Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the the AP LAWCET 2025 result on June 19, 2025. Check AP LAWCET rank card on the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET. Log in with your registration number, LAWCET hall ticket number, and date of birth to download the rank card for AP LAWCET 2025.
The qualifying percentage of marks in the Entrance Test is 35% (i.e. 42 marks out of total 120 marks). There will be no minimum qualifying marks for S.C & S.T candidates for ranking.
This year, AP LAWCET 2025 exam was conducted on June 5, 2025 from 9 AM to 10.30 AM. The exam is conducted online, in CBT mode. Candidates have to answer 120 multiple choice questions in 90 minutes. Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking.
AP LAWCET Exam is available in English and Telugu. AP LAWCET question paper has three sections:
- Part A: General Knowledge and Mental Ability (30 questions)
- Part B: Current Affairs (30 questions)
- Part C: Aptitude for the Study of Law (60 questions)
AP LAWCET stands for the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test, an entrance exam for admission into 5-year and 3-year LLB programs at recognized law colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Each year, a different college or university administers AP LAWCET on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).
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AP LAWCET 2025 Highlights
To know more about AP LAWCET 2025, you can the following highlights or key details related to the exam below:
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) |
| Conducting body | Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on behalf of APSCHE |
| Exam purpose | Admission to five-year LLB and three-year LLB courses offered by law colleges of Andhra Pradesh state. |
| Courses offered | BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB, BLS LLB, BTech LLB, LLB |
| Exam frequency | Once a year |
| Exam mode | Online |
| Exam duration | 90 minutes |
| Exam timings | 3 pm to 4:30 pm |
| Helpdesk number | 0877 2284599, 9676040752 |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| AP LAWCET 2025 Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| AP LAWCET 2025 Application (without a late fee) | March 25, 2025 to April 27, 2025 |
| AP LAWCET 2025 Application (with a late fee of INR 1000) | May 04, 2025 |
| AP LAWCET 2025 Application (with a late fee of INR 2000) | May 11, 2025 |
| AP LAWCET 2025 Application (with a late fee of INR 3000) | May 18, 2025 |
| AP LAWCET 2025 Application (with a late fee of INR 10000) | May 25, 2025 |
| AP LAWCET 2025 Application Correction Window | May 26, 2025 to May 27, 2025 |
| AP LAWCET 2025 Hall Ticket release | May 30, 2025 |
| AP LAWCET 2025 Exam | June 5, 2025 |
| AP LAWCET 2025 Preliminary Answer Key release date | June 6, 2025, 6 PM |
| Objections to AP LAWCET Answer Key 2025 | June 7, 2025 & June 8, 2025 |
| AP LAWCET 2025 Result |
June 19, 2025 |
AP LAWCET 2025 Eligibility
If you are looking to sit for AP LAWCET 2025, you must be awae of the eligibility criteria.
- All candidates must meet the eligibility standards prescribed by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
- For three-year LL.B. courses, the educational qualification should be at the degree level.
| Course | AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| 5-Year LLB | General Category: Class 12 pass from a recognised board |
| Backward Classw (BC) Category: Class 12 pass from a recognised board | |
| SC / ST Category: Class 12 pass from a recognised board | |
| 3-Year LLB | General Category: Graduation pass in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognised college / university |
| Backward Classw (BC) Category: Graduation pass in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognised college / university | |
| SC / ST Category: Graduation pass in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognised college / university |
AP LAWCET 2025 Exam Pattern
AP LAWCET Exam has three subjects; namely, Current Affairs, General Knowledge and Mental Ability, and Law Aptitude. The exam will be held online in English and Telugu medium. AP LAWCET question paper will have MCQ based question to be answered within 90 minutes. The Marking Scheme consists of a +1 mark for each correct answer and no negative marks for the wrong answer.
