AP LAWCET 2026 Information Brochure

AP LAW COMMON ENTRANCE TEST -2026
(AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET -2026)
(CONDUCTED ON BEHALF OF APSCHE)
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam,
(Women's University), Tirupati-517502 A.P.
Accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC
ISO 21001:2018 Certified
Website: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

USER MANUAL AND INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
APPLICATION REGISTRATION FEES (in Rupees)
Course OC BC SC & ST
3 Year/5 Year LL.B. Courses - (APLAWCET) Rs. 900/- Rs.850/- Rs. 800/-
Post Graduate Law Course
Rs.1000/- Rs.950/- Rs. 900/-
LL.M - (APPGLCET)

IMPORTANT DATES
S.No. Activity LAWCET
04-02-2026
1 Date of Notification in the News Papers
(Wednesday)
12-02-2026
2 Commencement of submission of online Applications
(Thursday)
20-03-2026
3 Last date for submission of online Applications without late fee
(Friday)
24-03-2026
4 Last date for submission of online Applications with late fee Rs. 1,000/-
(Tuesday)
28-03-2026
5 Last date for submission of online Applications with late fee Rs. 2,000/-
(Saturday)
01-04-2026
6 Last date for submission of online Applications with late fee Rs. 4,000/-
(Wednesday)
06-04-2026
7 Last date for submission of online Applications with late fee Rs. 10,000/-
(Monday)
08-04-2026
8 Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate
(Wednesday)
20-04-2026
9 Downloading Hall Tickets from website
(Monday)
04-05-2026
10 Date of Examination
(Monday)
07-05-2026
11 Release of Preliminary Key
(Thursday)
09-05-2026
12 *Last date for receiving Objections on Preliminary Key
(Saturday)
18-05-2026
13 Result Release
(Monday)
*Fee to be paid for each objection raised on a question is Rs.300/- and the same is refundable for valid objection
only. The decision of the committee on validity of the objection is final and no further correspondence will be
entertained.

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AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET-2026
ANDHRA PRADESH LAW COMMON ENTRANCE TEST -2026 (AP LAWCET & AP
PGLCET-2026) is conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati,
Andhra Pradesh on behalf of A.P. State Council of Higher Education, Mangalagiri, for
admission into first year of 5 Year LL.B. / 3 Year LL.B Courses and first year of
Postgraduate Law course LL.M. /M.L. respectively offered by State Universities, their
Departments or Constituent Colleges and Affiliated Colleges in the State of Andhra
Pradesh for the academic year 2026-27.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

The candidate should belong to the State of Andhra Pradesh. The candidates should
satisfy Local / Non-Local Status requirements as per the Government of Andhra
Pradesh Orders for 2026-27.

3 YEAR LL.B. COURSE: The Candidates for 3 year LL.B. should have passed any
Graduate Degree (10+2+3 pattern) of a recognized University or any other examination
recognized as equivalent by the Universities concerned with 45% of aggregate marks
for general category, 42% for BC category and 40% for SC/ST. If any candidate secured
less than 45%, 42% and 40% respectively in graduation as stated above, he / she should
have secured same percentage or more on the aggregate in any additional graduation
or post- graduation.

NOTE: (1) The percentage of 44.5% and above in aggregate in graduation (10+2+3
Pattern) in case of candidates belonging to general category, 41.5% or above in
aggregate in graduation (10+2+3 Pattern) in case of candidates belonging to BC
category and 39.5% and above in aggregate in graduation (10+2+3 Pattern) in case of
candidates belonging to SC/ST category will be considered as 45%, 42% and 40% of
aggregate marks respectively for admission into LL.B 3 year course.

5 YEAR LL.B. COURSE: The Candidates for 5 year LL.B. should have passed two year
Intermediate Examination (10+2 pattern) or any other equivalent examination as
recognized by the University concerned or the Board of Intermediate Education, A.P.
with 45% of aggregate marks for General category, 42% for BC category and 40% for
SC/ST categories

NOTE: The percentage of 44.5% and above in aggregate in Intermediate (10+2 Pattern)

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in case of candidates belonging to general categories, 41.5% or above in aggregate in
Intermediate (10+2 Pattern) in case of candidates belonging to BC category and 39.5%
and above in aggregate in Intermediate (10+2 Pattern) in case of candidates belonging
to SC/ST category will be considered as 45%, 42% and 40% respectively for admission
into LL. B 5-year course.
2 YEAR LL.M. COURSE: Candidates holding 3 Year/5 Year LL.B. Degree on the date
of application and candidates who have appeared/appearing for 3 Year/5 Year LL.B.
final year examination are also eligible. A candidate appearing for 3 Year/5 Year LL.B.
Degree examinations may take the APPGLCET in anticipation of results. However, the
candidate should have passed the qualifying examination with required eligibility at the
time of admission/ counseling.

