TS LAWCET 2020 Exams
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TS LAWCET 2020 Exam will be conducted on May 25, 2020 by Osmania University, Hyderabad on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education. TS LAWCET is a state-level entrance exam conducted to grant admission to students to 5-year and 3-year LLB programs offered by colleges in the state of Telangana. As per TS LAWCET 2020 Eligibility, intermediate graduates can apply for 5-year law program whereas bachelor’s degree holders can apply for 3-year LLB Program.
- TS LAWCET 2020 Registration will tentatively begin from March 15, 2020.
- The application fees is INR 800 for general, OBC and EWS categories and INR 500 for SC, ST students.
- As per TS EAMCET 2020 Exam Pattern, it will be a 90-minute long, pen and paper based test having 120 multiple choice questions of 1 mark each.
- There is no provision of negative marking in the exam.
- TS LAWCET 2020 Syllabus consists of questions to test candidate’s mental ability, general knowledge, current affairs and aptitude for study of law.
- Candidates clearing the cutoff can participate in the counselling where they have to fill college choice and undergo document verification.
Highlights of TS LAWCET 2020
| Name of exam | TS LAWCET (Telangana State Law Common 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 | Correct answer = 1 mark; no provision for Negative Marking |
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Medium of Exam | English and Telugu |
| Official website | lawcet.tsche.ac.in |
TS LAWCET 2020 Exam Dates
Here, tabulated below is TS LAWCET 2020 Official Exam Date
| Events | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification for TS LAWCET 2020 | March 10, 2020 |
| Availability of TS LAWCET 2020 Application Form | March 15, 2020 |
| Last day to submit TS LAWCET 2020 Form | April 15, 2020 |
| Release of TS LAWCET 2020 Hall Ticket/Admit Card | May 17, 2020 |
| TS LAWCET 2020 Exam Date | May 25, 2020 |
| Declaration of Final Results | June 3, 2020 |
| Commencement of Online Counselling Session | June 2020 |
TS LAWCET 2020 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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 5 Year LLB | Intermediate Examination (10+2 pattern) or equivalent from a recognized Board with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST Candidates). |
TS LAWCET 2020 Application Form
The application forms for the exam will be available for filling from March 15, 2020 (Tentative). 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 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 2020 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 2020 Application Form after obtaining a print of the same for future reference.
TS LAWCET Application Fee
The expected application fee for TS LAWCET 2020, 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 800 |
| For SC/ST category students | INR 500 |
TS LAWCET 2020 Admit Card
Candidates who successfully register for the exam will be issued their TS LAWCET 2020 hall ticket from May 17, 2020. The admit card of TS LAWCET 2020 will carry candidate’s details, exam center and exam day instructions. Steps to download the document are:
- Visit the official website of TS LAWCET 2020, i.e. lawcet.tsche.ac.in.
- Click on ‘Download TS LAWCET 2020 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.
Make sure to preserve the document till the admissions are confirmed.
TS LAWCET 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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.Questions will be premised on a legal proposition and a set of facts provided to which the said proposition has to be applied. Candidates will have to answer the questions drawing well-supported conclusions. |
TS LAWCET 2020 Books
Given that there are plenty of reference material available for preparation of TS LAWCET 2020, 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 2020 Result
TS LAWCET 2020 Result will be announced on June 03, 2020 (Tentative) on the official website of TS LAWCET 2020. A few important points to note about TS LAWCET 2020 Result are:
- Prior to the declaration of the results, TSCHE will release the preliminary answer key.
- Candidates are allowed to challenge the Answer key in a short window of 3-4 days .
- Soon after, the final answer key will be released followed by TS LAWCET 2020 Results.
Candidates can access their results from the official website with the following steps:
- Visit the official website.
- Click on ‘TS LAWCET 2020 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 2020 Cutoff
- TSCHE has a preset cu-off score for the counseling process.
- A candidate has to score at least 35% in TS LAWCET 2020 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 2020 Counselling
TS LAWCET 2020 counselling is expected to commence in June 2020, 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 rounds. The steps involved in the Online Counselling Process are:
- Visit the official website of TS LAWCET 2020, i.e. lawcet.tsche.ac.in.
- Click on ‘Counselling 2020’ 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 2020:
- Scorecard of TS LAWCET 2020
- Admit Card/Hall ticket of TS LAWCET 2020
- 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
