TS LAWCET/PGLCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Academic Qualification, Age Limit, Qualifying Marks

Telangana Common Law Entrance Test 2025 ( TSLAWCET )

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Candidates seeking admission through TS LAWCET 2025 or TS PGLCET 2025 must be eligible in order to secure a seat in the law colleges of Telangana. Check out TS LAWCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 and TS PGLCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 including Academic Qualification, Age Limit, Minimum Marks Required for the respected law course. 

TS LAWCET/PGLCET Eligibility Criteria

 

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) will be conducting TS LAWCET 2025 for the five-year LLB and three-year LLB courses and TS PGLCET 2025 for the LLM programme. The exam date for the TS LAWCET 2025 and TS PGLCET 2025 will be the same. These exams will tentatively be conducted in the first week of June 2025. Only candidates eligible as per the prescribed eligibility criteria for TS LAWCET 2025 and PGLCET 2025 will be shortlisted for final admission round. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria for the five-year LLB or three-year LLB course as mentioned by TSCHE. Check here detailed TS LAWCET/PGLCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 including Academic Qualification, Age Limit, Minimum Marks Required for the respected law course. 

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TS LAWCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria for 5-Year LLB Course

Candidates seeking admission to the five-year LLB courses through TS LAWCET in 2025 have to match the required conditions as, "candidates for 5 year LL.B. course should have passed two year Intermediate Examination (10 2 pattern) or any other examination recognized as equivalent by the University concerned or the Board of Intermediate Education, T.S. with 45% of aggregate marks for general category, 42% for OBC Category and 40% for SC/ST."

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for TS LAWCET?

A:

The eligibility criteria for TS LAWCET (Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test) may vary slightly depending on the specific law programme a candidate wishes to pursue. However, here are the general eligibility criteria as follow:

1. For 3-Year LL.B Programme:

  1. Candidates should have completed a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
  2. The minimum aggregate marks required may vary, but it is typically around 45% for General category candidates, while there may be relaxation for reserved categories.
  3. Reserved category candidates, including SC and ST candidates need a minimum of 40% to apply for TS LAWCET.

2. For 5-Year Integrated LL.B Programme:

  • Candidates should have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board.
  • The minimum percentage required in the qualifying examination may vary but is generally around 45% for General category candidates, with relaxations for reserved categories.
  • SC and ST candidates must need a minimum of 40% marks in their qualifying exam to apply for TS LAWCET.

Please note that specific institutions may have additional eligibility criteria or requirements, and it's essential to check the official TS LAWCET website and the admission brochures of the participating colleges for the most up-to-date and specific eligibility details for the year in question.

Q:   What is TS LAWCET qualifying criteria?

A:

The TS LAWCET qualifying criteria refer to the category-wise minimum marks that candidates need to pass the TS LAWCET 2024 exam. To qualify for the TS LAWCET exam, candidates in the general category and OBC category need a minimum of 35% marks, which is equal to 42 marks out of 120 marks.

There are no qualifying marks for the SC and ST category candidates. Thus, there is no minimum mark requirement for candidates belonging to this category through TS LAWCET. Admission for these candidates will depend on the cutoff marks of the college or colleges to which they apply for admission. 
 

Q:   Can candidates pursuing Class 12 apply for TS LAWCET?

A:

Yes, you can apply for TS LAWCET while pursuing Class 12, provided you meet the eligibility criteria set by the conducting authority. The TS LAWCET offers admission to both 5-year integrated LLB programme and 3-year LLB programme. Here's a general breakdown of the eligibility criteria for each programme:

5-Year Integrated LLB Programme:

Candidates should have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board.

3-Year LLB Programme:

Candidates should have completed their graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.

They need category-wise minimum marks to apply for TS LAWCET. The minimum marks requirements for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses can be checked as follows:

TS LAWCET minimum marks requirement

5-year LLB:

  • General category = 45%
  • Reserved category = 42%

3-year LLB:

  • General category = 45%
  • Reserved category = 42%

Note: Candidates will require their Class 12 marksheet or passing certificate at the time of admission to a 5-year LLB course through TS LAWCET scores

Therefore, the eligible candidates will fullfill following conditions: 

  • They must be passed or appearing in Class 12 examination or equivalent examinations to be eligible for admission to the five-year LLB course
  • They must secure at least 45% marks in aggregate of all subjects in class 12th examination 
  • Those belonging to OBC category will be given 3% relaxation in the qualifying marks i.e. those who have secured 42% marks in the qualifying examination will also be considered eligible for admission. 
  • Those belonging to SC/ ST category will be given 5% relaxation i.e. they must have secured at least 40% marks in the qualifying examination.

Domicile criteria - As per the exam authority, "The candidate should be an Indian National and should satisfy Local/ Unreserved status requirement as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions) Order, 1974 and the amendments made thereto from time to time." This means, those who want to claim a seat under reserved categories in Andhra Pradesh colleges must show domicile certificate or proof of attending educational institution in the state for last seven years at least. 

