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    TS LAWCET 2026: Application Form (OPEN), Exam Date (May 18), Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern
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    TS LAWCET 2026: Application Form (OPEN), Exam Date (May 18), Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

    Mirza Farhan BaigUpdated on 10 Feb 2026, 10:43 AM IST

    The Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test (TG LAWCET) 2026 application has started from February 10, 2026. Candidates can visit the official website to apply for the exam. The TS LAWCET 2026 application form deadline is April 1, 2026. The TG LAWCET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 18, 2026, for admission into the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes in law colleges in the state of Telangana. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Osmania University on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). Candidates who obtain the qualifying marks in TS LAWCET 206 will be able to participate in the TS LAWCET 2025 counselling process to obtain law admission. A total of 64 colleges participate in TS LAWCET. The total number of seats available through TS LAWCET 2026 counselling is around 4790 3-year LLB seats and 2100 5-year LLB seats.

    This Story also Contains

    1. TS LAWCET 2026: Overview
    2. TS LAWCET 2026 Latest Update
    3. TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Date
    4. TS LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    5. TS LAWCET 2026 Application Form
    6. TS LAWCET 2026 Syllabus
    7. TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern
    8. TS LAWCET 2026 Preparation Tips
    9. TS LAWCET 2026 Admit Card
    10. TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Centres
    11. TS LAWCET 2026 Answer Key
    12. TS LAWCET 2026 Result
    13. TS LAWCET 2026 Counselling
    14. TS LAWCET 2026 Cut-Off
    15. TS LAWCET 2026 Seat Intake
    TS LAWCET 2026: Application Form (OPEN), Exam Date (May 18), Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern
    TS LAWCET 2026 Complete Schedule

    TS LAWCET 2026: Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam name

    Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test (Telangana Law Common Entrance Test)

    Short name

    TS LAWCET 2026 (TG LAWCET 2026)

    Frequency

    Once a year

    Mode

    Online

    Type of questions

    MCQs

    Number of questions

    120

    Total marks

    120

    Marking scheme

    One mark per question. No negative marking

    Seats

    5-year LLB: 4790

    3-year LLB: 2100

    TS LAWCET 2026 Latest Update

    • The application for TS LAWCET 2026 starts from February 10, 2026.
    • TGCHE has released the official notice on February 8, 2026.
    • The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) is expected to release the online TS LAWCET 2026 application form in the first week of March 2026.

    TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Date

    TGHE has notified the complete TS LAWCET exam schedule through a notification on its website. The TS LAWCET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 18, 2026. Aspiring candidates must keep track of the important dates for TS LAWCET 2026 to successfully register and appear for the exam. The table given below provides the tentative important dates for the TS LAWCET 2026 entrance test.

    TS LAWCET 2026 Schedule

    EventsDates

    Detailed admission notification

    February 8, 2026

    TS LAWCET 2026 online application starts

    February 10, 2026

    TS LAWCET 2026 last date to submit the application form without a late fee

    April 1, 2026

    Last date to submit the application form with a late fee of Rs 500

    April 15, 2026

    Last date to submit the application form with a late fee of Rs 1000

    April 25, 2026

    Last date to submit the application form with a late fee of Rs 2000

    May 5, 2026

    Last date to submit the application form with a late fee of Rs 4000

    May 10, 2026

    Last date to submit the application form with a late fee of Rs 10000

    May 13, 2026

    TS LAWCET application correction window

    May 3, 2026 - May 8, 2026

    TS LAWCET hall tickets 2026

    May 12, 2026

    TS LAWCET exam date 2026

    May 18, 2026 (confirmed)

    Release of provisional answer key

    May 23, 2026

    Last date to submit objections

    May 25, 2026

    TS LAWCET 2026 results

    June 5, 2026

    TS LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    TGHE specifies the TS LAWCET eligibility criteria 2026 on its official website. The eligibility criteria of TS LAWCET 2026 include details about minimum educational qualification, minimum passing marks, and age limit, if any. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria of TS LAWCET 2026 before registering.

