AP LAWCET Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Eligibility

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AP LAWCET (Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test) is the state entrance exam for admission to three-year and five-year LLB programs in law colleges across Andhra Pradesh. It is held on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) by a state university chosen each year; for the 2026 cycle, that was Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati.

The test is computer-based, with 120 questions in 90 minutes and no negative marking. You need 35% to qualify for a rank, although SC and ST candidates have no minimum. This guide focuses on the five-year LLB route for Class 12 students; graduates take the same exam format for the three-year LLB.

AP LAWCET at a glance

Full name	Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET)
Conducted by	A state university on behalf of APSCHE (Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati in 2026)
Exam level	State (Andhra Pradesh)
Held	Once a year, usually in May or June
Mode	Computer-based test
Duration	90 minutes
Subjects	General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, Aptitude for the Study of Law
Total marks	120
Negative marking	None
Languages	English and Telugu
Leads to	Five-year and three-year LLB programs at law colleges in Andhra Pradesh
Official website	cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET

AP LAWCET important dates

These dates update automatically from Kosuki’s exam calendar. “Announced” dates come from the official notice; “Expected” months are based on past years.

NotificationExpected February 2027 Expected
Registration opensExpected February 2027 Expected
Last date to applyExpected March 2027 Expected
Admit cardExpected April 2027 Expected
ExamExpected May 2027 Expected
ResultExpected May 2027 Expected

Used for admissions in Andhra Pradesh. Conducted by APSCHE (conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati in 2026). Official website. Always confirm dates on the official website. Report a wrong date.

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What is AP LAWCET?

AP LAWCET is the common gateway to law colleges in Andhra Pradesh, including university colleges and private affiliated colleges. The same test is used for the three-year LLB (for graduates) and the five-year integrated LLB (for Class 12 students), with separate ranks for each.

The conducting university changes from year to year, but the website, pattern and admission process stay under APSCHE. After the result, seats are filled through online counseling with web options.

AP LAWCET is separate from TS LAWCET, which is run for law colleges in Telangana. If you want seats in both states, you need to apply for both exams.

AP LAWCET eligibility

For the five-year LLB, the AP LAWCET eligibility rules in the 2026 instruction booklet are:

You must have passed the two-year Intermediate (10+2) exam or an equivalent qualification.
You need at least 45% aggregate marks if you are in the general category, 42% for BC candidates, and 40% for SC and ST candidates.
You must be an Indian national and meet the local or non-local status rules of Andhra Pradesh.
Students appearing for the final Intermediate exam can take the test, but must pass with the required marks before counseling.
Candidates whose basic qualification is ITI are not eligible.

AP LAWCET exam pattern

The AP LAWCET exam pattern has three parts. Half the paper is Part C, which tests aptitude for law. Questions are objective, including multiple choice and match-the-following, with four options each.

Part	Section	Questions	Marks
A	General Knowledge and Mental Ability	30	30
B	Current Affairs	30	30
C	Aptitude for the Study of Law	60	60
Total		120	120

AP LAWCET marking scheme and qualifying marks

+1 mark for each correct answer.
No negative marking for wrong answers.
Qualifying mark is 35%, which is 42 out of 120.
SC and ST candidates have no minimum qualifying mark for ranking.
If scores tie, the marks in Part C are compared first, then Part B. Remaining ties are resolved by age at the time of admission.

AP LAWCET syllabus

General Knowledge and Mental Ability: Indian history, geography, polity and economy, general science, and reasoning questions such as series, analogies, coding and simple puzzles.
Current Affairs: important national and international events, Andhra Pradesh news, government schemes, awards, sports and appointments, mostly from the year before the exam.
Aptitude for the Study of Law: basic legal concepts and terms, the Indian Constitution, legal maxims, questions that apply a legal principle to facts, and awareness of important laws and landmark judgments.

AP LAWCET result and counseling

The conducting university releases preliminary answer keys, takes objections, and then publishes the result with ranks, usually a few weeks after the exam. Ranks are given separately for three-year and five-year LLB candidates.

Admission runs through online counseling managed by APSCHE. You register, pay the processing fee, get your certificates verified, exercise web options for colleges, and receive a seat allotment based on rank, category and local area rules. You then report to the allotted college with original documents.

How to prepare for AP LAWCET

You have 90 minutes for 120 questions, or 45 seconds each, and there is no penalty for wrong answers. Speed matters, and every question should get an answer.

Put most of your effort into Part C. It carries 60 marks and is also the first tie-breaker.
Learn common legal terms, legal maxims and key Articles of the Constitution, then practice principle-and-facts questions.
Keep current affairs notes for the past year, including Andhra Pradesh-specific news and schemes.
For Part A, revise Class 10 social studies and general science and practice basic reasoning questions.
Solve previous AP LAWCET papers and take timed 90-minute mocks. Make sure you mark an answer for every question before time runs out. You can log mock scores and preparation status in Kosuki.
Decide early whether to take the paper in English or Telugu, and practice in that language.

How to apply for AP LAWCET

Pay the registration fee online on the AP LAWCET website.
Fill in the application form with personal, academic, category and local status details.
Choose the five-year LLB option and your test center preferences.
Upload your photo and signature and submit the form.
Download the hall ticket when released.
After the result, follow the APSCHE counseling notices for certificate verification and web options.

AP LAWCET FAQs

Is there negative marking in AP LAWCET?

No. AP LAWCET does not deduct marks for wrong answers, so attempt every question.

What are the qualifying marks for AP LAWCET?

You need 35%, or 42 out of 120, to get a rank. SC and ST candidates have no minimum qualifying mark.

Can I write AP LAWCET in Telugu?

Yes. The question paper is available in English and Telugu.

Can students from other states take AP LAWCET?

Admission depends on meeting Andhra Pradesh local or non-local status rules. Check the eligibility section of the instruction booklet before applying.

Is AP LAWCET the same for 3-year and 5-year LLB?

The exam format is the same, but eligibility differs and ranks are prepared separately for each program.

Which colleges accept the AP LAWCET score?

University and private affiliated law colleges in Andhra Pradesh fill their LLB seats through AP LAWCET counseling.

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Last reviewed September 2026 against the official APSCHE (conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati in 2026) notice and information brochure. Exam rules can change from year to year, so always confirm details on the official website before you apply. Kosuki is independent and is not connected with any exam body. Spotted something out of date? Write to contact@kosuki.com.

AP LAWCET: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility and Preparation