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    AP LAWCET Exam 2026: Correction Window (Open), Exam Date (May 4), Syllabus & Pattern, PYQs

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    JasmineUpdated on Mar 26, 2026 05:02 PM

    About AP LAWCET 2026

    The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has extended the deadline for AP LAWCET application form 2026 to March 20, 2026. Candidates who miss out on the AP LAWCET application form 2026 deadline can submit the form later by paying a late fee. The APSCHE has started the online applications for AP LAWCET 2026 from February 12, 2026 onwards. Candidates can submit the AP LAWCET 2026 application form online from the official website. APSCHE conducts the AP LAWCET 2026 exam for admission to 3-year and 5-year LLB courses in law colleges across Andhra Pradesh. AP LAWCET 2026 exam will be held on May 4, 2026. The AP LAWCET 2026 will have 120 multiple-choice questions on subjects such as general knowledge and mental ability, current affairs, and legal aptitude. Each question will carry one mark.

    What is AP LAWCET?

    Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test, also known as AP LAWCET, is a state-level law entrance exam conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati. AP LAWCET exam is accepted for admission to 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes offered by the law colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

    AP LAWCET Exam Details 2026

    The online-based AP LAWCET 2026 exam will have three sections as mentioned below:

    1. Current affairs and general knowledge
    2. Legal aptitude 
    3. Mental ability

    AP LAWCET 2026 Courses

    Around 35 law colleges and universities will participate in AP LAWCET 2026. The law colleges of Andhra Pradesh offer BA LLB-5 Years, BBA LLB-5 Years, BCom LLB-5 Years and LLB-3 Years through AP LAWCET 2026.

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    AP LAWCET Exam 2026: Correction Window (Open), Exam Date (May 4), Syllabus & Pattern, PYQs
    AP LAWCET Exam 2026: Correction Window (Open), Exam Date (May 4), Syllabus & Pattern, PYQs

    AP LAWCET 2026 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test
    Short Exam Name
    AP LAWCET
    Conducting Body
    Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Tirupati
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Once a year
    Exam Level
    State Level Exam
    Participating Colleges
    25
    Exam Duration
    1 Hour 30 Minutes
    No Of Seats
    8238

    AP LAWCET Important Dates

    AP LAWCET Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (session 2026)

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What educational qualification is required for appearing in the AP LAWCET 2026?
    A:

    As per the AP LAWCET eligibility criteria, the candidate should have completed Class 12 from a recognized board or institution for 5-year LLB and graduation from any stream for 3-year LLB.

    Q: What type of questions will be asked in AP LAWCET 2026?
    A:

    120 multiple-choice type questions are asked in AP LAWCET 2026. 

    Q: Which subjects should I study for AP LAWCET 2026 preparation?
    A:

    As per the syllabus of AP LAWCET, you should study the subjects such as general knowledge, current affairs, legal aptitude and mental ability.

    Q: What type of questions are asked in legal aptitude section of AP LAWCET 2026?
    A:

    The AP LAWCET legal aptitude section will consist of questions pertaining to the elementary knowledge of the basic principles of the Law and Constitution of India.

    Q: Which law courses are offered through AP LAWCET?
    A:

    Through AP LAWCET, the law colleges of Andhra Pradesh offer admissions to 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB programmes.

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    Questions related to AP LAWCET

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    Yes, a BTech graduate is eligible to appear for the AP LAWCET exam to pursue a 3-year LLB programme.

    Hi! With an AP LAWCET 2025 rank of 1338 and belonging to the BC category, you have a good chance of getting a seat in VD Siddhartha Law College, Vijayawada, as previous year closing ranks for BC candidates were generally higher than this. Admission will also depend on seat availability

    Hey! With your AP LAWCET rank of 3992 in the SC category, here’s an idea of your chances for the colleges you chose:

    DNR College, Bhimavaram – This one might be tough as SC closing ranks are usually lower than your rank.

    JC College, Guntur – Your rank is within

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