TS LAWCET 2019 Exam Dates, Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Results, Counselling
TSCHE has released the official notification stating the exam date for TS LAWCET 2019. Indian nationals, satisfying the local/unreserved status laid down by the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions are eligible to appear for the exam.
- This year, Osmania University will hold the exam on May 26 in a single session.
- Registration window will open in March 2019, apply online at lawcet.tsche.ac.in.
- TS LAWCET 2019 will be conducted at 12 exam centers in offline mode.
Highlights of TS LAWCET
| Name of exam | TS LAWCET (Telangana State Law Entrance Test) |
| Conducted by | Osmania University Hyderabad |
| Level of Exam | State-level |
| Frequency of Exam | Annual |
| Courses offered | 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated LLM |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Type of Questions | Objective type i.e. MCQs |
| Marking Scheme | Each correct answer is awarded +1 mark; no provision for Negative Marking |
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Medium of Exam | English and Telugu |
| Official website | www.lawcet.tsche.ac.in |
TS LAWCET 2019 Important Dates
The detailed brochure for TS LAWCET 2019 with TS LAWCET 2019 schedule will be released shortly. Until then, candidates can check the following table to get some idea about the events associated to the exam:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification for TS LAWCET 2019 | March 2019 |
| Availability of Online Application Form | March 2019 |
| Last date to submit Online Form | April 2019 |
| Release of Hall Ticket/Admit Card | May 2019 |
| TS LAWCET 2019 Exam Date | May 26, 2019 (Released) |
| Release of Preliminary Answer Key | May 2019 |
| Short window to challenge Preliminary Answer Key | June 2019 |
| Release of Final Answer Key | June 2019 |
| Declaration of Final Results | June 2019 |
| Commencement of Online Counselling Session | June 2019 |
TS LAWCET Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility for the law entrance exam is prescribed by TSCHE. As the examination is conducted for 3 year LLB course or 5 year LLB course, the criteria also vary. A brief about the same is tabulated below:
| Course | Qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Year LLB | Graduation degree or equivalent from a recognized University with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST Candidates). In case a candidate has scored less than 45% in qualifying exam, he/she should have passed an additional degree with minimum 45% marks. | Maximum age should not exceed 30 years as on December 31, 2019 (can be relaxed up to 5 years in case of SC/ST Candidates) |
| 5 Year LLB | Intermediate Examination (10+2 pattern) or equivalent from a recognized Board with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST Candidates). | Maximum age should not exceed 20 years as on December 31, 2019 (can be relaxed up to 2 years in case of SC/ST Candidates) |
TS LAWCET 2019 Application Form
The application forms for the exam will be available for filling in the month of March 2019. Candidates must keep the following documents and information handy during the form filling process:
- Offline Payment Receipt received from Telangana State Citizen Service Centers (in case of offline application fee payment).
- All Academic Mark sheet and Certificates up to the qualifying exam.
- Birth Certificate or Secondary School Certificate.
- Income Certificate issued by competent authority (If annual income of parents is less than INR 2,00,000).
- Caste Certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable).
- Special Category Certificate (NCC, Sports, CAP, etc.) issued by competent authority (if applicable).
Steps to complete the registration:
- Visit the official website www.lawcet.tsche.ac.in.
- Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab.
- Fill the details as per the instructions on the form and upload the necessary documents.
- Fees for TS LAWCET 2019 can be filled in both online (Credit/ Debit Cards or Net Banking) and offline (through Telangana State Online Centers/Citizen Service Centers).
- Recheck details entered and submit the TS LAWCET 2019 Application Form after obtaining a print of the same for future reference.
TS LAWCET Application Fee
The expected application fee for TS LAWCET 2019, based on the previous year’s trend, and assuming that candidate is filling the form before the last date, is as follows:
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| For General category students | INR 350 |
| For SC/ST category students | INR 250 |
TS LAWCET 2019 Admit Card
Candidates who have successfully registered for TS LAWCET 2019 will be issued their hall ticket in May 2019. The admit card of TS LAWCET will carry candidate, exam center and exam day instructions information. Steps to download the document are:
- Visit the official website of TS LAWCET 2019, i.e. www.lawcet.tsche.ac.in.
- Click on ‘Download Hall Ticket’ tab
- Enter the issued application number, DOB and program opted and then click on ‘Get Hall Ticket’ tab.
- Admit Card will be displayed on-screen.
- Download, save and print the document for future reference.
