The Telangana State Postgraduate Law Common Entrance Test (TS PGLCET) 2026 is an exam for students who wish to pursue an LLM, a higher law degree. The exam is held once a year and is organised by Osmania University on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE).
This exam is taken online and lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes. It contains 120 multiple-choice questions covering various law subjects. There is no negative marking, and each correct answer gives one mark.
To apply, students must have completed or be in the final year of their LLB degree from a recognised college. There is no age limit to take this exam. The application process is online, and students must pay the fee, fill in their details, upload the required documents, and submit the form.
After the exam, the answer key and result will be published on the official website. Students who pass the exam will attend counselling to get admission to LLM courses in law colleges across Telangana. Around 21 law colleges accept TS PGLCET scores for admission.
TS PGLCET 2026 Highlights
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) conducts the TS PGLCET exam annually for admission to postgraduate law courses. There are 21 colleges in Telangana that accept TS PGLCET exam scores. Candidates can refer to the table below for the details of the TS PGLCET 2026 exam.
| Exam Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Telangana State Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting body | Osmania University, Hyderabad on behalf of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Accepting Colleges | 21 law colleges in Telangana |
| Official Website | lawcet.tgche.ac.in |
TS PGLCET 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Application Form Release Date | 1st week of March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee | 2nd week of April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply with Late Fee Rs. 500 | 4th week of April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply with Late Fee Rs. 1000 | 1st week of May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply with Late Fee Rs. 2000 | 3rd week of May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply with Late Fee Rs. 4000 | 4th week of May 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | 3rd to 4th week of May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Last week of May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 1st week of June 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 2nd week of June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections on Answer Key | 3rd week of June 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | 4th week of June 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 4th week of June 2026 |
| Counselling Process | August 2026 |
TS PGLCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to appear in the TS PGLCET 2026 exam must go through TS PGLCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria before filling out the application form. The eligibility criteria is mentioned below.
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Age Limit | No age limit |
| Education | 3-Year or 5-Year LLB from a recognised institute. Candidates from the final year are also eligible to apply. |
| Passing Marks | No minimum passing marks |
TS PGLCET 2026 Application Process
TGCHE is expected to release the TS PGLCET 2026 application form in the 1st week of March 2026 on the official website at lawcet.tgche.ac.in. Eligible candidates can follow the steps below to fill out the application form.
- Visit the official website of TS PGLCET 2026 at lawcet.tgche.ac.in.
- Click on the Application Fee Payment option and pay the required fee for the respective category.
- After paying the fees, candidates must fill out the academic and personal details, upload the required documents, select the exam centre, and submit the application form.
- After the successful submission of TS PGLCET 2026 Application Form, candidates must download the confirmation page for future reference.
TS PGLCET 2026 Exam Pattern
The TS PGLCET 2026 exam pattern has not been officially revised yet and is expected to remain unchanged from the previous year. The authority conducts the TS PGLCET exam online i.e., in computer-based mode, for a total of 90 minutes duration. Candidates can check the exam pattern for the TS PGLCET 2026 exam in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-choice questions |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question; no negative marking |
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Exam Mode | Online/Computer-Based |
| Medium of Exam | English |
TS PGLCET 2026 Syllabus
The TS PGLCET 2026 exam Syllabus has not been officially revised yet and is expected to remain unchanged from the previous year. The syllabus of TS PGLCET 2026 exam includes various areas of law. This syllabus is designed to test the suitability of the candidates for the LLM program. Candidates can check the unit-wise topics included in TS PGLCET 2026 Syllabus in the table below.
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Part A | |
| Jurisprudence | Schools of Jurisprudence - Sources of Law: Custom, Precedent and Legislation, Rights and Duties, Ownership and Possession, Persons, Obligation Property, Liability, Legal Sanctions. |
| Constitutional Law | Nature of the Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Centre-State Relations, Executive Judiciary and Legislature, Emergency provisions, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Amendments to the Constitution. |
| Part B | |
| Public and Private International Law | International Law and Municipal Law, Subjects of International Law, State Territory, Air, Sea and outer Space, Nationality and Statelessness, Extradition, Asylum, State Jurisdiction, United Nations, Private International law |
| Labour Law | Laws relating to Trade Union, Factories, Maternity Benefits and Industrial Disputes (as applicable) latest developments. |
| Business and Corporate Laws | General Principles of Contract (Sections. 1-75 of Indian Contract Act, 1872) - The Companies Act, 2013, Intellectual Property Rights, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Competition laws, Business and Corporate laws |
| Crimes and Torts | The Indian Penal Code 1860 - General Principles & General Exceptions. - Torts: General Principles of Tort, Defences, Joint liability, State liability for Torts; The Consumer Protection Act, 2019. |
| Other Laws | The Environment Laws, Human Rights laws, Laws relating to ADR, The Information Technology Act, 2000 and The Right to Information Act 2005 |
TS PGLCET 2026 Admit Card
TGCHE is expected to release the TS PGLCET 2026 Admit Card in the last week of May on the official website. Registered candidates will be able to download the admit card using their credentials from the official website. Follow the below steps to download the admit card.
