
AP PGLCET 2026 - Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education closed the AP PGLCET Application process 2026. The application forms were available on the website lawcet-sche.aptonline.in/LAWCET. Once the application form is released, candidates can register for the AP LAWCET 2026 Exam. The AP PGLCET exam is conducted for admission to the LLM course offered by various universities and their affiliated colleges in the state. The exam is held by the Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, on behalf of APSCHE.
To appear for the AP PGLAWCET, candidates need to register online. The APSCHE released the AP PGLCET 2026 notification online. Aspirants must follow the APPGLCET syllabus to prepare for the exam. Know here about the APLAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria, exam dates, admission process, documents required, etc., below on this page.
- What is AP PGLCET?
- AP PGLCET 2026 Important Dates
- AP PGLCET 2026 Application Form
- AP PGLCET 2026 Eligibility
- AP PGLCET 2026 Syllabus
- AP PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026
- AP PGLCET Preparation Tips 2026
- AP PGLCET 2026 Admit Card
- AP PGLCET Exam Centres 2026
- AP PGLCET 2026 Result
- AP PGLCET 2026 Counselling
- AP PGLCET Accepting Colleges 2026
- AP PGLCET 2026 Contact Information
What is AP PGLCET?
Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Law Entrance Test (AP PGLCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for admissions to LLM course. On the basis of AP PGLCET scores, candidates are offered admission to various universities and their affiliated colleges of the state. The exam is conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, on behalf of APSCHE in an online mode.
AP PGLCET 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting body |
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Tirupati on behalf of APSCHE |
| Exam frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam mode |
Online |
| Exam fees |
INR 1,000 for OC, INR 950 for BC, and INR 900 for SC/ ST |
| Exam duration |
1 hour 30 minutes |
| Courses offered |
LLM courses |
| Language of the paper |
English and Telugu |
| Subjects |
Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, PIL, Mercantile Law, Labour Law, Crimes and Torts, IPR and Other Laws |
| Total marks |
120 marks |
| Marking scheme |
1 mark awarded for each correct attempt. No negative marking in case of wrong attempts. |
| Number of exam cities |
16 test cities |
| Official website |
cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| Official number |
9393711110 |
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AP PGLCET 2026 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AP PGLCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 18 May ' 26 | AP PGLCET Results Release |
| 09 May ' 26 | AP PGLCET Last date for receiving Objections on Preliminary Key |
| 07 May ' 26 | AP PGLCET Release of Preliminary Key |
AP PGLCET 2026 Application Form
The AP PGLCET 2026 application process has ended. All candidates can apply online only. The steps below explain how to complete the AP PGLCET form easily.
- Browse to the cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx.
- On the homepage, tap the “LAWCET” option.
- Fill the AP LAWCET form and choose LLM as the exam course.
- After registration, a unique AP LAWCET registration number and password are created.
- Use those details to open and fill the AP PGLCET application form.
- Pay the fee online through the available payment options.
- Check all details carefully, make corrections if needed, then submit the form.
AP PGLCET Admission Process 2026
- Apply for AP PGLCET 2026
You must apply online for AP PGLCET 2026 to get admission into the LLM course. Go to the official website and complete the steps — registration, fee payment, and filling your personal, academic, category, and domicile details. The whole process happens online only.
- Download AP PGLCET Admit Card 2026
After applying, you can download your AP PGLCET 2026 admit card from the official site. The hall ticket will show your exam date, time, and other details. Use the link on the website to get it.
- Appear for AP PGLCET Exam
You must attend the AP PGLCET 2026 exam at the centre given to you. The test will likely take place in the third or fourth week of May 2026. It will be held in computer-based mode.
- AP PGLCET 2026 Results and Merit List
The exam results will come out on the official website around the third week of June 2026. The AP PGLCET merit list 2026 will also be released on the same day, showing marks and ranks of qualified candidates by category. This list will be used for seat allotment.
- AP PGLCET 2026 Counselling
Candidates whose names appear in the merit list must join the AP PGLCET counselling 2026. You need to register for web counselling, choose your preferred colleges, and then report to the allotted law college for document check and admission confirmation.
