AP LAWCET 2026 Application Form Last Date Extended to March 20: Check Eligibility, Fees, Exam Date & Apply Online
The AP LAWCET 2026 application deadline has been extended. Candidates can now submit their application forms until March 20, 2026 without a late fee through the official online portal. The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) is conducted on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati.
AP LAWCET is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission to 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes offered by government and private law colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who qualify for the exam become eligible for admission to participating law institutions in the state.
AP LAWCET 2026 Overview
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Particular |
Details |
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Exam Name |
AP LAWCET 2026 |
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Full Form |
Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test |
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Conducting University |
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam |
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Exam Authority |
APSCHE |
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Exam Level |
State Level |
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Courses Offered |
3-Year LLB and 5-Year LLB |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Exam Mode |
Online |
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Official Website |
AP LAWCET 2026 Important Dates
Candidates can check the updated schedule for AP LAWCET 2026 below:
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Event |
Date |
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Application Form Release |
February 12, 2026 |
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Last Date Without Late Fee |
March 12, 2026 |
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Last Date With ā¹1000 Late Fee |
March 16, 2026 |
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Last Date With ā¹2000 Late Fee |
March 20, 2026 |
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Last Date With ā¹4000 Late Fee |
March 24, 2026 |
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Last Date With ā¹10000 Late Fee |
March 28, 2026 |
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Application Correction Window |
March 30, 2026 |
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Admit Card Release |
April 20, 2026 |
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Exam Date |
May 4, 2026 |
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Answer Key Release |
May 7, 2026 |
Candidates who have not yet applied are advised to complete their registration before the extended deadline.
AP LAWCET 2026 Application Form
The AP LAWCET 2026 registration process started on February 12, 2026 through online mode. No offline application method is available.
Important Instructions for Applicants
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Candidates must complete the application form online.
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Personal, educational, and communication details must be entered accurately.
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Applicants need to upload scanned copies of photograph and signature.
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Candidates should verify eligibility before submitting the form.
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The correction window will open on March 30, 2026 for limited edits.
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A printed copy of the submitted application form should be kept for future reference.
AP LAWCET 2026 Application Fee
The application fee can be paid through online payment methods such as debit card, credit card, or net banking.
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Category |
Application Fee |
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OC |
ā¹900 |
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BC |
ā¹850 |
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SC / ST |
ā¹800 |
Once the fee is submitted, it will not be refunded under any circumstances.
AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the eligibility conditions before applying.
For 3-Year LLB Programme
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Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
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Minimum marks required:
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45 percent for General category
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42 percent for OBC category
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40 percent for SC/ST category
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Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation can also apply.
For 5-Year LLB Programme
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Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized board.
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Minimum marks required:
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45 percent for General category
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42 percent for OBC category
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40 percent for SC/ST category
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Students appearing in the final year of Class 12 are also eligible to apply.
AP LAWCET 2026 Application Correction
The examination authority will provide a correction facility for the application form starting March 30, 2026.
During this period, candidates will be able to edit certain details in their application form, including:
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Qualifying exam details
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Gender
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Address
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Aadhaar number
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Local area status
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Parent details
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Income information
Candidates must log in using their credentials to make corrections.
How to Apply for AP LAWCET 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:
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Visit the official AP LAWCET portal.
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Click on the Eligibility Criteria Fee Payment option.
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Enter the required personal details.
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Pay the application fee according to your category.
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After payment, proceed to fill the application form.
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Enter personal, academic, and contact details.
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Upload the required documents such as photograph and signature.
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Review the details carefully before submission.
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Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Applicants should keep a printout of the application form for future admission procedures.
AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern (Expected)
Although the official exam pattern may be confirmed later, AP LAWCET generally includes objective type questions covering topics such as:
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs
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Mental Ability
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Legal Aptitude
The exam is designed to evaluate candidates’ reasoning, legal awareness, and analytical skills required for law education.
