AP LAWCET Exam Pattern 2026: Mode, Sectional Weightage, No. of Questions, Important Topics

Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test 2025 ( APLAWCET )

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AP LAWCET Exam Pattern 2026 - The pattern of the AP LAWCET 2026 exam can help candidates understand the structure of the exam question paper. This will allow them to develop the right approach to solve the AP LAWCET question paper. The AP LAWCET 2026 exam pattern can help candidates understand the structure of the question paper. This will allow them to develop the right approach to solving the AP LAWCET question paper.

The pattern provides important aspects about the AP LAWCET 2026, including details like the types and number of questions asked, section-wise weightage, test duration, difficulty level, and marking scheme. 

Candidates need to note that the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 exam pattern for both the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes is the same. Also, while most of the components for the two exams remain the same, there is a difference in the difficulty level of the two exams as explained below. Check out all the details related to the AP LAWCET 2026 exam on this page. 

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Table of content
  • AP LAWCET Exam Pattern 2026
  • AP LAWCET Pattern: Sectional Weightage
  • AP LAWCET 2026 Vs AP PGLCET 2026 Pattern
  • AP LAWCET Preparation Tips 2026
  • AP LAWCET Syllabus 2026
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AP LAWCET Exam Pattern 2026

Here are the key features of the AP LAWCET 2026 exam pattern for the five-year and three-year LLB courses:

Features

Details

Exam mode

Computer-Based Test mode

Exam duration

90 minutes

Test language

English and Telugu

Parts

Three parts

  1. General Knowledge and Mental Ability
  2. Current Affairs
  3. Aptitude for the Study of Law

Type of questions

Objective type questions

Total questions

120 questions

Marking scheme

+1 mark for each correct answer

There is no negative marking

Total marks

120 marks

Difficulty level

  • 3-year LLB - The difficulty level will be of Degree Level
  • 5-year LLB - The difficulty level will be of Intermediate Level
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AP LAWCET Pattern: Sectional Weightage

The candidate, by consulting the section-wise weightage of AP LAWCET 2026, will be able to know which topics to pay extra attention to. It will also help them to get an overview of the AP LAWCET question paper 2026 and score better in the examination. The AP LAWCET 2026 question paper will include 120 objective-type questions that have to be answered in 90 minutes. This means there will be less than a minute to answer a question. So, when preparing for AP LAWCET 2026, the candidate, in addition to paying attention to the concepts and being able to solve problems, must work on speed and accuracy.

AP LAWCET Sections

Total Questions

Total Marks

Section A: General Knowledge and Mental Ability

30

30

Section B: Current Affairs

30

30

Section C: Aptitude for the Study of Law

- Elementary knowledge of the basic principles of the Law and Constitution of India on the part of the student is assumed

60

60

Total

120

120

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I prepare for the Aptitude for the Study of Law section of the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam?
Q:   What is the syllabus for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET?
Q:   Will the question paper for the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET be in Telugu?
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AP LAWCET 2026 Vs AP PGLCET 2026 Pattern

The AP LAWCET 2026 exam is conducted for admission to 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. Meanwhile, the AP PGLCET 2026 exam is for admission to the two-year LLM program. The exam conducting body releases a separate exam pattern for the AP PGLCET 2026. Here are some of the major differences in exam patterns between the two exams.

  • The LLM syllabus also includes 120 multiple-choice questions. But the distribution of questions is different:
  1. Part A - Jurisprudence 20, Constitutional Law 20; Total of 40 questions 
  2. Part B - Public International Law 16, Mercantile Law 16, Labour Law 16, Crimes and Torts 16, and IPR and Other Laws 16; Total of 80 questions 
  • The AP PGLCET 2026 question paper will only be set in English; Telugu is not an option
  • A single entrance exam is conducted for admission to all LLM courses.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the mode of the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET examination?
Q:   Is the question paper of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET for five-year LL.B. And the three-year LL.B. Same?
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AP LAWCET Preparation Tips 2026

Following are some important tips that candidates must keep in mind while preparing for AP LAWCET 2026:

  • Candidates must carefully go through the exam pattern and syllabus.
  • Select the AP LAWCET books and other study materials that are as per the syllabus and meet the minimum standards.
  • Solve AP LAWCET sample papers and question papers is the most important thing to do for exam preparation. 
  • Since AP LAWCET is an online exam, attempting mock tests is also equally important to experience the exam-like ambience.
  • While attempting the papers, focus on improving speed and accuracy for the exam.
  • Make a study time-table and adhere to it strictly.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which are the best books for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET preparation?
Q:   What should be the preparation strategy for APLAWCET 2026?
Q:   How can I prepare for the Aptitude for the Study of Law section of the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam?
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AP LAWCET Syllabus 2026

Knowing the AP LAWCET 2026 syllabus along with the exam pattern can help in the exam preparation significantly. Check out the syllabus for the exam below: 

AP LAWCET Syllabus (Section-wise)  
Section  Topics Marks
Part A
  • Topics related to General Knowledge, such as topics related to history, geography, political science and general science
  • Topics related to Mental Ability 
30
Part B
  • Current Affairs related topics (national and international affairs associated with the recent time and past 3 years)
30
Part C
  • Topics related to Aptitude for the Study of Law, including elementary level topics associated with the basic principles of law and the Constitution of India
60
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Answered 2 weeks ago

The counselling of APLAWCET comprises Online Registration, Weboption exercise, seat allotment result and reporting to the allocated college. Candidates will have the option to participate in phase 1 counselling and if the seat is not allocated during this round, candidates will have the option to ta

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The APLAWCET counselling schedule was released on the APSCHE official website. The registration for the counselling started on September 08, 2025. The seat allotment result for the Phase 1 of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET Counselling will be released on the official counselling portal. Once the phase 1 coun

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

Candidates who wish to participate in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2025 counselling must know the process of registration, document verification, and seat allotment. The APSCHE exam authority invites candidates to register for the counselling process wherein, they have to provide the relevant and valid

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Answered a month ago

The rank card/ result of APLAWCET exam will mention the following details:

  • Candidate's name
  • Parent's name
  • Roll number of the candidate
  • Application Number of the candidate
  • Category
  • Marks secured

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

Yes, you will receive a notification when the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET result is released on the APSCHE official website. Candidates who participated in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET examination will receive the notification on the valid mobile number or email address provided during the Andhra Pradesh LAW

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

AP LAWCET 2025 counselling will be conducted in online mode for the interested candidates. The counselling process of APLAWCET 2025 will be a seat allotment process to be conducted for admission to the colleges accepting the APLAWCET scores. The counselling will be a common process which will be hel

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

Yes, candidates will have to pay a particular amount as fee while raising the objection on the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET answer preliminary answer key. However, the fee paid on raising objection for the error in the APLAWCET answer key is refundable. The fee paid by the candidates while objecting for an

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

To access the APLAWCET answer key, candidates will have to visit the APSCHE official website and surf through the webpage to find the 'Answer Key' tab. Once you click on the tab, a new page will open up providing the links to download answer key for all the programs namely, 'LAWCET 3-year LLB, LAWCE

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

The last date to raise the objections on APLAWCET 2026 answer key will be announced through a separate notification. Candidates will be able to check the dates and schedules on the APSCHE official website. Candidates will be allowed to upload their objections on the official website until the deadli

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

The Andhra Pradesh LAWCET answer key provides details regarding the correct answer against each question. The examination cell releases the answer key in all sets of the question paper. The Andhra Pradesh LAWCET answer key further help candidates evaluate their estimated score and help candidates to

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