The Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test (TS LAWCET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Osmania University on behalf of the Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE) for admission to 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated LLB programs in government, private, and affiliated law colleges across Telangana. Established under the Telangana Higher Education Institutions Act, TS LAWCET evaluates candidates' aptitude in General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Legal Aptitude through a 90-minute online test. Annually, over 60,000 candidates appear for approximately 6,890 seats in 30+ participating institutions, including Osmania University, Kakatiya University, and private colleges like Symbiosis Law School Hyderabad.
Students take TS LAWCET primarily to secure merit-based seats in affordable government law colleges (fees ₹5,000–₹20,000/year) with strong alumni networks and high placement rates (average 4–6 LPA in firms like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas). It offers a cost-effective pathway to legal education without the intense competition of national exams like CLAT, ideal for Telangana residents seeking local opportunities in the judiciary, corporate law, or litigation. Non-Telangana students also opt for it to access limited All India seats (15%) in top colleges, benefiting from Hyderabad's growing legal hub status.
TS LAWCET 2026 Highlights
TS LAWCET 2026 will be conducted in online mode with 120 MCQs, focusing on aptitude for law studies.
Particular
Details
Exam Name
Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test (TS LAWCET)
Conducting Body
Osmania University (on behalf of TSCHE)
Exam Level
State Level
Exam Frequency
Once a year
Mode of Exam
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Seats (Approx.)
6,890 (3-year LLB: 2,100; 5-year LLB: 4,790)
Duration
90 minutes
Total Questions
120 MCQs
Total Marks
120
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, 0 for incorrect/unattempted (no negative marking)
Language
English, Telugu, Urdu
Official Website
lawcet.tsche.ac.in
TS LAWCET 2026 Important Dates
TSCHE is expected to release the official notification in the last week of February 2026. Based on previous trends, the tentative schedule is as follows:
Event
Tentative Date
Notification Release
Last week of February 2026
Online Application Starts
First week of March 2026
Last Date to Apply (without late fee)
Mid-April 2026
Application Correction Window
Third week of April 2026
Admit Card Download
Last week of May 2026
TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Date
First week of June 2026
Provisional Answer Key
Second week of June 2026
Objection Window
Third week of June 2026
Final Answer Key & Result
Last week of June 2026
Counselling Registration
July 2026
TS LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy TSCHE's criteria to appear and qualify for admission. Eligibility is differentiated for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB, with focus on academic qualifications and minimum marks.
Nationality: Indian citizens; Foreign nationals/NRIs via separate quotas.
Age Limit: No upper age limit for either course.
3-Year LLB: Bachelor's degree (10+2+3 pattern) in any discipline from a recognized university with 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST).
5-Year LLB: Passed 10+2 or equivalent with 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST).
Appearing Candidates: Eligible if completing qualifying exam before counselling.
Attempts: No restriction.
Eligibility for Telangana State (Local) Candidates
Local candidates are eligible for 70% reserved seats and state quotas. They must be Indian nationals satisfying local status as per Telangana/AP Educational Institutions Order, 1974:
Local Status: Resident of Telangana for 4+ years preceding qualifying exam; or parent domiciled in Telangana; or studied in Telangana for 7+ years.
Reservation Benefits: SC 15%, ST 6%, BC 29% (A-E), EWS 10%, PwD 5% (horizontal).
Documents: Domicile certificate, study/residence proof mandatory for reservation claims.
Eligibility for Non-Telangana (All India/Non-Local) Candidates
Non-local candidates can apply for 30% All India seats in private colleges but are ineligible for state quota/reservation. They must meet general eligibility:
Access: Compete only for unreserved/Open Category seats; no domicile required but limited to 15–30% seats.
Reason for Taking TS LAWCET: Non-locals take the exam to access affordable private law colleges in Hyderabad (fees ₹50,000–₹2 lakh/year) without CLAT's national competition. Hyderabad's legal ecosystem (High Court, NALSAR proximity) offers internships/placements. It's a backup for CLAT aspirants seeking Telangana-specific opportunities like state judiciary prep or local firms.
Documents: No domicile needed; standard academic proofs suffice.
Correction Window: Usually 4–5 days in April 2026; editable fields include photo, signature, qualifying exam details, category. Name, mobile, email, course cannot be changed.
Exam Centres: Hyderabad, Warangal, Nalgonda, Khammam, Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad, and select centres in Andhra Pradesh (Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam).
TS LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern
TS LAWCET 2026 is a 90-minute online test with 120 MCQs and no negative marking.
