AP LAWCET 2026 is an entrance exam for students seeking to pursue law studies in colleges across Andhra Pradesh. It is conducted once a year by Acharya Nagarjuna University on behalf of APSCHE. Through this exam, students can get admission into 3-year or 5-year LLB (law) programs like BA LLB, BBA LLB, or just LLB, depending on their current education level.
The exam is online and lasts for 90 minutes. It includes multiple-choice questions on subjects like General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Mental Ability, and Law Aptitude. Students who have completed their 12th class can apply for the 5-year law course, while those with a degree can apply for the 3-year course.
After the exam, the results are announced and students are ranked based on their marks. Then, counselling is held where students can choose their preferred colleges. Based on their rank and choices, colleges are allotted.
AP LAWCET 2026 Highlights
AP LAWCET 2026 is a state-level law entrance exam conducted for admission into 3-year and 5-year LLB programs across law colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Below are the key highlights, including the exam authority, mode, duration, and courses offered through this entrance test.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) |
| Conducting body | Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on behalf of APSCHE |
| Exam purpose | Admission to five-year LLB and three-year LLB courses offered by law colleges of Andhra Pradesh state. |
| Courses offered | BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB, BLS LLB, BTech LLB, LLB |
| Exam frequency | Once a year |
| Exam mode | Online |
| Exam duration | 90 minutes |
| Exam timings | 3 pm to 4:30 pm |
| Helpdesk number | 0877 2284599, 9676040752 |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Dates
Candidates planning to appear for AP LAWCET 2026 should stay informed about the complete schedule to avoid missing any deadlines. From the start of the application process to the release of results, here are the tentative dates related to each exam event.
| AP LAWCET 2026 Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Start (without late fee) | 4th week of March to 4th week of April 2026 |
| Application with Late Fee INR 1000 | 1st week of May 2026 |
| Application with Late Fee INR 2000 | 2nd week of May 2026 |
| Application with Late Fee INR 3000 | 3rd week of May 2026 |
| Application with Late Fee INR 10000 | 4th week of May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 4th week of May 2026 (2-3 days) |
| Hall Ticket Release | 4th week of May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 1st week of June 2026 |
| Preliminary Answer Key Release | 1st week of June 2026 (day after exam, evening) |
| Objections to Answer Key | 1st to 2nd week of June 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 3rd to 4th week of June 2026 |
AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates planning to appear for AP LAWCET 2026 must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria set by the Bar Council of India (BCI). For admission to the three-year LL.B. programme, applicants are required to have completed a graduation-level degree from a recognized university. Meeting the prescribed academic standards is essential for consideration during the admission process.
| Course | AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria |
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| 5-Year LLB |
General Category:
Class 12 pass from a recognised board Need a minimum of 45% in their Class 12 final exam |
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Backward Class (BC) Category:
Class 12 pass from a recognised board Need a minimum of 42% in their Class 12 final exam |
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SC / ST Category:
Class 12 pass from a recognised board Need a minimum of 40% in their Class 12 final exam |
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| 3-Year LLB |
General Category:
Graduation pass in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognised college / university Need a minimum of 45% in their Class graduation final exam |
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Backwards Class (BC) Category:
Graduation pass in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognised college/university Need a minimum of 42% in their Class graduation final exam |
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SC / ST Category:
Graduation pass in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognised college/university Need a minimum of 40% in their Class graduation final exam |
AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern
The AP LAWCET 2026 exam pattern has not been officially revised yet and is expected to remain unchanged from the previous year. AP LAWCET Exam has three subjects; namely, Current Affairs, General Knowledge and Mental Ability, and Law Aptitude. The exam will be held online in English and Telugu medium. AP LAWCET question paper will have MCQ based questions to be answered within 90 minutes. The Marking Scheme consists of a +1 mark for each correct answer and no negative marks for the wrong answer.
The below table shows an overview of AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern and marks in each section.
| Sections | Subject Category | No of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
| B | General Knowledge and Mental Ability | 30 | 30 |
| C | Aptitude for the study of law | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
AP LAWCET 2026 Syllabus
The AP LAWCET 2026 exam Syllabus has not been officially revised yet and is expected to remain unchanged from the previous year. AP LAWCET 2026 exam has the following 3 main sections. Below is the detailed syllabus for each section.
| Section | Topics |
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| General Knowledge and Mental Ability |
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| Current Affairs |
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| Aptitude for the Study of Law |
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AP LAWCET 2026 Registration and Application Form
The AP LAWCET application form 2026 will be made available through the AP LAWCET 2026 registration. The registration will tentatively start in the fourth week of March 2026. To fill out the AP LAWCET 2026 application form, you must follow the process below:
- Visit the official APSCHE website at https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/
- Click on the "Common Entrance Tests (CETS)-2026" tab.
- Select the "AP LAWCET-2026" tab.
- Click on the AP LAWCET 2026 registration link.
