AP LAWCET & PGLCET Guide: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cutoff, Fees & Counselling Details

The AP LAWCET is the Andhra Pradesh Common Law Entrance Test, a state-level exam for admissions to 3-year and 5-year LLB programs in Andhra Pradesh universities and affiliated colleges.

AP LAWCET Application Form Timeline

The application form for AP Lawcet opens in the second week of February. Before that the notification will be out, indicating the application form opening date and exam date.

Exam Overview For AP LAWCET

The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET) is the centralised entrance test for law admissions in Andhra Pradesh for every academic year.

Conducting Authority:

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, on behalf of A.P. State Council of Higher Education (APSHE), Mangalagiri.

Programmes covered:

• AP LAWCET: Admission into 1st year of 5‑Year LL.B. and 3‑Year LL.B. courses in State Universities, their departments / constituent colleges, and affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
• AP PGLCET: Admission into 1st year of LL.M./M.L. (postgraduate law) programmes in the same institutions.

Geographic scope:

Entrance‑based admissions across all State‑university‑linked law colleges in Andhra Pradesh (including government, aided, and self‑financing institutions under the state quota).

AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria

State requirement:

The candidate must belong to the State of Andhra Pradesh and satisfy Local / Non‑Local status as per Government of Andhra Pradesh Orders for 2026–27.

3 Year LL.B. course Through AP LAWCET

Academic qualification:

Passed any Graduate Degree (10+2+3 pattern) from a recognized university, or an equivalent examination recognized by the concerned university.

Minimum marks (aggregate):

• General category: 45%
• BC (OBC) category: 42%
• SC/ST categories: 40%

If marks are below the above cut‑offs:

Candidate must have secured same or higher percentage (45% for General, 42% for BC, 40% for SC/ST) in any additional graduation or post‑graduation.

Rounding rule (percentage):

If a candidate secures:

• ≥44.5% (General) → treated as 45%
• ≥41.5% (BC) → treated as 42%
• ≥39.5% (SC/ST) → treated as 40%
  in graduation (10+2+3 pattern).

5 Year LL.B. course Through AP LAWCET

Academic qualification:

Passed two‑year Intermediate Examination (10+2 pattern) or any other equivalent examination recognized by the concerned university or Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh.

Minimum marks (aggregate):

• General category: 45%
• BC (OBC) category: 42%
• SC/ST categories: 40%

Rounding rule (percentage):

If a candidate secures:

• ≥44.5% (General) → treated as 45%
• ≥41.5% (BC) → treated as 42%
• ≥39.5% (SC/ST) → treated as 40%
  in Intermediate (10+2 pattern).

2 Year LL.M. (LL.M./M.L.) course

Academic qualification:

• Must be holding a 3‑Year or 5‑Year LL.B. degree on the date of application, or
• Must be appearing for/appeared in the final year of 3‑Year/5‑Year LL.B. examination.

Final‑year candidates:

A candidate appearing for the 3‑Year/5‑Year LL.B. final‑year examination may appear for AP PGLCET in anticipation of results, but must pass the qualifying LL.B. examination with the required minimum marks by the time of admission/counselling.

AP LAWCET Eligibility-Summery

Category	3-Year LLB (Degree/PG)	5-Year LLB (Intermediate/10+2)	LLM (Qualification)
OC Candidates	Minimum 45% marks	Minimum 45% marks	LLB/BL 3/5-Year Degree
BC Candidates	Minimum 42% marks	Minimum 42% marks	LLB/BL 3/5-Year Degree
SC/ST Candidates	Minimum 40% marks	Minimum 40% marks	LLB/BL 3/5-Year Degree

Medium of The Entrance Test

• AP LAWCET (3‑year & 5‑year LL.B.): conducted in English and Telugu.
• AP PGLCET (LL.M.): conducted only in English.

AP LAWCET – Pattern (3‑Year & 5‑Year LL.B.)

• Mode: Computer‑Based Test (CBT).
• Duration: 90 minutes.
• Total questions: 120 (all objective‑type; multiple‑choice, match‑the‑following, etc.).
• Total marks: 120 (1 mark per question, no negative marking).

Part	Section / Content	No. of Qs	Marks
A	General Knowledge and Mental Ability	30	30
B	Current Affairs	30	30
C	Aptitude for the Study of Law	60	60

Standard expected:

• 5‑year LL.B. → Intermediate level (10+2).
• 3‑year LL.B. → Degree level.
• Elementary knowledge of basic principles of Law and Constitution of India is assumed for Part‑C.

Qualifying marks For AP LAWCET‑2026:

• General / OBC / Other categories: 35% (i.e., 42 out of 120).
• SC/ST candidates: No minimum qualifying marks for ranking.

AP PGLCET – Pattern (LL.M./M.L.)

• Mode: Computer‑Based Test (CBT).
• Duration: 90 minutes.
• Total questions: 120 (objective‑type, MCQs and match‑the‑following).
• Total marks: 120 (1 mark per question, no negative marking).