ELIGIBILITY 3 YEAR LLB 5 YEAR LLB LLM
For OC Degree/PG with Intermediate with
Candidates minimum 45% marks minimum 45% marks
For BC Holding
Degree/PG with Intermediate with LL.B/B.L 3/5
Candidates minimum 42% marks minimum 42% marks Year Degree
For SC/ST Degree/PG with Intermediate with
Candidates minimum 40% marks minimum 40% marks

NOTE:

1. Mere appearance in AP LAWCET / AP PGLCET will not give any right of admission.
The candidate shall satisfy all the eligibility criteria and shall satisfy the rules governing
admission process which are in force at the time of admission.
2. The applicants who have obtained 10+2 or graduation/ post-graduation through single
sitting system directly without having any basic qualification for prosecuting such
studies are not eligible for admission into the law courses.
3. A candidate appearing for intermediate (10 + 2 pattern)/graduation (10+2+3 pattern)
final year examination may take the APLAWCET/APPGLCET in anticipation of results.
However he /she must have passed the qualifying examination with prescribed
eligibility at the time of counseling.
4. Age on admission into law courses is subject to the rule position in vogue at the time
of admission.
5. Nationality and Domicile: The candidate should be an Indian National and the candidates
should satisfy Local / Non-Local Status requirements as per the Government of Andhra
Pradesh Orders for 2026-27.

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6. A candidate with I.T.I as basic qualification is not eligible for appearing the LAWCET
Examination.
7. The qualifications and eligibility for applying to APLAWCET/APPGLCET-2026 are
subject to rules and regulations laid down by BCI from time to time.
8. The courses offered by concerned law colleges will be notified at the time of Admission
Notification.
MEDIUM OF ENTRANCE TEST
• The APLAWCET (3 year and 5 year LLB courses) will be conducted in ENGLISH
and TELUGU versions.
• The AP PGLCET (LLM courses) will be only in ENGLISH version.

TEST PAPER INFORMATION
AP LAWCET: The Test is designed to evaluate the candidate’s General Knowledge,
Mental ability, Current Affairs and Aptitude to pursue the study of Law. The Test
consists of three parts. Total number of questions will be 120 and the duration of test
is 90 minutes. Maximum marks are 120. The Examination shall be conducted in Computer
Based Test (CBT) mode only.

• Part A: Consists of 30 questions carrying 30 marks: General Knowledge and Mental
Ability
• Part B: Consists of 30 questions carrying 30 marks: Current Affairs
• Part C: Consists of 60 questions carrying 60 marks: Aptitude for the Study of Law.
NOTE:
• The questions in Part-C, Aptitude for the study of Law, elementary knowledge of the
basic principles of the Law and Constitution of India on the part of the student is
assumed
• For 5 year Law Course, the standard expected is of Intermediate level / 10 + 2.
• For 3 year Law Course, the standard expected is of Degree Level.
• The Questions will be objective type including multiple choices questions, match the
following. Each question contains four alternative answers and candidates have to
pick up the correct Answer from among the choices given.
• Qualifying marks in AP LAWCET-2026: The qualifying percentage of marks in the

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Entrance Test is 35% (i.e. 42 marks out of total 120 marks). There will be no minimum
qualifying marks for S.C & S.T candidates for ranking.

AP PGLCET: A Single entrance test is conducted for all the courses of LL.M. It is of
90 minutes duration and consists of 120 questions of 1 mark each. T he Examination
shall be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.
The test consists of TWO parts.
• Part-A: Consists of 40 questions carrying 40 marks (Jurisprudence-20, Constitutional
Law-20).
• Part-B: Consists of 80 questions carrying 80 marks (Public International Law 16,
Mercantile Law 16, Labour Law 16, Crimes and Torts 16, IPR & Other Laws 16).

Note: The Questions will be objective type including multiple choice questions, match
the following type questions. Each Question contains four alternative answers and
candidates have to choose the correct answer from among the choices given.
Qualifying marks in AP PGLCET-2026: The qualifying percentage of marks in the
Entrance Test is 25%. (i.e. 30 marks out of total 120 marks). There will be no minimum
qualifying marks for S.Cs & S.Ts for ranking.

SYLLABUS FOR AP PGLCET – 2026
The candidates should be thorough in Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Public
International Law, Mercantile Law, Labour Laws, Crimes and Torts, IPR & Other laws
with their respective amendments made from time to time. However, emphasis
should be on the following topics.

PART-A: 40 QUESTIONS-(40 MARKS)
I) JURISPRUDENCE: 20 Questions (20 marks)
• Schools of Jurisprudence - Sources of Law, Custom Precedent and Legislation,
• Rights and duties – Ownership and Possession, Persons, Obligation, Property,
Liability, Legal Sanctions.

II) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: 20 Questions (20 marks)
• Nature of the Constitution
• Fundamental Rights
• Directive Principles of State Policy

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• Executive, Judiciary and Legislature
• Center-State Relations
• Emergency Provisions
• Amendments to the Constitution
PART-B: 80 QUESTIONS (80 MARKS)

1. PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW : 16 Questions (16 marks)
a. International Law and Municipal Law
b. State Territory
c. Air, Sea and Outer Space Laws,
d. Nationality and Statelessness
e. Extradition, Asylum, State Jurisdiction,
f. United Nations.
2. MERCANTILE LAW : 16 Questions (16 marks)
a. General Principles of Contract (Sections. 1-75, Indian Contract Act-1872).
3. LABOUR LAWS : 16 Questions (16 marks)
a. Trade Union Act, 1926
b. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
4. CRIMES and TORTS: 16 Questions (16 marks)
a. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Penal Code) - General Principles & General
Exceptions.
b. TORTS: General Principles of Tort, Defenses, Joint liability, State liability for Torts
c. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
5. IPR & OTHER LAWS: 16 Questions (16 marks)
a. The Copyright Act, 1957; The Patents Act, 1970;
b. The Environmental Protection Act, 1986;
c. Human Rights, The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993;
d. Salient features of The Information Technology Act, 2000
e. The Right to Information Act, 2005
f. Research Methodology.(Definition and Kinds of Research)

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TENTATIVE LIST OF CENTRES FOR APLAWCET/APPGLCET - 2026

S.NO. DISTRICT REGIONAL CENTER
ANANTAPUR
1 ANANTAPUR GOOTY
2 SRI SATYASAI PUTTAPARTHI
3 CHITTOOR CHITTOOR
4 ANNAMAYYA MADANAPALLE
TIRUPATI
5 TIRUPATI GUDUR
PUTTUR
6 EAST GODAVARI RAJAHMUNDRY
7 KAKINADA KAKINADA
8 KONASEEMA AMALAPURAM
9 GUNTUR GUNTUR
10 BAPATLA CHIRALA
11 PALNADU NARASARAOPETA
GUDLAVALLERU
12 KRISHNA MACHILIPATNAM
13 NTR VIJAYAWADA
KURNOOL
14 KURNOOL YEMMIGANUR
15 NANDYAL NANDYAL
KAVALI
16 SRI POTTI SRIRAMULU NELLORE NELLORE
MARKAPURAM
17 PRAKASAM ONGOLE
SRIKAKULAM
18 SRIKAKULAM TEKKALI
GAJUWAKA
19 VISAKHAPATNAM VISAKHAPATNAM
20 ANAKAPALLE ANAKAPALLE
21 VIZIANAGARAM VIZIANAGARAM
BHIMAVARAM
22 WEST GODAVARI NARASAPURAM
TADEPALLIGUDEM
23 ELURU ELURU
KADAPA
24 YSR KADAPA PRODDATUR
Note: 1. Once the test center is allotted to the candidate, no further changes shall be
entertained. It is considered as final
2. The list of test centers in the regions and the districts mentioned in the booklet are
tentative and are subjected to changes as per the availability of the test centers.
3. The test centers will be allotted on the basis of first come first serve. Hence, the
candidate is requested to apply to the exam as soon as possible so that the test center
preferred will be allotted.

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AP LAWCET-2026 RESULTS

a. Evaluation: Every care will be taken to avoid errors in evaluation, checking,
scrutiny, tabulation and ranking. Hence, request for re-totaling or revaluation or
personal identification of scripts will not be entertained.
b. Ranking: The Candidates will be ranked in the order of merit based on the marks
obtained in the APLAWCET-2026. In case of tie the relative rank will be decided
as mentioned below:
i) By considering the marks secured in Part-C of APLAWCET and if the tie still
persists marks obtained in Part-B in AP LAWCET shall be taken into
consideration.
ii) If the ties till persists they may be bracketed to get His/her for the purpose of
ranking and seniority in age may be considered at the time of admission.
c. Rank obtained in APLAWCET-2026 is valid for admission in to 3 years /5-year
Law Courses for the academic year 2026-2027 only.

