TG PGLCET 2026: Exam Date (May 18), Notification, Registration & Latest Updates

Telangana State PG Law Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TS PGLCET )

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TG PGLCET (or TS PGLCET) is a law entrance exam conducted by Osmania University on behalf of TGCHE (Telangana Council of Higher Education) for admission to the LLM course. The TGCHE has already released the TG PGLCET 2026 exam date through a notification. TG PGLCET exam will be conducted on May 18, 2026.

TG PGLCET 2026 is scheduled to be held on May 18, along with the Telangana LAWCET exam. Candidates who want admission at the Telangana law colleges for LLM course have to register for the TG PGLCET exam before the last date. Read below to know more.

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The TGCHE has already released the TG PGLCET 2026 exam date through a notification. TG PGLCET exam will be conducted on May 18, 2026. Candidate must note that the TG PGLCET exam is going to be conducted along with the TG LAWCET 2026 (for 3-year and 5-year LLB). Candidates who want to appear for TG PGLCET must know that the TG PGLCET 2026 Application Process has not begun yet. The TGCHE will soon begin the TG PGLCET 2026 registrations on the website: lawcet.tgche.ac.in.

Q:   Will I require to register online for the TS PGLCET cousnselling?
A:

Candidates who have participated in the TS PGLCET entrance exam and who are interested to get admission to the colleges accpeting the Telangana State PGLCET scores will have to register for the process online through the official website. During the counselling registration process, make sure to keeo the important documents ready including, class 10th & 12th marksheet, email id, mobile number, other qualifying exam marksheets, category certificates, etc.

Q:   How can I correct my TS PGLCET 2026 application form?
A:

Candidates will be given a chance to correct their application form on a certain date (s). However, the details to be corrected will be devided in two categories within which the category 2 details can be corrected online through the candidate's portal. Category 2 details will be corrected only by the TGCHE authority by informing them through the email. For Category 2, TGCHE will open the online application correction window. Candidates will be able to correct their details themselves through the official website. Following details will be allowed for correction through the candidat's login: 

  • Qualifying Examination Local Area Status
  • Qualifying Exam Year of Appearing / Passing Non-Minority / Minority
  • Medium of Instruction in Qualifying Exam Annual Income of the Parents
  • Percentage of Qualifying Exam Study Details
  • Medium of Test Address for Correspondence
  • Birth State, Birth District E-mail id
  • Gender Aadhaar Card details
  • Special Reservation
Q:   What is the TS PGLCET 2026 Registration mode?
A:

The TSPGLCET application will be filled through TGCHE website. Candidates will have to pay the registration fee and then fill the important details. 

Table of contents
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Exam Overview
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Notification
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Exam Date
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Application Process
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Syllabus
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Preparation Tips
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Books
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Admit Card
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Answer Key
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Result
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Counselling Process
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Colleges
  • TS PGLCET 2026 Cutoff
  • TG PGLCET 2026 Seat Allotment
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TG PGLCET 2026 Exam Overview

The TG PGLCET 2026 exam is conducted online as a CBT (Computer-Based Test). This exam is conducted for admission to the LLM programme. Check the key features of the TG PGLCET exam below.

Features

Details

Exam name

Telangana Post Graduation Law Common Entrance Test (TG PGLCET)

Conducting body

Osmania University, on behalf of TGCHE

Exam purpose

Admission to LLM courses offered by law colleges of Telangana.

Courses offered

LLM (Master of Laws)

Exam frequency

Once a year

Exam mode

Online

Exam duration

90 minutes

Helpdesk number

9908021100 / 7396114993

Official Website

lawcet.tgche.ac.in

Also Read: TG PGLCET Previous Year Question Paper

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TG PGLCET 2026 Notification

The TGCHE has released the exam dates of the Telangana Common Entrance Tests via a notification. The TG PGLCET exam date was also mentioned in the same notification. The Telangana Council of Higher Education will release the notification regarding TG PGLCET Registration Date 2026 soon on the official website.

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Q:   What is the mode of TSPGLCET 2026 application fee payment?
A:

Following mode will have to be adopted by the candidates to pay the TS PGLCET 2026 application fee. The application fee will be paid online before filling up the application form. Following modes will have to be adopted for the Telangana PGLCET registration fee payment:

  • Net Banking 
  • Debit Card/ Credit Card
  • TS Online Centres/AP Online Centres
Q:   When will TS PGLCET 2026 application form be released?
A:

The TS PGLCET application form 2026 will be released tentativley in March 2026, at lawcet.tgche.ac.in. To fill out the registration form, candidates will have to first complete the registration process. Thereafter, they can fill out the application form and pay the application fee to complete the application process. 

