TGICET 2026: Registration (Begins), Direct link, Application Fee, Exam date

Content Writer | MBA Professional | Updated on - Apr 1, 2026

Registration for the Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TG ICET) 2026 for its MBA and MCA programs is now officially active from 12th February 2026. The process is being conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, for admission in Telangana.

The correction window for the application forms is between April 18 and April 24, 2026
Final Deadline for submitting the application is (Late Fee ₹5,000–₹10,000): May 1 to May 3, 2026.
The exam is scheduled be held on 13th and 14th May 2026.

To apply for MBA and MCA programs, the official portal - Click Here

Candidate can pay via Online only (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI). For General / OBC / EWS, the application fee is ₹750. While for SC / ST /PWD the fee is ₹550.

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Key Summary

In this article, we share details about the TSICET 2025 results, the counselling process, and the upcoming spot admission round.

The official TSICET counseling website (tgicet.nic.in) now carries the special admission schedule announcement.
To guarantee equitable distribution, the government has established explicit seat reservation guidelines. For example, local candidates are given preference for 85% of the seats. Non-locals are welcome to occupy the remaining seats.
While many other reputable institutions also welcome students with ranks between 1000 and 5000, some of the best TSICET colleges only accept applicants with ranks under 1000.
Candidates from a variety of backgrounds can take the TSICET exam because there is no upper age limit.

Table of Contents

What is TSICET?
TSICET 2025 Special Phase Counselling Schedule
TSICET 2025 Seat Reservation
TSICET 2025 Expected Cutoff
TSICET 2025 Marks vs Rank
Colleges Accepting TSICET 2025 Ranks Below 1000
TSICET 2025 Spot Admissions for MBA & MCA
Frequently Asked Questions

What is TSICET?

TSICET is an entrance exam administered at the state level, called the Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test. TSICET will be held annually at Kakatiya University in Warangal on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education. Admission to MBA and MCA programs at Telangana universities and affiliated colleges is exclusively determined by TSICET.

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree in all subjects with at least 50% of the possible points in a minimum of three years.
For reserved category students (SC/ST), the requirement is 45%.

Final-year students awaiting results are also allowed to TSICET apply.

The scores of TSICET are widely accepted by all state universities and affiliated colleges offering MBA and MCA programs in Telangana.

Ques: What is the TSICET exam format?

Ans: The 200 multiple-choice questions of the TSICET are broken down into three categories: communication ability, mathematical ability, and analytical ability. The test is administered online (CBT).

Ques: How much does it cost to apply for TSICET 2025?

Ans: The application cost is around ₹750 for general candidates and ₹550 for candidates who are SC, ST, or have a disability.

Ques: Does TSICET have an age restriction?

Ans: No, there isn't a maximum age requirement to take the TSICET.

Ques: Can students apply for TSICET from other states?

Ans: Yes, candidates from outside Telangana can also TSICET apply. However, 85% of seats are reserved for local candidates, and 15% are open to non-local candidates.

Ques: What is the validity of the TSICET score?

Ans: TSICET scores are valid for one academic year only (for admission in the same year of the exam).

TSICET 2025 Result

The TSICET 2025 results were announced on 7 July 2025 by Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, on behalf of TGCHE. The rank list includes candidates’ scores, section-wise marks, and overall ranks for MBA and MCA admissions across Telangana.

TSICET 2025 Special Phase Counselling Schedule

The table below mentions the TGICET special phase counselling dates:

Date(s)	Counselling Event
05-Oct-2025	Online filing of basic information, payment of the processing fee and slot booking for certificate verification
06-Oct-2025	Certificate verification for already slot-booked candidates
06-Oct-2025 to 07-Oct-2025	Web options entry after certificate verification
07-Oct-2025	Freezing of options
On or before 10-Oct-2025	Provisional seat allotment
10-Oct-2025 to 13-Oct-2025	Payment of tuition fee, self-reporting and reporting at the allotted college

The counselling process for TSICET 2025 has successfully concluded. Seat allotments were made based on candidates’ ranks, preferences, and availability of seats across participating colleges. Those who secured seats were required to report to their allotted institutions between 22 and 23 September 2025 to confirm admission. This marked the final step of the TGICET 2025 admission process.

Who Is Eligible to Submit Special Phase Options?

