AP LAWCET 2026 Notification: Complete Guide – Apply Now!
The AP LAWCET 2026 Notification was released just a couple of days ago on February 10, 2026. If you're planning to join law college in Andhra Pradesh — whether it's the 3-year LLB after graduation or the 5-year integrated course right after 12th — this is your one-stop guide. All information is sourced directly from the official APSCHE website.
Click Here: AP LAWCET Application Form 2026
AP LAWCET 2026 Important Dates
The schedule is tight — mark these dates immediately:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | February 10, 2026 |
| Online applications start | February 12, 2026 |
| Last date without late fee | March 12, 2026 |
| Last date with ₹1000 late fee | March 16, 2026 |
| Last date with ₹2000 late fee | March 20, 2026 |
| Last date with ₹4000 late fee | March 24, 2026 |
| Last date with ₹10,000 late fee | March 28, 2026 |
| Application correction window | March 30, 2026 |
| Hall ticket download starts | April 20, 2026 |
| Exam date | May 4, 2026 (Monday) |
| Preliminary answer key | May 7, 2026 |
| Last date to raise objections | May 9, 2026 |
| Results declaration | May 18, 2026 |
Who Can Apply? AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
For 3-Year LLB (after graduation)
- Bachelor's degree in 10+2+3 pattern from a recognized university.
- OC category: 45% aggregate
- BC category: 42%
- SC/ST: 40%
For 5-Year Integrated LLB (after 12th)
- Pass in Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination.
- Same percentage rules: 45% (OC) / 42% (BC) / 40% (SC/ST).
Final-year students can apply but must complete their qualifying exam before counselling. Must be an Indian national and satisfy Andhra Pradesh local/non-local status rules. Age limits as per Bar Council of India guidelines.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill AP LAWCET 2026 Application Form
- Visit the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET
- Click on "Online Application" and pay the registration fee first:
- ₹900 for OC
- ₹850 for BC
- ₹800 for SC/ST
- Fill personal details, educational qualifications, and upload scanned photo + signature.
- Select preferred test centres (allocated on first-come, first-served basis).
- Review all information carefully, submit the form, and download the confirmation page with application number.
AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Questions: 120
- Marks: 1 mark per question (Total 120 marks)
- Negative Marking: None
Section-wise breakup:
- Part A: General Knowledge & Mental Ability → 30 questions
- Part B: Current Affairs → 30 questions
- Part C: Aptitude for Study of Law → 60 questions
Qualifying marks: 42 (35%) for general ranking. SC/ST candidates qualify even with lower scores.
What’s in the Syllabus for AP LAWCET 2026?
- GK & Mental Ability: Indian history, geography, economy, polity, logical reasoning, puzzles, series.
- Current Affairs: National & international events of the last 1–2 years.
- Law Aptitude: Elementary knowledge of Indian Constitution, fundamental rights, contracts, torts, criminal law, legal reasoning.
Download the official instruction booklet from the APSCHE website for the detailed topic-wise syllabus.
After the Exam – Results, Rank Card & Counselling
- Results & Rank Card: Expected May 18, 2026 — download from the same portal.
- Counselling: Through APSCHE portal (lawcet-sche.aptonline.in) — includes web options entry, seat allotment, and self-reporting.
Quick Preparation Tips from Recent Qualifiers
- Solve at least one previous year paper weekly.
- Read The Hindu or Indian Express daily for current affairs.
- For law aptitude — focus on bare acts and basic explanations; avoid overcomplicating.
- Take full-length mock tests in the final 15 days — it's a game-changer.
With roughly two months left, consistent 2–3 hours of focused study daily is sufficient.