There will be four chances to fill out the TS PGLCET 2026 application form. The fees and registration dates for all chances are mentioned below: 

TS PGLCET 2026 Registration ChancesRegistration DeadlineRegistration Fees (Subject to change)
First Chanceto be announcedINR 900/-  (INR 600/- in case of SC/ST & PH Candidates) 
Q:   What is the last date to apply for TS PGLCET 2026?
A:

Candidates will be able to apply for the TS PGLCET 2026 exam tentatively in March. The last date of application is not released yet. The application will be available on the website. Applications received late will also be allowed.

TG PGLCET 2026 Exam Date

The Telangana Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (TG PGLCET) exam will be held on May 18, 2026. The candidate must know the TG PGLCET 2026 dates to be updated about the upcoming events. Check the TG PGLCET important dates, such as TG PGCET application start date, registration with late fees, admit card release date, etc, below.

TG PGLCET 2026 Events

Date

TG PGLCET Registrations 2026 (without Late Fee)

Expected Soon

TG PGLCET 2026 Application (with a late fee of INR 1000)

To be announced

TG PGLCET 2026 Application (with a late fee of INR 2000)

To be announced

TG PGLCET Application (with a late fee of INR 4000)

To be announced

TG PGLCET Application (with a late fee of INR 10000)

To be announced

TG PGLCET Application Correction Window 2026

To be announced

TG PGLCET Admit Card release date 

To be announced

TG PGLCET Exam

18-May-2026

TG PGLCET Preliminary Answer Key release date

To be announced

Objections to TGPGLCET Answer Key 2026

To be announced

TG PGLCET Result 2026

To be announced

TG PGLCET Counselling 2026

To be announced

TG PGLCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the TG PGLCET 2026, candidates must know the TG PGLCET Eligibility Criteria 2026. Only those candidates who meet the exam eligibility requirements will be able to apply for the program. Check the TG PGLCET 2026 Eligibility below.

  • Candidates needed to be Indian citizens.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in law, either a three-year LLB degree or a five-year integrated LLB degree.
  • The candidates appearing for the final year examination are also eligible to apply for TG PGLCET; however, proof of qualification will be required at the time of admission.
  • There is no minimum age limit to apply.

TG PGLCET 2026 Application Process

The TG PGLCET Application Process will begin soon on the website, lawcet.tgche.ac.in. Candidates who want to apply must submit the TG PGLCET Application Form 2026 before the last date of application. However, TGCHE will allow filling the application form after the last date through the late fee options. There is a certain process to apply; check below to know the TS PGLCET Application Process.

  • Visit the LAWCET website - lawcet.tsche.ac.in.
  • Pay the application fee as per the respective category. 
  • After this, candidates have to fill out the TG PGLCET Application Form with academic details, upload documents, select test centres, and proceed to submit the application form.
  • Once completed, candidates can submit and download the application form for future reference.

Also Read: How to Fill TG LAWCET/PGLCET Application Form

TG PGLCET 2026 Exam Pattern

To know about the exam, candidates must check the TG PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026. By understanding the TG PGLCET exam pattern candidate who are appearing for the exam can know the type of questions, sectional weighage and time management required to take the exam. Check the detailed TG PGLCET 2026 Exam Pattern below.

Particulars

Description

Exam duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Mode of exam 

Online, Computer-based test

Question Paper Sections

Part A-

  • Jurisprudence
  • Constitutional Law

Part B-

  • Public International Law
  • Mercantile Law
  • Labour Law
  • Criminal Law and TORTS
  • IPR & Other Laws

Type of questions asked

MCQ-based questions

Total number of questions

120

Marking scheme

+1 mark for a correct answer

There is no negative marking

Medium of the entrance test

English, Hindi, Telugu

TG PGLCET 2026 Syllabus

The TG PGLCET Syllabus 2026 includes the seven subjects divided into two parts- Part A and Part B. Check the detailed syllabus for the TGPGLCET 2026 exam below.

Section

Subject

Topics

No. of Questions

Part-A

Jurisprudence

Schools of Jurisprudence - Sources of Law, Custom, Precedent and Legislation,

Rights and duties - Ownership and Possession, Persons, Obligation, Property, Liability, Legal Sanctions.

20

Constitutional Law

Nature of the Constitution - Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Executive, Judiciary and Legislature, Center-State Relations, Emergency provisions, Amendments to the Constitution

20

Part -B

Public International Law

International Law and Municipal Law, Subjects, State Territory, Air, Sea and outer space, Nationality and Statelessness, Extradition, Asylum, State Jurisdiction, United Nations

16

Mercantile Law

General Principles of Contract 

16

Labour Law

Trade Union Act, Industrial Disputes Act

16

Crimes and Torts

Indian Penal Code -General Principles & General Exceptions

General principles of Tort - Defences, Joint liability, State liability for torts; Consumer Protection Act.

