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AP LAWCET 2026

Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test [AP LAWCET] State Level, Entrance Exam
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Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test

Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET / AP PGLCET 2025) 2026

AP LAW CET/AP PGL CET 2026
[Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test 2026]
conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati on behalf of APSCHE
Admission to UG/PG Law Programs in Andhra Pradesh Colleges, 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.

Important Dates
Sl. No. Activity Dates
1 Date of Notification in the News papers 10/02/2026 (Tuesday)
2 Commencement of submission of Online Applications 12/02/2026 (Thursday)
3 Last date for submission of Online Applications without Late Fee 12/03/2026 (Thursday)
4 Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 1000) 16/03/2026 (Monday)
5 Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 2000) 20/03/2026 (Friday)
6 Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 4000) 24/03/2026 (Tuesday)
7 Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 10000) 28/03/2026 (Saturday)
8 Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate 30/03/2026 (Monday)
9 Downloading Hall-Tickets 20/04/2026 (Monday)
10 Date of Examination 04/05/2026 (Monday)
11 Release of Preliminary Key 07/05/2026 (Thursday)
12 Last date for receiving Objections on Preliminary Key 09/05/2026 (Saturday)
13 Results Release 18/05/2026 (Monday)
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: 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) 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 LL.B. 5-Year LL.B. LL.M.
    For OC Candidates Degree/PG with minimum 45% marks Intermediate with minimum 45% marks Holding LL.B/B.L 3/5 Year Degree
    For BC Candidates Degree/PG with minimum 42% marks Intermediate with minimum 42% marks
    For SC/ST Candidates Degree/PG with minimum 40% marks Intermediate with minimum 40% marks
    NOTE:
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Age on admission into law courses is subject to the rule position in vogue at the time of admission.
    • 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.
    • A candidate with I.T.I as basic qualification is not eligible for appearing the LAWCET Examination.
    • The qualifications and eligibility for applying to APLAWCET/APPGLCET-2026 are subject to rules and regulations laid down by BCI from time to time.
    • The courses offered by concerned law colleges will be notified at the time of Admission Notification.
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)
  • 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.
  • CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: 20 Questions (20 marks)
    - Nature of the Constitution
    - Fundamental Rights
    - Directive Principles of State Policy
    - Executive, Judiciary and Legislature
    - Center-State Relations
    - Emergency Provisions
    - Amendments to the Constitution
Part-B: 80 Questions (80 Marks)
  • PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW: 16 Questions (16 marks)
    - International Law and Municipal Law
    - State Territory
    - Air, Sea and Outer Space Laws,
    - Nationality and Statelessness
    - Extradition, Asylum, State Jurisdiction,
    - United Nations
  • MERCANTILE LAW: 16 Questions (16 marks)
    - General Principles of Contract (Sections. 1-75, Indian Contract Act-1872)
  • LABOUR LAWS: 16 Questions (16 marks)
    - Trade Union Act, 1926
    - Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
  • CRIMES and TORTS: 16 Questions (16 marks)
    - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Penal Code) - General Principles & General Exceptions
    - TORTS: General Principles of Tort, Defenses, Joint liability, State liability for Torts
    - The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
  • IPR & OTHER LAWS: 16 Questions (16 marks)
    - The Copyright Act, 1957; The Patents Act, 1970;
    - The Environmental Protection Act, 1986;
    - Human Rights, The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993;
    - Salient features of The Information Technology Act, 2000
    - The Right to Information Act, 2005
    - Research Methodology (Definition and Kinds of Research)
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Edited On: 25 Feb 2026

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