The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) will soon open registration for the AP LAWCET 2026 and AP PGLCET 2026 exams. These exams are for students who want to join law courses in colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Interested students must apply online through the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The exam date for AP LAWCET 2026 is already set for May 4, 2026. The date for AP PGLCET 2026 will be announced later.
The AP LAWCET is for admission to 5-year integrated LLB and 3-year LLB degree courses. The AP PGLCET is for Master of Laws (LLM) degree courses. Registration for both exams is expected to start in March 2026.
Key Dates for AP LAWCET 2026
| Event | Date |
| AP LAWCET 2026 Registration Starts | Expected Soon (March 2026) |
| AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Date | May 4, 2026 |
| AP PGLCET 2026 Exam Date | To be announced |
About AP LAWCET 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) is held once a year. Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, conducts this exam for APSCHE. The test is online and lasts for 90 minutes, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM.
Courses Offered through AP LAWCET:
- 5-year integrated LLB courses (like BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB, BLS LLB, BTech LLB)
- 3-year LLB courses
Eligibility Criteria for Law Courses
Students must meet certain conditions to apply for these law exams:
For AP LAWCET (3-year and 5-year LLB):
- Students must have passed their 10+2 (Intermediate) exam.
- They need at least 45% marks in their qualifying exam.
- Students who are currently appearing for their final qualifying exam can also apply.
For AP PGLCET (LLM):
- Students must have a graduation degree.
- They need at least 50% marks in their graduation degree.
- Students who are currently appearing for their final qualifying exam can also apply.
Students from outside Andhra Pradesh can also apply if they meet these eligibility rules.
How to Apply for AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026
The application process is online. Follow these steps to fill out the form:
- Visit the official APSCHE website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
- Find and click on the link for AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026 registration.
- Fill in your details based on the eligibility rules and pay the application fee. The fee amount depends on your category.
- After paying, check your payment status. You will need your qualifying exam hall ticket number and mobile number for this.
- Fill out the full application form with all required details.
- Submit the form.
- Print a copy of the submitted application form. Keep a few copies for future use, especially for admission and counselling. You do not need to send the form by post.
Documents Needed for Registration
Gather these documents before you start your online application:
- Passport-sized color photograph
- Scanned copy of your signature
- A valid photo ID proof (like Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Passport, or Driving License)
- Scanned copy of your 10th mark sheet
- Scanned copy of your 12th mark sheet
- Scanned copy of your Graduation mark sheet (only for 3-year LLB and LLM applicants)
- Caste certificate (if you want to claim reservation benefits)
- Disability certificate (if you have a disability)
- Domicile certificate (if applicable)
Photo and Signature Requirements:
| Document | Details |
| Photograph | Recent color photo, size less than 30 KB, JPG format |
| Signature | Size less than 15 KB, JPG format |
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