The document provides information about various entrance exams, eligibility criteria, exam patterns, and admission processes for MBA programs in Telangana, India. It discusses exams like TS ICET, CAT, MAT and their syllabi. It outlines the eligibility for these exams including required qualifications, reservation policies, and documents needed for counseling. It also provides details about the admission processes after qualifying exams, including timelines, shortlisting criteria at different stages and joining requirements. Overall, the document serves as a guide for MBA aspirants in Telangana on important entrance exams, eligibility and the complete admission process.

1. What after Graduation – MBA (Entrance,Admission and
Career)
( Suppose Candidate In Telangana State)
List of Entrance Exams
 TS ICET - (Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test)
 NIMCET (National Institute MCA Entrance Test)
 JNU MCA – Jawaharlal Nehru University MCA Entrance Test:
 BITS MCA- Birla Institute of Technology MCA
 West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam MCA (WB-JECA)
 Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET MCA) Etc,.
TS ICET - 2020
ICET Eligibility
The candidates other than Indian Nationals should satisfy the rules of the
Universities concerned.
1. The candidates seeking admission in to:
a. Master of Business Administration (MBA) course should have passed a Bachelor
Degree of minimum 3-years duration.

2. b. Master of Computer Applications (MCA) course should have passed
BCA/B.Sc/B.Com/B.A with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation Level.
2. The qualifying Degree obtained by Distance Mode Program/ Open Distance Learning (ODL)
within the jurisdiction of University should have recognition by joint committee of UGC,
AICTE and DEC/DEB.
3. The candidates who are appearing for the final year degree examination shall also be eligible
to appear for TSICET-2020
4. Admission into any college depends on its Recognition/Affiliation by the Statutory Bodies.
5. Qualifying marks in TSICET-2020 is 25% and no minimum marks are prescribed for SC/ST
candidates.
Mere qualification in the entrance test does not entitle a candidate to have been admitted into
MBA/MCA course unless the candidate:
i. Appears for Counseling at the notified Centers.
ii. Applies in response to the admission notification issued by the authority concerned (for
part-timeeveningdistance mode).
iii. Satisfies all the eligibility criteria for admission as stipulated by the authority concerned.
ICET Exam Pattern
Mode: The exam will be held through online /offline (written test) mode.
Type of Questions: Questions will be multiple choice type.
Medium of Exam: Paper will be available in English & Telugu/ English & Urdu for Section
A & B. Section C will be available only in English.
Duration: 150 minutes will be provided for the exam.
Sessions: The exam will be conducted in 2 sessions.
ICET Marking Scheme
 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
 No negative marking
ICET Syllabus
 Data Sufficiency.
 Problem Solving.
o Sequences and Series.
o Data Analysis.
o Coding and Decoding Problems.

3. o Date, Time & Arrangement Problems.
 Mathematical Ability.
o Arithmetical Ability.
o Algebraical and Geometrical Ability.
o Statistical Ability.
 Communication Ability.
o Vocabulary.
o Business and Computer terminology.
o Functional Grammar.
o Reading Comprehension (3 Passages).
Step by step process of Telangana ICET Counselling
 First of all, the candidates should log on to the TS ICET 2020 Counselling Official website
tsicet.nic.in
 Complete the payment of processing fee by clicking on the “Pay Processing Fee” tab in the
main menu.
 Make payment with your Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking or through any other payment
gateways provided.
 Now check the Certificate Verification Date for your Rank.
 Attend the TS ICET Counselling and complete the process of verification of Certificates.
 Click on the Candidates Registration tab and the complete process by following the given set
of instructions.
 Thereafter save the details like Registration Number and Password.
 Login and fill the Web Options Entry Form.
 Choose your choices for the Post Graduation.
 Take a print copy of Saved Web Options after the submission for the reference in future.
Documents Required for attending TS ICET MBA MCA Counselling
 TSICET 2020 Hall Ticket & Rank Card.
 Degree Marks Memos and Pass Certificate.
 Intermediate Marks Memo.
 S.S.C or its equivalent Marks memo.
 IX to Degree Study Certificates.
 Residence Certificate (in the case where the candidate has no institutionalized education), in
the case of the non-local candidate’s residential certificate of either of parents in Telangana
for 10 years excluding the period of employment outside Telangana from the competent
authority.
 Income Certificate issued after 01.01.2015, Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate issued by
competent authority and also PH/CAP/NCC/Sports/Minority Certificate if applicable.
TS ICET Web Counselling Process – Exercising TS ICET Web Options
 After attending the TS ICET Counselling in your allotted center, you have to exercise web
options.
 For Exercising the TS ICET Web Options login into the official website tsicet.nic.in
 Register using the Mobile Number.
 Enter the System generated OTP to log in.

