TS LAWCET Preparation 2026: Tips, TG LAWCET Study Material & Best Books
Telangana Common Law Entrance Test 2026 ( TSLAWCET )
Admit Card - To be notified
The TGCHE will conduct the TS LAWCET exam tentatively in June 2026. The exam will be conducted for admission to the undergraduate Law courses. The candidates who pass the exam will be able to get a seat at the colleges accepting these scores. Candidates must begin their preparation by reading the TGLAWCET 2026 exam pattern. To prepare for the exam, candidates must solve as many sample papers as they can. Aspirants must also go through the syllabus as released by the examination cell. Solving mock tests is another way to ace the exam.
It is also important to use the best books for exam preparation. We have discussed here the TS LAWCET 2026 preparation tips that the candidate can adopt to support their preparation.
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- TS LAWCET 2026 Preparation Tips
- TS LAWCET Exam Pattern 2026
- TS LAWCET Syllabus 2026
- Landmark Judgments for TS LAWCET 2026
- Best Books to prepare for TS LAWCET 2026
TS LAWCET 2026 Preparation Tips
To prepare for TS LAWCET, candidates should make the right preparation strategy. Check some TGLAWCET 2026 Preparation tips below that help you qualify for the exam.
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates planning to appear for the TSLAWCET 2026 exam must start their preparation at least 6 months prior.
To prepare for TSLAWCET 2026, candidates must focus on learning regularly, attempt mock test, and solve previous year papers.
TS LAWCET Exam Pattern 2026
Before starting the preparation of TS LAWCET 2026, candidates must check the exam pattern as under-
Sectional Weightage
| Section | Questions per section |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Mental Ability | 30 |
| Current Affairs | 30 |
| Aptitude for the Study of Law | 60 |
| Total | 120 |
Also Read: TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern (in depth)
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 Syllabus 2026
The syllabus of the TG LAWCET entrance exam mentions key topics from each subject on which the question paper will be based. Check below the TS LAWCET 2026 Syllabus:
| Subjects | Topics to study |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs | Current events around India and the world, News related to Legal cases/ judgements, National and International Awards |
| General Knowledge and Mental Ability | Social science subjects include History, Geography, Economics, and Environment. |
| Aptitude for the study of law | Elementary knowledge about law subjects, Principles of law, Questions about the Constitutions of India, fundamental rights, Legal terms, the Indian Constitution |
Commonly asked questions
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.
The TS LAWCET General Knowledge and Mental Ability syllabus includes the following subjects.
| General Knowledge and Mental Ability | General Awareness about the following subjects -
Mental Ability part may include - Syllogism, Number and Series, Puzzles, Algebra, Blood relation, and direction-based questions |
Landmark Judgments for TS LAWCET 2026
Below mentioned are the important Landmark Judgements decided by the Supreme Court of India. The following can be asked in the TS LAWCET 2026 exam. Candidates can prepare thoroughly from the following.
- Golaknath v. State of Punjab Case: Facts and Judgement
- Kesavananda Bharati Case: Doctrine of Basic Structure, Facts, Judgement & Impact
- Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan Case: Summary, Judgment & Significance
- Indira Sawhney v Union of India: Landmark Judgement, Facts and Key Guidelines
- Sabarimala case (Indian Young Lawyers’ Association v. State of Kerala, 2018)
Commonly asked questions
Following is the TS LAWCET eligibility criteria -
- Candidates should have passed garduation in a (10+2+3) format .
- Candidates who are appearing in the graduation final year are eligible.
- There is no upper age limit
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.
Best Books to prepare for TS LAWCET 2026
To prepare for each section of the question paper, candidates should refer to the following books for TS LAWCET 2026 preparation:
| Subject | Books |
|---|---|
| Aptitude for the Study of Law |
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| General Knowledge and Mental Ability |
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| Currents Affairs |
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Commonly asked questions
| Book Title and Publication |
|---|
| Bare Acts of Indian Constitution by LexisNexis Butterworths |
| Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning by Andhra Pradesh Bhardwaj |
| Study guide LLB entrance examination by Arihant |
The TS LAWCET qualifying criteria refer to the category-wise minimum marks required to pass the exam. There are no qualifying marks for the SC and ST category candidates. However, General candidate need 35% marks.
TSLAWCET Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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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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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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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Answered Yesterday
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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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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Answered Yesterday
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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Answered Yesterday
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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Answered a week 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 2 weeks ago
TSLAWCET exam 2026 is held by Osmania University, Hyderabad, on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education.
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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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