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    AP LAWCET 2026 Notification (Out): Registration (Started), Exam Date (May 4), Latest Updates
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    • AP LAWCET 2026 Notification (Out): Registration (Started), Exam Date (May 4), Latest Updates

    AP LAWCET 2026 Notification (Out): Registration (Started), Exam Date (May 4), Latest Updates

    Updated on 11 Jun 2026, 11:58 AM IST

    The complete AP LAWCET 2026 notification has been published on the official website. As per the notification, the AP LAWCET 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 4 2026, as a computer-based test (CBT). The AP LAWCET application process 2026 has started on February 12, 2026. Candidates can fill out the application form for AP LAWCET 2026 without a late fee till March 12, 2026. The paper will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions across three sections: general knowledge and mental ability, current affairs, and aptitude for the study of law. Candidates will have 90 minutes to complete the exam, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

    AP LAWCET 2026 Notification (Out): Registration (Started), Exam Date (May 4), Latest Updates
    AP LAWCET 2026 Notification

    The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) 2026 is the entrance exam for students aspiring to enter the legal profession through 3-year and 5-year integrated LLB programmes. Managed by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), this state-level examination evaluates critical thinking, legal aptitude, and general awareness.

    AP LAWCET 2026 Application Dates

    AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Dates

    DetailsDates
    Release of AP LAWCET 2026 notificationFebruary 10, 2026
    AP LAWCET 2026 application form release dateFebruary 12, 2026
    AP LAWCET 2026 application form last date without late feeMarch 12, 2026
    Last date to submit the application form with a late fee of Rs. 1000/-March 16, 2026
    Last date to submit the application form with a late fee of Rs. 2000/-March 20, 2026
    Last date to submit the application form with a late fee of Rs. 4000/-March 24, 2026
    Last date to submit the application form with a late fee of Rs. 10000/-March 28, 2026
    AP LAWCET 2026 application correction windowMarch 30, 2026
    Release of AP LAWCET Admit Card 2026April 20, 2026
    APLAWCET 2026 exam dateMay 4, 2026
    AP LAWCET 2026 provisional answer keyMay 7, 2026
    Last date to raise objections against the provisional answer keyMay 9, 2026
    AP LAWCET 2026 resultMay 18, 2026
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    AP LAWCET 2026 Latest Update

    • SPMVV will conduct the AP LAWCET 2026 exam on May 4, 2026.

    • TheAP LAWCET 2026 application will start from February 12, 2026.

    • AP LAWCET 2026 exam will be conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV), Tirupati, on behalf of APSCHE.

    • The APSCHE is expected to release the AP LAWCET 2026 application form in the fourth week of March 2026.

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    AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria 2026

    To apply for AP LAWCET 2026, candidates must meet the following AP LAWCET eligibility criteria:

    • For a 3-year LLB course:

      • Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (BA, BSc, BCom, or equivalent) from a university recognised by the UGC.

      • Candidates need to score at least 45% for the general (OC) category, 42% for the OBC (BC) category, and 40% for the SC/ST categories.

      • Students currently in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply.

    • For a 5-year integrated LLB course:

      • Applicants must have passed the Intermediate (class 12) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.

      • The minimum requirement is 45% marks for general (OC), 42% for OBC (BC), and 40% for SC/ST categories.

      • There is no upper age limit to appear for the AP LAWCET exam as per the Bar Council of India guidelines.

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    AP LAWCET 2026 Registration Fees

    Category

    Application fee (no late fee)

    Open category

    Rs 900

    Backward classes

    Rs 850

    SC / ST candidates

    Rs 800

    AP LAWCET 2026 Application Form: Documents Required

    Candidates need to keep the following documents ready before starting the AP LAWCET application process 2026:

    • Class 10 and 12 marksheets and graduation marksheet (for 3-year LLB).

    • Aadhaar card and a valid mobile number/email ID.

    • Caste certificate (for SC/ST/BC) and income certificate.

    • A scanned passport photo (< 30 KB) and signature (< 15 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.

    Steps to fill AP LAWCET Application Form 2026

    The application process is online-based and must be completed at the official AP LAWCET portal. Refer to the steps below to know the AP LAWCET 2026 registration process:

    • Visit the official AP LAWCET portal - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/lawcet.

    • Provide the qualifying exam hall ticket number, the candidate's name, DOB, and mobile number.

    • Complete the payment via net banking/credit/debit card.

    • Go to the "Know Your Payment Status" link to confirm the transaction was successful. Note down the payment reference ID.

    • Log in and enter details regarding the choice of regional exam centre, academic history, and category details.

    • Attach the scanned passport photo (<30KB) and signature (<15KB) in JPG format.

    • Submit and save this for certificate verification during counselling.

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    Have a question related to AP LAWCET ?

    As per the notification released, the cut off of AP LAWCET 2024 entrance exam set for the general category is 35% (42 out of 120). However, there are no criteria regarding minimum qualifying marks if you are from SC and ST categories. As per the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2024 eligibility

    Hello Aspirant,

    Hope you are doing well. The cut off for SC male candidates is rank 1832 and female candidates is rank 1685. Yes you are eligible for admission for the five years integrated B.A.L.L.B course at Siddhartha law collage, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh .

    Thank you.

    Hello,

    Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, the exam conducting authority will declare the AP LAWCET 2022 result tentatively in last week of July 2022. Candidates will be able to download AP LAWCET result 2022 in online mode at the official website of APSCHE - sche.ap.gov.in. The officials have not yet

    Hello harshitha,
    Hope you are doing good.
    So as per your query, first of all co gratulations on the score. And secondly the answer is Yes, you will absolutely get seat in Andhra University of Visakhapatnam. As per the cutoffs in general category it is 1632 to 1832. Basing upon

    Hello aspirant,

    Hope you are doing absolutely great.

    So with regard to your query, as you scored 63 marks in the APEAMCET according to the previous year cutoffs of the EAPCET your rank will range between 5k to 15k. In Andhra Pradesh the intermediate marks have 25% of weightage and