    TS LAWCET Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Particulars

    TS LAWCET 5-year LLB

    TS LAWCET 3-year LLB

    TS PGLCET LLM

    Educational qualification

    10+2 or equivalent

    Graduation in any stream

    3-year LLB / 5-year LLB degree

    Minimum passing marks

    45% for general/

    42% for OBC and

    40% for SC/ST category


    45% for general/

    42% for OBC and

    40% for SC/ST category


    25% for general/OBC

    Age limit

    No age limit

    No age limit

    No age limit

    TS LAWCET 2026 Application Form

    The TGCHE has opened the TS LAWCET registration for the 2026 window on February 10, 2026, on its official website, lawcet.tsche.ac.in. Candidates have to pay the TS LAWCET 2026 application fee to complete the registration. After payment, law aspirants need to fill out the application form details. The deadline to submit the TS LAWCET application form 2026 is April 1, 2026 withouth paying the late fees.

    How to fill up the TS LAWCET 2026 application form?

    • Visit the official website - lawcet.tsche.ac.in

    • Click on the TS LAWCET 2026 application form link

    • Make the application fee payment. Candidates are allowed to pay the TS LAWCET application fee in online and offline mode through TS LAWCET help centres.

    • After successful payment, candidates must add the payment reference ID, mobile number qualifying examination hall ticket number, and date of birth.

    • Next, candidates can proceed to fill up the details in the application form such as personal details, education details, and address.

    • Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

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    Documents Required for TS LAWCET 2026 Application Form

    • Receipt form from TS/AP online centre

    • Photograph and signature as per the specifications

    • Aadhaar card

    • Hall ticket for the qualifying exam

    • Transfer Certificate/ Migration certificate

    • Birth certificate/ Class 10th certificate

    • Study or residence certificate for proof of local status

    • Caste certificate if applicable

    • Income certificate, if applicable

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    TS LAWCET 2026 Application Fee

    Course

    Category

    Fee

    5-year LLB/3-year LLB

    OC & BCs

    Rs. 900

    SC/ST & PH

    Rs. 600

    TS PGLCET

    (LLM)

    OC & BCs

    Rs. 1100

    SC/ST & PH

    Rs. 900

    TS LAWCET 2026 Syllabus

    The TGCHE specifies the TS LAWCET 2026 syllabus for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes. The syllabus of TS LAWCET 2026 contains three sections, namely, GK and mental ability, current affairs, and aptitude for the study of law. Aspiring candidates must carefully go through the TS LAWCET syllabus in order to prepare accordingly.

    TS LAWCET 2026 Syllabus Details

    Particulars

    Details

    General Knowledge and Mental Ability

    GK:

    • Politics

    • Economics

    • Arts and Culture

    • Science and technology

    Mental ability:

    • Logical reasoning

    • Number sequences

    • Patterns

    • Blood relations

    Current Affairs

    • Important national and international events

    • Politics

    • Legal current affairs

    • Sports

    • Business

    Aptitude for Study of Law

    • Constitution

    • Fundamental rights

    • History of law

    • Important judgments

    • Basic understanding of various laws

    TS LAWCET Subject-Wise Syllabus 2026

    Part

    Sections

    Number of questions

    Marks

    Marking scheme

    A

    General knowledge and mental ability

    30

    30

    1 mark for each correct answer. No negative marking

    B

    Current affairs

    30

    30

    C

    Aptitude for the study of law

    60

    60

    Total

    120

    120

    TS PGLCET 2026 Syllabus

    The TS PGLCET syllabus 2026 tests the candidate’s knowledge of various laws and the candidate’s suitability to pursue a postgraduate law programme. The syllabus of TS PGLCET 2026 is given in the table below.

