TS PGLCET 2026: Result Out, Counselling from July 5, Cutoff and LLM Admission

TS PGLCET 2026 (Telangana State Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Osmania University, Hyderabad, on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) for admission to 2-year LLM (Master of Laws) programmes at 23+ law colleges and university departments across Telangana. The 2026 exam was held on May 18, 2026, in CBT mode with 4,593 candidates appearing, and the result was declared on June 4, 2026. With the rank card now available at lawcet.tgche.ac.in, the next key step for qualified candidates is the counselling process, with LLM registration opening on July 27, 2026, at lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in.

• Counselling Registration: TS PGLCET 2026 counselling registration opens on July 27, 2026, and closes on July 31, 2026, at lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in. The counselling fee is Rs. 800 for OC/BC candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST candidates. Certificate upload is also done in this window — do not miss it.
• Phase 1 Web Options: College preference (web options) entry is scheduled for August 1-2, 2026, with an edit window on August 3. Research all 23+ participating colleges and LLM specialisations carefully before entering your preferences, as these choices directly determine your seat allotment.
• Provisional Seat Allotment: Phase 1 provisional seat allotment is expected on August 5, 2026. Around 1,095 LLM seats are available across 23 law colleges in Telangana. Government university departments like the Postgraduate College of Law, Osmania University, are highly competitive with closing ranks typically within the top 150.
• College Reporting: Candidates allotted a seat in Phase 1 must report to their allotted college during August 5-8, 2026, for document verification, fee payment, and admission confirmation. Missing this window will result in loss of the allotted seat.

What is TS PGLCET 2026?

TS PGLCET stands for Telangana State Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test. Osmania University conducts this exam on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) — it is also officially referred to as TG PGLCET. The exam is the mandatory entrance test for admission to 2-year LLM (Master of Laws) programmes at law colleges and university departments across Telangana state.

TS PGLCET 2026 was held on May 18, 2026, in CBT mode from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The paper had 120 multiple-choice questions for 120 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes and no negative marking. The result was declared on June 4, 2026, with a high qualification rate of 93.03% — meaning more than 4,270 of the 4,593 candidates who appeared qualified for counselling.

Every year, TS PGLCET attracts around 4,500 to 5,000 candidates competing for approximately 1,095 LLM seats across 23 participating colleges in Telangana. The exam tests candidates across seven law subjects split into two parts. You should note that top institutions like NALSAR University of Law and the University of Hyderabad School of Law do not participate in TS PGLCET — they have their own separate admission processes through CLAT PG and institution-level tests respectively.

TS PGLCET 2026 Key Highlights

How to Download TS PGLCET 2026 Rank Card

TS PGLCET 2026 rank cards have been available from June 4, 2026, at the official website. The rank card is a critical document — you must produce it at every step of the counselling process, during certificate upload, and when you report to your allotted college for final admission.

Steps to Download TS PGLCET 2026 Rank Card

• Visit lawcet.tgche.ac.in
• Click on the "Download Rank Card" or "TS PGLCET 2026 Rank Card" link on the homepage
• Enter your hall ticket number and date of birth in the fields provided
• Your rank card will appear on screen
• Download the PDF and print multiple copies — store both soft and hard copies safely

Details Printed on the TS PGLCET 2026 Rank Card

• Candidate’s name and hall ticket number
• Total marks obtained out of 120
• Overall merit rank among all candidates
• Category rank (rank within your reservation category)
• Subject-wise marks for Part A and Part B
• Qualifying status: Qualified or Not Qualified

Keep at least four printed copies of your rank card. You will need it during counselling registration (online upload), at the physical verification stage, and again at college reporting for final admission.

TS PGLCET 2026 Important Dates

The table below lists all key events for TS PGLCET 2026 with confirmed dates. Upcoming events are shown first in chronological order, followed by past events for reference.

Source: lawcet.tgche.ac.in, lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in

Note: Phase 2 counselling dates will be announced after Phase 1 seat allotment is complete. Check the official counselling portal at lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in regularly for the latest schedule updates.

