The Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test, or TSICET, is a state-level test. It is annually organized by Kakatiya University in Warangal on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). For the TS ICET 2025, about 71,280 candidates registered. On June 8th and 9th, 2025, approximately 71,157 people took the test.
The results were announced on July 7, 2025. The overall pass percentage was approximately 85.2%. The final counselling phases are currently in progress.
- The last date for payment of the last phase tuition fee has been extended to 24th September 2025.
- The last date for reporting to the college for the final phase is extended up to 25th September 2025.
- The official special admission guidelines and schedule are available on tgicet.nic.in.
- In the Special Phase, online registration, payment of the processing fee, and slot booking for certificate verification will be held on 05-10-2025.
- Certificate verification for slot-booked candidates in the Special Phase will take place on 06-10-2025
- Freezing of options for the Special Phase will be done on 07-10-2025.
- On or before October 10, 2025, the Special Phase's seat allocation will be made public.
- The deadlines for self-reporting, tuition payment, and reporting at the designated colleges in the Special Phase are October 10, 2025, to October 13, 2025.
Candidates can download the complete schedule for the special phase admission from the link provided below:
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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.
- What is TSICET?
- 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.
- TSICET FAQs
- 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:
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.
TSICET FAQs
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.
TSICET Counselling FAQs
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 | |
| 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 | |
| University College of Commerce & Business Management KU Campus | Kakatiya University |
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.
TSICET Spot Admissions FAQs
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.
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