Certain candidate categories are eligible to participate in the special phase of TSICET 2025 counseling. The following people are eligible to submit their options in this round:

candidates who have already finished the certificate verification process but have not yet been assigned a seat.
If their certificates have been validated, but you haven't previously submitted options.
Candidates who want to choose a better option but have already self-reported, obtained a seat, and reported to the designated college.
Any further applicants who satisfy the requirements as announced by the authorities.

Note: All candidates must report to their allotted college between 22 and 23 September 2025 and submit a set of xerox copies of certificates along with the original Transfer Certificate (T.C.). Failure to do so will lead to the cancellation of the provisional allotment.

Ques: Who was qualified to participate in the last stage of counseling?

Ans: Eligible candidates were individuals who had not been selected in previous rounds or who, after self-reporting, desired a better alternative.

Ques: After the last stage, is it required to report to the designated college?

Ans: Yes, reporting is required from September 22 to September 23, 2025. The provisional allocation is revoked if an applicant does not show up with the necessary paperwork.

Ques: After freezing my web settings, is it possible to modify them?

Ans: No, no more modifications are permitted after the site choices are frozen on September 17, 2025.

Ques: What occurs if I fail to make the tuition payment on time?

Ans: The place assigned for the final phase will be forfeited if the fee is not paid by September 22, 2025.

Ques: What is the TSICET counseling mode?

Ans: The official platform is used to perform the TSICET counseling online.

TSICET 2025 Seat Reservation

Admissions through TSICET follow the Government of Telangana’s reservation rules. The distribution of seats is based on category, local/non-local status, and special quotas as shown below.

Reservation %	Category
15%	Scheduled Castes (SC)
6%	Scheduled Tribes (ST)
29% (BC-A: 7%, BC-B: 10%, BC-C: 1%, BC-D: 7%, BC-E: 4%)	Backward Classes (BC)
10%	Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
5%	Physically Handicapped (PH)
33%	Women (Horizontal across all categories)
2%	Children of Armed Forces Personnel (CAP)
1–2% (as per Govt. norms)	NCC & Sports
85% of total seats reserved for Telangana locals	Local Candidates

TSICET 2025 Expected Cutoff

The expected cutoff for some of the colleges accepting TGICET 2025 ranks is mentioned below:

TSICET Expected Cutoff Rank	College
6500 to 8500	Osmania University PG College, Narsapur
7086 to 7100	Anurag University (formerly Anurag Group of Institutions – CVSR College of Engineering)
6504 to 6700	Vivekananda PG College
1736 to 5000	University College of Commerce & Business Management, Osmania University
3912 to 4000	Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology
2727 to 2900	AV College of Arts, Science & Commerce
1054 to 1500	Badruka PG College Centre
983 to 1200	Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
579 to 700	Nizam College (Self-Finance section)
449 to 550	JNTUH University College of Management, Hyderabad
164 to 180	OU College of Commerce & Business Management

TSICET 2025 Marks vs Rank

The TSICET college admission depends on the candidate’s rank in the TSICET exam. The table below shows the ranks as per the marks scored.

TSICET Marks	TSICET 2025 Rank
160–200	Between 1 and 10
150–159	Between 11 and 100
140–149	Between 101 and 200
130–139	Between 201 and 350
120–129	Between 351 and 500
110–119	Between 501 and 1000
100–109	Between 1001 and 1500
95–99	Between 1501 and 2600
90–94	Between 2601 and 4000
85–89	Between 4001 and 6500
80–84	Between 6501 and 10750
75–79	Between 10751 and 16000
70–74	Between 16001 and 24000
65–69	Between 24001 and 32500
60–64	Between 32501 and 43000
55–59	Between 43001 and 53500
50–54	53500+

Colleges Accepting TSICET 2025 Ranks Below 1000

Only a few top institutes in Telangana accept candidates with ranks below 1000 in TGICET 2025. The table below lists such colleges along with their affiliating universities.

