The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the exam date for AP LAWCET 2026 . This important entrance exam will take place on May 4, 2026 . Students who want to study law in Andhra Pradesh can now mark this date. The exam is for admission to both three-year and five-year Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB) courses.
For students planning to pursue a Master of Legislative Law (LLM) degree, the exam date for AP PGLCET 2026 will be announced soon. All updates for both exams will be available on the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in .
Key Exam Dates
Here are the important dates announced:
| Exam Name | Exam Date |
| AP LAWCET 2026 | May 4, 2026 |
| AP PGLCET 2026 | Date to be announced soon |
AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for the AP LAWCET 2026 exam, candidates must meet certain conditions. Only Indian citizens can apply. The specific educational qualifications depend on the law course chosen.
For 5-Year LLB Course
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) examination.
- General category students need at least 45% marks in Class 12.
- Students from Backward Classes (BC) need at least 42% marks in Class 12.
- Candidates from Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories need at least 40% marks in Class 12.
For 3-Year LLB Course
- Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's Degree (graduation) from a recognised university. This degree should be in the 10+2+3 format.
AP PGLCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Students who wish to appear for the AP PGLCET 2026 exam for LLM admission must also meet specific requirements.
- Candidates must have completed their LLB degree from a recognised university.
- General category students must have scored at least 50% marks in their LLB degree.
- Candidates from SC or ST categories must have scored at least 45% marks in their LLB degree.
How to Apply for AP LAWCET 2026
The application process for AP LAWCET 2026 is expected to start around March 2026 . Students must apply online to register for the exam.
- Visit the official application website: lawcet-sche.aptonline.in/LAWCET .
- Fill in the online application form with all required details.
- You will need a valid email ID and password to complete the registration.
The AP LAWCET 2026 exam will be held online. Test centres will be set up in various locations across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Students should keep checking the official APSCHE website for the exact dates for registration, admit cards, and other important announcements regarding both AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026.
Preparing well and understanding the eligibility rules are important steps for students aiming to pursue a career in law through these entrance exams.