- Check the eligibility criteria for the exam.
- Enter the basic personal and academic details.
- Choose the preferred law course (5-year LLB, 3-year LLB, or LLM).
- Provide a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Pay the AP LAWCET 2026 registration fee.
- If payment is successful, proceed to fill out the application form.
- Review all the entered details and submit the application form.
AP LAWCET 2026 Application Fee
The category-wise registration or application fees for AP LAWCET 2026 have been mentioned below:
| Category | Application Fee for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB | Application Fee for LLM (APPGLCT) |
|---|---|---|
| Open/General | INR 900 | INR 1,000 |
| OBC | INR 850 | INR 950 |
| SC/ST | INR 800 | INR 900 |
AP LAWCET 2026 Admit Card
Before taking the AP LAWCET entrance exam, candidates must download their AP LAWCET admit card from the APSCHE's LAWCET portal. The AP LAWCET admit card for 2026 will be released a few days before the test. Candidates should follow these steps to download it:
- Visit the APSCHE CETS website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx.
- Click on the "LAWCET" tab on the homepage.
- Select the "Download Hall Ticket" option.
- Enter your Registration Number or Payment Reference ID, Qualifying Examination Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth to access and download your AP LAWCET hall ticket.
AP LAWCET 2026 Results
AP LAWCET results will be out around June 2026 as a merit list on the official website, sche.ap.gov.in/lawcet. Students are given ranks based on their performance in the exam and are shortlisted accordingly. The shortlisted candidates can attend the counselling and further results are communicated via the registration ID of the students. The counselling usually happens in various rounds depending on the rank and vacancy of seats.
The detailed step-by-step guide to download is given below.
- Visit the official website sche.ap.gov.in/lawcet
- Click the link “View Result”
- Enter AP LAWCET registration number
- Results will be displayed.
- Take a screenshot of the displayed result for future processes.
A merit list is prepared based on the scores scored by the students. Based on the merit list, ranks are created for each student. If there are two students with the same score, then section-wise marks are taken into account. The following tie-breaking criteria between 2 students with the same score in the sections will then be screened based on age.
AP LAWCET 2026 Counselling
Once the ranks are prepared, students are called for AP LAWCET Counselling. The counselling is usually done by online mode who are qualified in the AP LAWCET exam. In order to participate in the counselling, students need to register themselves by uploading the necessary documents. Once the documents are verified, students can participate in the counselling process by choosing their desired college in order of priority. The colleges are allotted based on the rank of the student. After being allotted a college, students need to confirm their admission to the college.
AP LAWCET Accepting Colleges 2026
List of colleges accepting AP LAWCET scores.
- Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
- Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
- Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam
- Rayalaseema University, Kurnool
- Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore
- Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry
AP LAWCET 2026 FAQs
Ques. What is the exam mode and duration of AP LAWCET 2026?
Ans. AP LAWCET 2026 will be conducted in online mode (Computer-Based Test) and the duration of the exam is 90 minutes, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for the 3-year LLB course through AP LAWCET 2026?
Ans. Candidates must have completed graduation in any stream (10+2+3 format) from a recognized university. General category candidates need 45%, BC need 42%, and SC/ST need 40% in their graduation.
Ques. What is the exam pattern of AP LAWCET 2026?
Ans. AP LAWCET 2026 consists of three sections: Current Affairs (30 marks), General Knowledge and Mental Ability (30 marks), and Law Aptitude (60 marks), totaling 120 questions and 120 marks with no negative marking.
Ques. What is the syllabus for the Legal Aptitude section in AP LAWCET 2026?
Ans. The Legal Aptitude section covers topics like the Indian Constitution, Public International Law, Labour Law, Mercantile Law, Torts, IPR, Legal Maxims, and General Legal Awareness.
Ques. What is the tentative date for the AP LAWCET 2026 exam?
Ans. AP LAWCET 2026 is expected to be held in the 1st week of June 2026 as a computer-based test.
Ques. What are the application fees for AP LAWCET 2026?
Ans. The application fee is INR 900 for General, INR 850 for OBC, and INR 800 for SC/ST candidates for the 3-year and 5-year LLB courses.
Ques. How can candidates download the AP LAWCET 2026 admit card?
Ans. Candidates must visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, click on the LAWCET tab, and use their Registration Number, DOB, and Hall Ticket Number to download the admit card.
Ques. When will the AP LAWCET 2026 results be announced?
Ans. The AP LAWCET 2026 result is tentatively expected to be released in the 3rd to 4th week of June 2026 in online mode at the official website.
Ques. What is the counselling process for AP LAWCET 2026?
Ans. Qualified candidates must register online, upload documents, and select preferred colleges. College allotment is based on rank and seat availability. Candidates must then confirm their admission.
Ques. Which universities accept AP LAWCET 2026 scores?
Ans. Universities include Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Andhra University, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Sri Venkateswara University, DSNLU Visakhapatnam, and others in Andhra Pradesh.