AP LAWCET · Cutoff

AP LAWCET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in AP LAWCET actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.

AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.

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Score → rank → outcome bands

• Top 150 — DSNLU assured

  96–100%rank ~1–150

  • Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University — BA LLB (assured admission, all categories, last year General cut-off approximately rank 120)
  • Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University — BBA LLB (top choice of specialization)
  • Maximum merit scholarships at all participating institutions
  • Andhra University College of Law — guaranteed admission with hostel priority
  • Top rank holders often receive state-level recognition

• DSNLU top programs

  90–96%rank ~150–500

  • Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University — BA LLB (General category, top preference branches, approximately rank 300-500)
  • Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University — BBA LLB (General category, rank 400-600)
  • Full tuition fee waivers at premium private institutions
  • Andhra University — LLB 3-year (top ranks)
  • Strong position for merit scholarships across all colleges

• DSNLU and premier colleges

  82–90%rank ~500–1,500

  • Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University — BA LLB (General category, approximately rank 1200-1500)
  • Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University — BBA LLB (all categories)
  • Andhra University College of Law — BA LLB/LLB (General category, competitive seats)
  • Top private law colleges with significant merit scholarships
  • First round seat allocation in premium institutions

• Good regional colleges

  70–82%rank ~1,500–4,000

  • Andhra University College of Law — BA LLB (OBC/EWS categories, last year approximately rank 3500)
  • Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam — BA LLB/BBA LLB (Women only, Tirupati)
  • Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University — BA LLB/BBA LLB (lower preference branches)
  • ICFAI Law School Hyderabad — merit scholarships possible
  • Better private colleges in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada

• Mid-tier colleges and universities

  55–70%rank ~4,000–8,000

  • Andhra University College of Law — BA LLB (SC/ST categories, approximately)
  • Vignan's University — BA LLB/BBA LLB (CSR seats)
  • GITAM University Visakhapatnam — BA LLB/BBA LLB (merit seats)
  • Vishnu Institute of Legal Studies — All programs
  • Private universities in Vijayawada/Guntur regions

• Lower tier colleges

  35–55%rank ~8,000–15,000

  • Private law colleges in Tier-3 cities (late rounds)
  • Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation — BA LLB (self-financed seats)
  • Acharya Nagarjuna University affiliated colleges — BBA LLB
  • Seats in management quota at moderate-ranked institutions
  • May need to wait for spot rounds or leftover vacancies

• Below cut-off range

  0–35%

  • Unlikely to secure admission in any participating college
  • Consider retaking with focused preparation
  • Explore private law colleges outside LAWCET counselling
  • Strengthen fundamentals in legal aptitude and reasoning