AP LAWCET 2026 (3 & 5 Yr LLB): Notification, Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

Q: How many students appeared for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2025?

In the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2025 exam, around 27,253 candidates registered for the Law entrance exam and over 21,251 candidates appeared and around 20,826 students qualified. The Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam was conducted for admission to 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programs. Candidates who qualify the exam will then have to participate in the counselling process to be conducted by the APSCHE examination cell.

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

LLB (5 years)LLB (3 years)

Updated on Dec 11, 2025 15:27 IST

By Swayam Gupta, Associate Senior Executive

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education is expected to conduct the AP LAWCET 2026 exam in June. The AP LAWCET entrance test is for admissions to 3-year and 5-year integrated law courses offered at Andhra Pradesh Universities and their affiliated colleges. This exam is conducted by the Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, on behalf of APSCHE. It is a state-level exam, held online as a computer-based test. The application process for the APLAWCET will tentatively begin in March 2026.

To appear for the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test, candidates need to register online. The authority will release the AP LAWCET 2026 notification online. Aspirants must follow the AP LAWCET syllabus to prepare for the exam. Go through the page below to know all about the APLAWCET registrations, dates, admission process, documents required, and other details.

Also Read: AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Date

Table of contents

What is AP LAWCET?
APLAWCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
AP LAWCET Application Form 2026
AP LAWCET Syllabus 2026
AP LAWCET Admit Card 2026
AP LAWCET 2026 Preparation
AP LAWCET Mock Test 2026
AP LAWCET 2026 Result
AP LAWCET Answer Key 2026
AP LAWCET 2026 Cut-Off
AP LAWCET Counselling 2026
Colleges accepting AP LAWCET Scores 2026

What is AP LAWCET?

Andhra Pradesh Common Law Entrance Test (APLAWCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Tirupati on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for admissions to law courses offered at Andhra Pradesh Universities and their affiliated colleges. It is conducted in the Computer-Based Test mode for a duration of 90 minutes and the test language is English and Telugu for both five-year LLB and three-year LLB courses.

AP LAWCET is generally conducted from 3 pm to 4:30 pm. Candidates need to note that the exam timing is subject to change.

The mode of examination for AP LAWCET is Computer-based test mode. The AP LAWCET question paper is based on 120 objective-type questions from three sections - GK and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Aptitude for the study of Law.

AP LAWCET 2026 Highlights

The key details of APLAWCET exam are as under:

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

Also Read: Colleges Accepting AP LAWCET 2025 Scores/Ranks for Admission

Courses offered through AP LAWCET

ASPCHE offers a total of 26 courses through AP LAWCET exam. See the attached list of courses related to the law entrance exam:

S. No	Branch Code	Brach Name
1	BBABL5	BBALLB-5YEARS
2	BCMBL5	BCOMLLB-5YEARS
3	LLB3YH	LLB-3YEARS(HONS)
4	LLB3YR	LLB-3YEARS
5	LLB5YH	LLB-5YEARS(HONS)
6	LLB5YR	LLB-5YEARS
7	LLMBSL	LLM (BUSINESS LAW)
8	LLMCAM	LLM (CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND ADMN. LAW)
9	LLMCLO	LLM (CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL ORDER)
10	LLMCML	LLM (COMMERCIAL LAW)
11	LLMCRM	LLM (CRIMINAL LAW)
12	LLMCSL	LLM (CORPORATE AND SECURITY LAWS)
13	LLMCST	LLM (CONSTITUTIONAL LAW)
14	LLMFML	LLM (FAMILY LAW)
15	LLMHRT	LLM (HUMAN RIGHT LAW)
16	LLMILO	LLM (INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORGANISATION)
17	LLMINT	LLM (INTERNATIONAL LAW)
18	LLMIPR	LLM (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS)
19	LLMLBL	LLM (LABOUR LAW)
20	LLMICL	LLM (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & CYBER LAW)
21	LLMLIL	LLM(LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL LAW)
22	LLMLOC	LLM (LAW OF CRIMES)
23	BABL5	BALLB-5YEARS
24	BABL5H	BALLB-5YEARS(HONS)
25	LLLMCBL	LLM -COMMERCIAL LAW (BUSINESS LAW)
26	LLMLCL	LLM (LABOUR CAPITAL AND LAW)

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Which body conducts AP LAWCET?

