TS PGLCET 2026 OC Category Expected Cutoff: Closing Ranks in Round 1 Counselling

The expected TS PGLCET 2026 OC category closing rank in Round 1 counselling ranges from rank 20 at University College of Law, Osmania University, to rank 2,500 at private colleges — based on 2024 and 2025 official seat allotment trends.

TS PGLCET (Telangana State Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test) is conducted by TGCHE for LLM admissions across government and private law colleges in Telangana. The OC (Open Category) cutoff is the last rank at which a seat is allotted to an unreserved student in a given round. With 2026 counselling expected to begin around June 28, 2026, students can use the previous year data on this page to shortlist colleges and assess their chances before the official allotment is published.

• University College of Law, Osmania University — the most competitive OC seat — is expected to close at rank 20–30 in Round 1.
• Most government and aided colleges in Hyderabad fill within OC rank 500.
• Private colleges remain accessible for OC ranks beyond 1,000 and up to 2,500+.
• Approximately 758 LLM seats are available across 15–21 participating colleges in Telangana.
• OC qualifying minimum: 30 out of 120 marks (25%) to be eligible for counselling.

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What Is the TS PGLCET OC Category Cutoff?

The OC category cutoff in TS PGLCET counselling is the closing rank — the highest rank number at which a seat is allotted to an Open Category (General/Unreserved) student in a specific round. A lower closing rank number means the college is more competitive. If your rank is higher than a college’s OC closing rank, you do not receive that seat in Round 1 but may secure it in Round 2 if seats remain vacant.

OC seats at government law colleges in Telangana are few and heavily contested, so closing ranks at premier institutions are very tight. Comparing your TS PGLCET rank to previous year OC closing ranks gives you a reliable indication of your admission chances ahead of the official 2026 allotment.

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Expected TS PGLCET 2026 OC Cutoff — Round 1 College-Wise

Since the 2024 and 2025 OC closing ranks were identical at most colleges, the 2026 cutoff is expected to follow the same pattern with only minor variation. The table below lists expected Round 1 closing ranks for OC students across participating colleges.

All figures are expected estimates based on 2024–2025 trends. Actual 2026 cutoffs will be published on the official portal after Round 1 allotment is announced.

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TS PGLCET OC Cutoff Trends: 2024 and 2025

The OC closing ranks in 2024 and 2025 were nearly identical across all major colleges, confirming a stable year-on-year admission pattern. This consistency makes these figures a reliable baseline for 2026 planning. Data below is sourced from official seat allotment orders published on lawcet.tgche.ac.in.

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College Options by OC Rank Range

Use this guide to shortlist colleges based on your expected TS PGLCET 2026 rank before the counselling round opens.

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Factors That Affect TS PGLCET 2026 OC Cutoff

The 2026 OC closing ranks may shift slightly from the stable 2024–2025 baseline due to the following variables:

• Total applicants: A higher applicant pool for the same seats pushes closing ranks tighter.
• Exam difficulty: A harder paper lowers the score distribution, which may ease closing ranks marginally.
• Seat intake changes: Any increase in approved LLM seats at a college makes it accessible to students with higher rank numbers.
• Category reservation norms: OC seats are a fixed share of total intake; any policy revision directly affects how many seats reach OC students.
• Round 1 reporting rate: Students who skip document verification leave seats unreported, which shifts effective allotments into Round 2 rather than changing the published closing rank.