TS ICET 2026 Counselling Schedule - Overview
The Department of Technical Education (DTE), Telangana, has published the counselling schedule for TS ICET 2026 on July 27, 2026. This counselling is for candidates who qualified the TS ICET exam and want admission into MBA and MCA courses in Telangana. The entire process will be conducted online through the official website tgicet.nic.in, based on the ranks obtained in the TS ICET 2026 exam. Candidates will complete registration, pay fees, book slots, verify certificates, enter web options, and participate in seat allotment as per the schedule. The first counselling phase starts on July 31, 2026, with provisional seat allotment expected by August 11, 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Exam Name | Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TS ICET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body (Exam) | Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, on behalf of TGCHE |
| Counselling Authority | Department of Technical Education, Telangana (DTE) |
| Apex Body | Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) |
| Courses Offered | MBA, MCA |
| Counselling Mode | Online (registration, fee payment, slot booking, web options) with physical document verification and college reporting |
| Counselling Portal | tgicet.nic.in |
| Result Portal | icet.tgche.ac.in |
| Notification Release Date | July 27, 2026 |
| TS ICET 2026 Exam Date | May 13 & 14, 2026 |
| TS ICET 2026 Result Date | June 12, 2026 |
| Counselling Rounds | Phase 1, Final Phase, Special Phase, Institutional Spot Admissions |
Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|
| Online Registration, Fee Payment & Slot Booking | July 31 to August 5, 2026 |
| Certificate Verification | August 1 to August 5, 2026 |
| Web Option Entry | August 3 to August 8, 2026 |
| Freezing of Web Options | August 8, 2026 |
| Provisional Seat Allotment | On or before August 11, 2026 |
| Tuition Fee Payment & Self-Reporting | August 11 to August 14, 2026 |
| Final Phase Counselling Start Date | August 17, 2026 |
| Provisional Seat Allotment for Final Phase | Before August 22, 2026 |
| Spot Admissions Guidelines Begin | August 24, 2026 |
TG ICET 2026 Counselling Fee
The counselling registration requires a processing fee, which candidates must pay online during registration. The fee amounts are as follows, but candidates should confirm the exact fee on the official counselling website tgicet.nic.in at the time of registration, as fees may change.
| Category | Processing Fee |
|---|
| OC / BC (Unreserved / Backward Classes) | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST / PH (Persons with Disability) | ₹600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: When will TS ICET 2026 counselling registration start?
A: The exact start date for counselling registration is not uniformly confirmed yet. It is expected between July and August 2026. Candidates should check the official website tgicet.nic.in for the final announcement.
- Q: Who is eligible for TS ICET 2026 counselling?
A: Candidates who qualified TS ICET 2026 with at least 25% marks for OC/BC categories or any valid rank for SC/ST, and who hold a bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks (general) or 45% (reserved categories) are eligible.
- Q: What is the TS ICET 2026 counselling processing fee?
A: The reported fees are ₹1,200 for OC/BC candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST/PH candidates. Candidates should verify the current fee on the official counselling portal at registration time.
- Q: What happens if I miss the physical reporting deadline at my allotted college?
A: If you complete online self-reporting but do not physically report to the college with original documents by the deadline, your seat will be cancelled. You will then need to try for admission in the Special Phase or Spot Admission rounds.
- Q: Where can I check the TS ICET 2026 seat allotment result?
A: Seat allotment results are available inside the candidate’s counselling login on the official website tgicet.nic.in.
