AP LAWCET Question Papers 2026: Download Previous Year Sample Papers PDF with Answers (2019-2025)

Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test 2026 ( APLAWCET )

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The AP LAWCET previous year's question papers will play a major role during the preparation for the AP LAWCET 2026 exam. Previous year question papers will help candidates understand the structure and type of the AP LAWCET question paper for the upcoming exam. These preparation strategies will let the candidates identify the APLAWCET important questions. Download AP LAWCET previous year question paper with answer key from here

Candidates may find the previous year's question papers and AP LAWCET sample papers on this page below. These can be used during the AP LAWCET 2026 preparation. The question paper will help candidates understand the nature of the exam, including the level of the exam and other important topics to be asked in the exam.

Also Read: AP LAWCET & PGLCET Mock Test: 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB & LLM Mock Test

Table of contents
  • AP LAWCET Question Paper 2026 Highlights
  • AP LAWCET 2026 Question Paper with Answer Keys
  • AP LAWCET Questions Papers for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB (2019-2023)
  • Prep Guides
  • AP LAWCET Question Paper Pattern 2026
  • AP LAWCET Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Keys
  • AP LAWCET 2026 FAQs
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AP LAWCET Question Paper 2026 Highlights

AP LAWCET is held for admission to 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, on behalf of APSCHE. The question paper pattern for the law courses is the same. However, it differs for the LLM course.

AP LAWCET exam

Details

Mode of Exam

Online, computer-based test

Type of Questions

Multiple-Choice Questions

Total Questions

LLB (5 years and 3 years): 120

Total Marks

LLB (5 years and 3 years): 120

Exam Duration

LLB (5 years and 3 years): 90 minutes

Marking Scheme

  • Each objective-type question carries 1 mark 
  • No negative marking

Subjects

LLB (5 years and 3 years): General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Aptitude for the Study of Law

Also Read: AP LAWCET Exam Dates

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I prepare for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET?
A: 

Follow the preparation strategy mentioned below for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET:

  • Start preparing early for the entrance exam at least 6 months before the test date. This strategy will allow you to learn all the impotant topics related to the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam. 
  • Check out and understand AP LAWCET exam pattern and syllabus and prepare accordingly. 
  • Solve AP LAWCET previous years' question papers. 
  • Also, take Andhra Pradesh LAWCET mock test. This mock test is available on the official website of APSCHE. 
  • Solve practice sets available in the best books for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET preparation. 
Q:   How many questions are asked in Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam?
A: 

AP LAWCET question paper consists of 120 objective-type questions. These 120 questions are divided into three sections. These sections are General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Aptitude for the Law Study. The marks distribution for each section is different. General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Aptitude for Law Study contain 30, and 60 marks, respectively. As a result, the Aptitude for Law Strudy section carries the most weightage in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam.

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AP LAWCET 2026 Question Paper with Answer Keys

The PDFs for AP LAWCET & PGLCET 2026 question papers along with the answer keys will be provided below: 

AP LAWCET Question Papers 2026
AP LAWCET 2026 3-Years LLB Question Paper + Answer Key to be updated
AP LAWCET 2026 5-Years LLB Question Paper + Answer Key to be updated
AP PGLCET Question Paper + Answer Key to be updated

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Q:   How can I download the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 question paper?
A: 

To download the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 question paper, check process given below.

  1. Scroll below the page and search for the APLAWCET previous year question paper.
  2. Click on the desired question paper you want to practice.
  3. Enter the required information. 
  4. Now you will be able to access the APLAWCET question papers.
Q:   How many times can I take the AP LAWCET mock test?
A: 

There is no limit to take the AP LAWCET official mock test online. You can take the test as many times as you want. 

Download previous year APLAWCET question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download APLAWCET previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

AP LAWCET Questions Papers for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB (2019-2023)

APLAWCET 2019 Question Paper with Answer Key (3 YR LLB)
APLAWCET 2019 Question Paper with Answer Key (5 YR LLB)
AP LAWCET 2021 Question Paper & ANswer Key (3-Year LLB)
AP LAWCET 2021 Question Paper & ANswer Key (5-Year LLB)
AP LAWCET Official Question Paper 2022 with Answer Key (5 yr LLB)
AP LAWCET Official Question Paper 2022 with Answer Key (3 yr LLB)
AP LAWCET 5-year LLB Question Paper 2023
AP LAWCET 3-year LLB Question Paper 2023

Prep Guides

How to prepare for Law Entrance Exams.pdf
How to prepare for Law Entrance Exams
All about Law as a Career.pdf
All about Law as a Career
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AP LAWCET Question Paper Pattern 2026

The AP LAWCET question paper pattern provides information about the types of questions asked in the exam, the marks distribution, and the section-wise question weightage. Check the sectional weightage for the exam 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

60

60

Total

120

120

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   From which subjects are questions asked in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam?
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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:   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 Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Keys

The AP LAWCET & PGLCET 2025 question papers PDF along with the answer keys will be provided below.

AP LAWCET Question Papers 2025
AP LAWCET 2025 3-Years LLB Question Paper + Answer Key AP_LAWCET_3_year_LLB_Answer_Key
AP LAWCET 2025 5-Years LLB Question Paper + Answer Key AP_LAWCET_5_year_LLB_Answer_Key
AP PGLCET Question Paper + Answer Key AP_PGLCET_2025_Answer_Key

AP LAWCET 2024 Question Paper

The PDFs for AP LAWCET & PGLCET 2024 question papers along with the answer keys have been provided below.