TS PGLCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for TS PGLCET, you must meet all the eligibility conditions set by Osmania University and TGCHE. Here are the complete eligibility criteria for TS PGLCET 2026.

Educational Qualification

• You must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law — either a 3-year LLB programme (taken after graduation) or a 5-year integrated BA LLB / B.Com LLB / B.Sc LLB programme
• Your LLB degree must be from a university or institution recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI)
• If you are in the final year of your LLB degree, you can apply provisionally. However, you must produce proof of passing your qualifying degree at the time of counselling document verification — failing this will lead to cancellation of your allotment

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for TS PGLCET 2026. Candidates of any age who hold a valid LLB degree can apply.

Nationality

Only Indian citizens can apply for TS PGLCET 2026.

Local Candidature (Domicile Condition)

Out of the total available LLM seats, 85% are reserved for local (Telangana domicile) candidates. The remaining 15% are open to non-local candidates from other states. To claim local candidature, you need a valid study certificate showing you studied in Telangana for the prescribed number of years, or a valid residence/domicile certificate.

Reservation Policy

Seat reservation follows the Telangana state norms. Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, BC, EWS, PH) must produce valid caste/category certificates at the counselling stage to avail reservation benefits. Producing an invalid or expired certificate will result in allotment under the general (OC) category.

TS PGLCET 2026 Application Process

TS PGLCET 2026 registration was open from February 10, 2026, and closed on April 1, 2026 (without late fee). A late registration window with an additional fee was available until May 13, 2026. The application correction window was open from May 3 to May 8, 2026. The 2026 application process is now closed — this section is a reference for future cycles.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

• Step 1 – Register: Visit lawcet.tgche.ac.in and create a new account using your mobile number and email ID. You will receive login credentials via SMS and email.
• Step 2 – Fill Application Form: Log in and fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, reservation category, exam centre preference, and other required information carefully.
• Step 3 – Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the format and file size specified in the official notification.
• Step 4 – Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee online using net banking, debit card, or credit card. You may also pay at designated TS Online service centres. The fee is non-refundable.
• Step 5 – Submit and Print: Review all entries carefully before final submission. Print the confirmation page and keep it safe for future reference.

Application Correction Window

For TS PGLCET 2026, the correction window was open from May 3 to May 8, 2026. During this period, you could edit specific details in your submitted form — such as name spelling, date of birth, category, or photograph — by logging back into the portal. Once this window closes, no edits are allowed, and any uncorrected discrepancies may cause problems during counselling document verification.

TS PGLCET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for TS PGLCET 2026 differed by category. In addition to the exam registration fee, qualified candidates must also pay a separate counselling registration fee at the time of counselling — these are two different payments at two different stages.

Exam Registration Fee

Counselling Registration Fee (Paid Separately at Counselling Stage)

Both the exam application fee and the counselling registration fee are non-refundable. Make sure you are eligible and genuinely intend to participate in counselling before paying the counselling fee. You can pay both fees online using net banking, debit card, or credit card through the respective portals.

TS PGLCET 2026 Exam Pattern

TS PGLCET 2026 was a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 120 multiple-choice questions worth 120 marks in 90 minutes. The paper had no negative marking, which means wrong answers do not reduce your score. With 120 questions in 90 minutes, you get an average of 45 seconds per question — speed and accuracy both matter.

TS PGLCET 2026 Exam Pattern at a Glance

TS PGLCET 2026 Section-wise Question Distribution

The paper is divided into two parts — Part A (core foundational subjects) and Part B (specialised law areas). Part A carries 40 marks and Part B carries 80 marks.

Part A covers two foundational subjects — Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law — worth 40 marks combined (33% of the total paper). Part B covers five specialised areas, each contributing 16 marks. Since there is no negative marking, you should attempt every single question. Never leave a question blank.

TS PGLCET 2026 Syllabus

The TS PGLCET syllabus covers seven law subjects across two parts. All questions are set at LLB degree level. Your undergraduate law course textbooks are the primary reference — the exam does not go beyond what you would have studied during your LLB programme.

