TS LAWCET Exam Pattern 2026: Subject-wise questions, weightage, Marking Scheme, Important Topics
Telangana Common Law Entrance Test 2026 ( TSLAWCET )
Exam On - To be notified
The Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TGCHE) will release the detailed TS LAWCET exam pattern along with the official notification. Candidates should know the exam pattern to get an idea about types of questions asked in the entrance exam, sectional weightage, and make the right preparation strategy. The test question paper will include 120 objective-type questions of one mark each; the test duration will be 90 minutes.
Along with the exam pattern, the candidate must also refer to the syllabus for effective exam preparation. The in-depth details about the exam pattern for TS LAWCET 2026 have been provided on this page.
Also Read: TS LAWCET Exam Syllabus 2026
- TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
- TS LAWCET 2026 Sectional Weightage
- TS LAWCET Syllabus 2026
- TS LAWCET Preparation Tips 2026
- TS LAWCET 2026 Qualifying Cut-off
TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
The key details of TS LAWCET 2026 for the question paper are as under:
| Exam Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty level of the exam |
|
| Exam mode |
Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Exam level |
State-level exam |
| Test duration |
1 hour 30 minutes |
| Subjects |
THREE Subjects
|
| Type of questions |
Multiple choices questions - Each question will be followed by four responses - Out of these four responses, only one will be the correct options |
| Total questions |
120 questions |
| Marking scheme |
+1 mark will be awarded for each correct response There is no negative marking |
| Total marks |
120 marks |
| Language options |
The question paper will be set both in English and Telugu or English and Urdu |
Commonly asked questions
The TG LAWCET 2026 registration is likely to begin in March 2026, on the official TG LAWCET portal, lawcet.tsche.ac.in. The registration for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB through TG PGLCET 2026 will begin on the same date. The registration cum application form for TG LAWCET 2026 is only be made available online. Candidates need to note that the TS LAWCET 2026 exam date for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses will also be the same. The exam will be conducted online at test centres allotted to candidates.
There are a total of 120 questions in the TS LAWCET question paper. Following is the segregation of marks for each section:
- General Knowledge & Mental Ability: 30 questions
- Current Affairs: 30 questions
- Aptitude for the Study of Law: 60 questions
The Aptitude for the Study of Law is the most important section of the TS LAWCET exam because majority of the questions are asked in this section and it carries a weightage of equal to 60 marks out 120 marks.
TS LAWCET 2026 Sectional Weightage
The subject-wise weightage for the question paper is as under:
| Sections |
Questions per section |
Marks per section |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A: General Knowledge and Mental Ability |
30 |
30 |
| Part-B: Current Affairs |
30 |
30 |
| Part-C: Aptitude for the Study of Law |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
120 questions |
120 marks |
Commonly asked questions
The TS LAWCET exam is conducted in three languages: Telugu, English, and Urdu. These languages are predominantly used in Telangana for communication, which is why they are chosen for the TS LAWCET test papers. The question paper is provided to candidates in a bilingual format, as mentioned below:
- English/Telugu
- English/Urdu
Candidates can read the question paper in any of the languages listed above, depending on their preference. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions, and to answer, candidates only need to select the correct option.
TS LAWCET question paper will be set both in English and Telugu or English and Urdu. Candidates will be given option to choose the language as per their preferences. The Telangana LAWCET exam will comprise the questions majorly from three subjects namely GK & Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Aptitude for the Study of Law.
TS LAWCET Syllabus 2026
Candidates must know the TS LAWCET 2026 syllabus along with the exam pattern. It will help to understand the subject areas where more focus is needed to boost the exam preparation. Check out the syllabus briefly mentioned below:
| Subjects | Number of questions |
Important Topics
|
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Mental Ability | 30 questions | General Awareness about the following subjects -
Mental Ability part may include - Syllogism, Number and Series, Puzzles, Algebra, Blood relation, and direction-based questions |
| Current Affairs | 30 questions | Events and news of national and international importance (past one year)
|
| Aptitude for the Study of Law | 60 questions | Elementry knowledge about law subjects Principles of law Questions about Constitutions of India, constitutional rights |
Commonly asked questions
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
TS LAWCET 2026 will be conducted in English, Hindi, and Telugu languages. Candidates will have the option to select the language. The TS LAWCET exam will be held online.
TS LAWCET Preparation Tips 2026
Some TS LAWCET 2026 Preparation Tips that candidates must follow are given below
- Candidates must carefully go through the exam pattern before proceeding to start the preparation.
- Select the best TS LAWCET books and other study materials.
- Solve the previous year AP LAWCET question papers.
- Attempt mock test.
- Make a study timetable and follow it consistently.
TS LAWCET 2026 Qualifying Cut-off
Given below is the TS LAWCET 2026 qualifying percentage and marks-
| Category | Qualifying percentage | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 35% | 42 marks |
| ST/ SC | No minimum qualifying percentage is prescribed | No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed |
Also Read:
| Mock Test and Previous Years Question Papers for TS LAWCET | TS LAWCET Answer Key |
TSLAWCET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
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
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
The TSLAWCET 2026 tie-breaking method is given below.
- The candidate securing more marks in Aptitude for the study of law will be ranked higher
- If the tie still exists, then the candidate securing more marks in the Current Affairs section will be ranked higher
- If even after this, the tie exists, then
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
For an SC/ST candidate, there is no minimum mark requirement to qualify for the TG LAWCET 2026.
| SC/ ST | No minimum marks for clearing the examination |
|
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
The TGLAWCET qualifying marks are the minimum marks one needs to secure in the TS LAWCET 2026 exam to qualify in the exam. Whereas, the last rank for which admission is offered is called the TS LAWCET 2026 cutoff for that particular category and college.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
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/ OBC | 35% marks out of total marks i.e. 42 out of 120 marks |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
TS LAWCET 2026 Cutoff will be released after the announcement of TGLAWCET result and the completion of counselling. TGCHE will release the TS LAWCET cutoff on the website.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
TG LAWCET 2026 mock test will be available on the website before the exam. Moreover, other third party portal also release the TSLAWCET mock test for practice. Once released, candidates can download the mock test from lawcet.tgche.ac.in.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
TSLAWCET exam 2026 is held by Osmania University, Hyderabad, on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education.
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Contributor-Level 9
TSLAWCET Notifications
35 Institutes accepting TSLAWCET
4.2Hyderabad • Public
- ₹ 87,000
- 3 years
- |
- Full Time
Hyderabad • Private
- ₹ 9.25 Lakh
- 5 years
- |
- Full Time
University College of Law, Osmania University
Amberpet, Hyderabad • Private
- ₹ 48,000
- 3 years
- |
- Full Time
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