TS PGLCET Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme, Section-wise Questions & Weightage

The marking scheme for TS PGLCET (Telangana State Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test) is as follows:

1. One Mark per Question: In the TS PGLCET, each question is assigned a value of 1 mark. This means that for every correctly answered question, a candidate earns 1 mark.

2. No Negative Marking: One distinctive feature of the TS PGLCET marking scheme is that there is *no negative marking* for incorrect answers. This is a favorable aspect for candidates as it means that they are not penalized for making guesses or attempting questions they are uncertain about. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to answer all questions in the exam, as there is no risk of losing marks for incorrect responses.

3. Total Marks: The total marks for the TS PGLCET exam is 120 marks. This is because there are a total of 120 questions in the question paper. Part A contains 40 questions, and Part B contains 80 questions. Since each question is worth 1 mark, the maximum achievable score is 120 marks.

4. Minimum Qualifying Marks: To qualify in the TS PGLCET, candidates are required to secure a minimum of 25% of the total marks (30 marks). However, it's important to note that there are usually no minimum qualifying marks for SC and ST category candidates. This means that SC and ST candidates need to score at least some marks to be eligible for admission, but there isn't a fixed percentage they must achieve.

The official notification for TS PGLCET clearly states that the exam will be conducted in English only. This means that the question paper, instructions, and answer choices will all be in English.

There is no option to take the TS PGLCET in Telugu. Candidates who are not comfortable taking the TS PGLCET in English may want to consider applying for other postgraduate law entrance exams, such as the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) PG. These exams are conducted in  English, Hindi and different Indian regional languages. Candidates can select Telugu or other language of their preference to take CLAT PG while filling out the application form for the exam.

The exam pattern for the Andhra Pradesh PGLCET (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test) has been described below:

AP PGLCET Exam Pattern:

1. Mode of Examination: The Andhra Pradesh PGLCET is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT). Candidates need to visit the Andhra Pradesh PGLCET exam centre to take the exam in CBT / online mode.

2. Duration: The total duration of the exam is 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes).

3. Type of Questions: The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

4. Sections: The exam is divided into two parts, Part A and Part B.

Part A: Part A consists of 72 questions, and it covers topics such as Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Public International Law, and Mercantile Law.

Part B: Part B consists of 48 questions, and it covers topics like Labour Law, Crimes and Torts, IPR and other laws.

5. Total Number of Questions: There are a total of 80 questions in the Andhra Pradesh PGLCET exam.

The TS PGLCET admit card 2025 will tentatively be released in the fourth week of May 2025 on the official TSCHE LAWCET website. Candidates can use the following steps to download their TS LAWCET admit card or hall ticket: 

• Go to lawcet.tsche.ac.in. 
• Click on the link for "Hall Ticket."
• Enter your application number, mobile number, and qualifying exam's hall ticket number. 
• Now, submit these details. 
• Your TS PGLCET hall ticket will open in a new window. Click on the download option to save it as pdf. 

Items to Carry to TS PGLCET Exam Centre with Hall Ticket

You also need to carry the following items to the exam centre along with the TS LAWCET 2025 hall ticket: 

• Four passport size photos
• A valid photo ID proof (original copy)
• 2 ball point pens (blue and black)
• Water in a transparent bottle

The following law courses are offered through TS PGLCET:

• 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

LL.M. is a two-year postgraduate law programme that is offered by various universities and colleges in Telangana. The programme is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge and specialisation in a particular area of law.

To be eligible for admission to LL.M. programs through TS PGLCET, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in law from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks. Reserved category candidates get a relaxation of 5% marks in the eligibility criteria.

There are two parts in the question paper for TS PGLCET: Part A and Part B. In Part A of the question paper, questions are asked from four subjects, including Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Public International Law and Mercantile Law. However, in Part B of the question paper, questions are asked on three subjects, namely, Labour Law, Crimes and Torts and IPR & Other Important Laws. The full marks of the TS PGLCET exam are 120.

The number of questions asked from each section of the TS PGLCET exam has been mentioned below:

Torts in the TS PGLCET question paper regarding Indian law has been described below:

The Law of Torts is a branch of civil law that deals with civil wrongs that cause harm to an individual or their property. The goal of tort law is to compensate victims for their losses. Torts can be intentional or unintentional. Intentional torts, such as assault and battery, are committed with the intent to harm another person. Unintentional torts, such as negligence, are committed without the intent to harm another person, but the person's actions nevertheless result in harm.

Some of the important topics in torts that are covered in the TS PGLCET question paper include:

Negligence: Negligence is the most common type of tort. It is defined as a failure to exercise reasonable care, which results in harm to another person.

Intentional torts: Intentional torts are committed with the intent to harm another person. Some examples of intentional torts include assault, battery, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Defamation: Defamation is the publication of false statements about a person that damage their reputation.

Invasion of privacy: Invasion of privacy is the interference with a person's right to be left alone.

Product liability: Product liability is the liability of manufacturers and sellers of defective products for injuries caused by those products.

Medical malpractice: Medical malpractice is the negligence of a healthcare professional, which results in harm to a patient.

Wrongful death: Wrongful death is a tort action that can be brought by the family of a person who has been killed due to the negligence or intentional act of another person.

How to prepare for torts in the TS PGLCET

• To prepare for torts in the TS PGLCET, you should:
• Understand the basic concepts of tort law, such as negligence, intentional torts, defamation, invasion of privacy, product liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
• Be familiar with the relevant Indian case laws on torts.
• Practice solving previous year's TS PGLCET question papers on torts.

The Telangana State Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (TS PGLCET) is conducted by Osmania University, Hyderabad on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) for post graduate law courses. Osmania University is a public university located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was founded in 1918 by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in India, and is known for its excellence in teaching and research.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, sciences, commerce, law, engineering, medicine, and technology. The university has over 100 departments and centers, and is home to over 20,000 students.

Osmania University, which conducts the state-level exam on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE), will conduct the entrance exam, TS PGLCET 2024. The exam will be held on June 6, 2025, in a computer-based mode. The admission process is concluded with counselling and seat allotment by October month.