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AP PGLCET 2026 Eligibility
The Andhra Pradesh Council of Higher Education has mentioned the following AP PGLCET eligibility criteria for admission to the LLM course. Candidates will need to fulfil the AP PGLCET 2026 eligibility criteria as under-
- Candidate should have passed or appeared in the final year of their bachelor's degree in law i.e., Five-year LLB degree or a three-year LLB degree from any recognised university.
- They should have secured at least 50% marks if belonging to the General/ OBC category and 45% marks if belonging to the SC/ ST category.
- There is no upper age or lower age limit for this course.
- The candidates who are appearing or are awaiting results of their bachelor's degree can apply for AP PGLCET, but they have to submit the proof of qualification at the time of final admission.
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AP PGLCET 2026 Syllabus
Candidates preparing for AP PGLCET 2026 need to know the AP PGLCET syllabus. The AP PGLCET 2026 syllabus will be released by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, on behalf of APSCHE. The syllabus includes the following subjects:
| Subjects | Topics |
| Jurisprudence | Schools of Jurisprudence - Sources of Law, Custom, Precedent and Legislation, Rights and Duties - Ownership and Possession, Persons, Obligation, Property, Liability, Legal Sanctions. |
| Constitutional Law | Nature of the constitution: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Executive Judiciary, and Legislature, Center-State Relations, Emergency provisions, and Amendments to the Constitution. |
| Public International Law | International Law and Municipal Law, Subjects, State Territory, Air, Sea and outer space, Nationality and Statelessness, Extradition, Asylum, State Jurisdiction, United Nations. |
| Mercantile Law | General Principles of Contract (Sections 1-75, Indian Contract Act-1872). |
| Labour Law | Trade Union Act 1926. Industrial Disputes Act 1947. |
| Crimes and Torts | Indian Penal Code -General Principles & General Exceptions. TORTS: General principles of Tort, Defences, Joint liability, State liability for torts; Consumer Protection Act, 1986. |
| IPR & Other Laws | Copyright Act, 1957; Patents Act, 1970; Environmental Protection Act, 1986; Human Rights, The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993; Salient features of Information Technology Act, 2000, and Right to Information Act, 2005. |
AP PGLCET Exam Pattern 2026
The TS PGLCET exam for the LLM entrance exam is conducted as per the pattern given below. Check the TG PGCET exam pattern to know more about the exam. Check out the exam pattern for AP PGLCET below:
| AP PGLCET Exam Pattern | |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Online Mode (Conducted at exam centres in Andhra Pradesh) |
| Exam Duration |
1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
Test Subjects / Sections |
Two sections:
|
| Test Paper Languages |
English and Telugu |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice-based Questions (MCQs) / Objective Questions |
| Number of Questions |
120 Questions |
| Total Marks |
120 marks |
| Marking Scheme |
|
AP PGLCET Preparation Tips 2026
For AP PGLCET Preparation, candidates should plan the AP PGLCET preparation strategy based on the exam syllabus. Aspiring candidates can follow the tips for the AP PGLCET exam given below.
- Solve AP PGLET previous years' question papers.
- Make a weekly or monthly preparation plan for the exam day.
- Check your preparation regularly to make sure better performance on the exam day.
- Solve practice sets available in the best books for AP PGLCET preparation.
- Attempt the AP PGLCET mock test available on the APSCHE's website.
AP PGLCET 2026 Admit Card
The AP PGLCET admit card 2026 will be issued at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET. To download the admit card, follow the ways given below.
- Visit the APSCHE's CETS website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx.
- Click on "LAWCET" on the website's homepage.
- Now, click on "Download Hall Ticket".
- Enter your Registration Number or Payment Reference ID, Qualifying Examination Hall Ticket No. and Date of Birth to download the AP PGLCET hall ticket.
Candidates must adhere to the AP PGLCET Exam Day Guidelines and Dress Code to avoid prohibition to enter the exam hall along with the last-minute rush.
AP PGLCET Exam Centres 2026
AP PGLCET 2026 Result
AP PGLCET 2026 Counselling
AP PGLCET Accepting Colleges 2026
Candidates can contact the TG PGLCET 2026 exam authorities in case of any queries related to the exam. Below, we've given the TS PGLCET Contact information to help candidates with any queries.
Address:
AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET OFFICE
Department of Law,
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur-515003(A.P.) India.
For Technical Queries: 9393 711 110
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