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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test |
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Conducting Body |
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati (on behalf of APSCHE) |
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Programme Offered |
3-Year & 5-Year LLB Courses |
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Mode of Examination |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Exam Duration |
90 Minutes |
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Total Marks |
120 Marks |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 for each correct answer |
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Negative Marking |
No |
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Start PreparingThe table below outlines the important dates related to the AP LAWCET 2026, for admission to the LLB programme.
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Event |
Date |
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Registration Opens |
February 12, 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply (No Late Fee) |
March 20, 2026 |
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Admit Card Available |
April 20, 2026 |
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AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Date |
May 4, 2026 |
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Release of Preliminary Key |
May 7, 2026 |
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Objection Window for Answer Key |
May 9, 2026 |
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Result Declaration |
May 18, 2026 |
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Counselling |
July 2026 (Tentative) |
APSCHE prescribes separate academic requirements for the 3-Year LLB and 5-Year Integrated LLB programmes. The eligibility comparison is given below:
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Criteria |
3-Year LLB (Graduate Entry) |
5-Year Integrated LLB (Post-12th Entry) |
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Educational Qualification |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (10+2+3 pattern) from a recognized university |
Passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board |
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Minimum Marks - General (OC) |
45% aggregate |
45% aggregate |
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Minimum Marks - BC/OBC |
42% aggregate |
42% aggregate |
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Minimum Marks - SC/ST |
40% aggregate |
40% aggregate |
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Final-Year Candidates |
Eligible to apply; must complete degree before counselling |
Candidates awaiting 10+2 results may apply (subject to meeting eligibility before counselling) |
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Age Limit |
No upper age limit |
No upper age limit |
AP LAWCET 2026 was conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode in both English and Telugu. The exam consisted of 120 multiple-choice questions completed within 90 minutes.
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
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General Knowledge & Mental Ability |
30 |
30 |
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Current Affairs |
30 |
30 |
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Aptitude for the Study of Law |
60 |
60 |
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Total |
120 |
120 |
The AP LAWCET 2026 syllabus is divided into three sections. The detailed topic-wise breakdown is given below:
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Part |
Section Name |
Key Topics Covered |
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Part A |
General Knowledge & Mental Ability |
General knowledge, static GK (History, Geography), Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning, Syllogisms, Analogies, Pattern Recognition |
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Part B |
Current Affairs |
National & International Events, Contemporary Issues affecting India, Economic Developments, Political Updates, Scientific Advances |
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Part C |
Aptitude for the Study of Law |
Basic Legal Principles, Legal Maxims, Constitutional Law, Law of Torts, Contracts (Fundamentals), Criminal Law, Legal Reasoning based on principles and facts |
The selection process for AP LAWCET 2026 is based solely on merit in the entrance exam, followed by centralised counselling conducted by APSCHE.
Step 1: Entrance Exam
Candidates must appear for the Computer-Based Test (CBT). The exam carries 120 marks with no negative marking.
Step 2: Result & Rank List
APSCHE releases scorecards and a merit-based rank list. Admission depends on the rank secured.
Step 3: Counselling & Seat Allotment
Qualified candidates must register for counselling, complete certificate verification, and fill in college preferences. Seats are allotted based on:
Step 4: Final Admission
Candidates must report to the allotted college and complete fee payment within the prescribed timeline.
Note: There is no interview or group discussion. Admission is strictly merit-based.
The application process is entirely online through the official APSCHE portal. Follow these steps precisely.
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Category |
Fee |
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OC (General) |
â¹900 |
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BC |
â¹850 |
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SC/ST |
â¹800 |
The application fee is non-refundable. Verify all details before payment.
The exam has since been conducted successfully on May 4, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam should preserve their hall ticket, as it will be required during counselling and rank card download.
The AP LAWCET 2026 result has been declared on May 18, 2026 on the official APSCHE portal. Candidates can download their rank card directly from the link below.
Download AP LAWCET 2026 Rank CardAP LAWCET 2026 counselling will be conducted by APSCHE. The official schedule will be published on the counselling portal.
Step 1: Official Notification
APSCHE publishes the counselling schedule on the official portal and via press release. It includes registration dates, helpline centre details, and document requirements.
Step 2: Pay Counselling Registration Fee
Candidates must pay the non-refundable counselling fee online before proceeding.
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Category |
Counselling Fee |
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General / BC (OBC) |
₹1,000 |
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SC / ST |
₹500 |
Step 3: Certificate Verification
Candidates must visit their assigned helpline centre with original documents for verification. Web options open only after successful verification.
Step 4: Web Options (College Preference Filling)
After verification, candidates log in using their registration number, hall ticket number, and date of birth to fill college and course preferences. Candidates should fill maximum preferences to improve allotment chances.
Step 5: Change of Web Options
A short window is provided to modify college preferences before they are locked.
Step 6: Seat Allotment
APSCHE releases the allotment list based on rank, category, local/non-local status, and web options exercised. Candidates check their allotment on the portal using hall ticket number and date of birth.
Step 7: Self-Reporting to College
Candidates must report to the allotted college, complete physical document verification, and pay the admission fee within the prescribed timeline to confirm the seat.
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College |
Location |
Type |
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University |
Visakhapatnam |
Government |
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Dr. Ambedkar Global Law Institute |
Tirupati |
Private |
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Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam |
Tirupati |
Government |
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Andhra Christian College of Law |
Guntur |
Private |
Annual fees across participating colleges range from approximately Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 for the 3-year LLB program.
AP LAWCET 2026 was conducted across major cities in Andhra Pradesh. The exam centre and reporting time were mentioned on each candidate's admit card.
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Exam Cities |
Exam Cities |
Exam Cities |
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Visakhapatnam |
Vijayawada |
Guntur |
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Tirupati |
Kurnool |
Anantapur |
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Nellore |
Rajahmundry |
Kadapa |
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Srikakulam |
Ongole |
Eluru |
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