The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has officially released the notification for AP LAWCET 2026, announcing the complete schedule and application details. The AP LAWCET 2026 application form was made available on February 12, 2026, and candidates seeking admission into 3-Year LLB and 5-Year LLB courses can apply online through the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in before the last date. Applicants who miss the regular deadline will still have the opportunity to submit their applications with a late fee of ₹1000, ₹2000, ₹4000, or ₹10,000, depending on the submission date.
The AP LAWCET 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 4, 2026, in offline mode at designated exam centres across Andhra Pradesh by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education. This state-level entrance exam is held for admission into various participating law colleges offering 3-year and 5-year LL.B. programmes across the state..
The question paper for AP LAWCET 2026 will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions covering key subjects such as General Knowledge & Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Legal Aptitude. Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks will be eligible to participate in the AP LAWCET 2026 counselling process, where seat allotment will be done based on rank, reservation criteria, and college preferences. Through the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test, eligible candidates can secure admission into reputed law colleges across Andhra Pradesh for the 2026–27 academic year.
AP LAWCET 2026 Official Notification Overview
The AP LAWCET 2026 notification is typically released by APSCHE a few months before the exam. Candidates can access the notification on the official APSCHE website as well as on educational portals like Manabadi.co.in which publish detailed updates, dates, and procedural guidance.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | AP LAWCET 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | APSCHE |
| Courses Offered | 3-Year LLB, 5-Year Integrated LLB |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| Information Source | Manabadi.co.in |
AP LAWCET 2026 – Important Dates
While the official brochure will be released soon, based on trends and reliable sources, here are the tentative exam dates and schedule for AP LAWCET 2026:
| Details | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification in the News papers | 10-02-2026 (Tuesday) |
| Commencement of submission of Online Applications | 12-02-2026 (Thursday) |
| Last date for submission of Online Applications without Late Fee | 12-03-2026 (Thursday) |
| Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 1000) | 16-03-2026 (Monday) |
| Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 2000) | 20-03-2026 (Friday) |
| Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 4000) | 24-03-2026 (Tuesday) |
| Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 10000) | 28-03-2026 (Saturday) |
| Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate | 30-03-2026 (Monday) |
| Downloading Hall-Tickets | 20-04-2026 (Monday) |
| Date of Examination | 04-05-2026 (Monday) |
| Release of Preliminary Key | 07-05-2026 (Thursday) |
| Last date for receiving Objections on Preliminary Key | 09-05-2026 (Saturday) |
| Results Release | 18-05-2026 (Monday) |
AP LAWCET 2026 – Application Form
📌 How to Apply
The AP LAWCET 2026 application process will be conducted online only via the official portal or trusted education platforms such as Manabadi.co.in:
- Visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in or Manabadi.co.in.
- Click on “AP LAWCET 2026 Online Application”
- Register with a valid email and phone number
- Fill in personal, academic & contact details
- Upload scanned photo and signature
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation slip
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹900 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹800 |
AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is usually announced in the information bulletin/notification. Based on the official LAWCET instruction booklet pattern used in the recent cycle, the eligibility rules for LL.B admissions generally follow these requirements:
1) Eligibility for 3-Year LL.B
- Must have passed any Graduation degree (10+2+3 pattern) from a recognised university.
- Minimum aggregate marks typically required:
- OC/General: 45%
- BC: 42%
- SC/ST: 40%
- The booklet also notes rounding guidance (e.g., 44.5% treated as 45%).
2) Eligibility for 5-Year Integrated LL.B
- Must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent.
- Minimum aggregate marks typically required:
- OC/General: 45%
- BC: 42%
- SC/ST: 40%
3) Local/Non-Local & Other Notes
- Candidates must satisfy AP local/non-local status as per applicable government orders.
- Age conditions can depend on the rules “in vogue” at the time of admission
AP LAWCET 2026 Preparation Tips (Quick Strategy)
- Daily Current Affairs (30 marks): Make short notes, revise weekly.
- Legal Aptitude (60 marks): Focus on legal reasoning + constitution basics; solve topic-wise MCQs.
- GK + Mental Ability (30 marks): Practice reasoning sets + static GK repeatedly.
- Mock Tests: Aim for 10–15 full mocks; analyse mistakes and re-attempt weak areas.