TS PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme, Section-wise Questions & Weightage

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

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Swayam Gupta
Updated on Oct 6, 2025 17:26 IST

By Swayam Gupta, Associate Senior Executive

The Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TGCHE) will provide the detailed TS PGLCET exam pattern along with the official notification. Candidates should know the exam structure to get an idea about the types of questions asked in the entrance exam. Candidates should also read the TS PGLCET syllabus thoroughly. TS PGLCET 2026 exam will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at the designated test centers. Candidates can check here all details about the test pattern of the TS PG law entrance exam 2026

Also Read: TS LAWCET and TS PGLCET Last Minute Preparation Tips

Table of contents
  • TS PGLCET 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
  • TS PGLCET 2025 Sectional-weightage - Section-wise Mark Distribution
  • TS PGLCET 2026 Marking Scheme
  • TS PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026: Important Details
  • TS PGLCET 2026 Qualifying Marks
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TS PGLCET 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights

Before knowing the detailed pattern check table below for key features of the TS PGLCET question paper:

Features Details

Exam mode

Online mode/ Computer-based test mode

Test duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Total subjects

Five law subjects

Test medium 

English only

Type of questions

Multiple choices questions

Total questions

120 questions

Total marks

120 marks
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TS PGLCET 2025 Sectional-weightage - Section-wise Mark Distribution

The five law subjects for the PG law entrance exam are divided as under:

Section Subject No. of Questions
Part-A Jurisprudence 20
Constitutional Law 20
Part -B Public International Law 16
Mercantile Law 16
Labour Law 16
Crimes and Torts 16
IPR & Other Laws 16
Total 120
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will TS PGLCET 2026 admit card be released?
A: 

The TS PGLCET admit card 2026 will be released on the TGCHE website a few days before the exam. Visit, lawcet.tsche.ac.in. Click on the "Hall Ticket" link. Download the hall ticket using the credentials created during registration.

Q:   Can I take TS PGLCET in Telugu?
A: 

Candidates will not be allowed to take the TS PGLCET exam in Telugu language. The TS PGLCET exam will have to be attempted in English language only. The questions, guidelines and MCQ type questions will all be asked in English only. Candidates may opt for other national level entrance exams which have the option for students to attempt their paper in other language as well. 

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TS PGLCET 2026 Marking Scheme

The examination cell will evaluate the paper as under:

For correct answer 1 mark
For wrong attempt 0 mark
For unanswered questions 0 mark

TS PGLCET Marking Scheme

Section

Total No. of Questions

Part-A

40 marks

Part -B

80 marks

Total marks

120 marks 

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TS PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026: Important Details

Check out the important points related to the TS PGLCET exam pattern here:

  • As per the exam pattern, there will be two parts in the exam question papers. 
  • Multiple choice-based questions will be asked in the exam. There will be four options for each questions.
  • The total marks for the exam is 120.
  • For each correct answer, candidates will recieve one mark. 
  • There is no provision of negative marking in the exam.
  • The exam will be conducted in English and Telugu.
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TS PGLCET 2026 Qualifying Marks

To pass the TS PGLCET 2026, candidates will have to obtain the minimum qualifying marks. The category-wise qualifying marks are mentioned below: 

TS PGCET 2026 qualifying percentage and marks

Category Qualifying percentage Qualifying marks 
General 25% 30 marks
ST/ SC  No minimum qualifying percentage is prescribed No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Previous years' question papers give an idea about the type of questions that can come in TS PGLCET 2026. They help students to get an idea that which section can be time taking. Based on that, students can prepare and plan well for the entrance test.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Students will get 1 mark each for every correct answer in TS PGLCET 2026. The question paper has two parts. Part A carries 40 marks and Part B weighs for 80 marks. The total marks for the exam is 120.

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Poornima Sharma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

To clear TS PGLCET 2026 exam, students belonging to general category should secure 25% (30 out of 120). There are no qualifying marks for SC/ST category.  

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Poornima Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Students can check the TS PGLCET 2026 cut off on TGCHE official website lawcet.tgche.ac.in. They are released for each counselling round. TS PGLCET 2026 cut off differ for each categories, including General, SC and ST.

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Poornima Sharma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

99/120 is generally considered a good score for TS PGLCET. It becomes easier for students to secure a position in the college and get admitted for the course, if they secure at least this much the TS PGLCET 2026 entrance test.

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Poornima Sharma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The exam difficulty level, the number of students appearing for the exam, and the student category (general, SC/ST and OBC) are the main factors that affect the TS PGLCET 2026 cut off.

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Poornima Sharma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, a working mobile number is a mandatory requirement to apply for TS PGLCET 2026. It is used to send critical information like exam and date updates, financial transactions details, etc., to students. Hence, it is necessary to have a mobile number to fill TS PGLCET 2026 application form.

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Poornima Sharma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, it is mandatory to have a working email ID to apply for TS PGLCET. It is a mandatory detail that students need to fill while filling the application form. It is a mode of communication and students receive important information, IDs and payment details, on the same ID.

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Poornima Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates who meet the below mentioned 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 eligib

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Poornima Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

The following tie-breaking method is used if two or more students secure the same rank in TS PGLCET 2026:

·       The candidate who has secured higher marks in Part A i.e., Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law will be given preference first

·       If there is a tie even after this then the candidate

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27 Institutes accepting TS PGLCET

Nalsar University of Law

Tilak Road, Hyderabad Public

Nalsar Uni
    • 65,000
    • 1 years
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    Dr. Ambedkar College of Law

    Hyderabad Public

    Dr. Ambedk
      • 62,000
      • 2 years
      • |
      • Full Time

      University College of Law, Osmania University

      Amberpet, Hyderabad Private

      University
        • 66,000
        • 2 years
        • |
        • Full Time

        Osmania University

        Tarnaka, Hyderabad Public

        Osmania Un
          • 36,000
          • 2 years
          • |
          • Full Time

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