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) conducts the AP LAWCET (Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test). However, the exam is conducted by a designated university on behalf of the APSCHE. For example, in recent years, Acharya Nagarjuna University has been responsible for administering the exam.

The AP LAWCET is a state-level entrance exam for admission to 3-year and 5-year law programs in participating colleges in Andhra Pradesh. It is a crucial step for aspiring law students in the state.

Q: What is the website of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET?

Andhra Pradesh LAWCET official website is cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx. This web address can be used to access the online portal for Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for all courses that the APSCHE exam offers for admission to UG and PG courses. Candidates can check specific details related to APLAWCET, which is also Andhra Pradesh LAWCET, by visiting the LAWCET portal available on the homepage of APSCHE's website. The web address for the law portal of APSCHE is cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET. Candidates can check all the important details related to Andhra Pradesh LAWCET, including the dates of the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET notification and application form release, the date of the entrance examination, and the dates for the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET admit card and result release and counselling process.

Q: What is Andhra Pradesh LAWCET?

AP LAWCET, or Andhra Pradesh State Law Common Entrance Test, is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses offered by law colleges affiliated law colleges of Andhra University. The exam is conducted by Acharya Nagarjuna University on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE)

The AP LAWCET examines a candidate's aptitude and knowledge related to law. For admission to LLM courses, AP PGLCET is conducted. The registration process for AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET starts on the same date on the official APSCHE LAWCET website - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET.

APLAWCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of APLAWCET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified	AP LAWCET/ PGLCET Registration 2026 TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	AP LAWCET/ PGLCET 2026 Application (with a late fee of INR 1000) TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	AP LAWCET 2026/ PGLCET Application (with a late fee of INR 2000) TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	AP LAWCET 2026/ PGLCET Application (with a late fee of INR 4000) TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	AP LAWCET 2026/ PGLCET Application (with a late fee of INR 10000) TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	AP LAWCET/ PGLCET 2026 Application Correction Window for AP LAWCET 2024 TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	AP LAWCET/ PGLCET Hall Tickets 2026 TENTATIVE
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AP LAWCET Application Form 2026

DeskCalendar Registration: To be notified

The AP LAWCET 2026 application process is expected to start in March at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET, for admission to the 3-year and 5-year LLB courses offered by participating law colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Note: To get admission to the LLM programme, candidates can fill out the AP PGLCET application form 2026.

Steps to fill the AP LAWCET 2026 application form

Registration and payment of application fee - The candidate will be required to enter details like name, qualifying exam hall ticket number, mobile number, email id, and date of birth. Then, they have to select the stream and pay the application fee.
Fill out the form - After the fee payment was done successfully, the candidate could proceed to fill in the rest of the application form - personal, academic, and contact details. Also, select a test center.
Upload documents - The candidate was required to upload a photograph and signature in JPG format.

The entire admission process of AP LAWCET 2026 will be online and described as under:

Step 1: AP LAWCET Registration and Fee Submission

The application form of AP LAWCET will be released on the official website of APSCHE in online mode. Candidates will have to pay the application fee and then fill the application form with their personal and academic details. Candidates will also be required to pay the mentioned amount above in the application section form section as their APLAWCET application fees 2026 for LLB courses.

Step 2: Download Admit Card

After a successful application, candidates will be issued an admit card to appear for the exam. The AP LAWCET hall ticket/admit card mentions details related to the allotted test centre, exam date, timings, and exam day instructions. To download the admit card, a candidate will have to log in on the official website using their registration number and date of birth.

