AP LAWCET 2026: Exam Dates (Out), Registration (Extended), Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Question Paper

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The Admit Card for AP LAWCET 2026 will be released on 20 April, 2026. The Registration for the same was started on 12th February 2026, on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, and it will continue till 20th March without late fees. The correction window will open on April 8, 2026, allowing students to fix application errors.

The AP LAWCET Exam 2026 will be held on 4th May 2026, for admission in top state law colleges.

  • The AP LAWCET Exam will be divided into 3 sections: General Knowledge & Mental Ability (30), Current Affairs (30), and Legal Aptitude (60).
  • The APLAWCET Exam will be held in an offline mode for 90 minutes, including 120 MCQs with +1 mark for each correct answer and no negative marking.

To be eligible, you should have atleast 45% marks in graduation (3-year LLB) or 45% in Class 12 (5-year LLB), with relaxation for BC (42%) and SC/ST (40%) categories.

A total of 21,251 students appeared in the AP LAWCET 2025 exam. According to sources, 98% (20,826) successfully passed the exam last year.

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Key Summary

  • The AP LAWCET 2026 exam will be conducted in both English and Telugu languages.
  • There will be a total of 120 questions, which must be attempted within 90 minutes.
  • Section C (Law Aptitude) will carry maximum weightage with 60 questions.
  • The AP LAWCET 2026 exam fee for general candidates will be INR 900.
  • For other categories, the application fee will vary between INR 800 and INR 850.

What is AP LAWCET Exam 2026?

The Sri Padmavati Vishwavidyalayam, Tirupati, on behalf of APSCHE, conducts the AP LAWCET exam annually. Nearly 20,000 to 25,000 appear for the exam every year to take admission into 3-year or 5-year LLB courses in colleges across Andhra Pradesh.

Check the details regarding the release of AP LAWCET 2026 notification explained in a YouTube video by PNK Education given below:

AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Highlights

The courses offered through the AP LAWCET exam include BA LLB, B.Com LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB, BLS LLB, and B.Tech. LLB, etc. According to the AP LAWCET 2026 exam pattern, there will be 120 multiple-choice questions. Last year, the exam was conducted at 133 exam centres on 5th June, 2025. Important highlights regarding the AP LAWCET 2026 exam are given below:

Aspect Details
Exam Name Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (APLAWCET) 2026
Conducting Body APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education); Conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati
Purpose Admission to 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated LLB programs in Andhra Pradesh universities/colleges
Exam Level State-level
Mode Computer-based Test (Online)
Duration 90 minutes
Total Question/Marks 120 MCQs /120 marks
Sections 3 (General Knowledge & Mental Ability, Current Affairs, Aptitude for the Study of Law)
Marking Scheme
  • +1 for correct answer
  • No negative marking
Medium
  • English
  • Telugu
Exam Date May 4, 2026

Also Check: Latest exam pattern for AP LAWCET 2026

Ques: What is the frequency of AP LAWCET exam in a year?

Ans: AP LAWCET is conducted once a year. Applicants can register for the exam online at the official website of the conducting body.

Ques: What is the qualifying marks for AP LAWCET 2026 exam?

Ans: The minimum marks required to pass the exam are called qualifying marks. The qualifying marks for the AP LAWCET 2026 exam will be as follows:

  • General candidates are required to secure at least 35% or 42 marks out of a total of 120 marks.
  • For reserved categories such as SC/ST, there is no qualifying marks criteria set by the examination authority.

AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Schedule

The AP LAWCET 2026 notification regarding the exam date was released on 22nd December on the APSCHE official website. AP LAWCET 2026 exam will be held nearly a month before the last years’ exam. The important details regarding AP LAWCET exam schedule is given below:

Event Date/Tentative Period
Registration Start February 12, 2026
Last Date for Application (No Late Fee) March 20, 2026 
Last Date with Late Fee (INR 1000) March 24, 2026
Last Date with Late Fee (INR 2000) March 28, 2026
Last Date with Late Fee (INR 4000) April 1, 2026
Last Date with Late Fee (INR 10000) April 6, 2026
Correction Window April 8, 2026
Admit Card Release April 20, 2026
Exam Date May 4, 2026
Preliminary Answer Key May 7, 2026
Last Date for receiving objections on Preliminary Key May 9, 2026
Result Declaration May 18, 2026

Check: AP LAWCET 2026 Registration

AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Schedule

Also Check: AP LAWCET 2026 Notification PDF

AP LAWCET 2026 Registration: How to Fill Application Form

The participation of students in the AP LAWCET exam is increasing due to high passing rates, no age limit, and various career opportunities after completing a law degree. For 2026, the official website of APSCHE has released the AP LAWCET application form on 12th February, 2026. Based on last year's trend, the deadline to complete registration without a late fee will be till 12th March 2026.

