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 type of questions asked in 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 will be helpful to the 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. 

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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   From which subjects are questions asked in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam?
A: 

Questions in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET Exam are broadly asked from three subjects: General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs and Aptitude for the Study of Law. Thus, Andhra Pradesh LAWCET candidates need to cover these four subjects while preparing for the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam. They need to focus on the preparation of the Aptitude for Study of Law subject because it carries the maximum weightage of 60 marks in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET test. The other two subjects, General Knowledge and Mental Ability and Current Affairs will each carry 30 marks.

Q:   What is the medium of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam 2026?
A: 

AP LAWCET 2026 exam will be conducted in English and Telugu medium.  There will be objective-type questions, that is, each question will carry four options. Candidates will have to select the one correct answer. 

Q:   Is there any negative marking in Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam?
A: 

No, there is no negative marking in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam. This means students can attempt all questions. No mark will be deducted for a wrong answer or response. There will be a total of 120 questions on the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET question paper. Each question will carry one mark. Thus, candidates will receive marks equal to the correct answers given by them in the entrance examination.

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AP LAWCET Pattern: Sectional Weightage

The AP LAWCET 2026 question paper will include 120 objective-type questions as described below-

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:   What is the syllabus for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET?
A: 

The syllabus for APLAWCET covers the following three important sections-

  • Aptitude for the Study of Law
  • Current Affairs and Mental Ability
  • General Knowledge
Q:   How can I prepare for the Aptitude for the Study of Law section of the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam?
A: 

To prepare for the Aptitude section in APLAWCET, collect its important resources. Strategise the preparation before starting. Practice and solve the previous year question papers.

Q:   Will the question paper for the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET be in Telugu?
A: 

The Andhra Pradesh LAWCET question paper will be available in Telugu and English . Candidates can select the language medium to take the exam while filling out the application form. The mode of the Andhra Pradesh PGLCET exam is English only. Question papers of both entrance tests will have multiple choice-based questions. The total number of questions will be 120. Each question will carry 1 mark. There will be no negative marking.

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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?
A: 
The exam authority conducted the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET in a Computer-Based Test mode, where each candidate appearing for the entrance exam was allotted a computer system to attempt the examination. The CBT is a form of online examination. Despite being an online exam, the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET is conducted across different centres in Andhra Pradesh. In 2023, Andhra Pradesh LAWCET will be conducted at 36 regional centres in 24 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The details related to test centres will be available on the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET admit card.
Q:   Is the question paper of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET for five-year LL.B. And the three-year LL.B. Same?
A: 
No, even though the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET examination is conducted by the same body for both courses, yet, the question papers are different. The Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 3-year LL.B. Question paper and Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 5-year LL.B. Question paper contain questions from three sections: 1) General Knowledge and Mental Ability, 2) Current Affairs and 3) Aptitude for Law. However, questions in the two question papers are different. The difficulty level of the question papers for the two types of law courses will be different. The Andhra Pradesh PGLCET question paper will be more difficult.
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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. The syllabus should be gone through before proceeding to start the preparation. 
  • 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 to take 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?
A: 

While preparing for the AP LAWCET exam, following books can be referred:

  • Aptitude for the Study of Law by LegalEdge
  • Current Affairs by Manorama Yearbook
  • General Knowledge by Arihant Publications
  • Mental Ability by R.S. Agarwal
  • AP LAWCET Chapter-wise Objective Question Bank by Arihant Experts

Candidates may also find other online resources and mock tests for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET preparation.

Q:   What should be the preparation strategy for APLAWCET 2026?
A: 

Candidates looking to sit for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 exam must have a schedule. Collect the study material and prepare notes. Revise regularly.  

Q:   How can I prepare for the Aptitude for the Study of Law section of the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam?
A: 

To prepare for the Aptitude section in APLAWCET, collect its important resources. Strategise the preparation before starting. Practice and solve the previous year question papers.

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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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the medium of AP LAWCET exam?
A: 

The AP LAWCET exam is conducted in two languages: Telugu and English. The question paper is available in both languages, allowing candidates to read the questions in the language they are most comfortable with.

Since the AP LAWCET question paper contains objective, multiple-choice questions, candidates simply need to select the correct option for each question and proceed in the same manner for the entire exam.

Q:   What should be the preparation strategy for APLAWCET 2026?
A: 

Candidates looking to sit for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 exam must have a schedule. Collect the study material and prepare notes. Revise regularly.  

Q:   Which are the best books for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET preparation?
A: 

While preparing for the AP LAWCET exam, following books can be referred:

  • Aptitude for the Study of Law by LegalEdge
  • Current Affairs by Manorama Yearbook
  • General Knowledge by Arihant Publications
  • Mental Ability by R.S. Agarwal
  • AP LAWCET Chapter-wise Objective Question Bank by Arihant Experts

Candidates may also find other online resources and mock tests for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET preparation.

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