Part A Syllabus

• Jurisprudence: Nature and functions of law; schools of jurisprudence (Natural Law, Analytical/Positivist, Sociological, Realist); sources of law; concepts of rights, duties, property, ownership and possession; legal personality; justice and its theories; relationship between law and morality
• Constitutional Law: Preamble and its importance; Fundamental Rights (Articles 12–35); Directive Principles of State Policy; Fundamental Duties; Union and State Executive; Parliament and State Legislatures; Supreme Court and High Court jurisdiction; Writ jurisdiction; Constitutional amendments; federalism; landmark Supreme Court judgments on constitutional provisions

Part B Syllabus

• Public International Law: Sources of international law; nature and basis of international law; treaties and conventions; state recognition and succession; law of the sea; United Nations and international organisations; international human rights law; peaceful settlement of international disputes; international criminal law
• Mercantile Law: Indian Contract Act 1872; Sale of Goods Act 1930; Negotiable Instruments Act 1881; Indian Partnership Act 1932; Consumer Protection Act 2019; Limited Liability Partnership Act; basic provisions of Companies Act 2013; commercial arbitration
• Labour Law: Industrial Disputes Act 1947; Trade Unions Act 1926; Factories Act 1948; Employees’ Provident Funds Act 1952; Maternity Benefit Act 1961; Equal Remuneration Act; Payment of Wages Act 1936; Minimum Wages Act 1948; new Labour Codes 2020 (Code on Wages, Code on Industrial Relations, Code on Social Security, Code on Occupational Safety)
• Crimes and Torts: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS) — general exceptions, offences against persons and property; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS) — arrest, bail, and trial procedures; Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (BSA); principles of tort — negligence, nuisance, defamation, strict and absolute liability, remoteness of damage; leading tort cases in Indian and English law
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) & Other Laws: Patents Act 1970; Copyright Act 1957; Trade Marks Act 1999; Designs Act 2000; Geographical Indications of Goods Act; Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act; Information Technology Act 2000; emerging digital IP and cyberlaw issues

Focus on statutory provisions and landmark cases in each subject. For Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law, a conceptual approach works best. For Mercantile Law, Labour Law, and Crimes and Torts, know the key sections and their applications. You can download the official syllabus PDF from lawcet.tgche.ac.in.

TS PGLCET 2026 Admit Card

TS PGLCET 2026 admit card (hall ticket) was released before the exam on May 18, 2026. It was available for download at lawcet.tgche.ac.in using the registered hall ticket number and date of birth. The admit card download window for 2026 has now closed. Candidates who appeared should keep a copy of their admit card, as some colleges may ask for it during document verification at counselling.

Details on the TS PGLCET Admit Card

• Candidate’s name and photograph
• Hall ticket number and date of birth
• Exam date, time, and slot — 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (LLM)
• Exam centre name and full address
• Important exam day instructions and reporting time

Exam Day Instructions

• Carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN card, Voter ID, or Passport)
• Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the start time
• Mobile phones, electronic devices, smartwatches, books, and notes are strictly not allowed inside the exam hall
• Biometric verification is done at the exam centre — candidates without a valid admit card will not be allowed entry

For future cycle candidates: keep checking lawcet.tgche.ac.in from the second week before the exam date. The admit card is typically released 7–10 days before the exam.

TS PGLCET 2026 Answer Key

TS PGLCET 2026 provisional answer key was released on May 23, 2026 — five days after the exam. Candidates could raise objections against any question they felt was incorrectly answered during the objection window.

After reviewing all candidate objections, the authorities released the final answer key on June 5, 2026. The result declared on June 4, 2026 was computed based on this finalised answer key. Both the provisional and final answer keys for TS PGLCET 2026 are now available on the official website.

TS PGLCET Answer Key Timeline — 2026 vs 2025

The 2026 exam was held about three weeks earlier than in 2025 (May vs June), which is why the entire result and counselling timeline is also shifted earlier this year. This pattern explains why PGLCET 2026 counselling is expected to begin by late July rather than late September as in 2025.

