TG LAWCET & TG PGLCET 2027
Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; Conducted Through a Convener University (Osmania University, Hyderabad, in 2026)
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Overview
TG LAWCET and TG PGLCET are the Telangana law entrance tests for LL.B. and LL.M., held for TGCHE by a university; 2027 dates are not announced yet. The Telangana Law Common Entrance Test (TG LAWCET, formerly TS LAWCET) covers 3-year and 5-year LL.B. admissions and the TG PG Law Common Entrance Test (TG PGLCET, formerly TS PGLCET) covers 2-year LL.M. admissions in Telangana law colleges. In 2026 the Convener at Osmania University, Hyderabad conducted both on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) for the academic year 2026-27, as computer-based tests at 17 online test centres. The 2027 notification has not been issued, so the facts below come from the 2026 notification, instruction booklets and syllabus documents.
TG LAWCET and TG PGLCET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE); 2026 Convener: Osmania University, Hyderabad |
| Level | Entry to LL.B. (3-year and 5-year) and LL.M. (2-year) |
| Purpose | Admission to law courses offered by state universities in Telangana and their affiliated colleges (2026-27 cycle) |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) at online test centres |
| Frequency | One sitting in the 2026 cycle, on 18 May 2026 (LL.B. 3-year in two sessions) |
| Duration | 90 minutes; 120 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each |
| Languages | TG LAWCET: English with Telugu, or English with Urdu; TG PGLCET: English only |
| Application fee (2026) | TG LAWCET: Rs 900 (Rs 600 for SC/ST and PH); TG PGLCET: Rs 1,100 (Rs 900 for SC/ST and PH); late fees from Rs 500 to Rs 10,000 |
| Test centres (2026) | 17 online test centres in Telangana, including Hyderabad West, North, South-East and East, Nalgonda, Kodad, Khammam, Karimnagar, Siddipet, Warangal, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Mahabubnagar and Sangareddy |
| Official website | lawcet.tgche.ac.in |
Important dates (TG LAWCET and TG PGLCET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Not announced yet |
| Late-fee windows | Not announced yet |
| Correction window | Not announced yet |
| Hall ticket download | Not announced yet |
| Preliminary key and objections | Not announced yet |
| Final key and results | Not announced yet |
| Counselling | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: 2026 schedule
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Notification | 8 February 2026 |
| Online registration opened | 10 February 2026 |
| Last date without late fee | 10 April 2026 (moved from 1 April 2026 by the first extension) |
| Last dates with late fee | Rs 500 by 20 April; Rs 1,000 by 30 April; Rs 2,000 by 5 May; Rs 4,000 by 10 May; Rs 10,000 by 13 May 2026 |
| Correction window | 3 to 8 May 2026 |
| Hall tickets from | 12 May 2026 |
| Exam | 18 May 2026 (Monday): LL.B. 3-year in two sessions, 9:30 am to 11:00 am and 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm; LL.B. 5-year and LL.M. 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
| Preliminary key; objections until | 23 May 2026; 25 May 2026 |
| Final key and results | 5 June 2026 (tentative) |
How ranks and scores are used
Candidates are ranked in order of merit. TG LAWCET ties are resolved by Part C marks, then Part B marks; a remaining tie is bracketed and age seniority is considered at admission. TG PGLCET ranks follow total marks, with Part A marks considered next. Qualifying marks are 35% (42 of 120) for TG LAWCET and 25% (30 of 120) for TG PGLCET; SC and ST candidates have no minimum. TG LAWCET 3-year marks are normalised across the two sessions. A Convener (Admissions) appointed by TGCHE admits candidates to LL.B. courses on the rank, and the home page links a separate admissions portal. Qualifying gives no right to a seat: candidates must attend counselling, apply to the admission notification and meet the eligibility conditions. Objecting to the preliminary key carries a minimum fee of Rs 500 per question.
