TG ICET Counselling 2026 has begun for admission to MBA and MCA programmes in universities and affiliated colleges across Telangana. The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) opened registration, processing fee payment, and certificate verification slot booking on the official counselling portal, tgicet.nic.in, from July 31, 2026. Candidates who qualified in the Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TG ICET) 2026 must complete registration, book a certificate verification slot, attend verification at a Help Line Centre (HLC), and then participate in web option entry to be considered for seat allotment.
Direct Link to TG ICET Counselling 2026 Slot Booking
Quick Overview - TG ICET Counselling 2026
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) |
| Exam Name | Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TG ICET / TS ICET) |
| Courses Covered | MBA and MCA admissions |
| Counselling Mode | Online registration and web options; offline certificate verification at Help Line Centres |
| Official Website | tgicet.nic.in. |
| Counselling Start Date | July 31, 2026 |
| Result Declared On | June 12, 2026 |
Note: A small number of secondary sources refer to the portal as tsicet.nic.in. Candidates should use the link shared in the official TGCHE notification to avoid confusion, as tgicet.nic.in is the consistently cited counselling website across the schedule notification and most recent reports.
TG ICET Counselling 2026 Important Dates
As per the schedule released by TGCHE, the first phase of TG ICET 2026 counselling follows this timeline:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration, processing fee payment & slot booking | July 31 - August 5, 2026 |
| Certificate verification at Help Line Centres | August 1 - August 5, 2026 |
| Web option entry (choice filling) | August 3 - August 8, 2026 |
| First phase seat allotment result | On or before August 11, 2026 |
| Tuition fee payment & self-reporting | August 11 - August 14, 2026 |
| Final phase counselling begins | August 17, 2026 |
| Spot admission guidelines (MBA/MCA, University & Private Unaided Colleges) | August 24, 2026 |
TG ICET 2026 Counselling Processing Fee
As per available reports, the counselling processing fee is structured as follows:
| Category | Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| OC / BC | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST | ₹600 |
TG ICET 2026 Counselling Selection Process
The TG ICET 2026 counselling process for MBA and MCA admission follows these broad stages:
- Registration: Candidates register on the counselling portal and pay the processing fee.
- Slot booking: Candidates book a preferred Help Line Centre, date, and time for certificate verification.
- Certificate verification: Candidates appear physically at the chosen HLC with original documents and photocopies.
- Web option entry: Verified candidates log in and select their preferred colleges and courses in order of preference.
- Seat allotment: Seats are allotted based on TG ICET rank, category-wise reservation, cutoff, and the options exercised by the candidate.
- Tuition fee payment & self-reporting: Allotted candidates pay tuition fees and self-report online within the specified window.
- Final phase (if applicable): Vacant seats after phase one are filled through a final counselling phase, repeating certificate verification for candidates who have not already completed it.
How to Register and Book a TG ICET 2026 Counselling Slot
- Visit the official TG ICET counselling website, tgicet.nic.in.
- Complete the counselling registration by entering the TG ICET hall ticket number, registration number, and date of birth.
- Pay the prescribed processing fee online.
- Log in using your credentials and fill in any additional details not auto-fetched by the system.
- Select your preferred Help Line Centre, along with a convenient date and time slot for certificate verification.
- Confirm the slot booking and download the acknowledgement slip for your records.
- Attend certificate verification in person on the allotted date and time with all required original documents and photocopies.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Complete registration and slot booking well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- Missing the allotted certificate verification appointment may affect eligibility for subsequent counselling stages.
- While filling web options, include a realistic mix of high-preference, moderate, and safe college-course choices, and review previous years' closing ranks before finalising options.
- Save option choices periodically instead of waiting until the last moment, and avoid leaving the browser window idle for long periods during option entry.
- Keep the acknowledgement slip and payment receipt safe for future reference at every stage of counselling.