Step 3: Appear for AP LAWCET

APSCHE conducted AP LAWCET in a computer-based test mode for a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Candidates have to appear for the exam at their allotted test centres. They should carry the AP LAWCET admit card and a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre on the exam day.

Step 4: Check AP LAWCET Results

APSCHE declares the AP LAWCET result within a month of conducting the examination. Candidates who qualified AP LAWCET as per the criteria i.e. 35 per cent out of the total score of 100 will be allotted ranks in the merit list for further shortlisting process.

Step 5: Counselling and Seat Allotment

The counselling process of AP LAWCET will be conducted on the basis of the merit list. First, the candidates have to exercise web options entry, where the shortlisted candidates need to indicate their choices from the available colleges. Then the seat allotment process will begin and candidates can lock their allotted seat by completing verification of documents and fee payment.

APLAWCET Application Fee 2026

Candidates were required to pay the mentioned amount as their APLAWCET application fees 2026 for LLB courses:

Category	Application Fee (in INR )
General	900
OBC	850
SC/ST	800

APLAWCET 2026 Eligibility

Candidates need to know the AP LAWCET eligibility criteria, before applying for the AP LAWCET 2026 exam. The eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria
5-Year LLB	Candidates must have completed their (10+2) from any recognised national or state broad General or open category candidates need a minimum of 45% marks in their (10+2) exam The minimum qualifying marks for EWS and SC/ST category candidates are 42% and 40%, respectively
3-Year LLB	Candidates must have passed grduation in a (10+2+3/4) format from any recognised college or university. The minimum qualifying marks general or open category candidates in AP LAWCET 3-year LLB programme is 45% The minimum qualifying marks for EWS and SC/ST category candidates are 42% and 40%, respectively for AP LAWCET 3-year LLB course

Note: Candidates waiting for their Class 12 result or graduation final result can also apply for the AP LAWCET 5-year LLB and AP LAWCET 3-year LLB programmes, respectively. But they must have their final marksheets at the time of AP LAWCET counselling or admission.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the last date for the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 registration?

The last date for the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 registration without a late fee is expected to be April 2026. Once the application process without a late fee is over, there will four more chances to fill out the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET registration form 2026. Candidates will be able to fill out the registration form at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

Refer to the following tables to know the last date for AS LAWCET 2026 registration with and without late fees and the respective application deadlines:

AP LAWCET 2026 Events	Dates
AP LAWCET 2026 Application (without a late fee)	to be announced
AP LAWCET 2026 Application (with a late fee of INR 1000)	to be announced
AP LAWCET 2026 Application (with a late fee of INR 2000)	to be announced
AP LAWCET 2026 Application (with a late fee of INR 4000)	to be announced
AP LAWCET 2026 Application (with a late fee of INR 25000)	to be announced
Correction of online Application data already submitted by the candidate	to be announced

AP LAWCET Syllabus 2026

Candidates can check AP LAWCET 2026 syllabus section-wise here:

AP LAWCET Syllabus (Section-wise)
Section	Topics	Marks
Part A	Topics related to General Knowledge, such as topics related to history, geography, political science, and general science Topics related to Mental Ability	30
Part B	Current Affairs related topics (national and international affairs associated with the recent time and past 3 years)	30
Part C	Topics related to Aptitude for the Study of Law, including elementary-level topics associated with the basic principles of law and the Constitution of India	60

AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern

Refer to the AP LAWCET Exam Pattern 2026 below:

AP LAWCET Exam Section	No. of Questions	Marks
Section A: General Knowledge and Mental Ability	30	30
Section B: Current Affairs	30	30
Section C: Aptitude for the Study of Law	60	60
Total	120	120

The question paper contains 120 objective-type questions of 120 marks. Candidates need to complete the exam in a duration of 90 minutes. Subjects from which candidates are asked questions in the AP LAWCET exam include General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Aptitude for the Study of Law.