Sources: TG LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 detailed notification; Important dates (first extension); TG LAWCET instruction booklet; TG PGLCET instruction booklet; TG LAWCET syllabus; TG PGLCET syllabus; eligibility page; TG LAWCET home page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; Conducted Through a Convener University (Osmania University, Hyderabad, in 2026)
Category
Management
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria below are from the 2026 detailed notification, eligibility page and instruction booklets; the 2027 notification may change them.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| LL.B. 3-year (TG LAWCET) | Any bachelor's degree (10+2+3 pattern) of a recognised university or equivalent, with 45% aggregate (General), 42% (OBC) or 40% (SC/ST) |
| LL.B. 5-year (TG LAWCET) | Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent, with 45% (General), 42% (OBC) or 40% (SC/ST) |
| LL.M. 2-year (TG PGLCET) | LL.B. or B.L. (3-year or 5-year) degree; no minimum percentage is stated |
| Rounding | 44.5%, 41.5% and 39.5% count as 45%, 42% and 40% |
| Age limit | None for LL.B., following the Bar Council of India letter of 26 November 2018 |
| Appearing candidates | Final-year degree or Intermediate candidates (LL.B. final year for LL.M.) can take the test in anticipation of results, subject to the required marks |
| Marks in the test | TG LAWCET 35% (42 of 120); TG PGLCET 25% (30 of 120); no minimum for SC and ST |
| Applications | One application per candidate; duplicates can be rejected and the fee forfeited |
- Degrees taken in a single sitting without a three-year course, or through an open university without the basic qualification, are not eligible (G.O. Ms No. 31, 18 March 2009).
- A polytechnic diploma counts as Intermediate (G.O. Ms No. 112, 27 October 2001), so diploma holders can apply for the 5-year course.
- OBC candidates must submit an OBC certificate to claim the 42% criterion.
- A 3-year LL.B. candidate below the required graduation percentage may qualify with the same or higher aggregate in a postgraduation or B.Ed.
Source: detailed notification, eligibility page and TG LAWCET instruction booklet (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
Both tests were computer-based, 90 minutes long, with 120 multiple-choice questions of one mark each (120 marks) and four options per question.
| TG LAWCET part | Subject | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| A | General Knowledge and Mental Ability | 30 |
| B | Current Affairs | 30 |
| C | Aptitude for the Study of Law (10 questions on comprehension of legal passages) | 60 |
| Total | 120 |
| TG PGLCET part | Subject | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| A | Jurisprudence; Constitutional Law (20 each) | 40 |
| B | International Law; Business and Corporate Laws; Labour Law; Crimes and Torts; Other Allied Laws (16 each) | 80 |
| Total | 120 |
- Mode and duration: computer-based test at online test centres; 90 minutes.
- Marking: one mark per question; no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Languages: TG LAWCET in English with Telugu or English with Urdu; TG PGLCET in English only.
- Sessions: LL.B. 3-year ran in two sessions in 2026 and marks were normalised across sessions; LL.B. 5-year and LL.M. sat in the afternoon.
- Standard: Intermediate level for the 5-year course and degree level for the 3-year course; basic knowledge of legal principles and the Constitution of India is assumed in Part C.
Source: TG LAWCET syllabus, TG PGLCET syllabus and instruction booklet (2026 cycle).
Syllabus
TG LAWCET (LL.B. 3-year and 5-year)
- Part A, General Knowledge and Mental Ability (30 questions)
- Part B, Current Affairs (30 questions)
- Part C, Aptitude for the Study of Law (60 questions): basic principles of law and the Constitution of India are assumed; 10 questions are based on legal passages
The official TG LAWCET syllabus lists these parts but gives no topic list.
TG PGLCET (LL.M.)
- Jurisprudence (20): schools of jurisprudence; sources of law (custom, precedent, legislation); rights and duties; ownership and possession; persons; obligation; property; liability; legal sanctions
- Constitutional Law (20): nature of the Constitution; fundamental rights; directive principles; executive, judiciary and legislature; Centre-State relations; emergency provisions; amendments
- International Law (16): international and municipal law; subjects of international law; state territory; law of air and outer space; law of the sea; nationality and statelessness; extradition; asylum; state jurisdiction; United Nations; private international law; International Court of Justice
- Business and Corporate Laws (16): general principles of contract (Sections 1 to 75, Indian Contract Act, 1872); Companies Act, 2013; intellectual property rights; Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016; competition laws
- Labour Law (16): trade union, factories, social security and industrial disputes laws; new labour codes
- Crimes and Torts (16): Indian Penal Code, 1860 general principles and exceptions; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 salient features; general principles of tort, defences, joint and state liability; Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- Other Allied Laws (16): environmental laws; human rights laws; ADR laws; Information Technology Act, 2000; Right to Information Act, 2005; family laws
Source: TG LAWCET syllabus and TG PGLCET syllabus (2026 cycle).
