TG PGLCET (Telangana Law Common Entrance Test)

06 June 2025
Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Sep 30, 2025

TG PGLCET 2026 EXAM PATTERN

TG PGLCET EXAM PATTERN 2026 

The Telangana State Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (TG PGLCET) 2026 will be conducted online as a computer-based test for admission into LLM programs across Telangana. The exam is designed to assess a candidate’s legal aptitude, knowledge of core law subjects, and understanding of jurisprudence and constitutional principles.

The paper consists of 120 multiple-choice questions, divided into two parts – Part A (Jurisprudence & Constitutional Law) and Part B (Other Law Subjects such as International Law, Mercantile Law, Labour Law, Crimes, Torts, and IPR). The duration of the test is 90 minutes, and each question carries 1 mark with no negative marking, allowing candidates to attempt all questions without risk of penalty.

Here’s the TG PGLCET 2026 Exam Pattern explained in detail

Section-Wise Distribution

Part A – Jurisprudence & Constitutional Law (40 Questions)

  • Jurisprudence (20 Questions)

    • Schools of Jurisprudence
    • Sources of Law (Custom, Precedent, Legislation)
    • Rights & Duties
    • Ownership & Possession
    • Persons & Property
    • Liability, Legal Sanctions

  • Constitutional Law (20 Questions)

    • Nature of the Constitution
    • Fundamental Rights & Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs)
    • Executive, Legislature, Judiciary
    • Centre–State Relations
    • Emergency Provisions
    • Amendments to the Constitution

 Part B – Other Law Subjects (80 Questions)

  • Public International Law – International vs. Municipal Law, State Territory, Nationality, Statelessness, Extradition, Asylum, UN, Jurisdiction
  • Mercantile Law – Indian Contract Act, 1872 (General Principles)
  • Labour Law – Trade Union Act, 1926; Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
  • Crimes & Torts – IPC (General Principles & Exceptions), Tort Law (Principles, Defences, Liability), Consumer Protection Act, 1986
  • IPR & Other Laws – Copyright Act, 1957; Patents Act, 1970; Environmental Protection Act, 1986; Human Rights Act, 1993; Information Technology Act, 2000; Right to Information Act, 2005.

Question & Marks Distribution

Section

 

Subjects Covered

No. of Questions

Marks

Part A

 

 Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law

40

40

 

Part B

Public International Law, Mercantile Law, Labour Law, Crimes & Torts, IPR & Other Laws

80

80

Total

-

120

120

Exam Structure Overview

  • Mode: Computer-based (online)
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Total Questions: 120 (MCQs)
  • Total Marks: 120
  • Medium: English
  • Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, no negative marking
  • Sections: Part A (40 questions), Part B (80 questions)
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TG PGLCET 2026 Exam Pattern – FAQs

Ques.1 What is the mode of TG PGLCET 2026 exam?

Ans. The exam will be conducted in online (computer-based test) mode.

Q2. How many questions are asked in the exam?

Ans. There are a total of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Q3. What is the duration of the exam?

Ans. Candidates get 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) to complete the test.

Q4. What is the medium of the exam?

Ans. The exam will be conducted in English only.

Q5. Is there sectional timing in TG PGLCET 2026?

Ans. No, there is no sectional timing. Candidates can move freely between sections within the 90 minutes.
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