4.  Login and complete the registration steps.
 Choose the List of Colleges as per the rules.
 Verify the college list and submit the details.

Process for Changing TS ICET Web Options
 You may also have the choice to change the Web Option which you have already opted.
 Initially, Login with your details in the tsicet.nic.in website.
 Choose the Change Web Options.
 Select the Option which you want to select and modify it.
 Finally, submit the Options by checking carefully.
MBA
Master of Business Administration or MBA is one of the most popular post-graduate
programmes in India and abroad. The two-year programme is a gateway to a plethora of job
opportunities in the corporate world. Here are some important facts about the MBA program:
 What makes MBA such a popular course is that students from any background -
including Science, Commerce and Humanities - can pursue it.
 A regular MBA or Post-Graduation Diploma in Management (PGDM) is generally a
two-year course divided into four or six semesters. However, there are certain private
institutes that offer one-year PGDM programmes as well.
 One can pursue MBA in various modes, such as, Regular, Online and Distance-
Education. Interested candidates can also find programmes customised based on their
professional experience such as Executive MBA.
 Many management institutes offer Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) or Post-Graduate
Programme (PGP) in Management instead of an MBA degree. There is not much
difference between the two, but for their titles.
 The full-time MBA is the most popular among all, and includes theory classes,
practical projects, and internships.
 Fresh graduates as well as candidates with a few years of work experience opt for a
full-time MBA. Some colleges prefer fresh graduates while some colleges give higher
preference to candidates with a few years of work experience.
 On the other hand, the Executive MBA is fit for candidates with more than 5 -10
years work experience as it is designed to enhance their managerial and leadership
skills to stay relevant in the job market.
 Online MBA, Part Time MBA and Distance MBA programmes are ideal for
candidates who wish to study while working.
MBA Admissions
Admissions to all B-schools typically take place through an admission test. This test
can be one of the following types:
 National Level Test conducted by an apex testing body or a top national B-school on
behalf of the other participating colleges. eg: CAT, MAT, CMAT or ATMA

5.  State Level Test conducted by a state level testing body or a top state B-school on
behalf of the other participating colleges in that state. eg: TS- ICET, MAH-CET,
OJEE, KMAT, TANCET or APICET
 Test conducted by a B-school for entrance to its own MBA programme. In some
cases, these scores can be accepted as a qualifying criteria by other B-schools as well.
eg: IIFT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, IBSAT
 Test conducted by a university for entrance to MBA programmes being offered by
colleges that are affiliated to it. eg: KIITEE, HPU MAT
CAT - 2020
Common Admission Test or CAT exam is a common aptitude test which is a gateway to 20
IIMs and over 1200 B-schools in India. CAT is conducted by the IIM in the month of
November in online mode in over 156 cities.
CAT Eligibility Criteria 2020: Academic Qualification

6. It should be noted that the official IIM admission policy does not state that candidates
with backlogs cannot apply for CAT exam. So, any candidate with a backlog in the final year
of graduation is also eligible to apply for CAT and complete the registration.
Reservation
It is extremely important for the CAT aspirants to be completely acquainted with the
CAT eligibility details before applying for the exam. During CAT 2020 registration,
candidates will be asked to fill in their details and submit respective documents on the portal.
In case of any discrepancies later, the candidature of the candidates can be cancelled without
prior notice. It should also be noted that being eligible for CAT does not guarantee admission
into the IIMs or any other B-school. CAT scores will be used to shortlist candidates for the
further rounds of selection (WAT and PI).
Exam Dates
This year, CAT 2020 exam will be conducted in the last week of November 2020
(tentative).
How to Apply
CAT exam registration is only available online. The application form is released by the
conducting IIM on the official CAT website and applicants are required to fill out the details.
Exam Pattern & Making Scheme

7. Syllabus
Eligibility Verification & Admission Process
If an applicant is shortlisted for WAT and PI by any of the IIMs, he/she has to comply
with the following eligibility verification:
Marksheets and Degree Certificate
Shortlisted candidates are required to produce all the original mark sheets and submit
attested photocopies in support of their eligibility at the time of their interview. Also, if a
candidate is selected for a particular programme, he/she is also required to submit the original
degree certificate and marksheets of all semesters/years along with their respective attested
copies at the time of joining the programme.
Reservation Category Requirements
For ST, SC, NC-OBC and DA candidates, if shortlisted, are required to show their
original caste/class and/or Disability certificate and submit a copy of the certificate at the
time of the interview. Also, a candidate selected for a programme will have to submit the
original certificate of qualifying degree and attested copy of the same for verification.