AP PGLCET-2026 RESULTS

a) Evaluation: Every care will be taken to avoid errors in evaluation, checking, scrutiny,
tabulation and ranking. Hence, request for re-totaling or revaluation or personal
identification of scripts will not be entertained.
b) Ranking: The Candidates will be ranked as per the total marks obtained in the
Entrance Test. If there is a tie in total marks, the marks obtained in Part-A of Entrance
Test will be considered for awarding the rank. If the tie persists they may be bracketed
together for the purpose of ranking and seniority in age may be considered at the
time of admission.
c) Rank obtained in AP PGLCET-2026 is valid for admission into LLM Courses for the
academic year 2026-2027 only.
NOTE: The rank card will not be sent by post. The Candidates are advised to
download the Rank Card from the web site https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in after the
publication of results. In case of any difficulty in downloading the Rank Card the
candidates are advised to contact the helpdesk of AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET office
or mail to [email protected]

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GENERAL INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS

i. The Convener or the Common Entrance Test Committee reserve the right to reject the
application of a candidate at any stage, if the application is incomplete; the candidate
fails to satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions; false or incorrect information is
furnished.
ii. Candidate shall with utmost precaution choose the appropriate test 3-year / 5- year /
LLM, based on his/her qualification. The Convener, AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET –
2026 is NOT responsible for wrong selection of any option in the online
application by the candidate.
iii. The fees paid for the application for the Entrance test shall not be refunded.
iv. The Convener, APLAWCET & APPGLCET-2026 shall be responsible for conducting
the common Entrance Test (APLAWCET/APPGLCET-2026) under the aegis of
APSCHE. He/She shall not be responsible for making admissions, allotment of seats
at the time of admissions.
v. The Candidate seeking admission through AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET 2026 should
belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh and satisfy the local/non-local requirements as
per the orders of Government of AP for the year 2026-27
vi. Any change whatsoever, including that of caste/community status or category, shall
not be permitted to be made in the filled-in application once it is submitted to the
Convener. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
vii. The Convener is not responsible for the non – submission of application within in the
notified date and time for any reason whatsoever.
viii. The Candidate should preserve the hall ticket to produce it at the time of test and later
at the time of admission into the course. Hall ticket is not transferable. Any tampering
of Hall Ticket will automatically lead to the disqualification of the candidate
ix. The candidates who apply for the entrance examination will be allowed to take up the
examination, but admission into law courses is strictly based on the eligibility criteria
mentioned in the instruction booklet. Please go through instruction booklet carefully
x. Applicants should download hall tickets from website https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
only
xi. The appearance at APLAWCET /APPGLCET-2026 does not entitle any candidate to
be considered for admission into the course automatically.
xii. Please go through the Hall ticket downloaded carefully for your Name, Date of Birth,

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Gender, Category, Test Centre Name, Date, and Time of examination.
xiii. The candidates appearing for the examination shall bring the downloaded Hall Ticket
along with a valid photo identification proof and a good ballpoint pen. Rough work
sheets will be provided by the Test Centre, if required.
xiv. The rank obtained with the benefit of relaxation of minimum qualifying marks at
the APLAWCET /APPGLCET-2026 by any candidate, claiming to belong to SC/ST
category, will be cancelled in case the claim is found to be invalid at any point
of time.
xv. The selection of candidates and allotment to colleges will be on basis of rank obtained
by the candidate at the Common Entrance Test and other conditions mentioned.
xvi. Mere passing of the entrance examination will not give a right for admission to the
candidate unless the candidate fulfills the eligible criteria as mentioned in this booklet.
xvii. Candidate will not be permitted into the exam hall after scheduled time on the date of
entrance test, under any circumstance.
xviii. A seat indicating the Hall Ticket number will be allocated to each candidate.
Candidates should find out and occupy their allotted seats only. Any candidate found
to have changed room or the seat on his/her own other than allotted, his/her
candidature shall be canceled and no plea would be accepted for it.
xix. The list of recognized/approved Law Colleges along with the sanctioned strength and
the courses that are permitted by the BAR Council of India / University concerned /
APSCHE and the seats for which the Government is competent to make admissions
for the academic year 2026-2027 will be informed after publication of the results.
xx. Candidates may raise objections to any errors in the preliminary answer key only
during the designated objection window. Failure to submit an objection within this
period will be deemed as acceptance of the answer key, and no further challenges will
be entertained.
xxi. However, Fee to be paid per objection raised on a question is Rs.300 (Three Hundred
Rupees) and the same is refundable for valid objection only. The decision of the
committee on validity of the objection is final and no further correspondence is
entertained.
xxii. Candidates are advised to practice the mock tests placed in the website and
familiarize with the mode of attempting the online test.
xxiii. In any litigation, the party to be impleaded shall be the Convener of the APLAWCET
2026 only and this shall be subject to the jurisdiction of High Court of Andhra Pradesh.

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DISCLAIMER: The candidates are required to read the instructions carefully and
furnish correct and authentic information. In case the information furnished at any
stage of the application, examination and admission process is found to be false or
incorrect or if there is any discrepancy or mismatch between the information furnished
by the candidate at the relevant section and the certificates/documents produced at
the time of admission, the provisional admission offered to the candidate shall stand
cancelled with immediate effect without assigning any further reason.

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