AP LAWCET & PGLCET Registration 2026 LIVE Updates: 3 Yr, 5-Yr LLB & LLM Application Link at apsche.ap.gov.in

For the AP PGLCET (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test), the qualifying marks are set by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).

So, if you belong to the general or BC category, you need at least 30 marks to qualify for the AP PGLCET exam.

For a 3-year LL.B. program, the best entrance exam depends on where you want to study. In Andhra Pradesh, the main and most recognized exam is the AP LAWCET (Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test). It’s accepted by almost all government and private law colleges in the state.

If you’re looking beyond Andhra Pradesh, other top entrance exams for 3-year LL.B. include:

Among these, AP LAWCET is the best choice if your goal is to study law in Andhra Pradesh, as it’s the official and mandatory test for 3-year LL.B. admissions in the state.

AP PGLCET (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission into LL.M. (Master of Laws) programs in law colleges across Andhra Pradesh. It is organized every year by Acharya Nagarjuna University, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The exam checks a candidate’s understanding of core law subjects like Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Public International Law, Mercantile Law, Labour Law, Crimes and Torts, and IPR. Students who have completed an LL.B. or equivalent law degree are eligible to apply for AP PGLCET. The test helps them secure admission to postgraduate law courses in recognized universities and colleges within Andhra Pradesh.

No, you generally cannot join an LLB course in Andhra Pradesh without qualifying AP LAWCET. The AP LAWCET (Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test) is the official entrance exam required for admission into both 3-year and 5-year LL.B. programs in government and private law colleges across the state.

However, a few private or deemed universities may offer direct admission based on merit in qualifying exams (like 10+2 or graduation), but such admissions are not recognized under APSCHE’s centralized counseling. To get a valid seat in an approved law college under Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, clearing AP LAWCET is mandatory.

The entrance exam for LLB courses in Andhra Pradesh is the AP LAWCET (Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test). It is conducted by Acharya Nagarjuna University on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).

Through AP LAWCET, students can get admission into 3-year and 5-year LL.B. programs offered by various law colleges and universities across Andhra Pradesh. The exam tests your knowledge in General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Mental Ability, and Aptitude for Law.

The AP LAWCET entrance exam 2026 will be online and have multiple-choice questions.

Time: 90 minutes

Before applying for the AP LAWCET entrance exam 2026, check if you meet the rules below.

For those applying for postgraduate law courses, see the details here.

The AP LAWCET application form 2026 and AP PGLCET application form 2026 will be online from February 12, 2026. Fill it carefully and make sure all details are correct.