TSLAWCET LLB (3 years) Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

Telangana Common Law Entrance Test 2026 ( TSLAWCET )

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TS LAWCET application process is ongoing presently. The last date to apply for the exam is April 10, 2026. Candidates can fill out the TSLAWCET application form without paying the late fee till this date. The TS LAWCET 2026 entrance exam will be held for admission to the LLB course on May 18, 2026. The 5-year LLB course and 3-year LLB exam will be conducted on the same date. The Telangana State Council of Higher Education is conducting the application process in online mode. Read the upcoming sections to know the application dates, admit card release date, exam date, result date, and counselling schedule. 

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  • TS LAWCET Important Dates and Schedule 2026
  • TS LAWCET 2026 Application Date
  • TS LAWCET 2026 Admit Card Date
  • TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Date
  • TS LAWCET 2026 Result Date
  • TS LAWCET Counselling Events
  • TS LAWCET Dates FAQs
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TS LAWCET 2026 Application Date

The TS LAWCET 2026 Application Form can be filled out till May 13, 2026 with late fee payment options. Those aspirants who do not wish to pay the late fee are advised to fill out the form by April 10. The application window is available online only at lawcet.tgche.ac.in. Candidates will have to pay INR 900 to fill out the application form. The application correction facility will commence from May 3 in online mode.  

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Q:   What is TSLAWCET 2026 exam date?
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The TS LAWCET 2026 exam gonna happen on May 18, 2026 (Monday). It will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. You will write this test for getting admission into 3-year and 5-year LLB courses in Telangana. 

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for the TSLAWCET?
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TS LAWCET Eligibility Criteria

The TS LAWCET (Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test) eligibility criteria vary for the 3-year and 5-year LLB courses:

For 3-Year LLB Course:

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
  • They must have secured at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST and 42% for BC candidates).

For 5-Year LLB Course:

  • Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination or its equivalent from a recognised board.
  • They must have obtained at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST and 42% for BC candidates).

Additional Conditions:

  • There is no upper age limit for appearing in TS LAWCET.
  • Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply, provided they meet the criteria at the time of admission.
Q:   What mode can use to fill the TS LAWCET application form 2026?
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The application form can be filled in online only. You must note that there is no way to apply for TS LAWCET through any other way. The portal to apply is lawcet.tgche.ac.in. 

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TS LAWCET 2026 Admit Card Date

The TGCHE will release the TS LAWCET 2026 admit card on May 12, 2026, in online mode at the official website. Registered candidates who have paid the application fee will be allowed to download the hall ticket. It is an important document that is mandatory to seek entry to the examination hall. Candidates are advised to carry a Government approved ID along with the TS LAWCET hall ticket to the exam centre.  

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Q:   What details are mentioned on the TS LAWCET admit card?
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The details mentioned on TS LAWCET admit card should be error free. It will include the name and exam centre details. Without the halltickets, entry will not be allowed to exam hall.

Q:   From where can I download the TS LAWCET admit card?
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Candidates will be able to download the TS LAWCET admit card from the official website of TGCHE. Once the TG LAWCET hall ticket window is active candidates will have to login using their registration number and date of birth. The admit card will be available to download in the PDF format.

Q:   When will the TS LAWCET 2026 admit card be released?
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TS LAWCET admit card 2026 will be released on the website of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE): lawcet.tgche.ac.in. The admit card will be released in online mode only as TS LAWCET hall ticket tentatively 7-10 days before the exam. Candidates will have to download the admit card before the TS LAWCET 2026 exam and take its multiple printouts. They need to affix their coloured passport-size photograph to their TS LAWCET hall ticket or admit card. 

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TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Date

The TGCHE released the TS LAWCET 2026 Exam date for the 3-year LLB and 5-Year LLB courses, which will be conducted on May 18, 2026. The TS LAWCET slot 1 exam will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, and the slot 2 will be held from 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM. On the same day, the TS PGLCET entrance exam will be conducted for admission to LLM courses. The exam timing for the LLM entrance will be 4:00 PM to 05:30 PM. 

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Q:   Is TSLAWCET syllabus difficult?
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The TS LAWCET syllabus is generally considered moderate in difficulty. It is designed to test a candidate's basic knowledge, reasoning ability, and awareness of current events, rather than deep legal expertise.

