AP LAWCET

 

The AP LAWCET 2026 Exam will be administered online via CBT. On behalf of APSCHE, Acharya Nagarjuna University oversees the state-level entrance exam known as the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET).

 

Every year, the AP LAWCET test is administered to all qualified applicants in order to grant admission to a variety of undergraduate legal programs (three and five years LLB) at accredited law schools throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh.

 

We have covered all the information you need to know about AP LAWCET 2026 in this post, including dates, application forms, fees, eligibility, and patterns.

AP LAWCET 2026 Overview

Exam Name	AP LAWCET 2026
Full Name	Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test
Conducting Body	Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
Exam Level	State level
Courses Offered	UG Law Programmes
Exam Mode	Online (CBT) Mode
Application Mode	Online Mode
Website	cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

 

AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Dates

 

Refer to the following table to get the full list of AP LAWCET Exam Dates for 2026:

 

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Registration starts	4th week of March 2026
Deadline for registration with no late fee	1st week of May 2026
Deadline for registration with late fee of Rs.500/-	1st week of May 2026
Deadline for registration with late fee of Rs.1000/-	2nd week of May 2026
Deadline for registration with late fee of Rs.2000/-	3rd week of May 2026
Deadline for registration with late fee of Rs.3000/-	4th week of May 2026
Correction window opens	1st week of June 2026
Admit card available	1st week of June 2026
Exam date	2nd week of June 2026
Publication of answer key	2nd week of June 2026
Challenge window opens	2nd week of June 2026
Announcement of Result	4th week of June 2026
Counselling Procedure	3rd week of October 2026

AP LAWCET 2026 Application Form

 

• The registration form for AP LAWCET 2026 will be accessible online.

• The application will be available for students to complete during the fourth week of March 2026.

• Students should review the eligibility requirements prior to applying.

• Candidates should complete out the form by providing their personal, educational, and category information.

• For changes to the submitted details, a rectification facility will also be available.

• The application form must be turned in by the first week of May 2026, and there will be no late fees.

• For future use, preserve a hard copy of the completed application.

Application Fee:

 

• The non-refundable application fee must be paid online by applicants.

• Credit/debit cards, net banking, and the AP/TS online centre will all be accepted forms of payment.

• For OC, BC, and SC/ST applicants, the application fee for the AP LAWCET 2026 exam will be Rs. 900, Rs. 850, and Rs. 800, respectively. 

 

How to Apply for AP LAWCET 2026

 

Step 1: Click on the link to the AP LAWCET website (it will be above).

Step 2: Provide your name, email address, phone number, and other details.

Step 3: Create a login ID by confirming the OTP.

Step 4: Fill out the application by providing your personal information, credentials, preferred test location, etc.

Step 5: Upload the candidate's photo and signature as a scanned image in the designated format.

Step 6: Examine the information and pay the application cost.

Step 7: Finally, print the application form's confirmation page for your records. 

 

AP LAWCET 2026 Application Correction

 

For changes to qualifying test results, study location, gender, Aadhaar information, etc., the university will establish a repair window. Up until the first week of June 2026, the rectification facility will be accessible online.

 

Applicants will not be allowed to fix errors in their name, photo, signature, or birthdate. Students should send a formal request together with legitimate documentation to the convenor for these corrections.

 

AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

 

Nationality and Residence: Candidates must be Indian nationals and fulfil the qualifications for either local or non-local status.

 

For 3-Year LL.B. Program:

Qualification: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required of candidates.

 

Grades: A minimum of 45% in total will be needed.

 

Relaxation: Students in the BC and SC/ST categories will receive 3% and 5% relaxation, respectively.

 

For 5-Year LL.B. Program:

 

Qualifications: Candidates must have graduated from an accredited university or board with a 10+2 diploma.

 

Score: The qualifying exam must have a minimum total score of 45%.

 

Relaxation: SC/ST and BC category applicants will receive a 5% and 3% relaxation, respectively.

 

AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern

 

Exam Mode: The AP LAWCET 2026 test will be administered online.

 

Duration: Students will have one hour and thirty minutes to complete the assignment.

 

Section: There will be three portions on the exam.

 

Question Types: The exam will only have multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

 

Total Questions: The AP LAWCET 2026 test will consist of 120 questions in total.

 

Medium: Only Telugu and English will be used for questions.

 

Marking Scheme: Candidates will receive one mark for each right answer; wrong answers will not result in a deduction.

 

Here is a detailed look at the AP LAWCET Marking Scheme 2026:

Parts	Subjects	Question	Marks
A	Current Affairs	30	30
B	General knowledge and Mental Ability	30	30
C	Aptitude for the study of law	60	60
–	Total	120	120

AP LAWCET 2026 Syllabus

 

Mental Skills: Data Interpretation, Syllogisms, Direction Sense, Blood Relations, Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Alphabet Series, Sitting Arrangements, and Visual Puzzles.

 

Current Affairs: Politics, analogies, sequencing, the judiciary system, the economy, awards, sports, entertainment, appointments, and other topics are covered in current affairs in India and beyond.

 

Aptitude for Study of Law: Fundamental Duties, Law-Related Knowledge, Legal Aptitude, the Indian Constitution, and Fundamental Rights are all components of legal aptitude.

 

General Knowledge: General knowledge includes Indian history, Indian culture and heritage, Indian geography, Indian political knowledge, and the fundamentals of the Indian economy.

 

AP LAWCET 2026 Preparation Tips

 

• Examine the syllabus and exam format in detail.

• Establish a balanced study schedule by giving each subject the same amount of time.

• Look for the greatest books and internet sources.

• Without spending time on unrelated subjects, go over the curriculum. 

 

AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Centre

 

Anantapur, Chittoor, Annamayya, Tirupati, Kakinada, Konaseema, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, NTR, Kurnool, Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, West Godavari, Eluru, and other places will host the AP LAWCET exam centre in 2026.

 

AP LAWCET 2026 Admit Card

 

The first week of June 2026 will see the release of the AP LAWCET admit card 2026. Through the admissions portal, candidates will be able to access their admit cards. Students need to enter their date of birth and registration number in order to download.

 

The candidate's name, roll number, exam location, date, time, and other pertinent information will all be included on the hall ticket. For the AP LAWCET 2026 exam, it will be a crucial document.

 

AP LAWCET 2026 Answer Key

 

In the second week of June 2026, candidates will have the opportunity to view the AP LAWCET 2026 answer key online. The official answers to every exam question will be included in the answer key, enabling applicants to estimate their likely results using the marking scheme.

 

Applicants will also have the option to file their objections online, giving them access to an online challenge tool. The final answer key will be posted on the internet following a consideration of all complaints.

 

AP LAWCET 2026 Result

 

The fourth week of June 2026 will see the announcement of the AP LAWCET outcome 2026. By entering their application number, hall ticket number, and password, candidates will be able to view their results online.

 

The final answer key will be used to compile the AP LAWCET 2026 results. Details including the candidate's scores, merit rank, and provisional qualifying status will be included.

AP LAWCET 2026 Counselling

 

For candidates who pass the admission exam, the counselling process will be scheduled for July 2026. There will be multiple steps in this process, such as registration, reporting, seat assignment, and document verification.

 

Students must pay the required counselling cost in order to take part in AP LAWCET counselling in 2026. Students' preferences and their position on the merit list will determine who gets chosen.

 

Candidates who have been shortlisted must come to the assigned location for verification and additional steps. For verification, students must bring their AP LAWCET 2026 Admit Card and Results, their 10th and 12th grade grades and certificates, identification, a few passport-sized photos, and other documents.