The Telangana State Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (TG PGLCET) 2026 is a state-level entrance examination. It is conducted for students seeking admission to two-year LLM (Master of Laws) programmes across Telangana. Osmania University conducts the TS LAWCET examination on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). The TG PGLCET 2026 examination is officially scheduled for May 18, 2026, from 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM, and will be conducted in a computer-based format across various centres.
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The official admission notification was released on February 8, 2026. Following this, the online application window to apply for TS PGLCET 2026 is now open from February 10, 2026, to April 1, 2026 (without a late fee). The registration fee is Rs. 1100/- (Rs. 900/- for SC/ST & PH candidates), payable online via debit card, credit card, or net banking. The exam consists of 120 questions divided into two parts: Part A covers jurisprudence and constitutional law, while Part B covers specialised areas such as public international law, business law, labour law, crimes, and torts.
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | Telangana State Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (TG PGLCET or TS PGLCET) |
Conducting body | Osmania University, Hyderabad |
Exam date | May 18, 2026 |
Exam level | Post-graduate (state level) |
Mode of exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Total marks | 120 marks |
Official website | lawcet.tgche.ac.in |
Event | Official date |
Admission notification | February 8, 2026 |
Online application opens | February 10, 2026 |
Last date to apply (no late fee) | April 1, 2026 |
Last date with late fee (Rs. 500/-) | April 15, 2026 |
Last date with Late fee (Rs. 1,000/-) | April 25, 2026 |
Last date with late fee (Rs. 2,000/-) | May 5, 2026 |
Last date with late fee (Rs. 4,000/-) | May 10, 2026 |
Last date with late fee (Rs. 10,000/-) | May 13, 2026 |
Application correction window | May 3, 2026, to May 8, 2026 |
Admit card (Hall Ticket) release | May 12, 2026 |
TG PGLCET 2026 exam date | May 18, 2026 (Monday) |
TS PGLCET exam time 2026 | 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM |
Preliminary key release | May 23, 2026 |
Announcement of results (tentative) | June 5, 2026 |
Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) prescribes the following eligibility criteria of TS PGLCET 2026:
Academic qualification: Candidates must hold an LLB or BL degree (3-year or 5-year) from a recognised university.
Minimum marks: General and OBC applicants require at least 45% aggregate marks. SC/ST candidates receive a relaxation, requiring 40% aggregate marks.
Final-year candidates: Students appearing for their final-year degree exams are eligible to apply.
Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen and satisfy the local/non-local status requirements of Telangana state.
As per the TS PGLCET 2026 exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) designed to assess candidates’ legal aptitude. The detailed exam pattern of TS PGLCET 2026 is given below.
Total number of questions: 120.
Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Total marks: 120 marks.
Marking scheme: +1 mark is awarded for every correct answer.
Negative marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Medium of examination: English only.
The application process for TG PGLCET has officially begun on February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The TG PGLCET 2026 application is a mandatory online process conducted through the official TGCHE LAWCET portal (lawcet.tgche.ac.in). Candidates must first complete the fee payment and then fill out the application form. Registration is considered valid only after a payment reference ID is generated and linked to the submitted application. The deadline for submitting the TG PGLCET 2026 application form without a late fee is April 1, 2026, as announced in the official notification.
Law aspirants must follow this application process to ensure their candidature is registered correctly:
Visit the TS PGLCET payment gateway and pay the application fee using TS online, credit card, or debit card.
After the transaction, verify the status online to secure a unique payment reference ID.
Log in using the reference ID and hall ticket number of the qualifying exam to enter personal, academic, and contact details.
Attach clear, scanned copies of the candidate's photograph and signature as per the prescribed file size.
Review all entries for accuracy, submit the form, and download the confirmation page for future reference during counselling.
Before starting the digital application, candidates should have the following documents ready for uploading:
LLB degree certificate and marksheets.
SSC/class 10 certificate for the date of birth.
Local status certificate (study certificates from class 6 through the final year of the law degree).
Income certificate (if claiming fee reimbursement).
