AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET 2026 Application Form @apsche.ap.gov.in/
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the AP LAWCET 2026 and AP PGLCET 2026 exam dates. Both law entrance exams will be held on May 4, 2026, and the registration process starts from February 12, 2026, at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the schedule for AP LAWCET 2026 and AP PGLCET 2026. These exams are conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, for admission into LL.B (3-year/5-year) and LL.M programs across law colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The online registration for both exams will begin on February 12, 2026, and the exams are scheduled for May 4, 2026.
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Important Dates for AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET 2026
Here are the key dates for both AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 exams.
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
|
AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Notification Release |
February 2026 |
|
AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Application Form Start Date |
February 12, 2026 |
|
AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last Date to Apply (without late fee) |
March 12, 2026 |
|
AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 1000) |
March 16, 2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 2000) | March 20, 2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 4000) | March 24, 2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 10000) | March 28, 2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate | March 30, 2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Downloading Hall-Tickets | April 20, 2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Date of Examination | May 4,2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Release of Preliminary Key | May 7,2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last date for receiving Objections on Preliminary Key | May 9,2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Results Release | May 18,2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Check the eligibility before applying for AP LAWCET or AP PGLCET 2026.
|
Exam |
Course |
Qualification |
Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AP LAWCET |
LL.B (3-Year) |
Any bachelor’s degree |
45% (40% for SC/ST) |
|
AP LAWCET |
LL.B (5-Year) |
10+2 or equivalent |
45% (40% for SC/ST) |
|
AP PGLCET |
LL.M |
LL.B or equivalent degree |
50% (45% for SC/ST) |
No age limit applies for either exam.
Application Fee
The application fee can be paid online using debit/credit card or net banking.
|
Category |
Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
|
General |
900 |
|
BC |
850 |
|
SC/ST |
800 |
How to Apply for AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET 2026
- Visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
- Choose AP LAWCET 2026 or AP PGLCET 2026
- Click on “Application Form” and register online
- Fill in all required details carefully
- Upload photo and signature
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download the confirmation page
Exam Pattern
Both exams are conducted online in multiple-choice format.
|
Exam |
Sections |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AP LAWCET |
General Knowledge & Mental Ability, Current Affairs, Aptitude for Law |
120 |
120 |
90 minutes |
|
AP PGLCET |
Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Public International Law, Mercantile Law, Labour Law, Crimes & Torts, IPR |
120 |
120 |
90 minutes |
Mode: Online (CBT)
Medium: English and Telugu
Key Highlights
- Conducting Body: Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati
- Exam Date: May 4, 2026
- Registration Start Date: February 12, 2026
- Courses Offered: LL.B (3-year/5-year) and LL.M
- Official Website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
The AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 application forms are now available online. With the exams scheduled for May 4, 2026, candidates should complete registration early and prepare according to the official syllabus. These exams open the path to law admissions in top colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
Applicants of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 will be required to keep the following documents ready before sitting to apply for the exam:
- Category certificate
- 10th and 12th marksheet
- Physical disability certificate, if any
- Address proof
- Photograph less than 30kb
- Signature less than 15kb
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 available later on AP LAWCET 2026 official website.
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AP LAWCET 2026 exam authorities provide four chances with late fee options to candidates after Andhra Pradesh LAWCET application form deadline.
Event
Date
AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Notification Release
February 2026
AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Application Form Start Date
February 12, 2026
AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last Date to Apply (without late fee)
March 12, 2026
AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 1000)
March 16, 2026