AP LAWCET 2026 Registration Last Date Extended to 20 MarchThe Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has extended the registration deadline for AP LAWCET 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit the application form with a late fee until 20 March 2026 through the official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The entrance test will be conducted for admission to 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated LLB programmes offered by law colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
AP LAWCET 2026 Revised Registration Dates and Exam Schedule
APSCHE has issued the revised timeline for submitting the application form with late fees. Candidates who missed the earlier deadline can still complete their registration by paying the applicable late fee. The key dates for the examination process are provided below:
- Online application start date: 12 February 2026
- Last date to apply without late fee: 12 March 2026
- Last date with INR 2,000 late fee: 20 March 2026
- Last date with INR 4,000 late fee: 24 March 2026
- Last date with INR 10,000 late fee: 28 March 2026
- Application correction window: 30 March 2026
- Hall ticket release: 20 April 2026
- AP LAWCET 2026 exam date: 4 May 2026
Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the final deadline to avoid additional late fees.
AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria for LLB Courses
Before applying for the entrance examination, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility conditions set by APSCHE for law admissions. The eligibility requirements for different courses include:
For 3-year LLB programme:
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university
- Minimum 45% marks for general category candidates
- Relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules
For 5-year integrated LLB programme:
- Completion of 10+2 or equivalent examination
- Minimum 45% marks for general category candidates
These criteria determine whether a candidate can participate in the admission process and counselling.
How to Apply for AP LAWCET 2026 Application Form?
The application process is conducted entirely online through the APSCHE entrance test portal. Candidates must fill in personal, academic, and contact details before submitting the form. The general steps involved in the application process are:
- Visit the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
- Complete the application fee payment
- Fill out the online application form
- Upload the required documents and photograph
- Review the details and submit the application form
Applicants should verify all information carefully before final submission to avoid errors during the verification stage.
AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Pattern and Admission Process
AP LAWCET is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to law courses in Andhra Pradesh. The exam is organised by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV), Tirupati, on behalf of APSCHE. The test is conducted in computer-based mode and evaluates candidates on subjects such as general knowledge, mental ability, and aptitude for the study of law. After the declaration of results, qualified candidates will participate in the AP LAWCET counselling process, where seats are allotted based on rank, preferences, and seat availability.