The below table shows an overview of AP LAWCET 2025 Exam Pattern and marks in each section.
| Sections | Subject Category | No of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
| B | General Knowledge and Mental Ability | 30 | 30 |
| C | Aptitude for the study of law | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
AP LAWCET Syllabus 2025
AP LAWCET 2025 exam has the following 3 main sections. Below is the detailed syllabus for each section.
| Section | Topics |
| General Knowledge and Mental Ability |
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| Current Affairs |
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| Aptitude for the Study of Law |
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Read More AP LAWCET Syllabus 2025
AP LAWCET 2025 Registration and Application Form
The AP LAWCET application form 2025 will be made available through the AP LAWCET 2025 registration. The registration will tentatively start in the fourth week of March 2025. To fill out the AP LAWCET 2025 application form, you must follow the process below:
Go to the official website of APSCHE: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/. First, click on the Common Entrance Tests (CETS)-2025 tab, and then click on the AP LAWCET-2025 tab. You will see the registration link. Click on the AP LAWCET registration link and check the exam eligibility criteria.
Once this is done, you can register for AP LAWCET 2025 by entering your basic details, qualification-related details, preferred law course (5-year LLB, 3-year LLB or LLM), mobile number, and email ID. Then, pay the AP LAWCET 2025 registration fee. If the payment is successful, fill out the AP LAWCET application form and review your form and submit it.
Documents Required for AP LAWCET 2025 Application Form
You must ensure you have the following documents ready before filling out the application form:
- Personal Details: Aadhaar Card (or any valid ID proof for personal details and verification).
- Educational Certificates: 10th Class (SSC) Marksheet and Certificate OR 12th Class (Intermediate) Marksheet and Certificate (or equivalent).
- Category Certificate (if applicable): Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/BC candidates) and Income Certificate (if applying under reserved categories).
- Domicile Certificate: Proof of Residence (if applicable).
- Other Documents: Passport-sized Photograph (recent, in prescribed format) and Signature (scanned, in prescribed format) and Disability Certificate (for candidates with disabilities).
AP LAWCET 2025 Application Fee
The category-wise registration or application fees for AP LAWCET 2025 have been mentioned below:
| Category | Application Fee for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB | Application Fee for LLM (APPGLCT) |
|---|---|---|
| Open/General | INR 900 | INR 1,000 |
| OBC | INR 850 | INR 950 |
| SC/ST | INR 800 | INR 900 |
AP LAWCET Admit Card 2025
Before taking the AP LAWCET entrance exam, candidates must download their AP LAWCET admit card from the APSCHE's LAWCET portal. The AP LAWCET admit card for 2025 will be released few days before the test. Candidates should follow these steps to download it:
- Visit the APSCHE CETS website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx.
- Click on the "LAWCET" tab on the homepage.
- Select the "Download Hall Ticket" option.
- Enter your Registration Number or Payment Reference ID, Qualifying Examination Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth to access and download your AP LAWCET hall ticket.
AP LAWCET Preparation
Some of the preparation tips for students writing AP LAWCET exam are listed below.
- Students need to be aware of the important dates related to AP LAWCET such as the release of the registration form, admit card, eligibility criteria, exam date, result date, and date of Counseling.
- Students need to check the exam syllabus, and pattern and prepare accordingly.
- Students need to cover all aspects of the syllabus and practice the subjects accordingly.
- Students can check the previous year's question papers and sample question papers for practice and prepare for the exam.
- Students can read the newspapers to enhance their general knowledge skills.
- Students can also try mock tests and refer to study materials and books.
- Also, students are advised to try the mock test for time management skills.
- Students need to have a self-attested copy of all the documents required for the application and admission process. Students should carry an admit card and valid ID proof during the exam. Entry to the exam center is done only with a admit card and valid ID proof.
AP LAWCET 2025 Answer Key
Candidates who took the AP LAWCET 2025 exam can download the answer key from the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. To access the answer key, candidates need to log in using their registration number or mobile number, hall ticket number of the qualifying exam, and date of birth. Candidates who are not satisfied with the AP LAWCET 2025 provisional answer key can submit objections through the official website.
AP LAWCET Answer Key 2025: How to download
Candidates can follow these steps to download the AP LAWCET 2025 answer key:
- Visit the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
- Click on the "AP LAWCET answer key 2025" tab on the homepage.