How to Register for AP LAWCET 2026 Exam?

Due to heavy load or technical glitches, the AP LAWCET 2026 registration link might become unresponsive. Thus, students are advised to fill out the application form 3-4 days before the AP LAWCET registration last date. Follow these steps to register for the exam:

  • Go to the official website of APSCHE: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/.
  • First, click on the Common Entrance Tests (CETS)-2026 tab, and then click on the AP LAWCET-2026 tab.
  • You will see the registration link. Click on the AP LAWCET registration link and check the exam eligibility criteria.
  • Once this is done, you can register for AP LAWCET 2026 by entering your basic details, qualification-related details, preferred law course (5-year LLB, 3-year LLB, or LLM), mobile number, and email ID.
  • Then, pay the AP LAWCET 2026 registration fee. If the payment is successful, fill out the AP LAWCET application form, review your form, and submit it.

How to Register for AP LAWCET 2026 Exam

Source: Link to Get Print of AP LAWCET Application Form

AP LAWCET 2026 Application Fee

The category-wise registration or application fees for AP LAWCET 2026 have been mentioned below:

Category Application Fee (5-year LLB and 3-year LLB)
Open/General INR 900
OBC INR 850
SC/ST INR 800

Check: AP LAWCET 2026 Admit Card

Ques: What changes can be made after the final submission of AP LAWCET 2026 application form?

Ans: The AP LAWCET 2026 application form is likely to be out on 12th February, 2026. Soon after the completion process, the examination authority will open a correction window for a limited time period. Here are a few editable changes that can be made in the application form:

  • Qualifying Examination
  • Local Area Status
  • Qualifying Exam Year
  • Place of Study
  • Address
  • Gender
  • Aadhar Card
  • Mother’s Name

Note: For other details regarding corrections, you can check the official source.

Ques: What are the non-editable changes after the final submission of the AP LAWCET 2026 form?

Ans: Few changes that can not be further edited in the AP LAWCET 2026 application form are:

  • Name of Candidate
  • Father’s Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Signature
  • Photograph
  • Qualifying Hall Ticket Number

AP LAWCET Exam Centres

The AP LAWCET exam is conducted in various cities of Andhra Pradesh. There are about 36 centres for the AP LAWCET exam in 24 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The listing below is expected AP LAWCET exam centres for students' reference.

Districts 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 Bhimavaram,Narasapuram, Tadepalligudem
Eluru Eluru
YSR Kadapa Kadapa, Proddatur

Check: AP LAWCET 2026 Syllabus

AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility: Age Limit & Education

Admission to 5-year or 3-year LLB courses in Andhra Pradesh can be based on the AP LAWCET 2026 results. Students who want to start their law career just after passing have to take admission into a 5-year program. While graduate students can pursue a 3-year LLB degree. The AP LAWCET passing marks criteria for both programs are given below:

Course AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria
5-Year LLB General Category:
  • Class 12 pass from a recognised board
  • Need a minimum of 45% in their Class 12 final exam
Backward Class (BC) Category:
  • Class 12 pass from a recognised board
  • Need a minimum of 42% in their Class 12 final exam
SC / ST Category:
  • Class 12 pass from a recognised board
  • Need a minimum of 40% in their Class 12 final exam
3-Year LLB General Category:
  • Graduation pass in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognised college/university
  • Need a minimum of 45% in their Class graduation final exam
Backward Classw (BC) Category: Graduation pass in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognised college/universityNeed a minimum of 42% in their Class graduation final exam
SC / ST Category:
  • Graduation pass in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognised college/university
  • Need a minimum of 40% in their Class graduation final exam

AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern

According to the AP LAWCET 2026 exam pattern, there will be no negative marking. Thus, students are advised to attempt all 120 questions within the given time limit of 90 minutes or 1 hour and 30 minutes.

AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern

Section No. of Questions Marks
General Knowledge & Mental Ability 30 30
Current Affairs 30 30
Aptitude for the Study of Law 60 60
Total 120 120

Ques: Is the AP LAWCET exam tough?

Ans: The difficulty level of the AP LAWCET exam varies from year to year. Based on past years’ trends, there will be more factual questions, and the AP LAWCET 2026 exam level will vary from moderate to tough.

AP LAWCET Syllabus 2026

THE AP LAWCET 2026 exam has the following 3 main sections. Below is the detailed syllabus for each section.

