AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 counselling: second phase registration ends October 28

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) initiated the second phase registration for AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 counselling on October 26, 2026. Prospective students for three-year LLB, five-year LLB, and LLM programmes in Andhra Pradesh are required to complete their registration online through the official Common Admissions Portal (cap.apcfss.in) by October 28, 2026.

This phase follows the conclusion of Phase 1 reporting, with attention now on the remaining vacant seats. The counselling process for AP LAWCET and PGLCET is the centralised admission mechanism for eligible candidates to secure seats in participating law colleges across the state.

Second Phase Counselling Schedule and Key Dates

The second phase of counselling for AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 outlines a specific timeline for various activities. Following the registration period, online certificate verification will proceed from October 26 to October 29, 2026. Candidates will then be able to exercise their web options between October 28 and October 30, 2026, with a window for changes or edits on October 31, 2026.

The second phase seat allotment is scheduled for November 4, 2026. Then, candidates who are allotted seats must complete self-reporting and college reporting between November 5 and November 7, 2026. The counselling registration fee is Rs. 1,000 for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST category applicants.

Background and Previous Phase Details

The AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 examinations were conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, on May 4, 2026, with results released on May 18, 2026. The qualifying percentage for AP LAWCET-2026 is 35% (42 marks out of 120) for general categories, while no minimum qualifying marks apply to S.C & S.T candidates. For AP PGLCET-2026, the qualifying percentage is 25% (30 marks out of 120) for general categories.

The first phase of AP LAWCET 2026 counselling registration commenced on September 24, 2026. Web options for Phase 1 were available from September 29 to October 2, 2026, and the seat allotment result was declared on October 6, 2026. The self-reporting and college reporting window for Phase 1 was from October 7 to October 9, 2026. The final phase counselling and spot admission process was anticipated to begin between October 22 and October 25, 2026.

Eligibility and Application Fees for Law Programmes

Eligibility criteria for the law programmes vary by course and candidate category. For three-year LLB and five-year LLB courses, OC candidates require a minimum of 45% marks in Degree/PG or Intermediate, respectively. BC candidates need 42% marks, while SC/ST candidates require 40% marks. For LLM programmes, candidates must hold an LL.B/B.L 3/5 Year Degree.

The application registration fees for AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET-2026 also differ based on the course and category. For 3 Year/5 Year LL.B. courses (APLAWCET), OC candidates pay Rs. 900/-, BC candidates Rs. 850/-, and SC & ST candidates Rs. 800/-. For Post Graduate Law Course LL.M (APPGLCET), OC candidates pay Rs. 1000/-, BC candidates Rs. 950/-, and SC & ST candidates Rs. 900/-.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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