TG ICET 2026 Counselling Notification OUT
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has officially released the detailed TG ICET 2026 Counselling Notification on its official web portal (tgicet.nic.in). Released by the ICET Admissions Convener and Commissioner of Technical Education, A. Sridevasena, the notification confirms that online registration, processing fee payment, and slot booking for certificate verification will officially begin on July 31, 2026.
All qualified candidates seeking admission into Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programs across Telangana state universities and private colleges can now access the detailed counselling notification, list of Helpline Centres (HLCs), and manual option forms directly on tgicet.nic.in.
Official TG ICET 2026 Admissions Timeline
The web-based admission process is structured into two main phases (First Phase and Final Phase), followed by institutional spot admissions.
First Phase Schedule
| Counselling Milestone | Official Scheduled Dates | Status |
| Official Notification & Schedule Release | July 29, 2026 | Notification Released |
| Online Registration, Fee Payment & Slot Booking | July 31 – August 5, 2026 | Slot Booking Window |
| Physical Certificate Verification at HLCs | August 1 – August 5, 2026 | Document Verification |
| Web Options Entry (Choice Filling) | August 3 – August 8, 2026 | Choice Filling Window |
| Freezing of Web Options | August 8, 2026 | Choice Locking Date |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Result | On or before August 11, 2026 | Seat Allotment |
| Tuition Fee Payment & Online Self-Reporting | August 11 – August 14, 2026 | Phase 1 Admission |
Final Phase Schedule
| Counselling Milestone | Official Scheduled Dates | Status |
| Final Phase Registration & Slot Booking | August 17, 2026 | Single-Day Window |
| Certificate Verification for Unverified Applicants | August 18, 2026 | Single-Day Window |
| Final Phase Web Options Entry | August 18 – August 19, 2026 | Option Entry Window |
| Freezing of Web Options | August 19, 2026 | Choice Locking Date |
| Final Seat Allotment Result | On or before August 22, 2026 | Final Allotment |
| Tuition Fee Payment & Web Self-Reporting | August 22 – August 24, 2026 | Fee Settlement |
| Physical Reporting at Allotted Colleges | August 22 – August 25, 2026 | Final College Join |
Spot Admissions Phase
| Event | Official Scheduled Date |
| Institutional Spot Admission Guidelines Publication | August 24, 2026 |
Category-Wise Certificate Verification Schedule at Helpline Centres
TGCHE has published category-wise slot booking timelines for physical document verification across designated Helpline Centres:
- General / OC / EWS / BC / SC / ST / Minorities: August 1 to August 5, 2026
- Sports (SG) Category: August 1, 2026
- National Cadet Corps (NCC): August 1 to August 4, 2026
- Physically Challenged (PHC): August 2, 2026
- Children of Armed Forces Personnel (CAP): August 3, 2026
Step-by-Step TG ICET 2026 Counselling Procedure
TGCHE strictly enforces sequential compliance. Missing any step bars a candidate from proceeding to choice entries.
- Step 1: Online Registration & Fee PaymentVisit
tgicet.nic.instarting July 31, 2026. Enter your Hall Ticket Number, Exam Registration Number, and Date of Birth. Pay the processing fee online: INR 1,200 for OC/BC categories and INR 600 for SC/ST categories. - Step 2: Helpline Centre (HLC) Slot BookingAfter successful fee payment, log into the dashboard to select your nearest physical Help Line Centre (HLC), preferred date, and time slot for certificate verification.
- Step 3: Physical Certificate VerificationReport in person to your chosen HLC at the assigned time slot with all required original certificates. Once verified, candidates receive an official “Receipt of Certificates”.
- Step 4: Web Options Generation & Choice LockingGenerate your custom login password on the portal. Enter the Option Entry system to select and prioritize your target colleges and courses between August 3 and August 8, 2026.
- Step 5: Seat Allotment & Self-ReportingCheck your provisional seat allocation result on August 11, 2026. Download the allotment letter, pay the required tuition fee online, and complete the web self-reporting process before August 14, 2026.
Mandatory Documentation Checklist
Candidates must present all original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies during physical verification:
- TG ICET 2026 Rank Card & Hall Ticket
- Aadhaar Card or valid Government Photo ID
- SSC (10th) and Intermediate (12th) Marks Memos
- Degree Consolidated Marks Memo (CMM) & Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC)
- Study / Bonafide Certificates from Class 9 to Graduation
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Income Certificate issued on or after January 1, 2026 (for fee reimbursement claims)
- Integrated Community / Caste Certificate (for BC/SC/ST candidates, if applicable)
- Residence Certificate / Employer Certificate (if claiming local/non-local status)
Top Participating Institutions & Cutoff Rank Ranges
| Institution / University | Program | Expected General Cutoff Rank Range |
| OU College of Commerce & Business Mgmt. | MBA / MCA | 1 – 200 |
| JNTU School of Management Studies, Hyderabad | MBA | 170 – 400 |
| Nizam College, Basheerbagh (OU Campus) | MBA / MCA | 350 – 870 |
| JNTUH University College of Engineering | MCA | 300 – 500 |
| Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT) | MBA | 600 – 900 |
| OU College for Women, Koti | MBA | 600 – 810 |
| University College of Commerce, Kakatiya University | MBA | 650 – 950 |
| B V Bhavans Vivekananda College, Secunderabad | MBA | 1,100 – 1,750 |
| Badruka College Post Graduate Centre, Hyderabad | MBA | 1,700 – 1,950 |
| Telangana University Campus, Nizamabad | MBA | 2,400 – 2,800 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Has the official TG ICET 2026 counselling notification been released?
Yes, TGCHE officially published the detailed TG ICET 2026 counselling notification and schedule on its official portal (tgicet.nic.in) on July 28, 2026.
Q2: When does online slot booking for TG ICET counselling begin?
Online registration, fee payment, and slot booking for certificate verification open on July 31, 2026, and close on August 5, 2026.
Q3: Is physical document verification compulsory?
Yes, all registered candidates must attend document verification in person at their selected Helpline Centre as per their booked slot. Web options entry remains locked until certificate verification is complete.
Q4: What is the official website for TG ICET 2026 counselling?
All counselling activities—registration, slot booking, web option entry, and allotment checking—are conducted exclusively via tgicet.nic.in.