APSCHE AP LAWCET 2026: LL.B. Admissions Application Begins – Latest Notification!
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has officially launched the registration for AP LAWCET 2026. This state-level entrance exam, conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, is the mandatory gateway for students seeking admission into 3-year and 5-year LL.B. programs across the state.
With the application window now open, aspiring lawyers must act quickly to complete their registration before the no-late-fee deadline.
📊 AP LAWCET 2026: Key Highlights
| Organization | APSCHE |
| Conducting Body | Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati |
| Registration Start | February 12, 2026 |
| Last Date (No Late Fee) | March 12, 2026 |
| Exam Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
🎓 Eligibility & Fees
Eligibility is primarily based on educational qualification and aggregate marks. There is no upper age limit for appearing in the exam.
Eligibility Criteria:
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3-Year LL.B.: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree ($10+2+3$ pattern).
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5-Year LL.B.: Must have passed Intermediate ($10+2$ pattern) or equivalent.
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Min. Marks: 45% for OC (General), 42% for BC, and 40% for SC/ST categories.
Application Fees:
| Category | AP LAWCET Fee |
| General (OC) | ₹900 |
| Backward Classes (BC) | ₹850 |
| SC / ST | ₹800 |
📝 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The entrance test is a Computer Based Test (CBT) lasting 90 minutes, containing 120 objective questions with no negative marking.
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Part A: General Knowledge & Mental Ability (30 Questions / 30 Marks)
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Part B: Current Affairs (30 Questions / 30 Marks)
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Part C: Aptitude for the Study of Law (60 Questions / 60 Marks) — Covers elementary knowledge of legal principles and the Constitution of India.
📥 Important Deadlines (With Late Fees)
If you miss the initial deadline of March 12, you can still apply by paying a penalty:
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With ₹1,000 Late Fee: Up to March 16, 2026.
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With ₹2,000 Late Fee: Up to March 20, 2026.
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With ₹4,000 Late Fee: Up to March 24, 2026.
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With ₹10,000 Late Fee: Up to March 28, 2026.
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Correction Window: March 30, 2026.
🔗 How to Apply Online
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Fee Payment: Visit the official portal and click “Eligibility Criteria & Fee Payment.”
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Check Payment Status: Confirm your payment is successful before proceeding.
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Fill Application: Log in using your Payment Reference ID to enter your academic and personal data.
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Upload: Submit scanned copies of your photo ($<30$ KB) and signature ($<15$ KB).
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Print: Save the confirmation page for your records.
AP LAWCET 2026 Registration process and Exam Details
This video provides a concise overview of the registration start dates, eligibility requirements, and the complete exam schedule for AP LAWCET 2026.