Section
Subject
No. of Questions
Marks
A
General Knowledge & Mental Ability
30
30
B
Current Affairs
30
30
C
Aptitude for the Study of Law
60
60
Total
120
120
Marking: +1 for correct, 0 for wrong/unattempted
Medium: English, Telugu, Urdu
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (focus on speed and legal reasoning)
Current Affairs: Last 12–18 months – National & International events, Legal developments, Important judgments, Persons & Places in news
Aptitude for Study of Law: Legal propositions & facts, Contracts, Torts, Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, Jurisprudence, Public International Law (elementary knowledge)
Counselling is fully online through web options and certificate verification.
Registration & fee payment: July 2026
Web options entry → Seat allotment → Reporting to college
3–4 rounds + spot admissions
Processing fee: ₹1,200 (General), ₹600 (SC/ST)
Documents required: Rank card, hall ticket, 10th/12th/graduation marksheets, domicile/study certificate, caste/income certificate, photo ID
TS LAWCET 2026 Result & Rank Card
Result is declared in the last week of June 2026.
Rank card shows marks obtained, qualifying status, and All India Rank
Qualifying marks: 35% (42/120) for General/BC; no minimum for SC/ST
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Frequently Asked Questions
Non-Telangana students appear for the 15–30% All India (open) seats in top private law colleges in Hyderabad (Symbiosis, ICFAI, Aurora, etc.). Hyderabad has become a major legal education hub with affordable fees (₹50,000–₹4 lakh/year), excellent faculty, proximity to the Telangana High Court, and growing placement opportunities in corporate firms and litigation. It is also a strong backup for CLAT aspirants who miss top NLUs.
No. Government colleges (Osmania University College of Law, Kakatiya University, etc.) reserve 100% seats for Telangana local candidates. Non-locals can only apply for private/unaided colleges under the 30% unreserved (All India) quota.
Yes, much easier. TS LAWCET has only 120 questions in 90 minutes, no negative marking, and syllabus limited to GK, Current Affairs, and basic Legal Aptitude. CLAT is 120 questions in 120 minutes with –0.25 negative marking, tougher Logical Reasoning, and advanced Legal Reasoning. Toppers score 105–115 in LAWCET vs 90–100 in CLAT.
General category: Rank under 100 (105+ marks) for 3-year LLB; under 150 (100+ marks) for 5-year LLB. SC/ST: Rank under 500–800 is sufficient.
No. +1 for correct, 0 for wrong/unattempted. This makes it a speed and accuracy test.
University College of Law, Osmania University (Hyderabad) – oldest, most reputed, fees under ₹20,000/year, strong alumni in judiciary and corporate law. Kakatiya University (Warangal) is second best.
No. TS LAWCET is mandatory for all regular seats. Only NRI/Management quota (15%) in private colleges allows direct admission with higher fees.
3-year LLB: ~2,100 seats (mostly in government colleges). 5-year LLB: ~4,790 seats (mostly private colleges). Total ~6,890 seats.
Yes. It accepts TS LAWCET ranks for Telangana quota and has its own entrance (SLAT) for All India seats.
Extremely low: ₹5,000–₹20,000 per year in Osmania University College of Law and Kakatiya University.
Yes. The paper is available in English, Telugu, and Urdu. Most students choose English.
Yes. You must produce the degree certificate before counselling/admission.
Usually 3 web-based rounds + spot admissions for vacant seats.
No state quota reservation. Non-locals compete only in the 30% unreserved (open) category.
ICFAI Law School Hyderabad and Symbiosis Law School Hyderabad – average package 5–8 LPA, top firms like Khaitan, Trilegal, Cyril Amarchand recruit regularly.
Yes, for Telangana local candidates to claim reservation and government college seats. Non-locals don’t need it.
Yes, separate exams (TS LAWCET for 3Y, TS LAWCET-5Y for integrated). You can appear for both by paying separate fees.
No electronic devices or calculators permitted.
Around 50,000–55,000 qualify (score 42+ marks). Top 7,000–8,000 get seats.
No. NALSAR accepts only CLAT scores. TS LAWCET is for non-NLU colleges in Telangana.
For decent private colleges (Aurora, Pendekanti, etc.): Rank under 5,000–8,000 (60–75 marks).
Not compulsory. Self-study with Universal’s Legal Aptitude, Lucent GK, and previous papers is sufficient for 90+ marks.
Usually in the last week of July or first week of August after result declaration.
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