What is the TS LAWCET 2027 exam pattern?

TS LAWCET has 120 questions for 120 marks in 90 minutes. Sections: General Knowledge & Mental Ability (60Q), Current Affairs (30Q), and Aptitude for Law (30Q). No negative marking. Separate exams for 3-year LLB and 5-year BA LLB.

Which Telangana law colleges accept TS LAWCET scores?

TS LAWCET is accepted by all law colleges affiliated to universities in Telangana including Osmania University Law College, Kakatiya University, NALSAR (which has a separate process), and 100+ private law colleges across Hyderabad, Warangal, and Khammam.

What is the TS LAWCET cutoff for top Telangana law colleges?

Osmania University Law College Hyderabad (general) cutoff is typically 80–90/120. NALSAR University of Law uses a separate CLAT score. Private law college cutoffs range from 50–75 marks. Higher marks ensure admission to better-ranked colleges.

Can a non-Telangana student appear for TS LAWCET?

Yes, non-Telangana students can appear for TS LAWCET. However, 85% of seats are reserved for Telangana local/zone candidates. Non-local candidates can only fill the remaining 15% Non-Local Seats (NLS). Domicile certificate of TS is needed for local quota.

What are the career options after a law degree from Telangana colleges?

Telangana law graduates can enroll at Telangana Bar Council, practise at Hyderabad High Court, appear for Telangana state judiciary exams (Civil Judge recruitment), join government legal services, or pursue LLM at NALSAR/national law schools.

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TS LAWCET Preparation Guide

Osmania University (on behalf of TSCHE)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for TS LAWCET 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyEasy

Total Marks120

Duration90 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

May 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Telangana 12th pass (for 5-year LLB); any Telangana graduate (for 3-year LLB)

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction

Study Plan by Subject

General Knowledge & Mental Ability

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Current Affairs

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Aptitude for Law

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Cover Telangana state GK — state history, famous personalities, geography, government schemes, and judiciary landmarks

Study General Mental Ability — reasoning, analogies, number series, and pattern recognition are tested

Follow current national and state-level legal news for the Current Affairs section

Practise previous TS LAWCET papers — the exam is moderate difficulty with no negative marking, so attempt all questions

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Knowledge & Mental Ability	40	40	30 min
Current Affairs	40	40	30 min
Aptitude for Law	40	40	30 min
Total	120	120	90 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

March 2027

Next Exam Date

May 2027

Conducted By

Osmania University (on behalf of TSCHE)

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