16

IPR & Other Laws

Copyright Act; Patents Act; Environmental Protection Act; Human Rights, The Protection of Human Rights Act, Salient features of Information Technology Act, and Right to Information Act 

16

TG PGLCET 2026 Preparation Tips

Candidates can check the TG PGLCET Preparation Tips 2026 below. The tips given will help you study with a proper plan and increase your chances of cracking the exam in the first attempt.

  • Analyse the remaining days for the exam, and the syllabus to be covered from each subject.
  • Now, create a week-wise plan with a focus on each subject. 
  • Schedule hours of the day for exam preparation. 
  • The exam preparation plan must include breaks of short duration.
  • Keep the first 5-6 days to understand the concepts from each subject.
  • In the last 15 days, schedule a revision of all the subjects properly.
  • Understand the concepts and ensure to create notes for the same.
  • Get preparation books as recommended by experts for each topic. 
  • Gather the mock tests for each subject. 
  • Also, practice the previous year question papers to get an idea about the exact question paper.

TG PGLCET 2026 Books

For the better preparation of the TG PGLCET 2026, candidates require the study material that suits their understanding and is recommended by previous year toppers. Check the TG PGLCET best books for better preparation.

  • Universal's Guide to LLM Entrance Examination by Manish Arora 
  • Legal Aptitude for the CLAT and Other Law Entrance Examinations by AP Bhardwaj
  • Constitution of India by PM Bakshi 
  • Indian Penal Code by KD Gaur 
  • Law of Torts by RK Bangia 
  • Law of Contracts by Avtar Singh

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TG PGLCET 2026 Admit Card

TG PGLCET Admit Card 2026 will be released a few days before the exam. The TG PGLCET Admit card will be available to download from the website- lawcet.tsche.ac.in. Candidates will be notified here with the TG PGLCET admit card download link. Check the ways to know how to download the TG PGLCET 2026 hall ticket.

  • Visit the website.
  • On the main page, click on 'Download Hall Ticket.
  • On the hall ticket login window, enter your registration number for TS PGLCET, date of birth (in Day/Month/Year format), and qualifying exam hall ticket number
  • Click on the “Download HallTicket” button, and the admit card will appear on the screen 
  • Download the TG PGLCET 2026 admit card.

TG PGLCET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

On the exam day, candidates have to follow some important TG PGLCET Exam Day Instructions for the smooth conduct of the examination. All the exam day guidelines are usually given on the admit card. Read below the TGPGLCET Exam Day Guidelines 2026.

  • The TS PGLCET Admit Card is a mandatory document to be carried to the test centre; without it, entry will be prohibited.
  • Along with the admit card, candidates should also carry one photo ID proof, such as PAN Card, Voter’s ID Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.
  • Candidates must reach the allotted exam centre at least one hour before the exam.
  • Any other item, for example, electronic devices, papers, study material, etc will not be allowed to carry.

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TG PGLCET 2026 Answer Key

After the conclusion of the exam, the TGCHE will release the TG PGLCET Provisional Answer Key, which candidates can use to match their answers and calculate their score. In case of any error, they can raise objections.

After checking all the objections, the TG PGLCET Final Answer Key will be released. The TG PGLCET answer key will be released on the official website. Check how to raise objections on the TG PGLCET Answer Key 2026 below.

  • Visit the TGCHE website lawcet.tsche.ac.in.
  • Click on the 'Preliminary Answer Key' link.
  • Enter the login credentials.
  • Upon login, search for the answers and their correct.
  • To object to the incorrect answer, click on the tab on the same webpage against the question ID.
  • Upload the documents to support the objection and submit.

TG PGLCET 2026 Result

The TGCHE (Telegana Council of Higher Education) will release the TG PGLCET 2026 Result after the exam. The TSPGLCET result is usually released after the final answer key. To download the TGPGLCET result, candidates need to log in to the candidate’s portal. Know how to download TG PGLCET Result 2026 from below.

  • Visit the website of the TS PGLCET exam. 
  • Click on Download Rank Card. 
  • Enter the TS PGLCET 2026 hall ticket number and date of birth.
  • Click on the “View Scorecard” button, and the TG PGLCET results mentioning the qualifying status in the exam will appear on the screen.

TG PGLCET 2026 Counselling Process

The TG PGLCET Counselling will be done online. Candidates who qualify for the exam will get the invite to participate in the TG PGLCET 2026 Counselling Process. Candidates have to pay a fee to register for the counselling. Know how to register for the TGPGLCET counselling below.

  • Visit the website, lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in.
  • Fill in the information as asked and upload the required documents. 
  • Cross-check for the correctness of the information recorded.
  • Save and submit your form once filled.

