Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has issued the detailed notification for TG ICET 2026 counselling on its official website, providing the complete schedule and guidelines for candidates. The notification includes the list of helpline centres, the manual option entry form, and specific instructions for reserved category and minority category candidates. The TG ICET counselling process will start on July 31, 2026, and applicants can register for Telangana MBA counselling until August 5, 2026, ensuring timely participation in the admission process.
TG ICET 2026 Notification PDF Download Link
To download the official counselling notification of TG ICET 2026, check the table below:
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TG ICET 2026 Counselling Schedule
Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has announced the complete TG ICET 2026 counselling schedule for MBA and MCA admissions. The process will be conducted in multiple phases, including certificate verification, option entry, seat allotment, and reporting. Below is the structured timeline for the First Phase, Final Phase, and Spot Admissions to help candidates plan their participation effectively.
| Phase | Events | Dates |
| First Phase | Online filing of basic information, payment of processing fee & slot booking for certificate verification | July 31 to August 05, 2026 |
| Certificate verification for slot‑booked candidates | August 01 to 05, 2026 | |
| Exercising options after certificate verification | August 03 to 08, 2026 | |
| Freezing of Options | August 08, 2026 | |
| Provisional allotment of seats | On or before August 11, 2026 | |
| Payment of tuition fee & self-reporting through website | August 11 to 14, 2026 | |
| Final Phase | Online filing of basic information, payment of processing fee & slot booking (for candidates not attended in First Phase) | August 17, 2026 |
| Certificate verification for slot-booked candidates | August 18, 2026 | |
| Exercising options | August 18 to 19, 2026 | |
| Freezing of options | August 19, 2026 | |
| Provisional allotment of seats | On or before August 24, 2026 | |
| Payment of tuition fee & self‑reporting through website | August 22 to 24, 2026 | |
| Reporting at the allotted college | August 22 to 25, 2026 | |
| Spot Admissions | Guidelines for MBA and MCA University & Private Unaided Colleges available at tgicet.nic.in | August 24, 2026 |
What is the Eligibility Criteria for TG ICET 2026 Counselling?
You need to meet the criteria before taking part in the TG ICET 2026 counselling process:
- Candidates must be Indian citizens and satisfy the government norms of Telangana for local or non‑reserved category admissions. In addition, qualifying the TG ICET 2026 exam is mandatory to participate in the counselling process.
- Must secure a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their qualifying degree. However, applicants belonging to reserved categories such as SC, ST, and PwD are eligible with at least 45% aggregate marks, as per the Telangana state admission norms.
- Candidates applying for the MBA program must hold a valid bachelor’s degree of at least three years duration from a recognized university.
- Degrees obtained through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system will be accepted for TG ICET 2026 admissions only if they are officially recognized by the competent authorities such as the University Grants Commission (UGC) or other approved bodies under Telangana state norms.
- For TG ICET 2026 seat allocation, 85% of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the Osmania University (O.U.) locality, while the remaining 15% of seats are open to all other qualified candidates as per Telangana state admission norms.
- For TG ICET 2026 scholarship eligibility, the maximum age limit is 30 years for candidates from the Open Category (OC), while applicants from reserved categories are eligible up to 34 years of age, calculated as of July 1, 2026.
FAQs – TG ICET 2026 Counselling Notification
Ques: What documents are required for TG ICET 2026 certificate verification?
Ans: Candidates must carry their TG ICET 2026 rank card, hall ticket, degree marks memo, provisional certificate, study certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), income certificate, and residence proof. These documents are verified at the designated helpline centres before option entry.
Ques: Can I participate in TG ICET 2026 counselling if I miss the first phase?
Ans: Yes, candidates who miss the first phase can attend the final phase counselling. They must complete registration, certificate verification, and option entry within the final phase schedule to be considered for seat allotment.
Ques: What happens after TG ICET 2026 seat allotment?
Ans: After provisional seat allotment, candidates must pay the tuition fee online and complete self‑reporting through the official website. Finally, they must report to the allotted college within the given dates to confirm admission.
