The Integrated Common Entrance Test is state-level entrance examination in Telangana held by the MGU, Nalgonda to provide admission for Master’s of Computer Application and Master’s Business Administration in the government and private institutions of state.
Thousands of aspirants across the state seeking admission for MBA and MCA programmes take part in this entrance examination every year. If you are interested in getting admission for any of these courses for the academic year 2026-27, you may apply for it.
Here, we have discussed everything you need to know about the Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026. Read this article thoroughly to check the important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, and other details of this entrance examination.
TG ICET 2026 Overview
The TGCHE will soon release the notification for the TG ICET 2026, and then the window to apply will be available for four weeks. Refer to the table below to check an overview.
| Exam Name | Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Telangana Council of Higher Education |
| Exam Authority | Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Nalgonda |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Courses Offered | MBA and MCA |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Medium of Exam | English, Telugu, and Urdu |
Important Dates
The important dates for the TG ICET 2026 will be announced soon. Refer to the table below to check the expected timeline.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee) | May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | May 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Release | First week of May 2026 |
| Entrance Examination | May 13 & 14, 2026 (Officially Confirmed) |
| Preliminary Answer Key | Third week of May 2026 |
| Rank Card Release | June 2026 |
| Counselling Process | July – August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to apply for the TG ICET 2026 are given below for MBA and MCA. Refer to the table to check if you are eligible to submit an application.
| MBA | You have pursued a bachelor’s degree in any subject or stream from an institution or university recognised by the University Grant Commission or All India Council of Technical Education. |
| MCA |
For the MCA (Master’s of Computer Application), it is mandatory that the candidate have studied Mathematics at Intermediate level.
Application Fee
The payment of the application fee is mandatory to apply for the TG ICET 2026 (MBA or MCA). If you belong to the Open Category or Backward Class, you need to pay 750 rupees.
In case of belonging to Scheduled Tribes, Schedule Caste or Physical Handicapped, you need to pay 550 rupees. The application fee can be paid using the debit card, credit card and NET banking.
Exam Pattern
The TG ICET 2026 will take place in online mode using the CBT, in which there will be a total number of 200 objective-type questions. Questions will be from three different sections, which are as follows:
| Section | Subject Area | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Section A | Analytical Ability | 75 | 75 |
| Section B | Mathematical Ability | 75 | 75 |
| Section C | Communication Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Total | — | 200 | 200 |
Each question carries a weightage of 1 mark, and there is no provision of negative marking. To solve all questions, you will get a time duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes, and the details medium of this entrance examination are:
- Analytical Ability & Mathematical Ability: English & Telugu or Urdu
- Communication Ability: English
How to Apply?
To apply for the TG ICET 2026, the step-by-step instructions are given below. Go through the guide given below to submit your application form.
- Go to the official website of the Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test.
- Click on the fee payment option.
- Provide your mobile number, email address, and other details to reach the payment page.
- Pay the application fee using any of the provided payment methods.
- Access the application form by logging in with your acknowledgement number and date of birth.
- Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, address, and other details accurately.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and documents in the required size and format.
- After verifying all the provided details, click on the submit button to complete the application process.