    TS PGLCET 2026 Syllabus Details

    Particulars

    Topics

    Part A

    Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law

    Part B

    Public International Law, Mercantile Law, Labour Law, Crimes and Torts, Other Laws

    TS PGLCET Subject-Wise Syllabus 2026

    PART A

    No. of Questions

    Marks

    Jurisprudence

    20

    20 Marks

    Constitutional Law

    20

    20 Marks

    PART B

    No. of Questions

    Marks

    Public International Law

    16

    16 Marks

    Mercantile Law

    16

    16 Marks

    Labour Law

    16

    16 Marks

    Crimes and Torts

    16

    16 Marks

    Other Laws

    16

    16 Marks

    Total

    120

    120

    TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern

    As per the TS LAWCET exam pattern, the question paper is divided into three sections and will consist of 120 questions in MCQ format. The detailed exam pattern of TS LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 is given below.

    TS LAWCET Exam Pattern 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Duration

    90 Minutes

    Number of Sections

    3

    Number of Questions

    120

    Total Marks

    120

    Marking Scheme

    1 Mark per question

    Language

    English, Telugu, Urdu

    TS LAWCET 2026 Preparation Tips

    Here are a few preparation tips to ace the TS LAWCET exam:

    • Develop a structured study schedule and be consistent

    • Familiarise yourself with the TS LAWCET 2026 exam pattern and syllabus

    • Prioritise understanding the core concepts before attempting the questions

    • Use proper study materials and refer to the TS LAWCET books and previous year question papers of TS LAWCET

    • Candidates must stay updated with current affairs by following the news regularly. They

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    TS LAWCET 2026 Admit Card

    The authorities will issue the TS LAWCET admit card 2026 in online mode on May 12, 2026, 7-10 days before the exam. Candidates can download the TS LAWCET hall ticket from the official website by entering their registration number, mobile number and date of birth.

    Steps to download TS LAWCET admit card 2026

    Given below are the steps to download the TS LAWCET 2026 admit card

    • Visit the official website - lawcet.tsche.ac.in

    • Click on the TS LAWCET 2026 admit card link

    • Enter the registration number, mobile number, and date of birth

    • The TS LAWCET 2026 hall ticket will appear on the screen

    • Download and take a printout

    Details mentioned in the TS LAWCET 2026 admit card

    • Candidate’s name

    • Registration number

    • Candidate’s photograph and signature

    • Exam date and reporting time

    • Exam centre details

    • Exam instructions

    TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Centres

    TS LAWCET 2026 will be conducted at the designated TS LAWCET 2026 exam centres, which are spread across 17 test cities in India. The complete list of TS LAWCET exam centres is given below. It is important to note that the convener reserves the right to add or remove any centre from the list.

    List of TS LAWCET Exam Centres 2026

    Hyderabad West

    Hyderabad North

    Hyderabad South-East

    Hyderabad East

    Nalgonda

    Kodad

    Khammam

    Karimnagar

    Siddipet

    Sathupally

    Warangal

    Nizamabad

    Adilabad

    Narsampet

    Mahabubnagar

    Sangareddy

    Bhadradri Kothagudem




    TS LAWCET 2026 Answer Key

    TGCHE will release the TS LAWCET provisional answer key 2026 on May 23, 2026. Candidates will be allowed to raise their objections against the provisional answer key after paying the prescribed objection fees. The TS LAWCET 2026 final answer key will be published tentatively on June 5, 2026 after considering the valid objections.

    How to download the TS LAWCET 2026 answer key?

    • Visit the official website - lawcet.tsche.ac.in

    • Click on the answer key link

    • Click on the desired course, 3-year LLB/5-year LLB and the shift

    • The TS LAWCET answer key will appear on the screen along with the question paper.

    • Download and save for use on the day of the exam.

    TS LAWCET 2026 Result

    TGHE will declare the online TS LAWCET result 2026 along with the final answer key tentatively on June 5, 2026 on its official website. Candidates can check the result by entering their hall ticket number and date of birth. The authorities will also publish the list of TS LAWCET 2026 toppers along with the results.

    How to Check TS LAWCET 2026 Results?

    Given below are the steps to download the TS LAWCET 2026 results

    • Visit the official website - lawcet.tsche.ac.in

    • Click on the TS LAWCET rank card

    • Enter the hall ticket number and date of birth

    • The TS LAWCET 2026 result will appear on the screen

    • Download and save the scorecard for future reference

    Details Mentioned in TS LAWCET Results 2026

    • Candidate’s name

    • Roll number

    • Application number

    • Total marks and subject-wise marks

    • Qualifying status

    What are the minimum qualifying marks in the TS LAWCET 2026 exam?