Colleges Accepting TS PGLCET 2026

TS PGLCET 2026 scores are accepted by 23 law colleges and university departments across Telangana. These include government university colleges, aided private colleges, and unaided private institutions. Around 1,095 LLM seats are available in total. Of these, 85% go to local (Telangana domicile) candidates and 15% are open to non-local candidates.

Government university law departments are the most competitive — they have fewer seats and attract the highest-ranked candidates. Private colleges offer a wider range of seats and admit students across a broader rank range. The seat matrix, showing college-wise and category-wise seat availability for 2026, will be published on lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in when counselling registration opens on July 27.

Top Colleges Accepting TS PGLCET 2026

Note: NALSAR University of Law and the University of Hyderabad School of Law do not participate in TS PGLCET counselling — they have their own independent LLM admission processes. The complete list of participating colleges and the seat matrix will be available on lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in from July 27, 2026.

LLM Specialisations Available Through TS PGLCET

The LLM specialisations vary by college. Common options offered at TS PGLCET participating colleges include:

• Constitutional Law and Administrative Law
• Criminal Law
• Business Law and Mercantile Law
• International Law
• Labour Law and Industrial Relations
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• Family Law and Personal Laws

You can specify your preferred college and specialisation combination during web option entry. Higher-ranked candidates get priority in allotment. If your preferred college-specialisation combination is full, the system assigns the next available option from your preference list.

TS PGLCET 2026 Preparation Tips

TS PGLCET tests your understanding of seven core law subjects at LLB degree level. With 120 questions in 90 minutes and no negative marking, your strategy should be to maximise correct attempts while managing time efficiently. These tips will help you prepare for the next cycle or any future appearance.

Subject-wise Approach

• Jurisprudence (20 marks): Understand the major schools of jurisprudence — Natural Law, Positivism, Sociological, and Realist — and the key thinkers (Austin, Hart, Dworkin, Savigny, Roscoe Pound). Focus on legal concepts like ownership, possession, rights, duties, and legal personality. This is theory-heavy but predictable in its question patterns.
• Constitutional Law (20 marks): Cover all Fundamental Rights articles carefully. Know the key landmark Supreme Court judgments — Kesavananda Bharati, Maneka Gandhi, Vishaka, and others. Questions on emergency provisions, amendment procedures, and writ jurisdiction are very common.
• Public International Law (16 marks): Focus on sources of international law (Article 38 of the ICJ Statute), treaty law, state responsibility, UN system, and the law of the sea. This is mostly theoretical but has clear concept-based answers.
• Mercantile Law (16 marks): The Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, and Negotiable Instruments Act together account for most questions. Know specific sections and the exceptions — MCQs here test exact provisions, not just general understanding.
• Labour Law (16 marks): Cover the new Labour Codes 2020 along with the older Acts still being tested. Know specific worker thresholds, penalties, and definitions under the Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, and Minimum Wages Act.
• Crimes and Torts (16 marks): For criminal law, focus on the BNS 2023 (which replaced IPC 1860) — general exceptions, offences against persons, property, and state. For torts, know the key principles (Rylands v Fletcher, Donoghue v Stevenson, etc.) and their Indian application.
• IPR and Other Laws (16 marks): Cover the essentials of the Patents Act, Copyright Act, and Trade Marks Act. Know the duration of protection, filing procedures, and key provisions. Questions are typically straightforward if you have read the Acts.

General Strategy

• Start with your LLB course textbooks — TS PGLCET tests exactly what you studied as an undergraduate
• Solve previous year TS PGLCET question papers to identify question patterns and frequently tested topics
• Practise timed mock tests in CBT mode to build speed — 45 seconds per question is a tight target
• Never leave a question blank — attempt every question since there is no negative marking
• Dedicate proportionally more time to Part B (80 marks), but do not neglect Part A (40 marks)
• Revise statutory sections by reading them directly rather than relying on summaries — MCQs often test specific words and numbers