How many qualified in TS ICET 2024?

As many as 71,647 candidates qualified for the admissions based on TS ICET 2024 ranks. Out of the total 77942 test takers, 6295 have not been issued any rank. Only the qualified candidates get the TS ICET rank for MBA/MCA admissions in Telangana.

What are the key elements of TSICET exam pattern?

TS ICET exam pattern comprises multiple elements, including the mode of exam, type of questions, number of questions, maximum marks, marking scheme, exam medium, exam duration, number of sections, sections wise number of questions, sectional time limit, etc. Candidates preparing for the TS ICET exam must be aware of all the elements included in the exam pattern. Preparing based on pattern and syllabus, helps candidates get a good score in TS ICET exam. Details about all the elements of the TS ICET exam pattern is released by Kakatiya University along with the exam notification. Candidates preparing for the exam can find the details for all the pattern elements on the official website. Alternatively, TS ICET exam pattern page of Shiksha. Com hosts the complete details on the exam pattern.

TSICET Exam Pattern 2025: Check Marking Scheme, Good Score, and Normalization Process

TSICET Exam Pattern: TS ICET exam 2025 is an online computer-based-test (CBT) which will be conducted across 16 cities across the state of Telangana. The exam date is set for 8th and 9th June. The TS ICET question paper consists of 200 MCQ type questions from Analytical (section A), Mathematical (Section B), and Communication Abilities (Section C), and are to be answered within a duration of 150 minutes (2.5 hrs).

While the question paper for section A and section B are set in English and Telugu/Urdu, the TSICET question paper for section C is only set in English. Analysing the past trends, the overall difficulty level of the TSICET exam is considered to be between moderate and difficult. So to score well in the exam, the candidates must prepare well and understand the TSICET syllabus and exam pattern carefully.

There is no negative marking in the TSICET exam and each correct answer will fetch the student 1 mark. Therefore, it is advised to solve all the questions to increase the chances of achieving a higher score. If the candidates start preparing for the exam right now, they can easily cover the syllabus till May/June. To score well it is good to solve the TSICET previous year question papers, TS ICET mock tests, and even sample papers. Read all about the TSICET exam pattern on this page.

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TSICET Exam Pattern - Basic Highlights

Given below are the major highlights for TSICET 2025 exam. This will help the applicants in understanding the exam better.

Particulars	Details
Type of Questions	Objective i.e. MCQs
Number of Choices in Answer	4
Total questions	200
Exam language	English and Telugu/ Urdu (Section A and B) (except Section C- English only)
Duration of Exam	2.5 hours (150 minutes)

TSICET Exam Pattern - Sectional Analysis

In this section the students can check the section wise analysis for all the 3 sections individually. While each section contains sub-sections, it is crucial to understand the number of questions and the marks that each section carries. Tabulated below is the breakup of the 200 MCQ questions, and the exam total is also 200 marks.

Section A: Analytical Ability

The analytical ability section is divided into 2 sub-sections - Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving. Check the breakup for the section given below.

Particulars/Sub-Sections	No. of Questions	Marks
Section Total	75	75
Data Sufficiency	20	20
Problem-Solving	55	55

Section B: Mathematical Ability

The mathematical ability section has 3 sub-sections - Arithmetic, Algebra & Geometry, and Statistics. Check the breakup for the section given below.

Particulars/Sub-Sections	No. of Questions	Marks
Section Total	75	75
Arithmetical Ability	35	35
Algebraical Ability and Geometrical Ability	30	30
Statistical Ability	10	10

Section C: Communication Ability

the communication ability section has 4 further sections - Vocabulary, Computer & Business Terminology, Functional Grammar, and Reading Comprehension. Check the breakup for the section given below.

Particulars/Sub-Sections	No. of Questions	Marks
Section Total	50	50
Vocabulary	10	10
Business and Computer Terminology	10	10
Functional Grammar	15	15
Reading Comprehension	15	15

TSICET 2025 Marking Scheme

For this session, the following marking scheme criteria will be followed.

Particular	Mark(s)
Total Question \| Total Marks	200 \| 200
Marks per Question	1 mark
Correct Answer	1 mark
Incorrect Answer	0 mark
Unattempted Question	0 mark

Note: As there is no provision for negative marking, it is advisable to attempt all the questions.

