AP LAWCET & PGLCET 2026 Registration Begins: Apply Online for Law Entrance Exams

The AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET registration process for the academic year 2026 started on February 12, 2026. Every year, these exams are conducted for those students who are interested in taking law courses in Andhra Pradesh. AP LAWCET is held for admission to LL.B courses of both 3 and 5 years, and AP PGLCET is for LL.M courses. The registration for AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET has already been made available online for those students who are interested in building a future in law education.

AP LAWCET & PGLCET 2026 Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

AP LAWCET (LL.B Courses)

• 3‑Year LL.B: Candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• 5‑Year LL.B: Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination.

• Minimum marks required: 45% (general), 42% (OBC), 40% (SC/ST).

AP PGLCET (LL.M Courses)

• Candidate must hold an LL.B degree.

• Minimum marks required: 50% (general), 45% (SC/ST).

Application Process

Step 1: Eligibility Criteria and Fee Payment

The candidate must visit AP LAWCET - 2026 and provide their qualifying exam hall ticket number, candidate name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID. Select your stream (3-year LL.B, 5-year LL.B, or LL.M) and pay the fee online via credit/debit card or net banking.

Step 2: Know Your Payment Status

Enter the qualifying exam hall ticket number and mobile number to verify that the transaction was successful. They will receive a Payment Reference ID, which is required for the next steps.

Step 3: Fill Application

Enter credentials using the Payment Reference ID, hall ticket number, phone number, and date of birth. Enter personal details (Aadhaar number, parent’s name, address, etc.), category details, educational qualifications, etc.

Step 4- Upload Documents & Select Test Centers 

The candidates need to upload the documents such as a passport size photo not more than 50 KB in .jpg format, and the scanned signature not more than 30 KB in .jpg format. The candidates need to choose their preferred test centers from the drop-down list as well.

Step 5: Preview and Final Submission

Before submitting your application, you should click on "Preview" to check everything you have typed. After you are sure of everything, you can click "Confirm / Freeze" to send your application. Many of your application details cannot be changed after "freezing".

Step 6: Print Application Form

Download it and keep it in your records in PDF form, as this physical copy of the application will be needed for your entrance examination and subsequent counseling sessions.

AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Application Fee

AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Exam Pattern

Why these Exams are Important? 

AP LAWCET and PGLCET are entry gateways for students to join law colleges across AP. With increasing interest in studying law, these entrance exams offer opportunities for thousands of students to succeed in law-related professions.

The beginning of the AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 registration is a significant step for law students in Andhra Pradesh. Aspirants are advised to register on time and also get themselves prepared for the entrance exams. Completing the registration on time will allow them to plan and focus on their studies.