AP LAWCET / PGLCET — At a Glance
About AP LAWCET / PGLCET
AP LAWCET (Law Common Entrance Test) is the state-level entrance exam for admission to the 3-year and 5-year LLB courses in Andhra Pradesh, and AP PGLCET is the entrance exam for the 2-year LLM course. Both are online exams held for APSCHE. Dates for the next cycle: To be announced.
Main Overview
AP LAWCET / PGLCET – Complete Guide for LLB and LLM Admissions
Everything about the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (LAWCET) for 3-year and 5-year LLB and the Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (PGLCET) for LLM – explained in simple words.
State Level Exams • Online CBT • LLB and LLM • APSCHE
📢 Next Exam Update: The notification, application dates, exam date and result date for the next cycle are To be announced. Bookmark this page and the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET.
120
Questions
90 Min
Duration
CBT
Online Mode
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Tests: LAWCET and PGLCET
No
Negative Marking
What are AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET?
AP LAWCET is the state-level entrance test for admission to the 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated LLB courses of Andhra Pradesh. AP PGLCET is the entrance test for the 2-year LLM course. Both exams are held online for the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). In 2026, reports named Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati as the conducting university.
At a Glance
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Tests | AP LAWCET (LLB) and AP PGLCET (LLM) |
Conducted For | APSCHE (SPMVV Tirupati conducted it in 2026, as reported) |
Exam Level | State level (Andhra Pradesh) |
Exam Mode | Online – Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Total Questions | 120 multiple-choice questions, 120 marks |
Duration | 90 minutes |
Negative Marking | No |
Qualifying Marks | LAWCET: 42 out of 120 (General). PGLCET: 30 out of 120 |
Official Website | |
Next Exam Dates | To be announced |
Courses You Can Join
📘 3-year LLB
For graduates. Admission through AP LAWCET.
📗 5-year integrated LLB
For students after Intermediate (10+2). Admission through AP LAWCET.
📙 2-year LLM
For LLB graduates. Admission through AP PGLCET.
Exam Pattern Snapshot (LAWCET)
Marks distribution – AP LAWCET
Aptitude for the Study of Law60 marks (50%)
General Knowledge and Mental Ability30 marks (25%)
Current Affairs30 marks (25%)
See the full pattern on the Exam Pattern page.
Important Dates
Event | Next Cycle | Last Cycle (2026) |
|---|---|---|
Application starts | To be announced | 12 Feb 2026 |
Final date with late fee | To be announced | 6 Apr 2026 (reported) |
Hall ticket | To be announced | 20 Apr 2026 |
Exam | To be announced | 4 May 2026 |
Preliminary key | To be announced | 7 May 2026 |
Result | To be announced | 18 May 2026 |
Full details: Exam Dates.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility depends on the course: Intermediate for 5-year LLB, a degree for 3-year LLB and an LLB degree for LLM. Read the Eligibility page.
How to Apply – Step by Step
1
Open the official website
Go to cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET and open the application link.
2
Pay the fee online
Pay the application fee for your test and category.
3
Fill the form
Enter your personal and qualifying exam details carefully.
4
Upload photo and signature
Use clear images in the required format.
5
Submit and download
Save your application copy and payment receipt.
Read more: How to Register · Registration Fees · Hall Ticket.
After the Exam
🔑 Answer key
A preliminary key is released and objections are invited. See Response Sheet and Key.
📊 Result and rank
Rank cards are released online. See Result.
🎓 Counselling
Online counselling by APSCHE decides your college. See Counselling.
Smart Preparation Tips
Read a newspaper daily for Current Affairs and General Knowledge.
Practise legal reasoning questions, because Law Aptitude carries half the marks in LAWCET.
Practise reasoning questions such as series, coding-decoding and analogies.
For PGLCET, revise the main LLB subjects.
Attempt every question, because there is no negative marking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is AP LAWCET?
It is the state entrance test for 3-year and 5-year LLB admission in Andhra Pradesh.
Q. What is AP PGLCET?
It is the state entrance test for LLM admission.
Q. Is the exam online?
Yes. It is a computer-based test.
Q. How many questions are asked?
120 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes.
Q. Is there negative marking?
No.
Q. What is the qualifying mark?
For LAWCET, 42 out of 120 for General category. For PGLCET, 30 out of 120.
Q. When are the next dates?
The dates are To be announced.
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Source: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) – official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET. Details can change every year, so please confirm on the official website before applying.