How to Apply for TG LAWCET & TG PGLCET 2027
Applications for the 2026 tests were online only. The 2027 application has not opened; the steps below are from the 2026 user guide and instruction booklets.
- Open lawcet.tgche.ac.in and pay the registration fee by debit card, credit card or net banking through the payment gateway, or at a TG Online or AP Online centre, which issues a receipt with a transaction ID.
- Note the payment reference ID, then open Fill Application Form and enter the personal, qualifying-exam, local status, income, study, category and special category details.
- Upload the photograph and signature when prompted and submit the form.
- Download and keep the application form; check the payment status if needed.
- Correct submitted data in the correction window (3 to 8 May 2026), then download the hall ticket (from 12 May 2026).
| Test | OC and BC | SC/ST and PH |
|---|---|---|
| TG LAWCET (LL.B. 3-year and 5-year) | Rs 900 | Rs 600 |
| TG PGLCET (LL.M.) | Rs 1,100 | Rs 900 |
Late fee in 2026: Rs 500, Rs 1,000, Rs 2,000, Rs 4,000 and Rs 10,000 in successive windows ending 20 April, 30 April, 5 May, 10 May and 13 May 2026.
Details and documents to keep ready
- Personal mobile number and e-mail ID
- Qualifying-exam hall ticket or roll number and marks memo (degree, Intermediate, LL.B. or diploma), and SSC hall ticket number
- Date of birth proof (SSC or birth certificate)
- Local status certificate (OU, AU, SVU or non-local) and parents' income certificate from the MRO or competent authority; study certificates from Class 6
- Caste certificate number, special-category certificate (NCC, PH, sports, CAP) and EWS certificate for OC candidates, where claimed
- Photograph under 50 KB and signature under 30 KB, in .jpg or .jpeg; selfies are not accepted
Source: user guide, FAQs, TG LAWCET instruction booklet and important dates (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts TG LAWCET & TG PGLCET 2027?
TG LAWCET & TG PGLCET 2027 is conducted by Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Hyderabad; conducted through a Convener university (Osmania University, Hyderabad, in 2026).
What is the eligibility for TG LAWCET & TG PGLCET 2027?
The criteria below are from the 2026 detailed notification, eligibility page and instruction booklets; the 2027 notification may change them. Criterion Requirement LL.B. 3-year (TG LAWCET) Any bachelor's degree (10+2+3 pattern) of a recognised university or equivalent, with 45% aggregate (General), 42% (OBC) or 40% (SC/ST) LL.B. 5-year (TG LAWCET) Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent, with 45% (General), 42% (OBC) or 40% (SC/ST) LL.M. 2-year (TG PGLCET) LL.B. or B.L. (3-year or 5-year) degree; no…
What is the exam pattern of TG LAWCET & TG PGLCET 2027?
Both tests were computer-based, 90 minutes long, with 120 multiple-choice questions of one mark each (120 marks) and four options per question. TG LAWCET part Subject Questions A General Knowledge and Mental Ability 30 B Current Affairs 30 C Aptitude for the Study of Law (10 questions on comprehension of legal passages) 60 Total 120 TG PGLCET part Subject Questions A Jurisprudence; Constitutional Law (20 each) 40 B International Law; Business and Corporate Laws; Labour Law; Crimes and Torts…
What is the syllabus of TG LAWCET & TG PGLCET 2027?
TG LAWCET (LL.B. 3-year and 5-year) Part A, General Knowledge and Mental Ability (30 questions) Part B, Current Affairs (30 questions) Part C, Aptitude for the Study of Law (60 questions): basic principles of law and the Constitution of India are assumed; 10 questions are based on legal passages The official TG LAWCET syllabus lists these parts but gives no topic list. TG PGLCET (LL.M.) Jurisprudence (20): schools of jurisprudence; sources of law (custom, precedent, legislation); rights and…
How do I apply for TG LAWCET & TG PGLCET 2027?
Applications for the 2026 tests were online only. The 2027 application has not opened; the steps below are from the 2026 user guide and instruction booklets. Open lawcet.tgche.ac.in and pay the registration fee by debit card, credit card or net banking through the payment gateway, or at a TG Online or AP Online centre, which issues a receipt with a transaction ID. Note the payment reference ID, then open Fill Application Form and enter the personal, qualifying-exam, local status, income…
What is the official website of TG LAWCET & TG PGLCET 2027?
The official website is https://lawcet.tgche.ac.in/.