Also Read: AP LAWCET Question Paper

Commonly asked questions

Q: From which subjects are questions asked in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam?

Questions in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET Exam are broadly asked from three subjects: General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs and Aptitude for the Study of Law. Thus, Andhra Pradesh LAWCET candidates need to cover these four subjects while preparing for the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam. They need to focus on the preparation of the Aptitude for Study of Law subject because it carries the maximum weightage of 60 marks in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET test. The other two subjects, General Knowledge and Mental Ability and Current Affairs will each carry 30 marks.

Q: What is the date of AP LAWCET 2026 exam?

The AP LAWCET 2026 exam is likely to be held in May/June 2026. The exam date will be released in the AP LAWCET Notification. Candidates will be able to know the exam date along with the other schedule through the official notification to be released in the APSCHE official website. The interested candidates will have to register online for the exam using their registered email ID and password. The registered candidates will be issued the the hall ticket to sit for the exam.

Q: How many questions are asked in Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam?

AP LAWCET question paper consists of 120 objective-type questions. These 120 questions are divided into three sections. These sections are General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Aptitude for the Law Study. The marks distribution for each section is different. General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Aptitude for Law Study contain 30, and 60 marks, respectively. As a result, the Aptitude for Law Strudy section carries the most weightage in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam.

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AP LAWCET Admit Card 2026

DeskCalendar Admit Card: To be notified

Follow the method provided below to download the AP LAWCET hall ticket, once released.

Visit the APSCHE's website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx.
Click on "LAWCET".
Now, click on "Download Hall Ticket".
Enter your Registration Number to download the hall ticket.

AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Centres

APLAWCET 2026 exam centres
District	Regional Exam Centre
Anantpur	Anantpur Gooty
Sri Satyasai	Puttaparthi
Chittoor	Chittoor
Annamayya	Madanapalle
Tirupati	Tirupati Gudur Puttur
East Godavari	Rajahmundry
Kakinada	Kakinada
Konaseema	Amalapuram
Guntur	Guntur
Bapatla	Chirala
Palnadu	Narasaraopeta
Krishna	Gudlavalleru Machilipatnam
NTR	Viayawada
Kurnool	Kurnool Yemmiganur
Nandyal	Nandyal
Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore	Kavali Nellore
Prakasam	Markapuram Ongole
Srikakulam	Srikakulam Tekkali
Vishakhapatnam	Gajuwaka Vishakhapatnam
Anakapalle	Anakapalle
Vizianagaram	Vizianagaram
West Godavari	Bhmavaram Narasapuram Tadepalligudem
Eluru	Eluru
YSR Kadapa	Kadapa Proddatur

Also Read: AP LAWCET Test Centre

Commonly asked questions

Q: What should I do if there is a mistake on my Andhra Pradesh LAWCET admit card?

If you find any mistake on your APLAWCET admit card, contact the APSCHE helpdesk immediately. In some cases, you may need to submit a written request too.

Q: How to download the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET admit card?

To download the admit card, visit APSCHE website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Under the Download Hall Ticket tab, enter login details. Your APLAWCET Hall ticket will be displayed on the screen.

Q: Which details do I need to download my Andhra Pradesh LAWCET admit card?

To download the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET admit card or hall ticket, Andhra Pradesh LAWCET applicants need their Andhra Pradesh LAWCET registration number or payment reference ID (AP LAWCET fee payment reference ID), hall ticket number of their qualifying exam and date of birth. After enetering these details, you need to click on "Download Hallticket" button.

Once you are done with the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET hall ticket, you need to create its multiple printouts for the following reasons:

To appear in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET entrance exam
For admission to a college accepting Andhra Pradesh LAWCET through Andhra Pradesh LAWCET counselling.