How to Download TS PGLCET 2026 Admit Card?
- Open the official website of TS PGLCET 2026 i.e., lawcet.tgche.ac.in and log in.
- Click on ‘TS PGLCET 2026 Admit Card’ link.
- Enter the required credentials such as registration number, date of birth, and qualifying hall ticket number.
- After entering the correct credentials, TS PGLCET 2026 Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.
- Go through all the details given on the admit card.
- Download the admit card and make a printout of it for further reference.
TS PGLCET 2026 Result
The authority is expected to release the TS PGLCET 2026 Result in the 4th week of June 2026 on the official website at lawcet.tgche.ac.in. Appeared candidates will be able to download TS PGLCET 2026 Result by following the below steps.
How to Download TS PGLCET 2026 Result?
- Visit the official website of TS PGLCET at lawcet.tgche.ac.in.
- Find and click on the ‘Download Rank Card’ option.
- Enter your TS PGLCET hall ticket number, or admit card number, or roll number, and date of birth.
- After entering the details, click on the ‘View Scorecard’ option.
- The scorecard will be displayed on the screen. Download and keep it safe for further reference.
TS PGLCET 2026 Counselling
TGCHE has not released the TS PGLCET 2026 Counselling schedule yet. Candidates can expect the counselling process to start in August 2026. To participate in the counselling process, candidates need to secure more than the qualifying marks in the exam. There are various documents required for the TS PGLCET 2026 Counselling process. Candidates can check the documents required below.
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheet
- TS PGLCET 2026 Rank Card
- Mark sheet and certificate of qualifying examination
- Transfer certificate
- Migration certificate
- Study certificate from class 5 onwards
- Residence certificate of previous 7 years of the qualifying examination
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate (If applicable)
TS PGLCET 2026 FAQs
Ques. When will the TS PGLCET 2026 application form be released?
Ans. The TS PGLCET 2026 application form is expected to be released in the 1st week of March 2026 on the official website at lawcet.tgche.ac.in.
Ques. What is the mode and duration of the TS PGLCET 2026 exam?
Ans. TS PGLCET 2026 will be conducted in online/computer-based mode with a total duration of 90 minutes.
Ques. How many questions will be asked in the TS PGLCET 2026 exam?
Ans. The TS PGLCET 2026 exam will have 120 multiple-choice questions, carrying 1 mark each, with no negative marking.
Ques. What is the syllabus for Part A of the TS PGLCET 2026 exam?
Ans. Part A of the TS PGLCET 2026 syllabus includes Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law, covering topics like sources of law, rights, duties, and fundamental rights under the Constitution.
Ques. When is the TS PGLCET 2026 result expected to be announced?
Ans. The result for TS PGLCET 2026 is expected to be declared in the 4th week of June 2026 on the official website.
Ques. What is the eligibility for appearing in the TS PGLCET 2026 exam?
Ans. Candidates must have completed or be in the final year of a 3-Year or 5-Year LLB degree from a recognised institute. There is no age limit or minimum passing marks required.
Ques. How can I download my TS PGLCET 2026 admit card?
Ans. You can download your TS PGLCET 2026 admit card from the official website by logging in with your registration number, date of birth, and qualifying exam hall ticket number.
Ques. What documents are required for TS PGLCET 2026 counselling?
Ans. Required documents include 10th and 12th mark sheets, TS PGLCET 2026 rank card, LLB certificates, residence proof, caste and income certificates (if applicable), among others.
Ques. How many colleges accept TS PGLCET 2026 scores?
Ans. A total of 21 law colleges in Telangana accept TS PGLCET 2026 scores for admission to postgraduate law programs.
Ques. When will the TS PGLCET 2026 counselling process begin?
Ans. The TS PGLCET 2026 counselling process is expected to begin in August 2026, after the results and final answer key are released.