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TS LAWCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria for 3-Year LLB Course

The eligibility criteria as mentioned by the exam authority is,"Candidates for 3-year LL. B. Course should have passed any Graduate Degree (10 2 3 pattern) of a recognized University or any other examination recognized as equivalent by the Universities concerned with 45% of aggregate marks for general category, 42% for OBC Category and 40% for SC/ST. If any candidate secured less than 45%, 42% and 40% respectively in graduation as stated above, he should have secured same percentage or more on the aggregate in any Post Graduation or B.Ed."

Therefore, candidates seeking admission to the three-year LLB course must have: 

  1. Must have passed a three-year graduation degree in any stream. Those appearing in the final semester examinations of the graduation. 
  2. They must have secured at least 45% marks in aggregated of the qualyfing degee
  3. Those belonging to OBC category must have secured 42% marks, and those belonging to SC/ST category must have secured 40% minimum marks in the qualifying degree 

The domicile criteria for three-year LLB degree is also same as mentioned for the five-year LLB course. 

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TS PGLCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

TS PGLCET is conducted for admission to the LLM course offered by the colleges recognised by TSCHE. To get admission to the LLM progranne through TS PGLCET 2025, candidates will have to meet the following eligibility criteria: 

Q:   I scored 32 rank in TSLAWCET and I belong to BCD category. Can I get confirmed seat in Osmania Law University?

A:
Congratulations on securing a rank of 32 in TSLAWCET exam and belonging to the BCD category. Your rank is quite good, and you have a good chance of getting admission into the Osmania Law University, Hyderabad. However, the final admission depends on various factors like the availability of seats, the number of applicants, and the reservation criteria of the university. As per the previous year's cutoffs, a rank below 100 is considered a good rank for securing admission in Osmania Law University. However, the cutoffs may vary every year depending on the number of seats available and the number of applicants. I would suggest you check the official website of Osmania Law University for the latest information regarding the admission process, cutoffs, and counseling dates. You can also visit the university campus and meet with the admission counselors for any further queries or clarifications. All the best for your admission process!

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for LLM in TS LAWCET?

A:

The TS LAWCET LLM exam is called the TS PGLCET. The TS PGLCET eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

Educational Qualification
  • Candidates must have obtained a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree or a graduation degree in any stream from a recognised university.
  • Candidates who are appearing for their final year/semester of the LLB course can also apply for TS PGLCET. However, they need their final year marksheet at the time of TS PGLCET counselling.
Minimum Marks in qualifying exam
  • General & OBC: Minimum of 50% marks 
  • SC/ST/PwD: Minimum of 45% marks 
Age Limit
  • There is no age limit to apply for TS PGLCET.

Q:   I have completed my intermediate from an open school through distance education. Am I eligible for TSLAWCET?

A:

Yes, you are eligible for TSLAWCET if you have completed your intermediate from an open school through distance education. If you meet the exam eligibility criteria for 5-year LLB as mentioned below: 

  • Class 12/intermediate pass. 
  • A minimum of 45% marks in Class 12/intermediate (42% marks for SC/ST category candidates).

However, it is always recommended to check the official notification or website of TSLAWCET for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding eligibility criteria. They may have specific guidelines or requirements regarding open school certificates.

Q:   How can I contact TS LAWCET exam authority?

A:

Candidates can contact the TS LAWCET exam authority via email. The email address for communication is lawcet.tsche@gmail.com. Candidates need to use this email ID for the exam-related queries. They can expect the reply to their query between 10:30 AM to 5 PM on working days.

  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB/BL) of 3 or 5 years duration from a recognized university.
  • Candidates who are in the final year of their LLB/BL degree programme can also appear for the exam, but must have completed the degree and fulfilled all university requirements before counseling.
  • A minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate is required for the LLB/BL degree for the General and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories.
  • Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories get a relaxation of 5% in the minimum marks requirement, meaning they need a minimum of 45% marks.

Note: The following percentage to apply for law courses through TS LAWCET and TS PGLCET will also be considered after rounding them off:

Category Obtained Percentage Rounded Off Percentage
General Candidates 44.5% 45%
OBC Candidates 41.5% 42%
SC / ST Candidates 39.5% 40%

TS LAWCET/ PGLCET Age Eligibility 2025 

According to the exam authority, there will be no age limit for the law courses admissions. Candidates can apply for the five-year LLB course, as well as three-years LLB course irrespective of their age. It was also stated in the information bulltetin of the law entrance exam, "There shall be no Age restriction for the candidates seeking admission into LL. B. Courses, through appearing at TS LAWCET as per the Bar Council of India Lr. No. BCI/D/2337/2018(LE/Cir.4) dated 26.11.2018. The detailed information is available in the official website i.e. http://www.barcouncilofindia.org/" There is no upper age limit for the TS PGLCET. 

TS LAWCET Qualifying Percentage 2025

General and OBC candidates who appear for the TS LAWCET 2025 exam must score equal to or higher than the qualifying percentage determined by TSCHE. Candidates will only be eligible for admission if they obtain the minimum qualifying percentage in the TS LAWCET. There is no provision for a minimum qualifying percentage for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PwD categories. General and OBC candidates can check the qualifying percentage below:"

Category  Minimum qualifying marks
General/ OBC category Candidates need to secure at least 35% i.e. 42 marks out of total 120 marks. 
SC/ ST/ PWD category  No minimum marks required. Candidates appearing for the entrance exam will be eligible for admission. 

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