AP LAWCET 2026 Exam Begins-Check Live Updates

Initial reactions from candidates who appeared for the 3-year LLB paper in the morning session (9:00 AM to 10:30 AM):

• Aptitude for the Study of Law section was rated as the most challenging, with questions on legal reasoning, basic legal concepts, and Indian Constitution.
• Current Affairs questions covered national and international events of the past 6-12 months, including major government schemes, judicial appointments, and sports events.
• General Knowledge & Mental Ability was rated as the easiest section, with standard reasoning, series, and aptitude questions.
• Most candidates reported that the 90-minute duration was tight and time management was the key challenge.
• The bilingual format (English and Telugu) helped Telugu-medium candidates significantly.

Source: Collegedunia AP LAWCET Page

The morning session of AP LAWCET 2026 concluded at 10:30 AM today. Candidates who appeared for the 3-year LLB programme have exited the exam centres. APSCHE officials have reported smooth conduct of the morning session at all designated CBT centres in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, Kakinada, Anantapur, Kurnool, and other cities of Andhra Pradesh. The next session begins at 2:00 PM for the 5-year LLB and AP PGLCET (LLM) candidates.

Source: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

APSCHE will release the provisional answer key for AP LAWCET 2026 on May 7, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can raise objections against any incorrect answers within the stipulated objection window. Here is the complete answer key timeline:

Source: APSCHE Official Schedule

The AP LAWCET 2026 examination has officially begun. The morning session commenced at 9:00 AM today for the 3-year LLB programme candidates. The session will continue until 10:30 AM. Candidates were required to report at the centre by 7:30 AM (1.5 hours before the exam start time) to complete biometric verification, frisking, and CBT login formalities. Late entry beyond 9:30 AM is not permitted.

Source: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

AP LAWCET 2026 follows a uniform pattern for both 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes. The only difference is the difficulty level — 3-year LLB questions are at graduation level, while 5-year LLB questions are at intermediate level. Marks distribution is identical:

Source: Collegedunia AP LAWCET Exam Pattern

Candidates appearing for AP LAWCET 2026 today must carry the following documents and follow exam centre rules strictly:

Note: Biometric verification (left thumb impression) will be captured at the test venue. Candidates reporting more than 30 minutes late will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.

Source: Collegedunia AP LAWCET Hall Ticket Guidelines

Candidates appearing for AP LAWCET 2026 today must follow these last-minute exam day guidelines to avoid any inconvenience at the exam centre:

Source: Collegedunia AP LAWCET Exam Day Guidelines

AP LAWCET 2026 is being conducted across approximately 36 exam centres in Andhra Pradesh. The exam city is mentioned on the candidate's hall ticket. Major exam centre cities include:

• Coastal Andhra: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Eluru, Bapatla, Anakapalle, Konaseema, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Machilipatnam, NTR district, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, West Godavari.
• Rayalaseema: Tirupati, Kurnool, Anantapur, Chittoor, Kadapa, Annamayya, Nandyal, Sri Sathya Sai district.
• Other Areas: Nellore, Prakasam, Palnadu, Ongole.

The final exam centre allotted to each candidate is mentioned on the AP LAWCET 2026 hall ticket and cannot be changed. Candidates were allowed to choose 3 preferred exam centres during application.

Source: Collegedunia AP LAWCET Exam Centres

To qualify in AP LAWCET 2026 and be eligible for ranking, candidates must secure the following minimum marks:

Tie-breaking rule: If two or more candidates secure the same total score, the tie will be resolved using:

1. Marks secured in Section C (Aptitude for the Study of Law) — higher score gets priority.
2. If still tied — marks in Section B (Current Affairs).
3. If still tied — seniority in age (older candidate gets higher rank).

Source: Collegedunia AP LAWCET Result & Cutoff

According to APSCHE, AP LAWCET 2026 has registered a steady number of candidates across both 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes. Historical participation data:

• Total candidates appeared in AP LAWCET 2025: 21,251
• Pass percentage in 2025: ~98% (20,826 candidates qualified)
• Highest score in 2024: 97.49 marks out of 120
• Total seats available in 2026: ~3,020 seats across 15 state law colleges

The exam offers admission to courses such as BA LLB, B.Com LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB, BLS LLB, and the standalone 3-year LLB programme. Around 20,000–25,000 candidates appear for AP LAWCET every year.

Source: Collegedunia AP LAWCET Page

AP LAWCET 2026 is being conducted in two sessions on May 4, 2026. The schedule confirmed by APSCHE is as follows:

Candidates appearing for both 5-year LLB and AP PGLCET LLM should refer to their respective hall tickets for centre allocation. Last entry to the exam centre is permitted only up to 30 minutes after the session start time.

Source: APSCHE Official Notice

The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) 2026 begins today, May 4, 2026, marking the start of one of the most important state-level law entrance examinations in Andhra Pradesh. Conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), the AP LAWCET 2026 hall tickets were released on April 20, 2026. The exam offers admission to 3-year LLB, 5-year integrated LLB, and LLM (AP PGLCET) programmes in government and private law colleges across Andhra Pradesh. Candidates are advised to verify their exam centre, reporting time, and required documents on their hall ticket before leaving home.

Source: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in