How to fill AP LAWCET/ PGLCET 2026 Application Form: Steps to Apply Online

Want to apply for AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026? Check all the important dates related to the AP LAWCET 2026 and AP PGLCET 2026. You can find the complete AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET application process along with details of AP LAWCET/PGLCET eligibility criteria 2026 here.
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education conducts AP LAWCET 2026 and AP PGLCET 2026 exams to provide admission to aspiring students in 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB and LLM programs. AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 exam is expected to be held in June 2026. The application process for the AP LAWCET & PGLCET 2026 exam will be held online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. All eligible candidates are recommended to go through the below mentioned instructions to correctly fill the application form of AP LAWCET 2026 and AP PGLCET 2026. Learn about the steps to fill out the AP LAWCET 2026/PGLCET 2026 application form here.
- AP LAWCET/ PGLCET 2026 Dates
- How to Fill out AP LAWCET/ PGLCET Application Form?
- AP LAWCET/ PGLCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
AP LAWCET/ PGLCET 2026 Dates
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AP LAWCET 2026 and AP PGLCET 2026 registration is likely to commence in March 2026. Check out all the important dates related to AP LAWCET 2026 below:
AP LAWCET/ PGLCET 2026 Events |
Dates |
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Application (without a late fee) |
to be updated |
Application (with a late fee of INR 1000) |
to be updated |
Application (with a late fee of INR 2000) |
to be updated |
Application (with a late fee of INR 3000) |
to be updated |
Application (with a late fee of INR 10000) |
to be updated |
Application Correction Window |
to be updated |
Andhra Pradesh LAWCET/ PGLCET Hall Ticket release |
to be updated |
AP LAWCET/ PGLCET Exam |
to be updated |
AP LAWCET/ PGLCET Preliminary Answer Key release date |
to be updated |
AP LAW CET/ PGLCET Objections to Answer Key 2026 |
to be updated |
Andhra Pradesh LAWCET/ PGLCET Result |
to be updated |
How to Fill out AP LAWCET/ PGLCET Application Form?
To fill out the application form for AP LAWCET or AP PGLCET, candidates will have to first visit the LAWCET APCHE website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, then follow two main steps:
1) Application Fee Payment; and
2) Filling Out the Application Form.
STEP 1: Payment of Application Fee for AP LAWCET/PGLCET
- Visit the LAWCET Portal or website of APCHE, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET. Thereafter, click on the box, "STEP 1: Eligibility and Fee Payment" as shown in the following image (for reference only):
AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026 Application Fee Payment direct link |
https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET/LAWCET/LAWCET_PaymentGatewaypage.aspx |
- Once you click on the tab, a new window similar to the image shown below will open:
- Now, fill out the required details mentioned below:
- Qualifying Exam HallTicket Number
- Candidate's name (as per SSC)
- Date of Birth
- Candidate's Mobile Number
- Alternate Mobile Number
- E-Mail ID
- Stream you want to apply (3-year LLB, 5-year LLB or LLM)
- Category (if you belong to a reserved category)
- Once you have filled out all the details, you need to click on the "Proceed Payment" option. You can pay the fee through Debit/ Credit Card or Net Banking.
Also Read: AP LAWCET 2026/ AP PGLCET 2026 Important Details
AP LAWCET/ PGLCET 2026 Application Fee
The tentative application fee that needs to be paid to apply for AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026 is mentioned below:
Category |
Application Fee for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB |
Application Fee for LLM (AP PGLCT) |
---|---|---|
Open/General |
INR 900 |
INR 1,000 |
OBC |
INR 850 |
INR 950 |
SC/ST |
INR 800 |
INR 900 |
Note: Candidates must save the “Transaction ID” generated after the payment process for future reference.
STEP 2: Filling the Application Form
After the successful payment of AP LAWCET application fee, candidates need to complete the second step, "STEP 2: Fill Application Form".
Details that candidates need to fill in the application form are mentioned below:
- Candidate’s Details: This includes filling of details such as name, mother’s name, father’s name, date of birth, and gender.
- Qualifying Examination: In this column, candidates need to select their qualification [LLB/ Degree in any other stream/ Intermediate (10+2)] and specify all related information. This includes year of passing, hall ticket number of qualifying exam, marks secured, qualifying exam, and place of study.
- Entrance Exam: This includes selecting the entrance exam that candidates want to give – LAWCET- 5 Year LLB/ LAWCET- 3 Year LLB or PGLCET - LLM
- Photo and Signature: Candidates need to upload their photograph and signature as per the specifications mentioned below:
Document |
Specifications |
---|---|
Photograph |
· Recent photo in colour print · Size less than 30 KB, · JPG file format |
Signature |
· Size less than 15 KB · JPG file format |
- Regional Centre to Appear for the Test: Here, candidates need to select their preference for APLAWCET exam centre from the drop-down list.
- Category: Candidates need to select a category - OC/ BC-A/ BC-B/ BC-C/ BC-D/ BC-E/ SC/ ST. Apart from these, candidates can also select the NCC/ CAP/ Sports if they are applying for admissions under a special category.
- Local Area Status: Candidates need to select the local area that they belong to under this column:
- AU (Andhra University)
• OU (Osmania University)
• SVU (Sri Venkateswara University)
• Non-Local
- Minority/ Non-Minority: Candidates belonging to the minority group need to select the “Minority” checkbox and candidates not belonging to the minority group need to select the “Non-minority” checkbox.
- Address: Enter the permanent address, as well as the current address
- SSC or Equivalent (10th Class): It requires details such as a candidate’s SSC board name, hall ticket number, passed month and year, and place of study.
- Physically Challenged: Here, candidates need to select their type of physical challenge (visual handicapped/ hearing impaired/ ortho handicapped) (if applicable).
- Intermediate (12th Class): It requires details such as a candidate’s inter board name, hall ticket number, passed month and year, and place of study.
- Annual Income of Parents: Candidates need to select the annual income of their parents i.e. Below One Lakh/ Between One Lakh and Two Lakh/ More than Two Lakh.
Also Read: AP LAWCET Syllabus, Exam Pattern
STEP 3: Form Submission
- After filling out the application form, candidates need to submit it online only.
- They need to click on the disclaimer “I accept the Terms and Conditions” and press the “Submit” button.
- After this, the application process for AP LAWCET 2026 will be complete.
- Candidates are advised to download the submitted application form and get printouts of the same for future reference.
AP LAWCET/ PGLCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to know the AP LAWCET eligibility criteria before filling out the AP LAWCET 2026 application form.
Check out the following AP LAWCET/ PGLCET eligibility criteria 2026:
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
---|---|
5-Year LLB |
General Category: · Class 12 pass from a recognised board · Candidates need a minimum of 45% in their Class 12 final exam |
Backward Class (BC) Category: · Class 12 pass from a recognised board · Candidates need a minimum of 42% in their Class 12 final exam |
|
SC / ST Category: · Class 12 pass from a recognised board · Candidates need a minimum of 40% in their Class 12 final exam |
|
3-Year LLB |
General Category: · Graduation pass in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognised college / university · Candidates need a minimum of 45% in their Class graduation final exam |
Backward Classw (BC) Category: · Graduation pass in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognised college / university · Candidates 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 · Candidates need a minimum of 40% in their Class graduation final exam |
|
LLM |
Holding LL.B/B.L 3/5 Year Degree |
Also Read: AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Preparation Tips
