least an aggregate score of 50% for general category students and 45% marks for students belonging to reserved categories. Final-year candidates pursuing their bachelor's programs are allowed to apply, provided they submit their degree certificates at the time of admission.

Admissions to MCA programs are also open to candidates with an undergraduate degree, provided they have studied Mathematics in their curriculum at either the 10+2 level or at the graduate level. 

3. Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing in TS ICET 2026. This way, the entrance examination targets a wider base of candidates. However, candidates must have attained at least 19 years on or before the date of the examination. In doing so, the limit helps ensure that all would-be postgraduate students demonstrate suitable age maturity and college readiness for postgraduate studies.

4. Reservation Criteria

As per the policies of the Government of Telangana State, reserved seats are meant for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, or other special categories, inclusive of differently-abled. Such reservations intend to establish changes within the higher education framework by ensuring opportunities for the excluded sections of society. 

TS ICET Marking Scheme 2026

As for any other examination, there is a marking scheme that is strictly followed for TS ICET 2026, which marks a candidate's performance. Some of the details of the marking scheme are:

Total Questions

• 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will be asked in total.

Marks per Question

• Each correct answer earns 1 mark.

Negative Marking

• There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Distribution of Questions

• Analytical Ability: 75 questions
• Mathematical Ability: 75 questions
• Communication Ability: 50 questions

Duration

• The total duration of the exam is 150 minutes (2.5 hours).

Total Marks

• The maximum total marks for the TS ICET exam will be 200 marks.

How Scoring Works

• Correct Answers: +1 mark for each correct response
• Unanswered Questions: No marks deducted or awarded.

TS ICET 2026 Application Fee

The Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TS ICET) has introduced a revised application fee structure for the 2026 examination cycle. The fee adjustment aims to ensure a smoother application process while covering administrative costs efficiently. Candidates from various categories are advised to take note of the updated fee details to avoid any last-minute inconveniences during the application process.