Category/caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC).
Category | Fee amount |
General (OC) & BC | Rs 1,100 |
SC, ST & PH | Rs 900 |
Section | Subject | Detailed topics & key areas | No. of questions | Marks |
PART A | Schools of Jurisprudence, Sources of Law (Custom, Precedent, Legislation), Rights and Duties, Ownership and Possession, Persons, Obligation, Property, Liability, and Legal Sanctions. | 20 | 20 | |
PART A | Constitutional Law | Nature of the Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Executive, Judiciary and Legislature, Centre-State Relations, Emergency provisions, and Amendments. | 20 | 20 |
PART B | International Law | International Law and Municipal Law, Subjects of International Law, State Territory, Law of Air and Outer Space, Law of the Sea, Nationality and Statelessness, Extradition, Asylum, State Jurisdiction, United Nations, Private International Law, and ICJ. | 16 | 16 |
PART B | Business and Corporate Laws | General Principles of Contract (Sec. 1-75), The Companies Act 2013, Intellectual Property Rights, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, Competition laws, and Business and Corporate Laws. | 16 | 16 |
PART B | Labour Law | Laws relating to Trade Union, Factories, Social Security Laws, Industrial Disputes (as applicable), and latest development of New Labour Codes. | 16 | 16 |
PART B | Crimes and Torts | The Indian Penal Code 1860 (General Principles & Exceptions), Salient features of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, General Principles of Tort, Defences, Joint/State liability, and The Consumer Protection Act 2019. | 16 | 16 |
PART B | Other Allied Laws | Environmental Laws, Human Rights Laws, Laws relating to ADR’s, The Information Technology Act 2000, The Right to Information Act 2005, and Family Laws. | 16 | 16 |
TOTAL | 120 | 120 |
The TG PGLCET 2026 hall ticket is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall. The admit card is officially scheduled to be released on May 12, 2026 (6 days before the exam). Candidates must download it from the official website (lawcet.tgche.ac.in) as no physical copies are sent by post. It serves as an identification document and must be preserved until the final admission process is complete.
Follow the instructions below to download the TS PGLCET 2026 admit card:
Visit the official website: lawcet.tsche.ac.in.
Click on the link “Download Hall Ticket.”
Enter the registration number, date of birth, and qualifying examination hall ticket number.
Click “Get Hall Ticket” to view the admit card document.
Download the hall ticket and take at least two colour printouts for future reference.
The TS PGLCET 2026 Hall ticket contains the following details:
Candidate’s name and photograph.
Roll number and application number.
TS PGLCET exam date, timing, and reporting time.
Exact address of the assigned Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre.
Important instructions regarding conduct on the exam day.
Hyderabad West | Hyderabad North | Hyderabad South-East | Hyderabad East |
Nalgonda | Kodad | Khammam | Karimnagar |
Siddipet | Sathupally | Warangal | Nizamabad |
Adilabad | Bhadradri Kothagudem | Mahabubnagar | Sangareddy |
The TG PGLCET 2026 answer key is an essential document released by Osmania University shortly after the completion of the online entrance exam. It provides candidates with a chance to analyse their performance and calculate their estimated scores before the official results are declared. The process involves the release of a preliminary answer key on May 23, 2026, a challenge window until May 25, 2026, and then the release of the TG PGLCET final answer key along with results (tentatively) on June 5, 2026.
Candidates can access the key through the Official TSCHE Lawcet Portal by following these steps:
Navigate to the official TS PGLCET page.
Click on the "Master Question Papers & Preliminary Keys" link available on the homepage.
Choose the "PGLCET" subject paper (LLM).
The answer key will open in a PDF format. Save it for offline verification.
To compare answers, click on "Candidate Response Sheet" and log in using the hall ticket number and registration number. This sheet shows the specific options the candidate marked during the exam.
The document is structured to provide clear data for every question asked in the 120-mark paper:
Questions numbered from 1 to 120.
A unique technical ID for each objective question.
