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TS PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026 is released by the Telangana State Council for Higher Education at lawcet.tgche.ac.in. The exam pattern helps candidates understand how the question paper will be set and what type of questions will be asked. TS PGLCET 2026 exam will be held on May 18, 2026, in computer-based test mode at selected exam centres. The question paper will have multiple-choice questions based on law subjects. Each question will have 4 options, and candidates need to choose the correct one. Along with the exam pattern, candidates should also study the TS PGLCET syllabus properly to prepare well for the exam.
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TS PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights
The total subjects included in TS PGLCET 2026 is five, and candidates get 90 minutes to solve the paper. Candidates who are going to appear in TS PGLCET 2026 Exam must check the table below for exam pattern highlights:
| Features | Details |
| Exam mode | Online mode/ Computer-based test mode |
| Test medium | English only |
| Total subjects | Five law subjects |
| Test duration | 90 minutes |
| Type of questions | Multiple choices questions |
| Total marks | 120 marks |
| Total questions | 120 questions |
TS PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026: Section-Wise Marks Distribution
Candidates must check the table below before appearing for the exam. The table below contains the section-wise marks distribution for TS PGLCET 2026 exam.
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions |
| Part-A | Jurisprudence | 20 |
| Constitutional Law | 20 | |
| Part -B | Public International Law | 16 |
| Mercantile Law | 16 | |
| Labour Law | 16 | |
| Crimes and Torts | 16 | |
| IPR & Other Laws | 16 | |
| Total | 120 | |
TS PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026: Detailed Syllabus
TS PGLCET 2026 Syllabus is divided into two parts, i.e. Part A and Part B. Candidates who are preparing for TS PGLCET 2026 exam must check TS PGLCET Syllabus 2026 in the table below.
| Unit | Topics |
| Part A | |
| Jurisprudence | Schools of Jurisprudence - Sources of Law: Custom, Precedent and Legislation, Rights and Duties, Ownership and Possession, Persons Obligation Property, Liability Legal Sanctions. |
| Constitutional Law | Nature of the Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Centre-State Relations, Executive Judiciary and Legislature, Emergency provisions, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Amendments to the Constitution. |
| Part B | |
| Public and Private International Law | International Law and Municipal Law, Subjects of International Law, State Territory, Air, Sea and outer Space, Nationality and Statelessness, Extradition, Asylum, State Jurisdiction, United Nations, Private International law |
| Labour Law | Laws relating to Trade Union, Factories, Maternity Benefits and Industrial Disputes (as applicable) latest developments. |
| Business and Corporate Laws | General Principles of Contract (Sections. 1-75 of Indian Contract Act, 1872) - The Companies Act, 2013, Intellectual Property Rights, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Competition laws, Business and Corporate laws |
| Crimes and Torts | The Indian Penal Code 1860 - General Principles & General Exceptions. - Torts: General Principles of Tort, Defences, Joint liability, State liability for Torts; The Consumer Protection Act, 2019. |
| Other Laws | The Environment Laws, Human Rights laws, Laws relating to ADR, The Information Technology Act, 2000 and The Right to Information Act 2005 |
TS PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme
Candidates must know TS PGLCET 2026 Marking Scheme to calculate the expected marks after the exam. The marking scheme for TS PGLCET 2026 exam has been given below.
- Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer.
- No negative marking will be done if there are wrong attempts.
- 0 marks for unattempted questions.
Both parts of the question paper have the same marking scheme. Therefore, the marks allotted for each part are given in the table below.
| Section | Marks |
| Part-A | 40 marks |
| Part -B | 80 marks |
| Total marks | 120 marks |
Also Check: TS PGLCET 2026 Question Paper
TS PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026: Qualifying Marks
Candidates who are appearing for TS PGLCET 2026 exam have to secure the minimum qualifying marks to participate in the counselling process. The category-wise qualifying marks are mentioned below.
General: 25% (30 out of 120)
SC/ST: No minimum marks required
TS PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs
What is TS PGLCET 2026 exam mode?
TS PGLCET 2026 exam is going to be conducted in online mode, i.e., computer-based test mode.
How many questions will be asked in TS PGLCET 2026 exam?
Candidates will be asked a total of 120 questions in TS PGLCET 2026 exam.
What is the marking scheme for TS PGLCET 2026 exam?
Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer; no negative marking will be done if there are wrong attempts, and 0 marks for unattempted questions.
What are the topics included in Part A of TS PGLCET Syllabus?
The topics included in Part A of TS PGLCET Syllabus are Schools of Jurisprudence - Sources of Law: Custom, Precedent and Legislation, Rights and Duties, Ownership and Possession, Persons Obligation Property, Liability, Legal Sanctions. Nature of the Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Centre-State Relations, Executive Judiciary and Legislature, Emergency provisions, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Amendments to the Constitution.
How many questions will be asked from Part A and Part B?
In TS PGLCET 2026 exam, a total of 40 questions will be asked from part A, and a total of 80 questions will be asked from part B.
Which law courses are offered through TS PGLCET?
There are various law courses offered through TS PGLCET i.e., Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Constitutional Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Criminal Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Family Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Human Rights Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Labour Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation Law, etc.
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