- Enter your credentials and log in.
- Select the relevant course and paper.
- The AP LAWCET answer key will appear on the screen.
- Download the answer key and print it for future reference.
AP LAWCET Previous Years Question Papers
To prepare for AP LAWCET 2025, students are suggested to go through AP LAWCET Question papers and analyze it thoroughly to understand the number of questions asked from each section and the overall nature of the exam.
AP LAWCET 2024 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Paper/Subject | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| LLB (5 Years) | Download PDF |
| LLB (3 Years) | Download PDF |
| AP LAWCET 2023 Question Paper | AP LAWCET 2022 Question Paper |
| AP LAWCET 2021 Question Paper | AP LAWCET 2020 Question Paper |
| AP LAWCET 2019 Question Paper | AP LAWCET 2017 Question Paper |
AP LAWCET Exam Centers
AP LAWCET exam is conducted at various cities of AP. There are about 36 centers for the AP LAWCET exam in 24 districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Listing below are expected AP LAWCET exam centers for students reference.
| Districts of AP | Exam Centre |
|---|---|
| Anantpur | Anantpur, Gooty |
| Sri Satyasai | Puttaparthi |
| Chittoor | Chittoor |
| Annamayya | Madanapalle |
| Tirupati | Tirupati, Gudur, Puttur |
| East Godavari | Rajahmundry |
| Kakinada | Kakinada |
| Konaseema | Amalapuram |
| Guntur | Guntur |
| Bapatla | Chirala |
| Palnadu | Narasaraopeta |
| Krishna | Gudlavalleru, Machilipatnam |
| NTR | Viayawada |
| Kurnool | Kurnool, Yemmiganur |
| Nandyal | Nandyal |
| Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore | Kavali, Nellore |
| Prakasam | Markapuram, Ongole |
| Srikakulam | Srikakulam, Tekkali |
| Vishakhapatnam | Gajuwaka, Vishakhapatnam |
| Anakapalle | Anakapalle |
| Vizianagaram | Vizianagaram |
| West Godavari | Bhmavaram, Narasapuram, Tadepalligudem |
| Eluru | Eluru |
| YSR Kadapa | Kadapa, Proddatur |
AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria
AP LAWCET Cut off
| College Name | Cut off |
|---|---|
| Sri Venkateswara College Of Law, Tirupati | B.A.L.L.B: 828 (male), 869 (female) L.L.B: 5608 (male), 5905 (female) |
| NVP Law College, Visakhapatnam | B.A.L.L.B: 6907 (male), 7009 (female) L.L.B: 1753 (male), 1482 (female) |
| Jain University - [JU], Bangalore | - |
| JC College Of Law, Guntur | B.A.L.L.B: 1852 (male), 1635 (female) L.L.B: 1452 (male), 3948 (female) |
| Sri R.K.M. Law College, Chittoor | B.A.L.L.B: 937 (male), 385 (female) L.L.B: 6572 (male), 7026 (female) |
| Indira Priyadarshini Law College - [iplc], Ongole | B.A.L.L.B: 1803 (male), 1234 (female) L.L.B: 1772 (male), 4623 (female) |
| Veeravalli College Of Law, Rajahmundhry | B.A.L.L.B: 247 (male), 793 (female) L.L.B: 6198 (male), 6484 (female) |
| Anantha College Of Law, Tirupati | L.L.B: 6587 (male), 6790 (female) |
| Smt Velagapudi Durgamba Siddhartha Law College, Vijayawada | B.A.L.L.B: 380 (male), 587 (female) L.L.B: 1938 (male), 2455 (female) |
| Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam - [spmvv], Tirupati | B.A.L.L.B: 675 (female) L.L.B: 4866 (female) |
Also Check AP LAWCET Cut Offs
AP LAWCET Qualifying Cut Off
The below table shows the minimum cut-off score of AP LAWCET.
| Category | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved Category | 42 marks out of 120 | 35% |
Based on the merit score, students are accepted into law colleges. The cut-off for each college varies. Students can check the previous year's cut-off of their desired college and prepare accordingly.
