The TS LAWCET 2026 result was declared on June 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM by Osmania University on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). A total of 35,400 candidates qualified out of 49,781 who appeared across the 3-Year and 5-Year LLB programmes. You can download your rank card at lawcet.tgche.ac.in using your hall ticket number and date of birth.

The final answer key was also released on June 4, 2026, alongside the result. Your rank card is only available online — TGCHE does not send physical copies. Save it immediately; you will need it throughout the counselling process that opens in August 2026.

  • TS LAWCET 2026 result is declared — download your rank card at lawcet.tgche.ac.in.
  • 3-Year LLB: 29,327 out of 38,261 candidates qualified — a pass rate of 76.6%.
  • 5-Year LLB: 6,073 out of 11,520 candidates qualified — a pass rate of 52.7%.
  • Qualifying marks are 42 out of 120 (35%) for OC and BC candidates; SC and ST candidates have no minimum requirement.
  • To download the rank card, enter your hall ticket number and date of birth at the official portal.
  • Ties are broken first by marks in Part C (Legal Aptitude), then Part B (Current Affairs), then age.
  • Counselling registration is expected to open in the first week of August 2026 at lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in.

Osmania University prepares the merit list on behalf of TGCHE; your rank in this list determines which law colleges and courses you can choose during the centralised counselling process.

In TS LAWCET 2026, 35,400 candidates qualified out of 49,781 who appeared — a combined pass rate of approximately 71.1%.

Key Summary

  • Result declared June 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM — rank card is live at lawcet.tgche.ac.in
  • 3-Year LLB: 29,327 of 38,261 qualified (76.6%); 5-Year LLB: 6,073 of 11,520 qualified (52.7%)
  • Qualifying marks: 42/120 (35%) for OC/BC; no minimum requirement for SC/ST candidates
  • Rank card requires only your hall ticket number and date of birth to download
  • Counselling registration expected August 2026 at lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in

What is TS LAWCET Result 2026?

TS LAWCET — also referred to as TG LAWCET — stands for Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Osmania University on behalf of TGCHE. The result is a merit rank list that tells you whether you qualified and, if so, what your rank is among all candidates who appeared. That rank decides the order in which you get to pick colleges during the centralised counselling process. A rank in this list gives you access to 3-Year LLB and 5-Year LLB seats across approximately 32 law colleges in Telangana.

Parameter Details
Exam Full Name Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test (TS LAWCET / TG LAWCET)
Conducting Body Osmania University on behalf of TGCHE
Exam Date 2026 May 18, 2026
Result Date 2026 June 4, 2026 (4:00 PM)
3-Year LLB — Appeared / Qualified 38,261 appeared / 29,327 qualified
5-Year LLB — Appeared / Qualified 11,520 appeared / 6,073 qualified
Total — Appeared / Qualified 49,781 appeared / 35,400 qualified
Qualifying Marks — OC / BC 42 out of 120 (35%)
Qualifying Marks — SC / ST No minimum; must only have appeared
Admission To 3-Year LLB and 5-Year LLB in ~32 law colleges across Telangana
Counselling Expected First week of August 2026
Official Website lawcet.tgche.ac.in

TS LAWCET Result 2026: Important Dates

The table below covers the full TS LAWCET 2026 cycle from application to counselling. Upcoming events come first so you know exactly what to prepare for next. Past events follow in the order they occurred.

Event Date
Counselling Registration Opens First week of August 2026 (expected)
Certificate Verification and Web Options August 2026 (expected)
Round 1 Seat Allotment August 2026 (expected)
Round 2 Counselling Third week of September 2026 (expected)
Spot Round (if seats remain) After Round 2
Application Window (Over) January – March 2026
Admit Card Release (Over) May 2026
TS LAWCET 2026 Exam (Over) May 18, 2026
Provisional Answer Key (Over) May 2026
Objection Window (Over) May 2026
Final Answer Key (Over) June 4, 2026
Result Declaration (Over) June 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Rank Card Download Begins (Over) June 4, 2026 onwards

TS LAWCET Result Previous Year Statistics

The table below shows how candidate participation and pass rates have moved over the last four years. After a significant jump in 2025 — when total candidates nearly touched 54,000 — numbers moderated to around 49,000 in 2026. Pass rates have ranged between 66% and 80% across cycles, with the 3-Year LLB consistently showing a higher qualifying rate than the 5-Year programme.

Year 3-Year LLB Appeared 5-Year LLB Appeared Total Appeared Combined Pass % Result Date
2026 38,261 11,520 49,781 71.1% June 4, 2026
2025 42,210 11,695 ~53,905 66.46% June 25, 2025
2024 27,993 8,412 36,405 71.4% June 13, 2024
2023 25,747 8,282 ~36,218 80.21% June 2023
2022 Detailed figures not publicly available

Looking at the trend from 2023 to 2026: the pass rate dropped from 80.21% to 66.46% between 2023 and 2025, then recovered to 71.1% in 2026. At the same time, candidate numbers have grown sharply — from about 36,000 in 2023 to nearly 50,000 in 2026, a 38% rise in three years. More candidates competing for roughly the same number of seats means your rank, not just your qualifying score, matters greatly when building your college preference list.

