AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 Registration Opens Today for LLB and LLM Admissions

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has commenced online registration for the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) 2026 and Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (AP PGLCET) 2026 on February 12, 2026, enabling candidates to apply for admission to 3-year LLB, 5-year integrated LLB, and LLM programmes in law colleges across Andhra Pradesh.

Key Details of the Entrance Tests

According to official updates from APSCHE, AP LAWCET 2026 serves as the qualifying examination for entry into 3-year and 5-year LLB courses, while AP PGLCET 2026 is conducted for LLM admissions. The single computer-based entrance examination for both tests is scheduled for May 4, 2026. Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, conducts AP LAWCET on behalf of APSCHE, and Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, handles AP PGLCET.

Steps to Apply for APLAWCET & PGLCET 2026 

1. Visit the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and select the AP LAWCET 2026 or AP PGLCET 2026 application link.
2. Pay the required application fee online and note the payment reference.
3. Fill in personal, educational, and exam centre preferences in the application form.
4. Upload scanned photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
5. Review all details, submit the form, and download the confirmation page for records.

The authority has not announced further details yet on exact late fee amounts beyond the base structure or specific exam centres. Candidates are advised to refer only to the official APSCHE portal for authentic information and avoid third-party sources to prevent discrepancies during the admission process for the academic year.

Fees for APLAWCET & PGLCET 2026 Exams

According to consistent updates from reliable education portals referencing APSCHE guidelines, the non-refundable application fees for the entrance examinations differ for AP LAWCET (covering 3-year and 5-year LLB courses) and AP PGLCET (for LLM admissions). Fees are payable through online modes such as credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI on the official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

Eligibility Criteria for APLAWCET & PGLCET 2026

Eligibility requirements vary by programme:

• 3-Year LLB (AP LAWCET): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 45% marks for General (42% for BC, 40% for SC/ST).
• 5-Year Integrated LLB (AP LAWCET): 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks for General (42% for BC, 40% for SC/ST).
• LLM (AP PGLCET): 3-year or 5-year LLB degree from a Bar Council of India-recognised university with 50% marks for General/OBC (45% for SC/ST).

Final-year students may apply provisionally, provided they complete their qualifying degree before admission. There is no upper age limit, and applicants must be Indian citizens satisfying local/non-local status as per Andhra Pradesh regulations.

Seat Intake and Exam Pattern

Here is an overview of the APLAWCET & PGLCET 2026 exam patterns and total available seats:

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