TS LAWCET 2019 Exam Centers
Applicants can, during the application process, select their choice of exam center. The allocation of the exam center is done by exam conducting authority on the basis of the candidate’s preference. However, the authority’s decision in this regard is final and binding on all.
| Adilabad | Khammam | Nizamabad | Macherial |
| Hyderabad | Mahbubnagar | Siddipet | Koyhagudam |
| Karimnagar | Nalgonda | Warangal | Sanga Reddy |
TS LAWCET Exam Pattern
The paper pattern for the law entrance exam is expected to remain the same. Highlights of Exam Pattern is tabulated below:
| Mode of Exam | Offline i.e. pen-paper mode |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Type of Questions | Objective |
| Marking Scheme | Each correct answer is awarded +1 mark; no provision for Negative Marking |
| Sections | Mental Ability, General Knowledge & Current Affairs and Study of Law |
The section-wise break-up of questions is tabulated below:
| Section | Topic | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Mental Ability and General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| B | Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
| C | Study of Law | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
TS LAWCET Syllabus
The scope of the topics covered in TS LAWCET entrance exam is tabulated here. For the 5-year program, the scope of questions will be of intermediate level while for the 3-year program, the expected standard of questions will be of degree level.
To attempt the questions related to the study of Law, candidates should have knowledge of the elementary principles of Law and the Constitution of India.
| Subject | Topics to be Covered |
|---|---|
| Mental Ability | Patterns, syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies, completing arguments, drawing well-supported conclusions, reasoning by analogy, applying principles or rules, structure of relationships, logical conclusions in context of structures, deductive reasoning from a set of statements. |
| General Knowledge | General and Social Sciences with stress on Indian History, Geographical knowledge of India, Indian Heritage, and Culture, Basics of Indian Economy, Indian Polity |
| Current Affairs | National and International events; Major developments in sports/world politics/economy; Eminent personalities; Awards and Honors |
| Aptitude for Study of Law | Study of law; Legal Awareness covering Constitutional Law and Polity; Research Aptitude; Problem solving ability.
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Given that there are plenty of reference material available for preparation of TS LAWCET 2019, candidates may consider checking the following publications as well.
| Name of the Book | Publisher/Author |
|---|---|
| Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning for CLAT and LLB Entrance Examinations | A. P. Bharadwaj |
| Constitution of India | P. M. Bakshi |
| Model Test Papers for CLAT & LLB | A.P. Bhardwaj |
| The Pearson Guide to the LLB Entrance Exam | Thorpe |
| A Complete Self Study Guide for LLB Entrance Exam | Arihant Experts |
TS LAWCET 2019 Result
TS LAWCET 2019 Result is expected to be announced in June 2019 on the official website of TS LAWCET 2019. A few important points to note about TS LAWCET 2019 Result are:
- Prior to the declaration of the results, TSCHE will release the preliminary answer key in May 2019.
- Candidates will be allowed a short window of 3-4 days to challenge the Answer key.
- Soon after, the final answer key will be released which would be followed by TS LAWCET 2019 Results.
Candidates can access their results from the official website with the following steps:
- Visit the official website.
- Click on ‘TS LAWCET 2019 Results’ tab
- Enter Application Number and Date of Birth and click ‘Get Results’ tab.
- The Scorecard is displayed on-screen.
- Download, save and print the document for future reference.
About TS LAWCET Cutoff
- TSCHE has a preset cut-off score for the counseling process.
- A candidate has to at least score 35% in TS LAWCET 2019 in order to be eligible for counselling, the score works out as 42 of 120.
- There is no specific relaxation in cut-off for SC/ST candidates.
- Candidates also need to meet the individual cut-off scores released by the respective colleges in order to secure admission in the programs offered by them.
TS LAWCET 2019 Counselling
TS LAWCET 2019 counselling schedule is expected to commence in June 2019, post declaration of results. The process is completely online and only candidates having a valid TS LAWCET rank are eligible to participate in the counselling round. The steps involved in the Online Counselling Process are:
- Visit the official website of TS LAWCET 2019, i.e. www. lawcet.tsche.ac.in.
- Click on ‘Counselling 2019’ tab.
- Candidates need to enter their TS LAWCET hall ticket number, rank and mobile number as instructed on the webpage.
- A list of available courses and colleges is displayed on-screen from which the applicants need to select their preferred course and college.
- Once candidates are satisfied with their selections they need to click on the Confirm/Submit button. Candidates are advised to obtain a print of the selections made in TS LAWCET online counselling process.
- Upon submission of the options selected by the candidates, a confirmation SMS will be received on the registered mobile number.
- Next, candidates need to download and print their provisional allotment letter which they need to present for admission.
Candidates need to carry following documents for the admission process of TS LAWCET 2019:
- Scorecard of TS LAWCET 2019
- Admit Card/Hall ticket of TS LAWCET 2019
- All Academic Certificates leading up to the qualifying examination
- Migration or Transfer certificate from the previous institution
- Residence proof of candidate
- Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates
- Income certificate of candidate’s parents (in case the income of parents is below INR 2, 00,000)
- Sports/NCC/CAP certificate (if any)
- Colored passport size pictures of the candidate