AP LAWCET Question Papers 2024
AP LAWCET 2024 3-Years LLB Question Paper + Answer Key AP_LAWCET_2024_3-Year_LLB_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key
AP LAWCET 2024 5-Years LLB Question Paper + Answer Key AP_PGLCET_2024_5-Year_LLB_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key
AP PGLCET Question Paper + Answer Key AP_PGLCET_2024_Question_Paper_with_Answer_Key

Also Read: AP LAWCET 2026 Result

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Commonly asked questions
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.
Q:   What is the difference between the syllabus of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET and the syllabus of CLAT?
A: 

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject. 

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AP LAWCET 2026 FAQs

Check the AP LAWCET 2026 FAQs below

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Q:   What is the website of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET?
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Andhra Pradesh LAWCET official website is cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx. This web address can be used to access the online portal for Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for all courses that the APSCHE exam offers for admission to UG and PG courses. Candidates can check specific details related to APLAWCET, which is also Andhra Pradesh LAWCET, by visiting the LAWCET portal available on the homepage of APSCHE's website. The web address for the law portal of APSCHE is cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET. Candidates can check all the important details related to Andhra Pradesh LAWCET, including the dates of the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET notification and application form release, the date of the entrance examination, and the dates for the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET admit card and result release and counselling process.

Q:   How can I prepare for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET?
A: 

Follow the preparation strategy mentioned below for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET:

  • Start preparing early for the entrance exam at least 6 months before the test date. This strategy will allow you to learn all the impotant topics related to the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam. 
  • Check out and understand AP LAWCET exam pattern and syllabus and prepare accordingly. 
  • Solve AP LAWCET previous years' question papers. 
  • Also, take Andhra Pradesh LAWCET mock test. This mock test is available on the official website of APSCHE. 
  • Solve practice sets available in the best books for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET preparation. 
Q:   When will AP LAWCET 2026 admit card be released?
A: 

The AP LAWCET admit card 2026 will tentatively be released in the first week of June 2026, on the website of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE): cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCWET. The admit card will be made available in online mode only. The AP LAWCET admit card is also referred as the AP LAWCET hall ticket. Candidates will have to download the admit card before the AP LAWCET 2026 exam, Thereafter, they need to take its multiple printouts of the hall ticket.

They need to affix their coloured passport-size photograph to their AP LAWCET hall ticket or admit card. Then, they need to carry the hall ticket to the  exam centre. 

Q:   When will AP LAWCET 2026 result be declared?
A: 

The AP LAWCET 2026 result will be declared on the official APSCHE LAWCET website - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET soon after the exam is concluded. The result for each candidates will be made available as a scorecard online. To pass the AP LAWCET 2026 exam, candidates from General and OBC categories will have to score 35% of the total marks i.e. 42 marks out of 120. 

There is no minimum passing marks for AP LAWCET for candidates from SC/ST category. All candidates who pass the exam will be eligible for the AP LAWCET counselling process. To participate in the counselling, they will have to fill out the counselling registration form online and then select the colleges for admission through the choice filling process.

Q:   Will I be considered for admission even if I fail the Certificate verification process of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET counselling?
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Candidates will have to mandatory complete the document verification process to participate in web option entry and consequently will not be called for the admission. Thus, it is mandatory for candidates to provide the right information in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET application form and verify the documents related to the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET counselling process. The details related to the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET counselling are released online at the website of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET.

Q:   Which top colleges accept AP LAWCET scores for admission?
A: 

The top colleges that accept AP LAWCET scores can be ranked according to the quality of education they offer, faculty expertiese and experience, the college infrastructure and placement opportunities they provide after the completion of colleges. Considering these points, top college accepting the AP LAWCET scores have been listed below: 

  1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Law University, Hyderabad
  2. Government Law College, Hyderabad
  3. Government Law College, Vijayawada
  4. Sri Padmavati Women's University Law College, Tirupati
  5. Andhra University Law College, Visakhapatnam
  6. Kakatiya University Law College, Warangal

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Answered 16 hours ago

To apply for AP LAWCET 2026, you visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET and fill the AP LAWCET application form online. Pay fee, upload photo, and submit details. You can also get AP LAWCET application form PDF download for record. The AP LAWCET registration 2026 is simple, and admit card will be availa

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered 16 hours ago

AP LAWCET exam is not too hard for most students. You can find it easy if you study regular and know basic law topics. The paper have questions from current affairs, reasoning, and legal aptitude. With little practice every day, you can score good marks in Andhra Pradesh LAWCET and get seat in good

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered 16 hours ago

AP LAWCET has around 8,000 to 9,000 seats in law colleges across Andhra Pradesh. You can apply for 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB courses. The number of seats change every year little bit. It depends on college approval, reservation rules, and intake fixed by APSCHE for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET ad

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered 2 days ago

Spot admission in Andhra Pradesh LAWCET means filling leftover or vacant seats after the main counselling rounds end. Colleges offer these seats directly to eligible candidates who didn't get admission earlier. You can visit the college with your documents and pay the fee to confirm your seat. Rules

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered 2 days ago

To apply for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026, you first go on the official website. Then click the “Apply Online” button that show there. Fill your name, study info, and contact detail careful. You need upload photo, sign, and papers in right size. Pay fee by card, net banking or AP/TS center. After paym

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Anshul Jindal

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AP LAWCET 2026 offer many seats for law courses in Andhra Pradesh colleges. Around 8,000 seats are available for 3-year LLB and near 3,000 seats for 5-year LLB programs. The number can change little every year based on college approval and seat intake. Always check official Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 202

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered 2 days ago

The AP LAWCET 2026 notification is out February 2026. The AP LAWCET application form 2026 starts from February 10, 2026. You can fill the LAWCET 2026 application form till March 2026 without late fee. The AP LAWCET 2026 exam date is May 4, 2026

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To apply for AP LAWCET 2026 exam, there is no upper age limit or lower age limit for this course. Candidates of any age can apply for the exam.

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