AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment postponed to October 7

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the postponement of the Phase 1 seat allotment for the AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 examinations. The revised date for the seat allotment is October 7, 2026. This development affects candidates seeking admission to 3-year LLB, 5-year integrated LLB, and LLM programmes across the state.

The AP LAWCET 2026 exam, which supports admissions to approximately 8,767 seats for LLB programmes, was held on May 4, 2026, with results declared on May 18, 2026. For LLM admissions, AP PGLCET offers 501 seats. The counselling process was initially expected in July 2026.

AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 Overview

The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) is a state-level law entrance examination conducted annually by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMV), Tirupati, on behalf of APSCHE. It serves as the gateway for admission into 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated LLB programmes. The AP PGLCET is a separate examination specifically for LLM admissions.

The application submission period for AP LAWCET 2026 was from February 12 to March 28, 2026, with candidates able to apply with an INR 1000 late fee until March 28, 2026. The exam was conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode in English and Telugu, featuring 120 objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to be completed in 90 minutes. There was no negative marking. The qualifying score for General category candidates in AP LAWCET 2026 was 42 out of 120, or 35%.

Eligibility Criteria and Seat Matrix

For admission to the 5-year integrated LLB programme, General category candidates were required to have a minimum of 45% marks in Class 12, while BC candidates needed 42%, and SC/ST candidates 40%. For the 3-year LLB programme, General category candidates needed a minimum of 45% marks in their Bachelor’s degree, with 42% for BC and 40% for SC/ST candidates.

The total number of seats available for AP LAWCET 2026 is approximately 8,767, comprising around 3,041 seats for 5-year LLB and approximately 5,726 seats for 3-year LLB programmes. AP PGLCET offers 501 seats for LLM admissions.

Comparison with Other State Counselling Processes

The postponement of AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment follows the conclusion of other state-level counselling processes. The AP ICET 2026 Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result for MBA and MCA programs was released on September 7, 2026, after 6 PM. Online registration and fee payment for AP ICET 2026 counselling took place from August 24 to August 31, 2026, with a processing fee of INR 1,250 for OC/BC and INR 650 for SC/ST candidates. Online certificate verification for AP ICET 2026 was conducted from August 25 to September 1, 2026, and web options entry from August 27 to September 2, 2026, with modifications allowed on September 3, 2026. Physical college reporting and commencement of classes for AP ICET 2026 were scheduled from September 8 to September 11, 2026.

In Telangana, the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has also been conducting its counselling processes. The TG LAWCET 2026 Phase 3 verified candidate list was released on September 18, 2026, with web options for the Final Phase open from September 19 to September 21, 2026. The TG PGLCET 2026 Phase 2 web option entry closed on September 7, 2026.

Further reading

• AP LAWCET 2026 counselling: special category verification today, web options open September 29
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Written by Nishit Kumar

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