Section Topics
General Knowledge and Mental Ability
  • General Knowledge:
    • Indian History
    • Indian Constitution
    • Indian Culture & Heritage
    • Indian Polity
    • Economy
    • Geography
    • General Science
  • Mental Ability:
    • Analytical Reasoning
    • Direction and Distances
    • Linear and Complex Arrangements
    • Analogies
    • Classification
    • Coding & Decoding
    • Blood Relationships
    • Symbols and Notations
    • Alphabet Test
    • Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
    • Syllogism
    • Problems Based on Symmetry and Visual Ability
    • Ordering & Sequencing
    • Routes & Networks
Current Affairs
  • National and International Events
  • Awards and Achievements
  • New Appointments
  • Legal Current Affairs
  • Political Developments
  • Economic News
  • Scientific Discoveries and Inventions
Aptitude for the Study of Law
  • Indian Constitution: Structure, Sections, and Schedules
  • Basic Principles of Law and the Constitution of India
  • Public International Law
  • Mercantile Law
  • Labour Law
  • Crimes and Torts
  • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Other Laws
  • Legal Terminology and Maxims
  • General Legal Awareness

AP LAWCET Previous Years' Question Papers

To prepare for AP LAWCET 2026, students are advised to go through AP LAWCET Question papers and analyse them thoroughly to understand the number of questions asked from each section and the overall nature of the exam.

AP LAWCET 2024 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

Paper/Subject Question Paper PDF
LLB (5 Years) Download PDF
LLB (3 Years) Download PDF

AP LAWCET 2026 Preparation Tips

The total time allocated to solve all 120 questions is 90 minutes. Since students will be given less than a minute per question, time management is needed to crack the exam in one go. Anyone who is appearing for the first time or taking an exam without proper time management will find it difficult to attempt all questions in 90 minutes.

Here are some of the important tips that can help students in their AP LAWCET preparation:

Tip Details
1
  • Understand the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly
  • Prioritise Aptitude for Law (60 marks)
2
  • Read daily newspapers for Current Affairs
  • Follow legal news and magazines
3
  • Practice previous years’ papers and mock tests regularly for time management
4
  • Focus on reasoning and mental ability through puzzles, analogies, and logical questions
5
  • Revise the Indian Constitution, basic laws (Contracts, Torts, Criminal Law)
7
  • Take regular mock tests, analyse mistakes, and improve weak areas

AP LAWCET 2026 Recommended Books

Students can check the section-wise recommended books to get a good understanding and boost their marks in the AP LAWCET 2026 exam.

Section Recommended Books
General Knowledge &Mental Ability General Knowledge by Arihant/Manorama Yearbook; Mental Ability by R.S. Aggarwal
Current Affairs Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant; Pratiyogita Darpan; Newspapers (The Hindu/Indian Express)
Aptitude for the Study of Law Legal Aptitude by AP Bhardwaj; LLB Entrance Exam guide by Pankaj Kumar Jaiswal; Legal Awareness & Legal Reasoning by Pearson
Overall/Practice Chapter-wise Objective Question Bank for Law by Arihant; LAWCET Study Material with Previous Papers by Vikram Publications; Universal’s Legal GK

AP LAWCET Admit Card 2026

Before taking the AP LAWCET entrance exam, candidates must download their AP LAWCET admit card from the APSCHE's LAWCET portal. The AP LAWCET admit card for 2026 will be released on 20 April, 2026. Candidates should follow these steps to download it:

  1. Visit the APSCHE CETS website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx.
  2. Click on the "LAWCET" tab on the homepage.
  3. Select the "Download Hall Ticket" option.
  4. Enter your Registration Number or Payment Reference ID, Qualifying Examination Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth to access and download your AP LAWCET hall ticket.

AP LAWCET Results 2026

The AP LAWCET 2026 result will be declared on 18 May, 2026 by the Sri Padmavati Mahila Vishwadyalayam, on behalf of APSCHE.

AP LAWCET Results 2026

Source: AP LAWCET

AP LAWCET Exam Result: Past Years’ Trends

Last year, data showed that around 27,253 students registered for the LAWCET 2025 exam in AP. However, the actual number of students who appeared in the exam dropped to 21,251 due to the near dates of other law entrance examinations, such as the TS LAWCET 2025 exam (6th June,2025).

Ques: When was AP LAWCET 2025 results declared?

Ans: The 2025 Andhra Pradesh LAWCET results were out on 19th June. For year 2024 and 2025, the exam was conducted on 9 June 2024 and 5 June 2025, respectively. AP LAWCET 2024 results were declared on 27th June, 2024.

