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AP LAWCET
AP LAWCET
AP LAWCET — Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test. 120 MCQs in 1.5 hours.
Updated 1 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Constitution of IndiaWhich Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of powers between the Union and the States?
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Average score
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Top score
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What can I get from AP LAWCET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
State toppers — NLU contenders
92–100% · Rank 1 – 300
- •Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University — Visakhapatnam (DSNLU, General category rank under 200)
- •Guaranteed admission with choice of all specializations
- •Merit scholarships and fee waivers at top colleges
- •Competitive for CLAT-based National Law Universities
- •First preference in all government law colleges across AP
- •Eligible for chief minister's merit awards
All-AP top 1000
85–92% · Rank 300 – 800
- •Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University — Visakhapatnam (DSNLU, domicile quota seats)
- •Andhra University College of Law — premium BA LLB seats (rank approximately 500-700 OC)
- •Top choice of specialization at any government law college
- •Strong contender for merit scholarships
- •Potential for national-level NLU admissions through CLAT
Top-tier state colleges
75–85% · Rank 800 – 2,000
- •Andhra University College of Law — Visakhapatnam (BA LLB, approximately rank 1500 OC)
- •Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University — Visakhapatnam (DSNLU spillover candidates)
- •Government Law College — Anantapur (top programs)
- •Sri Venkateswara University College of Law — Tirupati
- •All 3-year and 5-year LLB programs at premier state colleges
Good government colleges
65–75% · Rank 2,000 – 4,000
Mid-tier government colleges
50–65% · Rank 4,000 – 8,000
Private college range
35–50% · Rank 8,000 – 15,000
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Rank 15,000+
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test 2026 was held on May 4, 2026, in computer-based test mode at designated centers across Andhra Pradesh for admission to 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes.
APSCHE released the provisional answer key on May 7, 2026, allowing candidates to raise objections until May 9, 2026. The final answer key followed for score calculation.
The AP LAWCET 2026 result was announced on May 18, 2026, with rank cards available for download on the official APSCHE portal for all qualified candidates.
Important dates
📍AP LAWCET 2026 exam
passedMon, 4 May, 2026
Single-day CBT exam conducted; duration 90 minutes
Preliminary answer key
passedThu, 7 May, 2026
Provisional answer key with objection window till May 9
Result announced
passedMon, 18 May, 2026
Results and rank cards published on official website
AP LAWCET 2027 notification (expected)
152 days awayWed, 10 Feb, 2027
Expected based on annual cycle; typically announced in early February
Syllabus
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Aptitude for the Study of Law
Constitution of India
Preamble, fundamental rights, DPSP, fundamental duties, structure of government.
Fundamental Rights and Duties
Articles 12-35, writs (habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, quo warranto, prohibition).
Directive Principles of State Policy
Articles 36-51, classification, relationship with fundamental rights.
Parliament and Executive
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President, PM, Council of Ministers.
Indian Judiciary
Supreme Court, High Courts, judicial review, judicial activism, PIL.
Law of Torts
Negligence, defamation, nuisance, trespass, vicarious liability, defences.
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Offer, acceptance, consideration, free consent, performance, breach, remedies.
Criminal Law — IPC / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Key sections, mens rea, actus reus, general exceptions, offences against person and property.
Public International Law
Sources, UN, treaties, jurisdiction, diplomatic immunity.
Labour Law
Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, minimum wages — basic principles.
Intellectual Property Rights
Copyright, trademark, patent — basic Indian framework.
Environmental Law
Environment Protection Act, NGT, public trust, polluter pays principle.
Consumer Protection Law
Consumer Protection Act 2019, redressal forums, consumer rights.
Legal Maxims
Common Latin maxims — audi alteram partem, ratio decidendi, ignorantia juris non excusat.
Legal Terminology
Common legal terms — plaintiff, defendant, ex parte, locus standi, prima facie.
Application of Legal Principles
Applying given legal propositions to factual scenarios to derive conclusions.
General Knowledge and Mental Ability
Indian Constitution and Polity
Preamble, structure, organs of government.
Indian History
Ancient, medieval, modern; freedom struggle.
Indian and World Geography
Physical and political features, climate, resources.
Indian Economy
Budget, GDP, banking, fiscal and monetary basics.
General Science
Everyday physics, chemistry, biology, scientific developments.
Direction and Distances
Direction sense problems and distance calculations.
Linear Arrangements
Arranging persons or objects in a line based on conditions.
Complex Arrangements
Multi-condition seating, table or matrix arrangements.
Analogies
Word, number, and figural analogies.
Analytical Reasoning
Logical deductions from given premises.
Syllogism
Categorical statements and conclusions.
Ordering and Sequencing
Ranking and ordering problems based on conditions.
Verbal Series
Letter and word-based series problems.
Non-Verbal Series
Figure-based series and pattern recognition.
Coding and Decoding
Letter, number, and symbol coding schemes.
Blood Relationships
Family relationship-based reasoning problems.
Problems Based on Visual Ability
Mirror images, water images, paper folding and cutting.
Data Sufficiency
Identifying sufficient data to answer a question.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar charts, line graphs, pie charts.
Arithmetic Reasoning
Number-based reasoning, age problems, simple arithmetic puzzles.
Current Affairs
National Events
Major political, social and economic developments in India.
International Events
Significant world events, conflicts, summits, diplomatic developments.
Awards and Honours
Nobel, Padma, Bharat Ratna, sports awards, civilian and military honours.
Political Developments
Elections, government schemes, policy changes, key bills.
Legal Current Affairs
Landmark Supreme Court judgments, new laws and amendments.
Sports
National and international sports events, tournaments, records.
Science and Technology
ISRO, defence, biotech, space and IT sector developments.