TSICET 2025 Normalization of Marks

All applicants are placed on a comparable scale throughout all sessions with the normalizing process. This method may result in a little lower rating for the easy session and a marginally higher mark for the hard session globally. This is directly based on how well each session's average performance goes. These adjustments are anticipated to be extremely slight because great care is made to prepare papers of similar difficulty. Normalized scores uphold the candidates' qualifications while honoring their real performance. According to Normalization procedure:

SASD: Sum of Average (A) and Standard Deviation (SD) of the subject of a session in which the candidate appeared
GASD: Sum of Average (A) and Standard Deviation (SD) of all the candidates across all sessions of the subject put together
STA: Average mark of the top 0.1% of the candidates in the subject of a session in which the candidate appeared
GTA: Average mark of the top 0.1% of all the candidates across all the sessions of the subject put together

TSICET Important Links to read:

What is TSICET exam?
TS ICET Syllabus PDF Download
TSICET hall ticket
TSICET 2025 exam date out. Check the schedule here

TSICET Exam Pattern - Score Chart

A common question with users is - "What is a good score in the TSICET exam?”. The score range here can be divided into 4 major categories - Very good, average, good, low. Now, to understand what scores fall in this category, refer to the table below.

TSICET 2025 Rank	TSICET 2025 Marks	Remarks
1-100	200-150	Very Good
101-500	149-120	Good
500-10000	119-80	Average
10000 and Above	79 or less	Low

TSICET 2025 Marks vs Rank Analysis

TSICET 2025 marks vs rank analysis is an essential tool in determining what is a good score for MBA or MCA curriculums.

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

TS ICET Exam Preparation Tips

Given below are a few effective tips and strategies to prepare for the upcoming TSICET exam.

Candidates should plan and follow the best exam techniques and pick the right study materials and books to achieve their spot in the TS ICET Counselling round.
Candidates must be thorough with the TS ICET Syllabus and Exam Pattern before starting the preparation. Give equal importance to the topics that have more marks weightage to enhance their selection chances.
The next TS ICET preparation tip is to make a strict timetable and allot more time to the topics in which you are weak and require more attention.
Try to start the preparation at least 3-4 months prior to the entrance exam dates.
Attempt mock tests and solve previous year's question papers to improve your preparation level and confidence.
Revise all the topics thoroughly before the exam to remember the details for a longer period.

TSICET 2025 Preparation Books

The books which can be taken as reference books by candidates appearing for TSICET 2025 are given below.

Subject	Book Name	Author/ Publisher
Analytical Ability	A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	R.S. Aggarwal
	Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency	Ananta Ashisha
	Shortcuts in Reasoning	Disha Experts
Mathematical Ability	The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude And Data Interpretation	Nishit Sinha
	How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT Common Admission Test	Arun Sharma
	The Pearson Guide To Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CAT 1st Edition (Paperback)	Nishit K.
Communication Ability	Verbal Ability and Reading comprehension	Arun Sharma
Communication Ability	Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	R.S. Agarwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TS ICET 2025 exam pattern?

Telangana ICET exam pattern mentions the sections, marking scheme and number of questions in the question paper. As per the TSICET exam pattern, the question paper comprises 200 questions. Candidates are given one mark for every correct answer and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses. The duration of the exam is 150 minutes. Telangana ICET exam is a Computer Based Test to be conducted across multiple districts in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The Telangana ICET exam is conducted in a two days window (each day has two sessions).

How to prepare for TSICET exam?

Candidates must prepare for the TSICET exam by following the below-mentioned steps: - Get aware of the exam details, including pattern, syllabus, and more - Take mock tests - Know strengths and weaknesses and plan accordingly - Practise previous year question papers and TSICET mock tests - Work on time management as candidates need to answer within 45 seconds to complete on time - Plan studying one section at a time, followed by revision in phases - Make a habit of reading every day - Get the best study material, including past papers with solutions, best books, mock tests, and more TS ICET is a highly competitive exam with more than 60,000 candidates taking the exam. Therefore, candidates must follow a preparation plan religiously. Failing to study in a planned manner may lead to drop in the TSICET scores.

Which section is the easiest in TSICET exam?

The Communication Ability section of the TSICET exam is considered the easiest section among all the sections. Telangana ICET has questions from three sections, namely Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, and Communication Ability. Besides the difficulty standards, TSICET exam's Communication Ability section has the least questions, that is 50 questions. The Communication Ability section is further divided into four sub-sections, which include 1) Vocabulary 2) Business and Computer Terminology 3) Functional Grammar 4) Reading Comprehension.

How to choose books for TSICET preparation?

Candidates preparing for TSICET need not buy any book if they already have books from which they prepared for any other MBA entrance exam. However, if TS ICETB is the only exam for which the candidate is planning to appear, following factors must be kept in mind to choose a book: 1. Check the table of content and book edition 2. Check if the book has its content arranged systematically 3. Read reviews whether the book is for advanced level preparation or basic preparation 4. Author and publisher 5. Does it contain a question bank? 6. Does it have section wise distribution?

Where can I do the rough work for the numerical type of questions during TSICET 2025 exam?

Every candidate will be given a supplement sheet for calculation and rough work during the test. Candidates should make sure nothing should be written on the Question paper.