AP LAWCET 2026 Preparation

Here are some guidelines to prepare for AP LAWCET 2026

Gain a proper understanding of the AP LAWCET syllabus and exam pattern
Gather books and other study material for the exam
Prepare a study plan and stick to it consistently
While studying, make notes for each section
Practice as many question papers and sample papers as possible

Also Read: Top Law Entrance Exams in India

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which are the best books for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET preparation?

While preparing for the AP LAWCET exam, following books can be referred:

Aptitude for the Study of Law by LegalEdge
Current Affairs by Manorama Yearbook
General Knowledge by Arihant Publications
Mental Ability by R.S. Agarwal
AP LAWCET Chapter-wise Objective Question Bank by Arihant Experts

Candidates may also find other online resources and mock tests for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET preparation.

Q: How can I prepare for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET?

Follow the preparation strategy mentioned below for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET:

Start preparing early for the entrance exam at least 6 months before the test date. This strategy will allow you to learn all the impotant topics related to the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam.
Check out and understand AP LAWCET exam pattern and syllabus and prepare accordingly.
Solve AP LAWCET previous years' question papers.
Also, take Andhra Pradesh LAWCET mock test. This mock test is available on the official website of APSCHE.
Solve practice sets available in the best books for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET preparation.

Q: When will AP LAWCET 2026 admit card be released?

The AP LAWCET admit card 2026 will tentatively be released in the first week of June 2026, on the website of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE): cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCWET. The admit card will be made available in online mode only. The AP LAWCET admit card is also referred as the AP LAWCET hall ticket. Candidates will have to download the admit card before the AP LAWCET 2026 exam, Thereafter, they need to take its multiple printouts of the hall ticket.

They need to affix their coloured passport-size photograph to their AP LAWCET hall ticket or admit card. Then, they need to carry the hall ticket to the exam centre.

AP LAWCET Mock Test 2026

Taking the AP LAWCET 2026 Mock Test is helpful for candidates to understand the nature of questions in the AP LAWCET question paper. It can also help them practice questions relevant to the real test. Thus, it is advised that candidates take the AP LAWCET mock test for better preparation.

How to take AP LAWCET Mock Test 2026?

Go cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET
Click on the mock test link provided on the website's home page.
Click on "AP LAWCET - 2026".
The option redirected to a webpage containing all details related to AP LAWCET 2026.
Now, click on "Mock Test" available on the header of the webpage.
Select the law course for which you want to take the mock test.
You will be redirected to the mock test page, which contains the default login ID and password.

Click on "Sign In" to take the "AP LAWCET 2026 Mock Test"

There will be MCQ-type questions in the mock test, and you will be able to check your mock test result after answering all questions and submitting the online mock test paper.

AP LAWCET 2026 Official Mock Test Link

To be updated

Also Read: Best books for AP LAWCET preparation 2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many times can I take the AP LAWCET mock test?

There is no limit to take the AP LAWCET official mock test online. You can take the test as many times as you want.

Q: Is the question paper of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET for five-year LL.B. And the three-year LL.B. Same?

No, even though the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET examination is conducted by the same body for both courses, yet, the question papers are different. The Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 3-year LL.B. Question paper and Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 5-year LL.B. Question paper contain questions from three sections: 1) General Knowledge and Mental Ability, 2) Current Affairs and 3) Aptitude for Law. However, questions in the two question papers are different. The difficulty level of the question papers for the two types of law courses will be different. The Andhra Pradesh PGLCET question paper will be more difficult.

Q: Is there any negative marking in Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam. This means students can attempt all questions. No mark will be deducted for a wrong answer or response. There will be a total of 120 questions on the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET question paper. Each question will carry one mark. Thus, candidates will receive marks equal to the correct answers given by them in the entrance examination.

AP LAWCET 2026 Result

DeskCalendar Result: To be notified

The AP LAWCET result 2026 will be published after the exam on the APSCHE official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET. Candidates need their "AP LAWCET Registration Number" and "AP LAWCET Qualifying Hall Ticket Number" as login credentials to check the AP LAWCET 2026 result.