  • The General Knowledge and Current Affairs section is straightforward if you stay updated with daily news and static GK.
  • The Mental Ability part includes simple logical and analytical reasoning questions.
  • The Aptitude for the Study of Law section checks your understanding of basic legal principles and terms, which can be learned easily with practice.

Overall, with consistent preparation and familiarity with the exam pattern, most students find the TS LAWCET syllabus manageable and scoring.

Q:   How many times TSLAWCET is conducted in a year?
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The TS LAWCET (Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test) is conducted once every year. It is a state-level entrance exam organized by Osmania University on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) for admission into 3-year and 5-year LLB courses offered by law colleges in Telangana.

Q:   What is the TS LAWCET marking scheme?
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The TS LAWCET marking scheme is mentioned as follows:

  • Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
  • There is no negative marking.
  • Therefore, the maximum possible score you can achieve is 120 marks (1 mark x 120 questions).

Here's a breakdown:

  • Correct answers: 1 mark each
  • Incorrect answers: 0 marks
  • Unattempted questions: 0 marks
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TS LAWCET 2026 Result Date

The examination body has not announced the TS LAWCET 2026 result date yet. It is expected that the result will be declared in June 2026. The result will be issued in the form of a scorecard/rank card, which will be available for download from the official website. Candidates must keep their Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth ready to download it. 

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Q:   When TS LAWCET 2026 result be released?
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The TS LAWCET 2026 result will be announced on June 5.

Q:   What is mention on the TS LAWCET 2026 Result?
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The TSLAWCET 2026 Result will mention the following details on the scorecard.

  • Name of candidate
  • Exam and course details
  • Candidate's application number and photograph
  • Section-wise scores
  • Overall scores out of total marks 
  • Category-wise merit rank in TS LAWCET 2026
Q:   How is the TS LAWCET result prepared?
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The TS LAWCET result is based on the marking scheme issued by the officials. One mark is awarded for each correct answer. There's no negative marking for incorrect attempts.

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TS LAWCET Counselling Events

The TS LAWCET 2026 counselling begins with the online registration. The TS LAWCET counselling schedule has not been released yet. It is mandatory to register for counselling to seek admission in the preferred college and course. The counselling will be conducted in three to four rounds. The dates for each round will be shared on the official website by the counselling conducting body.

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Q:   When will TS LAWCET 2026 counselling start?
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The TS LAWCET counselling schedule will be released through the official TSCHE Portal - lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in. TS LAWCET counselling is the procedure by which qualifying students are admitted to various law programmes offered by Telangana universities and colleges based on their ranking and college preferences. 

Q:   Who is eligible for TS LAWCET counselling?
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To be eligible for TS LAWCET counselling, candidates belonging to the General category must have secured 35% marks in TS LAWCET exam (i.e. 42 marks out of 120 marks). The OBC category students must score atleast 35% marks in TS LAWCET exam (i.e. 42 marks out of 120 marks), and for the SC/ST category, there is no minimum qualifying marks for SC and ST category candidates. However, for the 3-year LL.B. course, any graduate degree candidate with (10+2+3 pattern) from a recognised University or its equivalent can apply and for the 5-year LL.B. course, two year Intermediate Examination with (10+2 pattern) or its equivalent is acceptable. 

Q:   what is web-entry option in TS LAWCET counselling?
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The web option in TS LAWCET counselling is the process of entering preferred colleges and courses. You can select colleges and courses, in order of your preference.

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TS LAWCET Dates FAQs

Check out the TS LAWCET FAQs here:

Q:   From where can I get previous years' question papers of the TS LAWCET?
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The TS LAWCET 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB previous years' questions are available for download. You can download the question paper using proper credentials and use the document for your effective TSLAWCET exam preparation. Moreover, you can purchase the best books for TS LAWCET preparation to get TS LAWCET previous years' question papers along with answer keys.

Moreover, the best resources for the TS LAWCET preparation also include the following: 

  • TS LAWCET mock test
  • TS LAWCET practice sets and sample papers
  • TS LAWCET section-wise or topic-wise sample questions 
Q:   How many marks are required to qualify TS LAWCET 2026 for General Category Candidate?
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The minimum score a  General/OBC candidate needs to score is 35% out of the total marks, which means 42 out of 120 marks.

General/ OBC35% marks out of total marks i.e. 42 out of 120 marks
  • Five-year integrated LLB course: 45% marks in class 12th exam
  • Three-year LLB course: 45% marks in the bachelor's degree final year exam
Q:   What is the TS LAWCET/ PGLCET 2026 final answer key release date?
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The TS LAWCET/ PGLCET final answer key will be released after considering the objections raised by the candidates on the provisional answer key. Along with that, the result will also be released. 

