TS LAWCET Syllabus 2023: Important Topics, Preparation Tips, and Books
TS LAWCET Syllabus is announced by TSCHE for 3 Year and 5 Year Integrated LLB program. The Level of exam for the three-year course and the five-year course is of degree and intermediate level respectively. TS LAWCET 2023 will be tentatively conducted in August 2023 through online mode.
- TS LAWCET Exam Pattern consists of 3 sections: General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Aptitude for the Study of Law.
- In order to prepare better and check the readiness for the exam, the authorities release their own mock tests. Apart from that candidates should practice with TS LAWCET Sample Papers.
TS LAWCET 2023 Syllabus Highlights
| Subjects/ Sections | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Mental Ability | Static subjects like History, Geography, Economics, Logical Reasoning, Environmental Science |
| Current Affairs | Important events of national and international importance in past one year especially |
| Law Aptitude | Elementary Knowledge of law subjects, Principles related to law, Constitution of India, Constitutional Rights |
TS LAWCET Section-wise Question Distribution
Questions in the examination are designed to evaluate a candidate’s ability and aptitude to pursue Law as a career. There are three parts to the paper viz.
| Part | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge & Mental Ability | 30 | 30 |
| Part B | Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
| Part C | Aptitude for the Study of Law | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 3 sections | 120 Questions | 120 Marks |
TS LAWCET 2023 Exam Pattern
A brief about the exam pattern of LAWCET exam is given below:
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test i.e. Online |
| Number of Sections | 3 sections |
| Nature of Questions | Objective Type |
| Duration of Exam | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Medium of Exam | Telugu, Urdu, and English |
| Number of Questions | 120 (each carries 1 mark) |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| TS LAWCET Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct response |
| TS LAWCET Negative marking | None |
TS LAWCET 2023 Syllabus: General Knowledge & Mental Ability
Part A consists of 30 questions carrying 30 marks each. In this section, questions are based on logical reasoning and static general awareness.
General Knowledge section will include questions from:
- Indian History
- Indian Constitution
- Indian Culture & Heritage
- Indian Polity
- Current Affairs – National & International
- Economy etc.
Mental Ability Syllabus
- Complex Arrangements
- Coding & Decoding
- Non-Verbal Series
- Direction and Distances
- Linear Arrangements
- Blood Relationships
- Routes & Networks
- Verbal Series
- Alphabet Test
- Symbols and Notations
- Data Interpretation Test
- Data Sufficiency Test
- Problems Based on Symmetry
- Ordering & Sequencing
- Problems Based on Visual Ability
- Analytical Reasoning
Recommended Books for GK and Mental Ability Section:
| Book | Publisher |
|---|---|
| Self Study LLB Entrance Examination 2023 | Arihant Expert |
| Lawcet 3 year & 5 year course | - |
| Mental Ability and Quantitative Aptitude | Edgar Thorpe |
TS LAWCET 2023 Syllabus: Current Affairs
This entire section consists of 30 questions from the events that have happened in the country and around the globe in recent. It covers news articles on affairs of importance on numerous topics like-
- Polity
- Economics
- Awards and Achievements
- Scientific Discoveries and Inventions
- And further topics of relevance.
The only source of material to prepare for this section is newspapers and news channels. Read them regularly to stay updated on the events of the past and current year.
TS LAWCET 2023 Syllabus: Aptitude for the Study of Law
Part C of the paper is made up of 60 questions based on Legal Aptitude. As per the instructions given by the organizers of the exam, questions from basic laws and the Constitution of the country will be given in this section and they will be of elementary level.
Law and Constitution of India
Law and constitution section will include questions from:
Public International Law
- International Law and Municipal Law
- Subjects, State Territory, Air, Sea and outer space
- Nationality and Statelessness
- State Jurisdiction
- United Nations
Mercantile Law
- General Principles of Contract
- 1-75
- Indian Contract Act-1872
Labour Law
- Trade Union Act 1926
- Industrial Disputes Act 1947
Crimes and Torts
- Indian Penal Code -General Principles & General Exceptions
- TORTS: General Principles of Tort
- Joint liability
- State liability for torts; Consumer Protection Act,1986
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) & Other Law
- Copyright Act, 1957; Patents Act, 1970
- Environmental Protection Act, 1986
- Human Rights, The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
- Salient features of Information Technology Act, 2000
- The Right to Information Act 2005
Recommended Books for TS LAWCET 2023
Subsequent books are recommended for candidates who are appearing for the exam:
| Name | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| A Complete Self Study Guide for LLB Entrance Exam | Arihant Experts |
| Study Package for CLAT & LLB | AP Bhardwaj |
| Constitution of India | Bakshi P.M |
| Guide to judicial service examinations | Universal |
| Legal Awareness/ Legal Reasoning | Bhardwaj |
Things to Remember:
- TS LAWCET Date will tentatively be conducted in August 2023.
- Take your admit card and passport size photograph at the examination center. Download TS LAWCET Admit Card
- Duration of Exam – 1 hour 30 minutes
- Report at the examination center at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
- Qualifying marks in TS LAWCET are 35% (i.e. 42 marks out of total 120 marks). No minimum qualifying marks for SC and ST for ranking.
TS LAWCET 2023 Syllabus FAQs
Ques. Are there any specific laws I should focus upon in TS LAWCET Aptitude for the study of law section?
Ans. As the syllabus for Law Aptitude is quite vast, candidates should restrict themselves to some important laws like mercantile law, labour law,
Ques. Is there any difference between TS LAWCET 5 Year and 3 Year Syllabus?
Ans. Exam Pattern for both the TS LAWCET programs is the same. There are slight differences between the syllabus. For 3 Year LLB program level of questions is that og undergraduate and for 5 year program level of questions is that of intermediate level.
Ques. What newspapers should I refer to prepare for TS LAWCET 2023?
Ans. National daily like The Hindu or The Indian Express are beneficial for a holistic preparation as recommended by Law preparation experts and toppers. Apart from this Pratiyogita Darpan magazine is also recommended.
Ques. What are some tips to read Newspapers for TS LAWCET preparation?
Ans. Focus on editorial to gather knowledge, important events of national and international level. Enhancing vocabulary is of utmost importance and can be attained by regular reading of newspapers.
Ques. Does TSCHE release any official syllabus for TS LAWCET?
Ans. TSCHE releases an official brochure that contains exam patterns and syllabus details. It is released with the application form on the official website.
Ques. Should I expect any change in TS LAWCET Syllabus?
Ans. As per now no change is announced by the exam conducting body Osmania University in terms of Syllabus.Any other change in the exam pattern or syllabus will be notified after the official notification for TS LAWCET 2023 is released.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