    Candidates from the general and OBC categories are required to score at least 35% marks in TS LAWCET 2026 to be eligible for ranking and participating in the counselling process. There is no minimum mark required for candidates from the SC/ST categories. In TS PGLCET, the minimum qualifying marks for the general and OBC categories is 25%. Also, there is no minimum qualifying mark required in TS PGLCET for SC/ST candidates.

    TS LAWCET 2026 Counselling

    The TS LAWCET counselling registrations will begin tentatively in the first week of August 2026. Only those candidates who have scored the required minimum marks will be eligible to register in the counselling process.

    Candidates will be able to gain admission into 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes of TS LAWCET 2026 participating law colleges. The seat allocation of candidates into these colleges will depend on the rank, seat availability, and the preference selected during the TS LAWCET web options 2026. The TS LAWCET 2026 seat allotment will be done in two different phases.

    Steps in TS LAWCET 2026 Counselling Process

    The counselling process of TS LAWCET 2026 involves the following steps:

    • Publication of the TS LAWCET merit list of eligible candidates for TS LAWCET 2026 counselling

    • Payment of the counselling registration fee by the eligible candidates

    • E-verification of the required documents

    • TS LAWCET Web option filling for college preferences by candidates

    • Seat allotment by the exam authorities

    • Reporting to college

    Documents Required for TS LAWCET Counselling 2026

    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and pass certificates

    • TS LAWCET 2026 rank card

    • Aadhaar card

    • Transfer Certificate

    • Migration Certificate

    • Caste Certificate (if applicable)

    • Domicile certificate (if applicable)

    • Income certificate (if applicable)

    TS LAWCET 2026 Cut-Off

    The authorities will publish the TS LAWCET cut-off 2026 for each round of counselling on the official website. The TS LAWCET 2026 cut-off will be available as the closing category-wise rank for different colleges. The TS LAWCET cut-off will depend on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, seat availability, and the number of applicants. The TS LAWCET exam analysis for earlier years suggests that a score in the range of 80-90 marks will be a good score in TS LAWCET 2026.

    Previous Year TS LAWCET Cut-Off

    The tables below provide the TS LAWCET cut-off 2024 for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB. The category-wise cut-off is available for different colleges coming under the Osmania University category and the Universal category.

    TS LAWCET 5-year LLB Cut-Off 2024

    Actual College Name

    Category

    Course and Type

    OU Area category


    Universal

    Opening Rank

    Closing Rank

    Opening Rank

    Closing Rank

    University College Of Law OU Campus, Hyderabad

    OPEN

    LLB-5YEARS - Regular

    6

    54

    2

    4

    University College Of Law OU Campus, Hyderabad

    EWS

    LLB-5YEARS - Regular

    47

    119

    6

    6

    University College Of Law Kakatiya University, Subedari

    OPEN

    LLB-5YEARS - Self Finance

    67

    432

    52

    52

    Pendekanti Law College

    OPEN

    LLB-5YEARS - Regular

    69

    192

    41

    75

    Padala Rama Reddy Law College

    OPEN

    LLB-5YEARS - Regular

    70

    442

    34

    150

    University College Of Law OU Campus, Hyderabad

    SC

    LLB-5YEARS - Regular

    87

    163

    78

    78

    K. V. Ranga Reddy Law College

    OPEN

    LLB-5YEARS - Regular

    133

    565

    41

    41

    Bhaskar Law College

    OPEN

    LLB-5YEARS - Regular

    135

    2476

    125

    292

    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College Of Law, Chikkadpally