8. Candidates in the Final Year of Graduation
Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
examination are required to produce an original certificate from the
Principal/Registrar/Director of the University/institution certifying that the candidate has
obtained 50% marks or equivalent (45% for the SC, ST, and DA category candidates) based
on latest available grades/marks at the time of interview. He/she is also required to submit an
attested copy of the original certificate (for category candidates).
For the Post Graduate Programmes of IIMs, if the candidates are selected, they
will be allowed to join the programme PROVISIONALLY ONLY if they submit a
certificate from the Registrar/Principal of their college/institute mentioning that they
have completed all the necessary requirements including appearing for supplementary
exams, if any (the results may, however, be awaited) for obtaining the bachelor’s
degree/ equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate. Also, one must
obtain at least 50% marks or equivalent grade and should submit an attested copy of
the graduation marksheets and their qualifying degree certificate.
The deadline for submission of the mark sheet and the certificate is December
31, 2020 (Tentative). IIMs also state that “NON FULFILLMENT OF THIS
CONDITION WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF
THE PROVISIONAL ADMISSION.” In such cases, provisional admission will also
be cancelled if it is found that the certificate is incorrect or has any discrepancies later.
IIMs does not allow any individual to join any of their programmes in case a
candidate fails to complete all the requirements for a bachelor degree on or before
June (last week) 2020. After June 2020, the IIMs would allow admissions to any
candidate.
It should be noted that individual IIM shortlists candidates for their second stage of
selection independently. The selection process includes a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a
Personal Interview (PI). The performance of individuals in CAT 2020 exam will be an
important component in the overall selection process. IIMs also consider previous academic
records of the candidates, relevant work experience and other similar inputs while shortlisting
and ranking the candidates at various stages during the admission process. The processes,
academic cut-offs and the weights allocated to the evaluation parameters may vary across
IIMs.
List of IIMs

9. B - schools
Abbreviation of business school, an educational institution that focuses on teaching
business-related courses. While business schools may offer courses ranging from
undergraduate degrees to postdoctoral programs, their prime offering is the Master of
Business Administration (MBA) program.
To get admission into an MBA Programme one has to write entrance exams like
CAT,/SNAP/XAT/NMAT. Apart from these, there are a lot of exams conducted by private
universities for MBA admission.
India has at least 5,500 B-schools in operation now, but including unapproved
institutes could take that number much higher.
Is IBS and ISB different?
would you compare ISB and IBS. Interchanging the letters would not mean, both are
same or different. ISB is out of reach college. ... IBS is regular B-School, with fees of ISB
and quality of Amity.
The top MBA colleges in Hyderabad include 204 colleges, some of which have been
ranked by the top ranking agencies in India like NIRF and The Week. These colleges are
affiliated to various universities like Osmania University (OU) and JNTUH Hyderabad.
There are 60 top MBA colleges in Hyderabad under Osmania University.

10. The city has 186 private and 18 public MBA colleges. These colleges offer both
degree and diploma courses to the aspiring students.
Admissions in these colleges are mainly done through entrane exams like TSICET,
CAT, MAT, etc. Check list of colleges accepting MAT in Hyderabad.
Some of the top names of colleges here include ISB Hyderabad, University of
Hyderabad, and Osmania University affiliated colleges.
MAT - 2020
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardised test being administered since
1988 to facilitate Business Schools (B-Schools) to screen candidates for admission to MBA
and allied programmes. Govt. of India, Ministry of HRD approved MAT as a national level
test in 2003. Any B-School - national or international - can consider MAT Score as an
admission input based on the Score Cards issued to the candidates.
The exam is conducted four times in a year, each in February, May, September and
December.
Candidates who qualify the exam are eligible for admissions to 800+ B-schools
accepting MAT scores.
Eligibility
Graduates in any discipline. Final year students of Graduate Courses can also apply.

11. Candidate can take MAT as
(i) Paper Based Test (PBT) or
(ii) Computer Based Test (CBT) or
(iii) Both PBT & CBT
Apply Process
Register online at website link: https://mat.aima.in/may20/ with Credit Card/Debit
Card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI and Paytm wallet. The fees details are given below:
For Paper Based Test(PBT) - 1650/-
For Computer Based Test (CBT) - 1650/-
For Both PBT & CBT - 2750/-
Candidates are allowed to appear for MAT exam based on the following eligibility criteria-
 Candidates must fill in all the details carefully and upload scanned images of
photograph and signature in the format specified by the authority.
 Candidates must be a graduate from a recognized university in any stream (BA, B.Sc,
B.Com, BTech, etc). The authority also allows candidates who are in their final year
to apply for MAT exam 2020.
 Candidates can sit for MAT examination after they have achieved minimum passing
marks in graduation to appear the examination.
Note: The minimum graduation percentage requirement will vary for every MAT
participating institute.
 There is no limitation to how many times a candidate can appear for MAT exam. If a
candidate finds his/her score low, they have a chance to sit for the MAT exam once
again and improve their score.
Exam pattern