Ques: When will the AP LAWCET counselling process begin for 2026?

Ans: Once the ranks are prepared, students are called for AP LAWCET Counselling. The counseling is usually done by those who are qualified in the AP LAWCET exam. In order to participate in the counselling, students need to register by uploading the necessary documents.

  • Once the documents are verified, students can participate in the counselling process by choosing their desired college in order of priority.
  • The colleges are allotted based on the rank of the student. After the allotment of college, students need to confirm their admission to the college.

AP LAWCET Mock Test 2026

Mock test is important for improving marks in the AP LAWCET exam. Based on past years’ trends, the APSCHE will release the link for the AP LAWCET 2026 mock test around 10-12 days before the exam. Once the preparation is done, students can attempt the mock test by visiting the official website of APSCHE, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

Click Here: Attempt Official AP LAWCET Mock Test for 2026

FAQs

Ques: What is the AP LAWCET 2026 exam date?

Ans: The AP LAWCET 2026 exam is scheduled for May 4, 2026. It is held in online mode, and the exam duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Ques: Which is better: a 3-year or a 5-year LLB program?

Ans: The education level and career goals of a student determine whether he/she should pursue a 3-year or 5-year LLB program. If you are appearing or passed 12th and want to begin your law career, then you can apply for a 5-year LLB program. For graduates or final year students, a 3-year LLB program is considered better.

Ques: How many seats are offered through AP LAWCET across colleges in Andhra Pradesh?

Ans: Over 3000+ seats in the 3-year and 5000+ seats in the 5-year LLB program are filled through the AP LAWCET exam across colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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yelakacherla gowthamipooja
Mar 21, 2024 18:59
When apply for the lawcet entrance exam
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ruchi ranjan
Apr 7, 2024 22:16

The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) application process for the year 2024 has already begun! Here are the important dates you need to keep in mind:

  • Application Start Date: The AP LAWCET 2024 application form was released on March 26, 2024.
  • Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee: You can fill out the registration or application form without any late fee until April 25, 2024.
  • Exam Date: The AP LAWCET 2024 exam will be conducted on June 9, 2024 in a Computer-based Test mode for admission to 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses.
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mani
Dec 14, 2023 17:57
How;. Much fees for the llb
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ruchi ranjan
Mar 11, 2024 12:55

The APLAWCET application fees for the year 2024 are as follows:

Open category (OC) or general category candidates: INR 950
OBC candidates: INR 950
SC and ST candidates: INR 900

Applicants can use Net Banking, a credit card, a debit card, or UPI payment options to pay the application cost and submit the form online.

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prem kumar
Jan 24, 2023 05:17

When is lawcet exam date in 2023

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sinbad chongtham
Jan 27, 2023 16:10

The official examination date for AP LAWCET 2023 has been announced. The examination has been scheduled to be conducted on May 20, 2023. The application process will begin shortly.

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tabish anwar
Jan 19, 2023 19:24

When can I fill the form

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sinbad chongtham
Jan 21, 2023 11:47

The application process for AP LAWCET 2023 is yet to begin. The application process is expected to begin in the third week of March 2023. The official notification is expected to be released in March 2023.

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kadimi siva durga vishnu
Jan 4, 2023 10:08

When the notification will be released

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sinbad chongtham
Jan 7, 2023 21:49

The official notification for AP LAWCET 2023 is yet to be released. However, the official notification ca be expected in March 2023. The examination will be tentatively conducted in May 2023.

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riyaz
Jun 14, 2022 15:55
What are the sections included in the AP LAWCET paper?
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sinbad chongtham
Jun 23, 2022 17:03

There are three sections in the AP LAWCET exam paper. They are General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs and Aptitude for the study of Law. You can check the exam pattern from AP LAWCET Exam Pattern.

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pradeepraje
Jun 14, 2022 15:52
What is the eligibility to register for AP LAWCET?
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sinbad chongtham
Jun 23, 2022 17:11

The minimum educational qualification required to take AP LAWCET exam for 5-years LLB course is to have passed Class XII examination from a recognized board with at least 45% marks, while the requirement for 3-years LLB course is to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 45% marks. Students must be at least 21 years old to take this exam.

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sivakrishna
Jun 1, 2022 17:49
After 10 iam completed Diploma in 3 years next iam complete degree in 3 years from Sikkim state university ,Sikkim Gangtok Now I want to do LLB iam eligible or not
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sinbad chongtham
Jun 23, 2022 17:17

Since you have completed a three years diploma degree you are eligible to take AP LAWCET for admission to the 5 years LLB courses. You must also have scored at least 45% marks in the qualifying examination.


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