    OPEN

    LLB-5YEARS - Regular

    151

    591

    111

    262

    Keshav Memorial College Of Law

    OPEN

    LLB-5YEARS - Regular

    158

    620

    7

    61

    Post Graduate College Of Law, Osmania University

    OPEN

    LLB-5YEARS - Self Finance

    182

    284

    93

    108

    Pendekanti Law College

    SC

    LLB-5YEARS - Regular

    197

    1128

    172

    197

    Post Graduate College Of Law, Osmania University

    SC

    LLB-5YEARS - Self Finance

    302

    378

    142

    142

    Mahatma Gandhi Law College

    OPEN

    LLB-5YEARS - Regular

    330

    712

    88

    209

    University College Of Law, Kakatiya University, Subedari

    SC

    LLB-5YEARS - Self Finance

    352

    1023

    328

    500

    TS LAWCET 3-year LLB Cut-Off 2024

    College Name

    Category

    Course

    MIN of RANK (OU)

    MAX of RANK (OU)

    MIN of RANK (UNR)

    MAX of RANK (UNR)

    Adarsha Law College, Warangal

    BCA

    LLB

    3177

    7457

    2474

    3177

    Adarsha Law College, Warangal

    EWS

    LLB

    5223

    16200

    3576

    6068

    Adarsha Law College, Warangal

    OPEN

    LLB

    584

    2991

    370

    855

    Adarsha Law College, Warangal

    SC

    LLB

    2923

    5290

    1213

    3603

    Ananntha Law College, Hyderabad

    BCA

    LLB

    4480

    5963

    2023

    3620

    Ananntha Law College, Hyderabad

    EWS

    LLB

    1580

    12719

    518

    2047

    Ananntha Law College, Hyderabad

    OPEN

    LLB

    436

    1993

    52

    518

    Ananntha Law College, Hyderabad

    SC

    LLB

    2632

    5606

    2005

    2138

    Aurora's Legal Sciences Academy, Hyderabad

    BCA

    LLB

    4673

    6977

    2687

    3827

    Aurora's Legal Sciences Academy, Hyderabad

    EWS

    LLB

    9089

    16200

    4356

    6957

    Aurora's Legal Sciences Academy, Hyderabad

    OPEN

    LLB

    1362

    2127

    123

    951

    Aurora's Legal Sciences Academy, Hyderabad

    SC

    LLB

    3011

    6767

    2110

    3850

    Aurora's Legal Sciences Institute, Nalgonda

    BCA

    LLB

    5953

    7665

    -

    -

    Aurora's Legal Sciences Institute, Nalgonda

    EWS

    LLB

    5464

    8982

    -

    -

    Aurora's Legal Sciences Institute, Nalgonda

    OPEN

    LLB

    1159

    2205

    415

    782

    TS LAWCET 2026 Seat Intake

    By appearing for the TS LAWCET exam, candidates can gain admission into 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses. Candidates can also gain admission into the LLM course through the TS PGLCET 2026. The total number of seats are given below:

    Seat Intake at TS LAWCET Participating Colleges 2026

    Course

    No. of seats

    3-year LLB

    3597

    5-year LLB

    1580

    LLM

    620

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    You can click on the link below where we have mentioned some of the books you can use for prep.

    Link - TS LAWCET Books 2026 - Subject Wise Recommended Books

    Hope this helps!

    Hi! To get all major updated on TS LAWCET 2026 entrance exam, click on the link provided below.

    Link: TS LAWCET 2026 exam

    TS LAWCET has 120 objective-type questions (90 minutes) covering General Knowledge & Mental Ability (30 questions), Current Affairs (30 questions), and Aptitude for the Study of Law (60 questions).

    Read newspapers and current affairs of the last 6 months

    General knowledge - Read lucent GK book

    Mental ability - Solve

    Hey Khursheed:)

    Thanks for reaching out!

    With a 189 rank in TS LAWCET under BC-E your chances depends on the course .For the 3-year LLB at Osmaina University,the round 1 cutoff was around 210,so your rank is well within range and you still stand a good chance of getting a

    Hello,

    With 189 rank in TS LAWCET under BC-E category, you have an excellent chance of getting into top law colleges in Telangana. Some of the best options:

    • Osmania University, Hyderabad (OU College of Law)
    • Kakatiya University, Warangal
    • Mahatma Gandhi Law College, Hyderabad
    • Padala Rama Reddi Law College, Hyderabad
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