TSICET College Offering Admission Under 1000 Rank	Affiliating University	Important Reads
Badruka College PG Centre	Osmania University	Osmania University Admission Process Osmania University Cutoff
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
Nizam College Self Finance
OU College of Commerce Business Management
OU College of Commerce Business Management Self Finance
Osmania University College of Engineering Self Finance
OU College for Women Self Finance
JNTU School of Management Studies Self Finance	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad	JNTUH Admission Process JNTUH Cutoff
University College of Commerce & Business Management KU Campus	Kakatiya University	Kakatiya University Admission Process Kakatiya University Cutoff

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Colleges Accepting TSICET 2025 Ranks between 1000-5000

Candidates who place between 1000 and 5000 on the TGICET 2025 entrance exam get admitted to many reputable colleges in Telangana. These colleges and the institutions they are affiliated with are highlighted in the table below.

TSICET Colleges for 1000-5000 Rank Holders	Affiliating University
Arjun College of Technology and Science	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
AV College of Arts, Science, and Commerce	Osmania University
Badruka College PG Centre	Osmania University
B V Bhavans Vivekananda College of Science	Osmania University
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology	Osmania University
JNTU School of Management Studies	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
University College of Commerce & Business Management (KU Campus)	Kakatiya University
Matrusri Institute of PG Studies	Osmania University
MVSR Engineering College	Osmania University
Nizam College	Osmania University
OU College of Commerce Business Management	Osmania University
OU College for Women	Osmania University
Pendekanti Institute of Management	Osmania University
Pragati Mahavidyalaya PG College	Osmania University
R B V R R Institute of Technology	Osmania University
Sri Nidhi Institute of Science and Technology	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
Satavahana University College of Commerce & Business Management	Satavahana University
Telangana University College	Telangana University
Vardhaman College of Engineering	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
AMS School of Informatics for Women	Osmania University
V.V. Sanghs Basaveshwara Institute of Information Technology	Osmania University
Bandari Srinivas Institute of Technology	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
B V Raju Institute of Technology	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
Sri Chaitanya Technical Campus	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
KU PG College	Kakatiya University
M C Gupta College of Business Management	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
Mahatma Gandhi University College of Commerce & Business Management	Mahatma Gandhi University
Sardar Patel College	Osmania University
Vishwa Vishwani Institute of System and Management	Osmania University
Malla Reddy Engineering College	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Methodist College of Engineering and Technology	Osmania University
Kasturba Gandhi PG College for Women	Osmania University
Auroras PG College	Osmania University

Note: TSCHE has not yet made the official cutoffs for TSICET 2025 public. The table below shows the anticipated cutoff ranks for a few of the participating universities based on admission trends from prior years.

TSICET 2025 Spot Admissions for MBA & MCA

The Spot Admission process is meant for filling vacant seats in Private Unaided MBA and MCA colleges after the completion of regular TGICET counselling. As per the official schedule, the guidelines for spot admissions will be published on the TSICET website (tgicet.nic.in )on 23 September 2025.

Process of Spot Admissions:

Visit the official TSICET counselling website: tgicet.nic.in.
Download and carefully read the official Spot Admission guidelines once released.
Check the list of vacant seats available in participating Private Unaided colleges.
Report to the respective college with all required documents and fee payment to secure admission.

Ques: What are spot admissions for TSICET?

Ans: Following the conclusion of all counseling rounds, spot admissions are held to fill open MBA and MCA seats at private unaided colleges.

Ques: Who is eligible to apply for admission on a spot basis?

Ans: Depending on their eligibility, candidates who did not engage in counseling or who were not selected for a seat in previous counseling rounds may still apply.

Ques: Are there guaranteed seats for spot admission?

Ans: No, seats will only be allocated based on eligibility and available seats at the time of reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What are the TSICET 2025 cut-off scores?

Ans: The qualifying cutoff score is 25%, or 50 out of 200. There is no minimal score required of SC/ST applicants.

Ques: When is the ICET deadline?

Ans: After counseling, the last day to report was September 23, 2025. The procedure of spot admission will then start.

Ques: What was the number of applicants for TSICET 2025?

Ans: According to TSCHE, over 70,000 candidates applied for TSICET 2025; the precise numbers vary significantly.

Ques: What is the number of TSICET phases?

Ans: The two main counseling phases (Phase 1 and Final Phase) are typically followed by a spot admission round for available seats.

Ques: How do I choose colleges for the TS ICET?

Ans: During counseling, candidates must use the web choices to rank their preferred universities. Seat availability, reservation, and rating all affect allocation.

Ques: What to do after ICET results?

Ans: After the results, candidates must register for counselling, attend certificate verification, fill web options, and report to the allotted college once the seat is confirmed.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.