AP PGLCET 2026 Notification LIVE Updates: AP LAWCET Application Date @cets.apsche.ap.gov.in (SOON)
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AP PGLCET 2026 Notification LIVE Updates: AP LAWCET Application Date @cets.apsche.ap.gov.in (SOON)

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New Delhi, Updated on Jan 1, 2026 16:53 IST
The AP LAWCET 2026 application form will be released soon on the official LAWCET website of the APSCHE, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The AP LAWCET exam date (May 4) has already been released. Registration for the AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026 has yet to begin. The AP LAWCET exam dates have already been released. Registration to begin soon.

APSCHE will start the AP LAWCET 2026 registration and AP PGLCET 2026 registration soon at cets.aspche.ap.gov.in for admission to 5-year integrated LLB, 3-year LLB, and LLM courses. Candidates seeking admission to UG and PG law courses must apply for the AP LAWCET /PGLCET 2026. Check out the application details here. 

AP LAWCET/ AP PGLCET 2026

AP LAWCET / PGLCET 2026 Application Form

The AP LAWCET 2026 application form will be released soon on the official LAWCET website of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The AP LAWCET exam dates have already been released. Registration for the AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026 has yet to begin. 

The AP LAWCET 2026 exam date is May 4, 2026. The exam date of AP PGLCET 2026 was not released along with the APLAWCET. Check out the eligibility criteria for AP LAWCET 2026 and AP PGLCET 2026 here. The steps to fill out the AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026 application form are also mentioned here.

AP LAWCET/PGLCET Eligibility Criteria 2026

To apply for AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for their respective law programme. Check out the eligibility criteria for AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET below: 

AP LAWCET and PGLCET Eligibility 2026

AP LAWCET

5-year LLB:

  • Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2 level) from any recognized board/council. 

  • The minimum qualifying marks required in the AP LAWCET 2026 is 45% for the General. The minimum qualifying marks for OBC and ST / ST categories are 42% and 40%, respectively. 

3-year LLB:

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (10+2+3 pattern) in any stream from a recognised university with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST and 42% for OBC categories).

AP PGLCET

  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB/BL) of 3 or 5 years duration from a recognised university.

  • Candidates who are in the final year of their LLB/BL degree programme can also appear for the exam, but must have completed the degree and fulfilled all university requirements before counseling.

  • A minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate is required for the LLB/BL degree for the General category to apply for AP PGLCET 2026.

  • Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and the Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories get a relaxation of 5% in the minimum marks requirement, meaning they need a minimum of 45% marks. The minimum qualifying marks for the OBC category is 42%.

How to Fill out the AP LAWCET Application Form 2026? 

Use the steps mentioned below to fill out the AP LAWCET application form

  • Go to the official website of AP CETS, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx.
  • Fill out the details related to AP LAWCET eligibility criteria 2026 and pay the application fee as per your category. 
  • Check your payment status by entering your qualifying exam hall ticket number and mobile number. 
  • Fill out the application form. 
  • Print out the application form after submitting it. Take multiple copies of the form for future reference.

Get the Live Updates related to AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 Application Process, Exam Dates, and More below.

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AP PGLCET 2026 Notification LIVE: AP LAWCET Registration Date @cets.apsche.ap.gov.in (SOON)

  • 4:53 PM IST1 Jan 2026

    AP LAWCET 2026 Application Photo and Signature Requirements

    Candidates need to upload their photograph and signature on the AP LAWCET 2026 form 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 

     

  • 4:35 PM IST1 Jan 2026

    AP LAWCET Highlights 2026

    Check out the main highlights related to the AP LAWCET 2026 here:

    Features

    Details

    Exam name

    Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET)

    Conducting body

    Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, on behalf of APSCHE

    Exam purpose

    Admission to five-year LLB and three-year LLB courses offered by law colleges of Andhra Pradesh state.

    Courses offered

    BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB, BLS LLB, BTech LLB, LLB

    Exam frequency

    Once a year

    Exam mode

    Online

    Exam duration

    90 minutes

    Exam timings

    9 AM to 10:30 AM 

    Helpdesk number

    0877 2284599, 9676040752

    Official Website

    cets.apsche.ap.gov.in 

     

  • 4:17 PM IST1 Jan 2026

    Can Students Outside Andhra Pradesh Apply for AP LAWCET 2026?

    Yes, non-Andhra Pradesh candidates can apply for AP LAWCET 2026 and AP PGLCET 2026. They must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for the respective law course they are applying for.

  • 3:59 PM IST1 Jan 2026

    AP LAWCET 2026: Documents Required for Registration

    The following documents and details are required for AP LAWCET registration 2026:

    • Passport-sized photograph
    • Signature (Scanned copy in JPEG/JPG format)
    • Valid photo ID proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Passport, Driving License, or any other government-issued photo ID
    • 10th mark sheet & 12th mark sheet: Scanned copy
    • Graduation mark sheet (for 3-year LLB): Scanned copy
    • Caste certificate: For claiming reservation benefits
    • Disability certificate: For leveraging benefits for candidates with disability
    • Domicile certificate: If applicable
  • 3:43 PM IST1 Jan 2026

    AP LAWCET/ AP PGLCET 2026 Registration Website

    Candidates will be able to fill the AP LAWCET 2026 application form and AP PGLCET application form on the official website; i.e. cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

  • Q:   Do I need to send the application form of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 in offline mode?
    A:

    No, candidates do not need to send their Andhra Pradesh LAWCET application form to the exam authority in offline mode. They can take printouts of the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 application form and keep a copy of the submitted application form with them for future references. The application form submitted online is sufficient for appearing in the examination. However, a printed copy of the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET application form 2026 will be required at the time of the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET admission process 2026 and Andhra Pradesh LAWCET counselling 2026.     

     

    Q:   What documents are required while applying for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026?
    A:

    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
    Q:   When will Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 registration start?
    A:

    AP LAWCET 2026 registration is likely to commence in March 2026 on the official LAWCET of APSCHE, lawcet.apsche.ac.in. Candidates will be able to fill out the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 application or registration form without a late fee until the application deadline ascertained by the exam authority. Thereafter, there will be four more chances to AP LAWCET application form 2026 with late fees.

    Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 exam for the admission to the 5-year LLB course and the 3-year LLB course is expected to be conducted in June 2026. The exam will be conducted online at designated Andhra Pradesh LAWCET test centres.

  • 3:30 PM IST1 Jan 2026

    AP PGLCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    To be eligible to appear for LLM program offered by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), candidates must ensure the following eligibility criteria:

    • For AP PGLCET 2026 exam, candidates must possess a graduation degree with atleast 50% marks.
    • Applicants appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to appear in the AP LAWCET 2025 examination.
  • 3:18 PM IST1 Jan 2026

    AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    To be eligible to appear for the 3-year and 5-year LLB programs offered by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), candidates must ensure the following eligibility criteria:

    • For 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB program, candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with at least 45% marks.
    • Applicants appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to appear in the AP LAWCET 2026 examination.
  • 3:17 PM IST1 Jan 2026

    AP LAWCET 2026 Important Dates

    Check below the important dates for the AP LAWCET 2026 examination:

    Event

    Dates

    AP LAWCET 2026 registration begins 

    Expected Soon

    Last date to fill AP LAWCET 2026 exam form

    TBA

    AP LAWCET 2026 exam date

    May 4, 2026

     

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