The TS LAWCET results have been released today on the official website. Students can check results and download the final answer key at lawcet.tgche.ac.in. Along with the results, the TS LAWCET final answer key 2026 is also released.
The TS LAWCET cutoff is the last rank at which admission closes for each college and category. Your TS LAWCET 2026 cutoff will depend on your score, category, college preference, and the number of seats available.
- The TS LAWCET 2026 cutoff will be released by TGCHE after each counselling round on lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in.
- Mahatma Gandhi Law College Hyderabad expected cutoff for the 3-year program can be around 2100 rank (for OU general) and around 5000 for OBC categories.
- Pendekanti Law College expected TS LAWCET closing cutoff rank for open category candidates can be around 450 for the 3-Year LLB and 180 for the 5-Year Integrated LLB (BA LLB) programs for local Osmania University (OU) region.
- For University College of Law, Osmania University, the General 3-year LLB closing rank stayed within the top 50 in 2024.
The TS LAWCET 2026 qualifying mark is 35%, or 42 out of 120, for General and OBC students. There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC and ST students in TS LAWCET 2026. A score above 99 is considered a good score for top Telangana law colleges.
Also Check:
- TS LAWCET Result 2026: Released 4 June at lawcet.tgche.ac.in, Counselling, Cutoff and Marks vs Rank
- TS LAWCET Counselling 2026: Registration, Web Options and Round-Wise Seat Allotment
Key Summary
- TS LAWCET 2026 was conducted on May 18, 2026, by Osmania University for TGCHE.
- The result is expected tentatively on June 5, 2026, after which counselling begins.
- The admission cutoff is college-wise and category-wise closing rank, released round-wise.
- Osmania University, Hyderabad, records the lowest (most competitive) closing ranks every year.
- There are around 3,597 seats in 3-year LLB and 1,580 seats in 5-year LLB across Telangana.
What is TS LAWCET Cutoff 2026?
The TS LAWCET cutoff is the closing rank up to which a college admits students in a given category.
- The General and OBC categories need to score at least 35%, which is 42 marks out of 120, to qualify.
- SC and ST category candidates have no minimum qualifying marks, but they must appear for the exam to qualify for admission.
- You qualify for counselling only if you clear the qualifying mark
- You get a seat only if your rank is within the closing rank.
Many students confuse the two, so keep them separate. The qualifying mark and the admission cutoff are different things.
- The qualifying mark is the minimum you need to earn a rank.
- The admission cutoff is the last rank that actually secures a seat at a college.
TS LAWCET Cutoff 2026: Important Dates
You should track every counselling round, because the closing rank changes from one round to the next. The table below lists the key tentative dates.
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| TS LAWCET 2026 Exam | May 18, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | June 4, 2026 |
| TS LAWCET 2026 Result | June 4, 2026 |
| Counselling Registration Starts | Third week of June 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment and Cutoff | July 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment and Cutoff | August 2026 |
| Final Round and Spot Admission | September 2026 |
These dates follow the 2025 pattern, when the result came on June 25, and counselling ran from July onward.
Check: TS LAWCET Exam Dates (OUT): Application Form, Admit Card, Result Date and Time
Factors Affecting TS LAWCET Cutoff
Several factors decide the closing rank each year. No single factor sets the cutoff on its own; they work together.
- The number of students and the paper difficulty matter most for the marks side.
- The seat count and college demand matter most for the rank side.
- Osmania University in Hyderabad sees the highest demand, so it always closes at the lowest ranks.
| Factor | Typical Effect on Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Number of students who appeared | More students push the closing rank higher |
| Difficulty level of the paper | A harder paper lowers the cutoff marks |
| Number of seats available | More seats relax the closing rank |
| Previous year cutoff trend | Acts as a strong predictor for the next year |
| Category-wise reservation | SC, ST, and BC always close at higher ranks than OPEN |
| Demand and popularity of the college | Top colleges close at much lower ranks |
| Course chosen (3-year vs 5-year) | The two courses have separate, different cutoffs |
TS LAWCET Cutoff 2026: Category Wise Closing Ranks
TGCHE prepares a separate closing rank for every reservation category.
- Reserved category students need a less competitive rank than OPEN category students for the same college.
- The OPEN range stays the tightest, while SC and ST close at higher ranks.
- For colleges outside Hyderabad and for affiliated colleges, the closing ranks run into the thousands.