TS LAWCET 2026: How to Download Rank Card

Your TS LAWCET 2026 rank card is only available online. TGCHE does not post physical copies, so download yours as soon as possible and keep multiple saved copies. You will need it at every stage — counselling registration, certificate verification, and college reporting.

  1. Visit the official portal: lawcet.tgche.ac.in.
  2. Click ’Download Rank Card’ on the homepage.
  3. Enter your Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth.
  4. Click ’View Rank Card’.
  5. Your rank card loads on screen — check every detail carefully.
  6. Download the PDF and save several copies (phone, email, and printout).

If anything on your rank card looks wrong — name spelling, marks, or rank — contact TGCHE immediately through the official portal. Corrections become much harder once counselling begins.

The rank card shows your section-wise marks (Part A, B, and C), your total marks out of 120, your TS LAWCET rank, and your qualifying status. It is valid only for the 2026–27 academic year.

Ques. What details do I need to download my TS LAWCET 2026 rank card?

Ans. You need your Hall Ticket Number and Date of Birth. Go to lawcet.tgche.ac.in, click ’Download Rank Card’, enter these two details, and click ’View Rank Card’ to access and download it.

Ques. Is the TS LAWCET rank card sent by post?

Ans. No. TGCHE does not send rank cards by post. You must download it yourself from lawcet.tgche.ac.in. Keep multiple copies saved — you will need it during counselling, certificate verification, and college admission.

TS LAWCET 2026 Qualifying Marks and Tie-Breaking

Getting a rank in TS LAWCET 2026 depends on your category. Score above the qualifying minimum and you receive a rank. That rank — not just the qualifying score — is what determines your college options during counselling. Qualifying is only the first step.

Category Qualifying Marks (out of 120) Qualifying %
OC (Open Category) 42 35%
BC (Backward Classes) 42 35%
SC (Scheduled Caste) No minimum Must only have appeared
ST (Scheduled Tribe) No minimum Must only have appeared

SC and ST candidates who appeared in the exam are ranked regardless of their score. This does not guarantee a seat — you still compete within the SC/ST reservation pool during counselling based on your actual marks. Scoring higher always improves your position within the reserved category.

Tie-Breaking Criteria

When two or more candidates score exactly the same total marks, TS LAWCET uses these rules in order to assign the better rank:

  1. Part C Marks (Aptitude for Study of Law) — the candidate with more marks in Part C (out of 60) gets the higher rank.
  2. Part B Marks (Current Affairs) — if the tie continues, higher marks in Part B (out of 30) decide.
  3. Age Seniority — if the tie still remains, the older candidate gets preference.

Part C carries 60 of the 120 marks in the exam — and it is also the first tie-breaker. If you are in a borderline score range, your performance in the Legal Aptitude section matters most for your total score and for your rank when there is a tie.

TS LAWCET 2026 Toppers

TGCHE announced the top-ranked candidates on result day, June 4, 2026. The AIR 1 holders for both the 3-Year and 5-Year LLB programmes are listed below.

Programme AIR 1 Name District
3-Year LLB Meesala Vijayadurga Vizianagaram
5-Year LLB Alluri Sanith Reddy Medchal-Malkajgiri

For reference, the 2024 toppers were PGM Ambedkar (3-Year LLB, 97.49 marks) and Sriram Boddu (5-Year LLB, 87 marks). The full topper list — including district-wise ranks and category-wise top scorers — is published on the official portal after result day. Scores for the 2026 AIR 1 holders will be updated once officially released by TGCHE.

TS LAWCET 2026 Cutoff

In the TS LAWCET context, "cutoff" refers to two different things. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks (42 out of 120 for OC/BC) needed to receive a rank at all. The admission cutoff is the closing rank at which the last seat in a specific college and course gets filled during each counselling round. These two are very different — the admission cutoff is what matters when you build your web options list.

Since TS LAWCET 2026 counselling is expected to start only in August 2026, official round-wise college cutoffs are not yet available. Based on trends from previous years:

  • A score of 100 or above out of 120 puts you in contention for the top-ranked government law colleges in Telangana.
  • A score of 90 and above is typically enough to secure a seat at most reputed colleges, depending on your category and programme choice.
  • Candidates scoring in the 70–89 range have options among mid-tier colleges — the exact set depends on category reservation and the number of candidates ahead of you.
  • SC and ST candidates are ranked even without a minimum score, and their effective cutoff depends entirely on category-wise seat availability across colleges.

Official closing ranks from each counselling round will be published at lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in after seat allotment. Those figures — not pre-counselling estimates — are what you should use when finalising your college preference list.