TG PGLCET 2026 Colleges

The TG PGLCET exam allows admission to the LLM course at Osmania University and the various government and private law colleges in Telangana. Check the law colleges accepting TG PGLCET score below.

List of colleges for TS PGLCET

Post Graduate College of Law, Osmania University, Hyderabad

Mahatma Gandhi Law College, Hyderabad

Kakatiya University, Warangal

Osmania University, Hyderabad

Telangana University, Telangana

Adarsh Law College, Warangal

University College of Law, OU

Padala Rama Reddi Law College, Hyderabad

TS PGLCET 2026 Cutoff

The TG PGLCET 2026 cut-off marks are set by the TGCHE. The cutoff of the exam depends on multiple factors, such as how many candidates appearing for the exam, the paper's difficulty level, the category of the candidate, etc. 

The colleges will release a separate TS PGLCET cut-off list 2026 after the counseling process to offer admission to the LLM programme. The candidates who score the minimum cut-off marks would be eligible for admission to the particular college.

TG PGLCET 2026 Seat Allotment

The TG PGLCET 2026 Seat Allotment will be done as per the TG PGLCET merit list. Candidates will be able to check the TG PGLCET seat allotment result on the website. To check.

  • Click on 'LLM’.
  • Find 'College-wise list of provisionally selected candidates'.
  • Click on 'Candidate Allotment Login Phase 1'.
  • Log in to the candidate portal.
  • If the seat is allotted to you, pay the fee online and download the acknowledgement letter.
  • Report to the college with original certificates and an acknowledgement letter.
  • Receive the allotment letter after successful verification.

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TG PGLCET 2026 Seat Intake 

Check the seat availability for the TG PGLCET 2026 exam below. 

Course

Number of Seats

LLM

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The TS PGLCET result will be based on the marking scheme issued by the TGCHE. One mark is awarded for each correct answer. There's no negative marking for incorrect attempts.

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To check the TG PGLCET 2026 result, candidates can do it in the following manner.

  • Visit lawcet.tgche.ac.in.
  • Click on Download TG PGLCET 2026 Result.
  • Submit the TS PGLCET hall ticket number and date of birth. 
  • Access the "View Scorecard" option.
  • Save it as pdf for future reference.

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Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

TheTG PGLCET 2026 exam preparation requires dedicated time and effort. Candidates planning to appear for the TS PGLCET 2026 exam must start their preparation at least 6 months prior.

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Answered a week ago

Candidates who want to appear in the Telangana Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test 2026 must use given preparation tips to clear the exam in the first attempt.

  • Make a preparation plan and stick to it.
  • Clear your concepts with the help of books.
  • Practice with previous years' question papers or sample

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Answered a week ago

The TS PGLCET 2026 marking scheme is given below. To be noted, there will be no negative marking in the TG PGLCET 2026 exam.

Total number of questions120
Marking scheme
+1 mark for a correct answer
There is no negative marking

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Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

The TGPGLCET paper contains 120 MCQ questions. The question asked will be based on the syllabus of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). Also there will be no negative marking in the paper.

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Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Osmania University will release the TS PGLCET 2026 syllabus. Candidates can check the syllabus of TS PGLCET to know the topics for preparation of the exam. The TG PGLCET question paper will be divided into two parts- Part A and Part B. Check the subjects below.

SectionSubject
Part-AJurisprudence
Constitutional Law
Part -BPublic International Law
Mercantile Law
Labour Law
Crimes and Torts
IPR & Other Laws

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Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Part B of the TG PGLCET Paper has the questions from the five sections given below.

Part -BPublic International LawInternational Law and Municipal Law, Subjects, State Territory, Air, Sea and outer space, Nationality and Statelessness, Extradition, Asylum, State Jurisdiction, United Nations
Mercantile LawGeneral Principles of Contract
Labour LawTrade Union Act, Industrial Disputes Act
Crimes and Torts

Indian Penal Code -General Principles & General Exceptions,  General principles of Tort - Defences, Joint liability, State liability for torts; Consumer Protection Act.

IPR & Other LawsCopyright Act; Patents Act; Environmental Protection Act; Human Rights, The Protection of Human Rights Act, Salient features of Information Technology Act, and Right to Information Act 

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Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Candidates who meet the following eligibility requirements can apply for the TS PGLCET 2026.

  • Must be an Indian citizen.
  • Have a bachelor's degree in law, either a three-year LLB degree or a five-year integrated LLB degree.
  • Appearing in the final year examination is also eligible; they should provide pro

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Answered a week ago

TG PGLCET Exam is held for admission to the LLM programme by Osmania University, Hyderabad, on behalf of Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad. Through TS PGLCET, candidates get admission to state universities in Telangana, including their affiliated colleges.

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