Part	Section / Subject	No. of Qs	Marks
A	Jurisprudence	20	20
A	Constitutional Law	20	20
B	Public International Law	16	16
B	Mercantile Law (Commercial Law)	16	16
B	Labour Law	16	16
B	Crimes and Torts	16	16
B	IPR & Other Laws	16	16

Qualifying Marks For AP PGLCET

• General / OBC / Other categories: 25% (i.e., 30 out of 120).
• SC/ST candidates: No minimum qualifying marks for ranking.

Official Mock Tests

Access official practice tests on the APSCHE website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET to simulate the real exam interface, including 120 MCQs across GK, current affairs, and legal aptitude sections.

AP PGLCET Exam Pattern

AP PGLCET Exam Pattern
Section	Questions	Marks
Part A: General Knowledge & Mental Ability	30	30
Part B: Current Affairs	30	30
Part C: Law Aptitude	60	60

Available in English and Telugu; covers courses like BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLB

AP LAWCET/PGLCET Test Centres

North Andhra Centres

District	Regional Center
Srikakulam	Srikakulam, Tekkali
Visakhapatnam	Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam
Anakapalle	Anakapalle
Vizianagaram	Vizianagaram
West Godavari	Bhimavaram, Narasapuram, Tadepalligudem
Eluru	Eluru

Central and South Andhra Centres

District	Regional Center(s)
Anantapur	Anantapur, Gooty
Sri Sathya Sai	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	Vijayawada

Rayalaseema and Coastal Centres

District	Regional Center(s)
Kurnool	Kurnool, Yemiganur
Nandyal	Nandyal
Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore	Kavali, Nellore
Prakasam	Markapuram, Ongole
YSR Kadapa	Kadapa, Proddatur

AP LAWCET/PGLCET Most Important points

Rejection of application

The Convener or Common Entrance Test Committee may reject an application at any stage if:

• the application is incomplete,
• the candidate does not satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions, or
• false or incorrect information is furnished.

Any change in caste/community or category shall not be allowed once the form is submitted. No correspondence will be entertained regarding such changes.

Choice of AP LAWCET Test and Fees

• The candidate must choose the appropriate test (3‑Year LL.B., 5‑Year LL.B., or LL.M.) very carefully, based on his/her qualification.
• The Convener, AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET is not responsible for wrong selection of any option in the online application.
• Application fee is non‑refundable under any circumstances.

Role of the Convener and Admissions

The Convener conducts the Common Entrance Test AP LAWCET / AP PGLCET under APSCHE but is not responsible for:

• making admissions, or
• allotting seats at the time of counselling.

Merit‑based allotment of seats will be done on the basis of rank obtained in the test and other conditions specified by the authority.

State and Local‑Status Requirement

Every candidate seeking admission through AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET must:

• belong to the State of Andhra Pradesh, and
• satisfy local / non‑local status requirements as per the Government of Andhra Pradesh Orders for every year.

Submission of Application and AP LAWCET/PGLCET Hall Ticket

• The Convener is not responsible for non‑submission of the application within the notified date and time for any reason.
• The candidate must download the hall ticket from the official website:
  https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in only.

The candidate must preserve the hall ticket and produce it:

• at the time of the entrance test, and
• later at the time of admission.

The hall ticket is not transferable. Any tampering will lead to automatic disqualification.

AP LAWCET During the Examination

• No candidate will be allowed into the exam hall after the scheduled start time, under any circumstance.
• Each candidate is allotted a specific seat; candidates must occupy only their allotted seat.
• Changing the room or seat on one’s own will lead to cancellation of candidature, with no plea entertained.

Candidates Must Carry:

• The downloaded hall ticket,
• a valid photo ID proof, and
• a good ballpoint pen.
• Rough sheets will be provided by the test centre, if required.

After The AP LAWCET/AP PGLCET Exam and Admission

Appearance at AP LAWCET / AP PGLCET does not guarantee consideration for admission. Admission is subject to:

• fulfilling the eligibility criteria, and
• clearing the entrance test with the prescribed qualifying marks.

Mere passing of the entrance examination does not give a right to admission; the candidate must satisfy all eligibility norms given in the instruction booklet.

Relaxation‑based rank cancellation:

• Ranks obtained by SC/ST candidates with relaxation in qualifying marks will be cancelled if their claim is found invalid at any time.

AP LAWCET/PGLCET Answer key objections and fee

• Candidates may raise objections to the preliminary answer key only during the designated objection window.
• Failure to submit an objection within this period = deemed acceptance of the key; no further challenges are allowed.

Fee per objection: Rs. 300 (Three Hundred Rupees).

• This fee is refundable only for valid objections.
• The committee’s decision on validity is final and no further correspondence will be entertained.

AP LAWCET/AP PGLCET FAQs