AP LAWCET 2026 cutoff marks are used for admission in colleges. Candidates obtaining minimum AP LAWCET cutoff marks are only eligible to participate in counselling. Check category-wise AP LAWCET qualifying marks and get live updates
AP LAWCET 2026 result has been declared, and candidates are now waiting for counselling and cutoff ranks for admission to 3-year and 5-year LLB courses across Andhra Pradesh law colleges. Expected AP LAWCET 2026 cut off is prepared based on previous years’ closing ranks, seat availability, difficulty level of the exam and category-wise admission trends. This year, AP LAWCET 2026 pass percentage dropped to around 80%.
AP LAWCET 2026 Expected Cutoff for 3-Year LLB
Check expected closing ranks for top colleges offering 3-year LLB programmes
| College Name |
OC |
BC-A |
BC-B |
SC |
ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra University College of Law, Visakhapatnam |
150-400 |
500-900 |
700-1200 |
2500-5000 |
4000-7000 |
| Dr BR Ambedkar College of Law |
500-1200 |
1200-2200 |
1800-3000 |
6000-10000 |
9000-14000 |
| DNR College of Law |
1500-3500 |
3000-6000 |
4500-8000 |
12000-18000 |
16000-22000 |
| AC College of Law |
2000-4500 |
4000-7000 |
6000-9500 |
14000-20000 |
18000-25000 |
| Siddhartha Law College, Vijayawada |
2500-5000 |
4500-8500 |
7000-11000 |
15000-22000 |
20000+ |
AP LAWCET 2026 Expected Cutoff for 5-Year LLB
Candidates seeking admission to integrated law programmes can check expected cutoff ranks below
| College Name |
OC |
BC-A |
BC-B |
SC |
ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Law, SV University, Tirupati |
100-350 |
400-800 |
700-1100 |
2500-4500 |
4000-6500 |
| Sri Prasunna College of Law |
1500-3500 |
3000-5500 |
4500-7500 |
12000-18000 |
16000-22000 |
| Anantha College of Law, Tirupati |
2000-4000 |
3500-6500 |
5000-8500 |
14000-20000 |
18000-24000 |
| School of Law, VIT-AP University |
500-1500 |
1200-3000 |
2000-4000 |
7000-12000 |
10000-16000 |
AP LAWCET 2026 Category-wise Qualifying Marks
Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks to participate in AP LAWCET counselling
| Categories |
Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General/OC |
35% marks (42 out of 120) |
| BC Category |
35% marks |
| SC/ST candidates |
No minimum qualifying marks prescribed |
Factors Affecting AP LAWCET 2026 Cutoff
AP LAWCET cutoff depends on these factors
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Total number of candidates qualified
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Difficulty level of examination
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Number of seats available
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Reservation policy
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Previous year cutoff trends
LIVE UPDATE
Get AP LAWCET 2026 Cutoff Live Updates
- 6:59 PM IST• 19 May 2026
What is the qualifying mark for AP LAWCET 2026?
The cut-off marks for AP LAWCET 2026 are also affected by minimum qualifying criteria laid down by exam authority. The category-wise qualifying marks for AP LAWCET are as under
Category
Marks
Percentage
General
42 marks out of 120
35%
SC / ST
Not applicable
Not applicable
- 6:44 PM IST• 19 May 2026
AP LAWCET 2026 Cutoff Live: What is a good rank in Andhra Pradesh LAWCET?
Candidates securing ranks below 1,000 are likely to get admission into top government law colleges, while ranks below 5,000 may fetch seats in reputed private colleges.
- 6:35 PM IST• 19 May 2026
AP LAWCET 2026 Cutoff Live: What factors determine APLAWCET cut off?
AP LAWCET 2026 cutoff depends on factors such as exam difficulty level, number of candidates qualified, seat availability, reservation policy, and previous years’ trends.
- 6:27 PM IST• 19 May 2026
What is AP LAWCET 2026 cutoff?
AP LAWCET 2026 cutoff refers to the minimum rank or score required by candidates to secure admission into participating 3-year and 5-year LLB colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
- 6:20 PM IST• 19 May 2026
When will AP LAWCET 2026 cutoff ranks be released?
The official Andhra Pradesh LAWCET cutoff ranks are expected to be released after each round of counselling and seat allotment.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Law University, Hyderabad
- Government Law College, Hyderabad
- Government Law College, Vijayawada
- Sri Padmavati Women's University Law College, Tirupati
- Andhra University Law College, Visakhapatnam
- Kakatiya University Law College, Warangal
- 6:19 PM IST• 19 May 2026
AP LAWCET 2026 Cut Off LIVE: How is Cutoff determined?
AP LAWCET 2026 cutoff will be decided based on
- Number of Applicants
- Exam Difficulty
- Seats Available
- Candidate Category
- Overall Performance
- Previous Year Trends
The final AP LAWCET 2026 cutoff will come out after results and counselling. Every law college in Andhra Pradesh will have its own cutoff list.
Commonly asked questions
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 2026 notice for final seat count.
To get free seat in Andhra Pradesh LAWCET, you need good marks in exam. Usually scoring around 70 to 90 marks gives better chance for government college. Cutoff changes every year. For general category, rank should be high. Reserved category students may get seat with little less marks. Always check Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 cutoff list.
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:
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