What After TS LAWCET 2026 Result?

With your rank card in hand, the next step is the centralised counselling process run by TGCHE. This is how seats in Telangana’s law colleges get filled. Here is what the process looks like and how to prepare for it now.

Counselling Overview

TS LAWCET 2026 counselling is expected to start in the first week of August 2026 at lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in. The process has two main rounds (CAP Round I and Round II) followed by a spot round if any seats remain unfilled. Your rank decides the order in which you exercise your college preference. Government colleges fill 100% of their seats through this process; private non-minority colleges fill 80% of their sanctioned intake through it.

Step-by-Step Counselling Process

  1. Register online at lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in and pay the counselling registration fee.
  2. Certificate verification — submit your documents at the designated centre or through the online portal as instructed.
  3. Web options — enter your preferred colleges and courses in order of preference within the given window. Your list determines what you get allotted, so choose carefully.
  4. Seat allotment — TGCHE releases the provisional allotment list based on merit, category, and preference.
  5. Report to the allotted college — carry your original documents and pay the first-year fee to confirm admission before the reporting deadline.

Documents to Keep Ready

  • TS LAWCET 2026 rank card (downloaded from lawcet.tgche.ac.in)
  • Class 10 certificate (for date of birth proof)
  • Class 12 / Intermediate marks sheet and pass certificate
  • Qualifying degree marks sheet — for 3-Year LLB applicants
  • Category / caste certificate (for OBC / SC / ST candidates)
  • Income certificate (if applying under a fee reimbursement scheme)
  • Aadhaar card
  • Recent passport-size photographs

Start shortlisting colleges now — research their faculty, infrastructure, NAAC accreditation, and placement records before the web options window opens. Candidates who go in with a prepared list consistently make better choices than those who decide in a rush during the window.

Ques. When will TS LAWCET 2026 counselling start?

Ans. TS LAWCET 2026 counselling is expected to start in the first week of August 2026 at lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in. TGCHE has not released the official counselling schedule yet — check the portal regularly for the notification.

FAQs

Ques. When was TS LAWCET 2026 result declared?

Ans. The TS LAWCET 2026 result was declared on June 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM by Osmania University on behalf of TGCHE. The final answer key was released on the same day. You can download your rank card at lawcet.tgche.ac.in.

Ques. How many candidates qualified in TS LAWCET 2026?

Ans. A total of 35,400 candidates qualified out of 49,781 who appeared. For 3-Year LLB, 29,327 of 38,261 candidates qualified (76.6%). For 5-Year LLB, 6,073 of 11,520 candidates qualified (52.7%).

Ques. What are the qualifying marks for TS LAWCET 2026?

Ans. OC and BC candidates need at least 42 out of 120 marks (35%) to receive a rank. SC and ST candidates have no minimum requirement — they are ranked regardless of their score as long as they appeared in the exam.

Ques. What does the TS LAWCET 2026 rank card show?

Ans. The rank card shows your name, gender, hall ticket number, marks in Part A (out of 30), Part B (out of 30), Part C (out of 60), total marks (out of 120), your TS LAWCET rank, qualifying status, and validity for the 2026–27 academic year.

Ques. What is the tie-breaking rule in TS LAWCET 2026?

Ans. If two candidates score the same total, the one with higher marks in Part C (Legal Aptitude) gets the better rank. If that tie remains, higher marks in Part B (Current Affairs) decide. If the tie still persists, the older candidate gets preference.

Ques. What is a good score in TS LAWCET 2026?

Ans. A score of 90 or above out of 120 is generally competitive enough to target reputed law colleges in Telangana. Scoring 100 or above puts you in a strong position for top-ranked government colleges. The qualifying minimum of 42 marks only gets you a rank — it does not guarantee a seat at a good institution.

Ques. Can SC/ST candidates qualify without scoring 35%?

Ans. Yes. SC and ST candidates who appeared in the exam receive a rank regardless of their score — no minimum mark is required. During counselling, though, they compete within the SC/ST reservation pool based on their actual marks, so scoring higher still improves their chances of getting a preferred college.

Ques. How many LLB seats are available through TS LAWCET 2026?

Ans. Approximately 5,760 seats are available for 3-Year LLB and 2,520 seats for 5-Year LLB — a combined total of around 8,280 seats — across roughly 32 law colleges in Telangana. The exact seat matrix is published when counselling opens.

Ques. Is the TS LAWCET 2026 rank valid for more than one year?

Ans. No. The TS LAWCET 2026 rank is valid only for the 2026–27 academic year. If you do not take admission this year, you will need to appear in TS LAWCET again next year to receive a fresh rank.

Ques. Is there negative marking in TS LAWCET?

Ans. No. TS LAWCET has no negative marking. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, and unanswered questions carry no penalty. The exam has 120 MCQs for a total of 120 marks, conducted over 90 minutes.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.