12. MAT Syllabus
Mathematical Skills- Candidates can prepare Mathematics syllabus of CBSE Class 10.
Language Comprehension- Candidates will have to focus on their English Grammar such as
English proficiency, fill in the blanks, para jumble, reading comprehension and Analytical
Reading and the likes.
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning- This certain section will be designed to check the
intelligence and critical reasoning of the candidates. The topics covered under each of the
section will also largely focus on Passage Conclusion, Statement Argument, Analogy Based
Questions and the likes.
Data Analysis and Sufficiency- This section will judge a candidate's proficiency in Data
Analysis and Sufficiency covering general topics like graphs (area and line), data Sufficiency,
Venn diagram, Pie Charts and the likes.
Indian and Global Environment- This section will largely focus on a candidate’s general
awareness of Indian Economy and Global Environment Awareness.
MAT Selection Process
Every MBA college participating in MAT have their own admission and selection
process which generally includes written ability test (WAT), group discussion (GD) and
personal interview (PI). The institutes conduct WAT-GD-PI as per their own admission
schedule. MAT candidates should check the process of each institute of their preference,
individually.

13. Career guidance after MBA
MBA in Finance
MBA in Finance is a popular MBA specialization with tremendous growth prospects in
Banking, Financial Services & Insurance sector. Financial management focuses on the planning,
managing, and regulating the financial resources/assets of any industry.
After completing an MBA in Finance, one can find a job in the following sectors –
 Corporate Finance
 Corporate Banking
 Credit Risk Management
 Asset Management
 Hedge Fund Management
 Private Equity
 Treasury
 Sales and Trading
Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan are some of the top recruiters in
India hiring MBA Finance professionals.
MBA in Business Analytics
MBA in Business Analytics is a specialization field that focuses on teaching students how to
use different analytical tools (statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive
modeling, data visualization, etc.) to gather data from multiple sources and analyze it to gain valuable
insights into the customer behaviour, market trends, and other matters related to business intelligence.
MBA graduates in Business Analytics can find jobs in various sectors like Information
Technology, Healthcare, Financial Institutions, E-Commerce, etc. Boston Consulting Group,
Accenture, Capgemini, Wipro, Amazon, etc are some of the top recruiters for Business Analytics
professionals in India.
MBA in Marketing
MBA in Marketing Management focuses on the marketing aspect of a business. The key goal
is to teach students about brand marketing, sales, different marketing channels & techniques,
executive and leadership management skills, product management, market research, consumer
behavior, to name a few.
After completing an MBA in Marketing Management, one can find a job in the following
sectors –
 Competitive Marketing
 Business Marketing
 Online Marketing
 Analytical Marketing
 Customer Relationship Marketing
 Advertising Management
 Product and Brand Management
 Retailing Management
Marketing Management professionals can find job opportunities in Advertising Agencies,
Marketing Companies, FMCG Sector, Financial Services, IT, etc. Though Marketing as a function is
required in almost every organization, and here are a few prime recruiting companies in India for

14. marketing function – Accenture, Amazon, Capgemini, Indusind Bank, Ing Vysya Bank, India
Infoline, etc.
MBA in Human Resource Management
MBA in HR Management focuses on maximizing the performance of the employees to
accomplish the goals of the organization. It teaches students how to acquire the right skills, best
industry practices, and knowledge of how to manage human resources in ways that guarantee
optimum benefits.
Recently, the job of HR professionals has gained increasing traction across all parallels of the
industry. Hence, HR Management professionals can find plenty of employment opportunities in IT
companies, law firms, advertising firms, retail companies, media houses, newspapers, etc.
MBA in Operations Management
Operations Management revolves around optimizing everything related to the business
operations, including product quality and cost, manufacturing time, enhancing productivity, and
boosting customer satisfaction quotient. Purchase management, Inventory management, vendor
management, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) make up the operations management and the
supply chain of a business.
Graduates with this specialization usually bag jobs in product/service based units, including –
 Retail
 Logistics
 Hospitality
 Transportation
 Manufacturing
 Construction
 Financial Institutions
 Management Consulting
 Information Technology
Damco, Blue Dart, First Flight, GAIL, ONGC, and NHPC are among the major recruiters for
Operations Management professionals in India.