*AP LAWCET 2026 Direct Result Link:*	To be updated
*Direct Link to Download AP LAWCET 2026 ScoreCard PDF:*	To be updated

AP LAWCET Result Evaluation Criteria 2026

To pass the AP LAWCET 2026, candidates must score a minimum of 35%. However, they need to note that admission to a particular college through the AP LAWCET exam will depend on the cutoff determined by the college authorities.

Merit List

The AP LAWCET merit list will be released with the AP LAWCET results 2026. Based on the scores obtained by candidates, a merit list is prepared. Ranks are assigned to candidates according to the scores they obtain on the merit list. The AP LAWCET merit list 2026 is the same as the AP LAWCET rank list.

Tie-breaking Criteria

In a case where two or more candidates achieve the same marks in the AP LAWCET, a tie-breaking criteria is used to decide their rankings. The tie-breaking criteria are mentioned below:

AP LAWCET Tie-Breaking Criteria 2026
Criterion 1	When two candidates have the same score, the candidate with the higher score in Part C of the AP LAWCET question paper will receive the higher rank.
Criterion 2	If the tie still exists, seniority in age will be considered for providing the admission through AP LAWCET and AP LAWCET ranking.
Criterion 3	If the marks obtained by them in Part C are still the same. The marks scored by them in Part B are considered for tie-breaking.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many students appeared for Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2025?

In the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2025 exam, around 27,253 candidates registered for the Law entrance exam and over 21,251 candidates appeared and around 20,826 students qualified. The Andhra Pradesh LAWCET exam was conducted for admission to 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programs. Candidates who qualify the exam will then have to participate in the counselling process to be conducted by the APSCHE examination cell.

Q: What are the details mentioned on Andhra Pradesh LAWCET rank card?

The rank card/ result of APLAWCET exam will mention the following details:

Candidate's name
Parent's name
Roll number of the candidate
Application Number of the candidate
Category
Marks secured

Q: When will AP LAWCET 2026 result be declared?

The AP LAWCET 2026 result will be declared on the official APSCHE LAWCET website - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET soon after the exam is concluded. The result for each candidates will be made available as a scorecard online. To pass the AP LAWCET 2026 exam, candidates from General and OBC categories will have to score 35% of the total marks i.e. 42 marks out of 120.

There is no minimum passing marks for AP LAWCET for candidates from SC/ST category. All candidates who pass the exam will be eligible for the AP LAWCET counselling process. To participate in the counselling, they will have to fill out the counselling registration form online and then select the colleges for admission through the choice filling process.

AP LAWCET Answer Key 2026

DeskCalendar Answer Key: To be notified

First, APSCHE will release the preliminary AP LAWCET answer key and invite objections to it at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in for 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. Candidates who took the AP LAWCET 2026 will be able to download answer keys and raise objections to them. The exam takers will require their registration number, mobile number, and hall ticket number of the qualifying exam to raise objections against the AP LAWCET answer key 2026.

The AP LAWCET 2026 answer keys contain the following details:

Section-wise questions asked in the AP LAWCET exam
Respective answers to those questions

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 answer key be released?

The APLAWCET answer key 2026 will be released after the conclusion of exam. It will be released in two phases - preliminary and final answer key.

Q: How can I download the AP LAWCET answer key?

To download the AP LAWCET answer key, visit, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET. Click on the "Answer Key" tab. Candidates can challenge the preliminary answer key.

Q: When will the Andhra Pradesh PGLCET 2026 answer key be released?

The APLAWCET answer key 2026 will be released after the conclusion of exam. It will be released in two phases - preliminary and final answer key.

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AP LAWCET 2026 Cut-Off

Check out the minimum cutoff for AP LAWCET 2026 below:

Category	Marks	Percentage
Unreserved Category / General Category	42 marks out of 120	35%
SC / ST	Not applicable	Not applicable

Note: There is no minimum AP LAWCET 2026 cutoff for candidates belonging to the reserved category.