The 2026 figures are expected values based on previous year trends.
| Category | Expected Closing Rank 2026 (3-yr LLB, top colleges) | Closing Rank 2024 Reference |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN / General | 1 – 500 | 50 (UCL Osmania) |
| EWS | 100 – 700 | 138 (UCL Osmania) |
| BC-A / BC-B / BC-C / BC-D / BC-E (OBC) | 100 – 1,000 | 75 – 217 (UCL Osmania) |
| SC | 300 – 2,500 | ~320 (UCL Osmania) |
| ST | 100 – 2,000 | 103 (UCL Osmania) |
| PwD / PH | As per horizontal reservation | Relaxed within each category |
TS LAWCET Cutoff 2026: Top Colleges List
The closing rank changes sharply from one college to another.
- Government colleges in Hyderabad close at very low ranks
- Affiliated and private colleges close much higher.
The table below shows expected OPEN category closing ranks for the 3-year LLB course.
| College | Course | Expected OPEN Closing Rank 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| University College of Law, Osmania University, Hyderabad | 3-yr LLB | 1 – 100 |
| PG College of Law, Osmania University, Hyderabad | 3-yr LLB | 100 – 400 |
| University College of Law, Kakatiya University, Warangal | 3-yr LLB | 500 – 7,500 |
| GITAM University, Hyderabad | 3-yr LLB | 2,000 – 3,500 |
| Padala Rama Reddi Law College, Hyderabad | 3-yr LLB | 1,500 – 5,000 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Law College, Hyderabad | 3-yr LLB | 2,000 – 6,000 |
| Justice City Law College, Hyderabad | 3-yr LLB | 3,000 – 8,000 |
University College of Law, Osmania University remains the top pick every year.
- If your rank is above 1,500 in the OPEN category, you have a strong shot at a good 3-year LLB seat.
- The 5-year LLB course generally closes at lower ranks because fewer students apply.
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TS LAWCET Cutoff 2026: Local vs Non-Local Quota
TS LAWCET admissions follow Telangana's local area reservation. Most seats are reserved for local students who studied in Telangana, while a smaller open share is available to all. The table below explains the two pools.
| Quota | Who is Eligible | Effect on Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Local (OU / Telangana region) | Students who studied in Telangana for the qualifying years | Larger share of seats; relatively relaxed closing ranks |
| Unreserved / Open (Non-Local) | Open to all students, including non-Telangana students | Fewer seats; tighter, more competitive closing ranks |
Most of the popular colleges fill heavily through the local pool. If you qualify as a Telangana local student, your effective closing rank is usually easier to meet. Always check your local status before locking college preferences.
TS LAWCET Marks vs Rank 2026
Your marks decide your rank, and your rank decides your college. A score above 99 usually places you within the top ranks needed for Osmania University. The expected marks-to-rank correlation for 2026 is below.
| Marks (out of 120) | Expected Rank Range | Likely College Tier |
|---|---|---|
| 100 – 110 | 1 – 500 | Osmania University, Hyderabad |
| 90 – 99 | 501 – 1,000 | Kakatiya University and similar |
| 80 – 89 | 1,001 – 2,000 | GITAM University and good private colleges |
| 70 – 79 | 2,001 – 4,000 | Mid-ranked private colleges |
| 60 – 69 | 4,001 – 6,000 | Lower-ranked colleges |
| 50 – 59 | 6,001 – 10,000 | Affiliated and regional colleges |
This mapping is an estimate based on previous years. The exact rank for a given score depends on how many students score in the same band. Use it as a guide, not as a guarantee.
TS LAWCET Previous Year Cutoff Trends
The flagship college cutoff has stayed stable over the years. The OPEN category closing rank for Osmania University's 3-year LLB has stayed within the top 100 every year. The qualifying mark has also remained unchanged at 35% for General and OBC students.
| Year | Qualifying Mark (General/OBC) | UCL Osmania OPEN Closing Rank (3-yr LLB) | Good Score Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35% (42/120) | ~60 | 95+ |
| 2023 | 35% (42/120) | ~55 | 96+ |
| 2024 | 35% (42/120) | 50 | 98+ |
| 2025 | 35% (42/120) | ~80 (expected) | 99+ |
| 2026 | 35% (42/120) | To be announced | 99+ expected |
The qualifying bar has been steady, so the real competition is in the closing rank. As more students apply each year, the good-score benchmark has slowly climbed from 95 to around 99. SC and ST closing ranks have stayed relatively relaxed across all these years.
The table below shows the actual 2024 closing ranks for the 3-year LLB course at University College of Law, Osmania University (OU region). This is the most sought college, so its ranks are the most competitive in the state.
| Category | Opening Rank (2024) | Closing Rank (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN (General) | 9 | 50 |
| BC-B | 43 | 129 |
| BC-D | 55 | 75 |
| BC-A | 110 | 217 |
| EWS | 93 | 138 |
| SC | 140 | 320 |
| ST | 53 | 103 |
Note: SC closing rank is approximate based on previous round trends.
To see the year-on-year movement, here is the OPEN category closing rank for the same college and course across recent years. The closing rank has consistently stayed within the top 100 for the OPEN category.
| Year | College | OPEN Closing Rank | SC Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UCL, Osmania University (3-yr LLB) | ~60 | ~350 |
| 2023 | UCL, Osmania University (3-yr LLB) | ~55 | ~330 |
| 2024 | UCL, Osmania University (3-yr LLB) | 50 | ~320 |
| 2025 | UCL, Osmania University (3-yr LLB) | ~80 (expected) | ~340 (expected) |
| 2026 | UCL, Osmania University (3-yr LLB) | To be announced | To be announced |
Earlier-year figures are approximate and based on previous trends. The 2026 closing ranks will be confirmed only after the counselling rounds.
What is a good score for TS LAWCET?
| Marks (out of 120) | Expected Rank Range | Top Colleges | Is This Score Good? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 – 110 | 1 – 500 | Osmania University, University College of Law | Yes, very competitive |
| 90 – 99 | 501 – 1,000 | Kakatiya University, GITAM University | Good, still competitive |
| 80 – 89 | 1,001 – 2,000 | Less competitive colleges, Private law schools | Decent, but more competitive options may be limited |
TS LAWCET Counselling and Cutoff Linkage
The cutoff and counselling are tightly linked. TGCHE releases a fresh closing rank after each counselling round, so the cutoff is never a single fixed number. You should follow every round until you lock your seat.
The counselling runs entirely online on lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in. The main steps are below.
If you miss the closing rank in round 1, the later rounds often open at higher ranks. Many seats become available in round 2 and the spot rounds as students drop out. So do not give up if your first allotment is not ideal.
TS LAWCET Cutoff 2026: FAQs
Ques: What is the TS LAWCET cutoff 2026?
Ans. The TS LAWCET cutoff is the last rank at which a college admits students in a category. TGCHE releases it after each counselling round for 3-year and 5-year LLB.
Ques: When will the TS LAWCET 2026 cutoff be released?
Ans. The cutoff is released round-wise during counselling. Based on the schedule, the round 1 closing ranks are expected in July 2026, after the result on June 5.
Ques: What is the qualifying mark for TS LAWCET 2026?
Ans. You need 35%, or 42 out of 120, to qualify if you are a General or OBC student. There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC and ST students.
Ques: What rank do I need for Osmania University in TS LAWCET 2026?
Ans. For the 3-year LLB at University College of Law, Osmania University, the OPEN closing rank stayed within the top 50 in 2024. A rank under 100 gives you a strong chance.
Ques: Is the TS LAWCET cutoff the same for all categories?
Ans. No. Each category has a separate closing rank. SC, ST, and BC students get more relaxed ranks than OPEN category students for the same college.
Ques: Does the cutoff differ for 3-year and 5-year LLB?
Ans. Yes. The two courses have separate cutoffs. The 5-year LLB usually closes at lower ranks because fewer students apply for it.
Ques: What is a good score in TS LAWCET 2026?
Ans. A score above 99 out of 120 is considered good. It usually places you within the top ranks needed for the best Telangana law colleges.
Ques: What happens if I score below the qualifying mark?
Ans. You will not get a merit rank and cannot join counselling. Only students who clear the qualifying mark are eligible for seat allotment.
Ques: Can I get admission without clearing the cutoff?
Ans. No, you cannot get a seat at a college if your rank is above its closing rank for your category. You may, however, get a different college within your rank range.
Ques: Does the cutoff change between counselling rounds?
Ans. Yes. The closing rank usually rises in later rounds as vacant seats open up. So your chances often improve in round 2 and the spot rounds.
Ques: Where is the official TS LAWCET cutoff published?
Ans. TGCHE publishes the category-wise closing ranks on lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in after each counselling round.
Ques: What is the difference between opening rank and closing rank?
Ans. The opening rank is the first rank admitted in a category, and the closing rank is the last rank admitted. The closing rank is what you must compare your own rank against.
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