Q:   What are the questions asked in TS LAWCET 2026 exam?
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In TGCHE LAWCET 2026 exam, the questions will be asked from GK, Mental Ability, Current Affairs and Legal Aptitude. Questions from History, Geography, Economics, Logical Reasoning, and Environmental Science will be asked.

Q:   Where can I find the TS LAWCET cutoff marks?
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The official TS LAWCET cutoff marks will not be available on a single webpage.  This is because the cutoffs are determined for each counselling round and for each participating college and course. Thus, each college participating in TS LAWCET will release the cutoff marks on its official webiste.

However, you can find the TS LAWCET cutoff marks on the official website of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) after they declare the results  at lawcet.tsche.ac.in. The cutoffs are generally released separately for each round of counselling.

Q:   Where can I find dates for TS LAWCET 2026 counselling?
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To know the TSLAWCET counselling dates, visit the TGCHE website. The detailed schedule for the counselling will be available there. Do not forget to register online for participating.

Q:   Has Osmania University released the TSLAWCET 2026 application form?
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The TS LAWCET / PGLCET 2026 registration process started on 10 February 2026. The application process is ongoing till May 13, 2026. The exam will be held on May 18, 2026. 

Q:   Whom should I contact if there are mistakes in my TS LAWCET admit card?
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If there are mistakes in details mentioned in your TS LAWCET admit card, you need to connect with the TS LAWCET exam authotrity. The email address of the authority is lawcet.tsche@gmail.com. Candidates can send an email  from 10:30 AM to 05:00 PM on all working day. They need to make sure that they make corrections in the details as soon as possible before the exam date.

Q:   What is the difference between the TS LAWCET preliminary answer key and the TS LAWCET final answer key?
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The TS LAWCET preliminary key is a set of answers that give answers to the questions in the TS LAWCET question paper for a particular. The preliminary answer key is based on the initial evaluation of the question paper by the exam authority. The preliminary answer key can be challenged by candidates if they think that the answer to a particular question is wrong.

Whereas, the TS LAWCET final answer key is the authoritative set of answers released by the exam authority, Osmania University, on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE), for the TS LAWCET exam. It represents the final decisions on the correct answers for all the questions that appeared on the test.
 
 

Q:   How many colleges accepts TS LAWCET scores?
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8 colleges accepts TS LAWCET score. Check the names of the colleges below.

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

 

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The last date to fill out the TSLAWCET application form without a late fee WAS April 10, 2026. Earlier, the deadline was April 1, 2026. Candidates can still fill out the application form till May 13 (by paying late fee). 

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To be eligible to appear for the TS LAWCET exam, there is no UPPER Age limit. However, for the 3-year LLB course, the candidate must have cleared graduation or must be in the final year of graduation. 

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The conducting body will share the TS LAWCET test centre address on the hall ticket. It will provide complete details about the TS LAWCET centre location. The TS LAWCET centres will be allocated with in Telangana state only. 

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The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) is conducted once every year for students who wish to pursue law courses in Andhra Pradesh. It is a state-level entrance examination organized by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).

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Eligibility for TS LAWCET 2026 needs Indian citizenship. The education rules change based on the course you choose. For the LLB course, you must pass 12th class with at least 45% marks for General, 42% for OBC, and 40% for SC or ST category. There is no age limit for applying to TS LAWCET 2026 exam

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To get the Telangana (TG) LAWCET 2026 application form, go to the official site lawcet.tgche.ac.in. You can only apply online, no offline way is there. First, pay the fee, then fill the form and upload the needed documents. Make sure all details are right before you press submit.

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The TS LAWCET cutoff is prepared by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) in coordination with Osmania University, Hyderabad, which conducts the exam.

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The TS LAWCET cutoff is the minimum rank or score required for admission into 3-year and 5-year LLB courses offered by law colleges in Telangana. It varies every year based on several factors such as the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, available seats, and category of the candida

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The qualifying marks for the TS LAWCET exam are determined by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). These marks represent the minimum score a candidate must obtain to be considered for ranking and admission.

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The time needed to prepare for the TS LAWCET exam depends on your background and study routine, but on average, 3 to 6 months of focused preparation is enough for most candidates.

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