Commonly asked questions

Q: I got 47 rank in AP LAWCET. Which college can I expect with this rank?

A rank between 1 and 50 is considered very good in the AP LAWCET exam. Candidates with a rank between 1 and 50 can expect to get admission to one of the top law colleges in Andhra Pradesh mentioned below:

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

Smt. Velagapudi Durgamba Siddhartha Law College

Prasuna College of Law, Kurnool

N.B.M. Law College

Jagarlamudi Chandramouli College of Law

V. R. Law College

Anantha College of Law

Rajiv Gandhi Law College

Indira Priyadarshini Law College

MPR Law College

Sri Vijaynagar College of Law

All Saint's Christian Law College

KKC College of Law

Shri P.Basireddy College of Law

Q: When will AP LAWCET 2026 result be declared?

AP LAWCET Counselling 2026

DeskCalendar Counselling: To be notified

The candidates who aspire to get admission through the AP LAWCET scores will have to follow the counselling process as mentioned below,

Candidates need to register for the counselling process online. They will have to provide details such as name, address, qualifying exam details, APLAWCET scores, etc.
This allows them to select their choice of colleges for admission. However, the admission will be based on the merit achieved in the APLAWCET exam.
The APSCHE will release the seat allotment list based on the merit achieved and the preference of college.
Candidates whose names will appear in the seat allotment list will have to visit the allocated college for seat confirmation and document verification.

Below are some of the guidelines to be followed during the AP LAWCET counselling registration.

Candidates will be required to upload the documents as required for verification purposes.
The online verification of documents will be done, after which the verified candidates will have to participate in the web-option process to select their choice of colleges.
Once the web option process completes, the seat allotment list will be released, after which candidates will have to report to their allotted colleges for seat confirmation.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Will I be considered for admission even if I fail the Certificate verification process of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET counselling?

Candidates will have to mandatory complete the document verification process to participate in web option entry and consequently will not be called for the admission. Thus, it is mandatory for candidates to provide the right information in the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET application form and verify the documents related to the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET counselling process. The details related to the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET counselling are released online at the website of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET.

Q: What is the APLAWCET counselling process?

The counselling of APLAWCET comprises Online Registration, Weboption exercise, seat allotment result and reporting to the allocated college. Candidates will have the option to participate in phase 1 counselling and if the seat is not allocated during this round, candidates will have the option to take part in subsequent rounds. The schedule for the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET counselling will be available on the APSCHE official website.

Q: What are the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET counselling dates?

The APLAWCET counselling schedule was released on the APSCHE official website. The registration for the counselling started on September 08, 2025. The seat allotment result for the Phase 1 of Andhra Pradesh LAWCET Counselling will be released on the official counselling portal. Once the phase 1 counselling is over, phase 2 counselling will be conducted for students who could not secure a seat in the first phase.

Colleges accepting AP LAWCET Scores 2026

The exam is accepted by various government, private and self-financing institutes affiliated to universities in Andhra Pradesh. Some of the colleges accepting AP LAWCET scores for Law admission are:

List of colleges accepting AP LAWCET Scores
Veeravalli College of Law, Rajahmundry	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Law, Kakinada
Sri R K M Law College	Andhra University
Visakha Law College, Visakhapatnam	Dr Ambedkar Law College
Smt. Velagapudi Durgamba Siddhartha Law College	Indira Priyadarshini Law College
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam	School of Legal Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University

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Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, Guntur

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Which top colleges accept AP LAWCET scores for admission?

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:

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

Q: How many marks do I need for admission to a college through AP LAWCET 2026?

There is criterion of minimum marks requirement for admission to a college through Andhra Pradesh LAWCET for candidates belonging to SC and ST categories. However, candidates of General category must score a minimum of 35% marks (42 marks out of 120 marks) to get admission to a college based on their Andhra Pradesh LAWCET scores.

The college allotted to the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2026 test-taker will depend on the following factors: