The TG LAWCET & PGLCET 2026 (Telangana Law Common Entrance Test and Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test) are the essential exams for candidates aspiring to pursue 3-year LLB, 5-year integrated LLB, or LLM programs in Telangana. Managed by Osmania University on behalf of the TGCHE, these tests evaluate legal aptitude and general awareness.
1. Official Exam Schedule & Registration
The 2026 session is scheduled for mid-May, offering a clear target for law aspirants.
Event | Schedule | Details |
Notification Release | March 2026 (Tentative) | Detailed eligibility and fee info. |
Online Application Starts | Mid-March 2026 | Registration via the official portal. |
Last Date to Apply (No Late Fee) | April 2026 (Tentative) | Standard registration deadline. |
Admit Card Release | Second week of May 2026 | Essential for entry to the exam center. |
TG LAWCET & PGLCET Exam Date | May 18, 2026 | Computer Based Test (CBT). |
Answer Key & Results | June 2026 (Tentative) | Rank cards will be issued. |
2. Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Both exams are conducted as online Computer Based Tests (CBT) with a focus on logic and legal aptitude.
Feature | TG LAWCET (LLB) | TG PGLCET (LLM) |
Total Questions | 120 MCQs | 120 MCQs |
Total Marks | 120 Marks | 120 Marks |
Duration | 90 Minutes | 90 Minutes |
Negative Marking | None | None |
Medium | English, Telugu & Urdu | English & Telugu |
3. Detailed Syllabus & Sectional Weightage
The syllabus differs significantly between the undergraduate (LAWCET) and postgraduate (PGLCET) levels.
A. TG LAWCET (3-Year & 5-Year LLB)
Part-A: General Knowledge & Mental Ability (30 Questions): History, Geography, Economics, and logical reasoning.
Part-B: Current Affairs (30 Questions): National and international events of the last year.
Part-C: Aptitude for the Study of Law (60 Questions): Legal principles, Indian Constitution, and basic legal terminology. (Highest Weightage: 50%).
B. TG PGLCET (LLM)
Part-A (40 Questions): Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law.
Part-B (80 Questions): Public International Law, Mercantile Law, Labour Law, Crimes and Torts, and IPR.
4. Previous Year Cut-offs & Qualifying Marks
Admission to top law colleges like Osmania University (Campus) or Padala Rama Reddy Law College requires a high rank.
Category | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks |
General / BC | 25% | 30 out of 120 |
SC / ST | No Minimum | N/A |
Top Rank Targets: To secure a seat in the University College of Law (OU), candidates generally need a rank within the Top 100-200 for the 3-year LLB and Top 50-100 for the 5-year LLB.
5. Application Fee & Eligibility
Ensure you have the required graduation or intermediate percentage before applying.
Category | TG LAWCET Fee | TG PGLCET Fee | Eligibility |
General / BC | ~₹800 | ~₹1000 | 3-Yr: Any Degree (45%). 5-Yr: Inter (45%). |
SC / ST / PH | ~₹500 | ~₹700 | LLM: LLB/BL (45% for General). |
6. Top Recommended Books
LAWCET Prep: Universal’s Guide to LLB Entrance or Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by A.P. Bhardwaj.
Current Affairs: Pratiyogita Darpan or Lucent’s General Knowledge.
PGLCET (LLM): Jurisprudence by V.D. Mahajan and Constitutional Law by M.P. Jain.
Official Website: lawcet.tgche.ac.in
7. Expert Preparation Tips
Master the Constitution: For LAWCET Part-C, focus heavily on the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, and Directive Principles.
Current Affairs: Read a daily newspaper and focus specifically on legal news, Supreme Court judgments, and new bills.
Speed Drills: Practice solving 120 questions in 90 minutes. Since there is no negative marking, focus on accuracy first, then speed.
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