The officially verified correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
identification of whether the question belongs to part A (jurisprudence/constitutional law) or part B (international/mercantile/labour/crimes/other laws).
If a candidate finds a discrepancy in the preliminary key, they have the right to challenge it by following these steps:
Candidates are given a specific window from May 23, 2026, to May 25, 2026 (05.00 PM), to submit objections after the provisional answer key is released.
Objections must be submitted online through the objection form link along with supporting evidence from standard legal textbooks or judicial precedents.
After expert committee review, the final TS PGLCET 2026 answer key is published (tentatively on June 5, 2026). No further challenges are entertained after this stage, and it serves as the final basis for the TS PGLCET result evaluation.
The TG PGLCET results for the 2026 academic year are expected to be declared tentatively on June 5, 2026. The results are presented in the form of a rank card, which is the primary document used for the TG PGLCET admission process. The evaluation is strictly based on the TG PGLCET final answer key 2026.
Category | Qualifying percentage | Minimum marks (out of 120) |
General (OC) / BC | 25% | 30 marks |
SC / ST | No Minimum | No qualifying cut-off |
Candidates can access their results through the official TGCHE result portal by following these steps:
Visit the TS PGLCET result page.
Click on the "Download Rank Card" tab.
Enter the PGLCET hall ticket number and date of birth.
The system will display candidates’ marks and rank.
Save the rank card as a PDF and take a colour printout for TS PGLCET counselling verification.
The rank card contains the following details:
Candidate’s full name, father’s name, and date of birth.
Total marks secured out of 120.
The overall merit position among all the aspirants.
Performance in both sections: part A and part B.
The specific reservation category (OC/BC/SC/ST) applied by the candidate.
In instances where two or more candidates secure the same total marks, the following hierarchy is used to determine the rank:
Part A marks: The candidate with higher marks in Part A (Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law) is given preference.
Age seniority: If the tie persists, the candidate who is older in age will be ranked higher.
The TG PGLCET 2026 counselling is a centralised process, conducted online and managed by the admissions committee. It is designed to allot LLM seats across university constituent colleges and private law institutions in Telangana based on merit, category, and candidate preference. Only candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks (25% for OC/OBC; no minimum for SC/ST) are eligible to participate in this process.
The admission through TG PGLCET follows the process below:
Qualified candidates must visit the official counselling portal and register by paying a non-refundable processing fee. The counselling registration fees will be announced in the admission notification released after the results.
Candidates must upload digital copies of original documents for verification by authorities.
Candidates log in to select their preferred colleges and LLM specialisations online. There is no limit on the number of options, and it is advised to select multiple colleges to increase allotment chances.
The system processes allotments based on the candidate's TG PGLCET rank, category-based reservations, and the priority of the TS PGLCET web options 2026.
Candidates pay the tuition fee online, self-report through the portal, and then visit the allotted college with original documents to finalise admission.
Candidates must maintain a set of original documents and at least two sets of photocopies of the following documents:
TG PGLCET 2026 rank card and hall ticket.
Degree/provisional certificate and Marks Memos of LLB.
SSC (class 10) and Intermediate (class 12) certificates.
Study certificates (class 6 to graduation) and Transfer Certificate (TC).
Category proofs (caste, latest Income, and residence certificates, etc).
Aadhar card or any valid government ID for identity proof.
For any technical issues or clarifications regarding the exam:
Email: lawcet.tgche@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9908021100 & 7396114993 (Working hours only)
Address: Principal, University College of Law, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
On Question asked by student community
A total of 5,701 seats were available in the convener quota in ME/MTech/MPharm/MArch courses and for the Law there are total around 554 seats under the convener quota and since you belong to the SC/ST Category there are no particular qualifying qualifying marks or percentage for you.
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It will be easy for us to solve your query, If Can you please tell us about which Councelling process you are asking about.
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TS PGLCET is the short form used for the Postgraduate common law entrance test conducted by Osmania Universityunder the aegis of TSCHE.
There are total 580 seats in LLM via TS PGLCET. Since you are from SC category you have pretty good chances of getting a free seat.
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