AP LAWCET, PGLCET 2026 phase 2 counselling schedule released today

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) today, October 22, 2026, released the Phase 2 counselling schedule for AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026. This schedule is for admission to three-year and five-year LL.B, and LL.M programmes offered by law colleges and universities across Andhra Pradesh.

The AP LAWCET is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, on behalf of APSCHE. The counselling process supports seat allotment based on merit rank and candidate preferences for those aspiring to pursue a career in the legal field.

Counselling and Verification Process

The counselling registration for AP LAWCET/AP PGLCET 2026 commenced on September 24, 2026. Candidates whose certificate data has already been verified through web services are eligible to proceed directly to the web-option entry phase according to the newly released schedule. Conversely, candidates whose data is incomplete or irrelevant will receive an SMS notification prompting them to re-upload their certificates.

Not all candidates are required to visit a Help Line Centre for certificate verification. However, special-category candidates are mandated to attend physical certificate verification. This verification is scheduled for September 28, from 10 AM to 3 PM, at SRR & CVR Government Degree College (A), Vijayawada, where they must present their original certificates.

AP LAWCET 2026 Examination Details

The AP LAWCET 2026 exam was a state-level entrance examination conducted online as a Computer-Based Test. The examination, which took place on May 4, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, had a duration of 90 minutes. It comprised 120 objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) across three sections: General Knowledge and Mental Ability (30 questions), Current Affairs (30 questions), and Aptitude for the Study of Law (60 questions). Each correct answer was awarded +1 mark, with no negative marking. The exam was offered in both English and Telugu languages.

Eligibility criteria for the programmes required candidates for the three-year LL.B to have a graduation degree with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories). For the five-year LL.B, candidates needed to have completed Intermediate with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).

Key Dates for AP LAWCET 2026

The official notification for AP LAWCET 2026 was released on February 12, 2026. The application submission without a late fee concluded on March 12, 2026. The preliminary answer key was published on May 7, 2026, with an objection window available until May 9, 2026. The final answer key and the declaration of AP LAWCET 2026 results both occurred on May 18, 2026.

Registration and processing fee payment for counselling for AP LAWCET 2026 took place in the third week of October 2026. Verification of documents for Round 1 was conducted in July 2026, followed by choice filling and web options in September 2026. Seat allotment for Round 1 was completed in late July 2026.

Further reading

• AP LAWCET 2026: Apply for Phase 2 counselling by October 22-25
• AP LAWCET, PGLCET 2026 phase 1 reporting deadline extended to October 13
• CLAT 2027 eligibility, registration deadline October 31 for UG, PG law admissions
• CUET 2027: Register by November 25
• Pune Law: Apply for direct admission to LLB courses now Applications open
• AP LAWCET: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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