The set of factors that impact the cut-off of AP LAWCET.
- Total no of students enrolled
- Merit scores scored by students
- Colleges accepting AP LAWCET and the seats allocated
- Category of students
- College preference by the students
AP LAWCET Results
AP LAWCET results are out as a merit list on the official website, sche.ap.gov.in/lawcet. Students are given ranks based on their performance in the exam and are shortlisted accordingly. The shortlisted candidates can attend the counseling and further results are communicated via the registration ID of the students. The counseling usually happens in various rounds depending on the rank and vacancy of seats.
The detailed step-by-step guide to download AP LAWCET 2024 results is given below.
- Visit the official website sche.ap.gov.in/lawcet
- Click the link “View Result”
- Enter AP LAWCET registration number
- Results will be displayed.
- Take a screenshot of the displayed result for future processes.
A merit list is prepared based on the scores scored by the students. Based on the merit list, ranks are created for each student. If there are two students with the same score, then section-wise marks are taken into account. The next tie-breaking criteria between 2 students with the same score in the sections will be then screened based on age.
AP LAWCET Counselling
Once the ranks are prepared, students are called for AP LAWCET Counseling. The counseling is usually done by online mode who are qualified in AP LAWCET exam. In order to participate in the counseling, students need to register themselves by uploading the necessary documents. Once the documents are verified, students can participate in the counseling process by choosing their desired college in the order of priority. The colleges are allotted based on the rank of the student. After the allotment of college, students need to confirm their admission to the college.
AP LAWCET Accepting Colleges
List of colleges accepting AP LAWCET scores.
- Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
- Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
- Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam
- Rayalaseema University, Kurnool
- Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore
- Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What are the documents required for the AP LAWCET application process?
Ans. Some of the documents required for AP LAWCET application process are:
- Scanned Passport photograph under 1 MB
- Scanned Transcripts of classes 10th and 12th
- Aadhar card as an identity proof
Ques. What are the documents required for AP LAWCET Counseling?
Ans. Some of the documents required for AP LAWCET counseling process are:
- Academic transcripts of Class 10 and Class 12
- Transfer Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Physically Challenged Certificate (If any)
- Admit card of AP LAWCET
- Scorecard of AP LAWCET
Ques. What is the fine for an application form submission with a late fee?
Ans. The application form submission with a late fee is given as follows.
- The fee for late submission of the application form is Rs. 500
- The fee for late registration of the online application form with late fees is Rs. 1000
- The fee for the last date of registration & online application form is Rs. 2000
Ques. Who’s the exam committee responsible for conducting AP LAWCET exam?
Ans. Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur, and Sri Krishnadevaraya University along with the AP State Council of Higher Education conduct the AP LAWCET exam for UG and PG Law courses. This is the major selection criteria for law and related colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
Ques. What is the difference between the LLB 3-year and LLB 5-year exam question paper?
Ans. Both LLB 3-year and LLB 5-year exams are conducted by the same examining body AP State Council of Higher Education. Even though both the papers have same sections, the difficulty level is different for both papers.
Ques. What is the total number of college seats allocated through AP LAWCET exam?
Ans. The number of seats allocated varies every year. The number of seats allocated is purely based on the number of government colleges accepting AP LAWCET exam. Approximately, there are about 11000 seats allocated through AP LAWCET exam.
Ques. How to contact the examining bodies in case of any queries related to AP LAWCET?
Ans. In case of any queries related to AP LAWCET exam, students can contact helpdeskaplawcet2023@gmail.com or 9440258811.
Ques. List the courses that accept AP LAWCET exam.
Ans. Some of the law courses that accept AP LAWCET exam for admission to law colleges.
- BA LLB
- BCom LLB
- BSc LLB
- BBA LLB
- BLS LLB
- BTech LLB
- LLB
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) application process for the year 2024 has already begun! Here are the important dates you need to keep in mind:
The APLAWCET application fees for the year 2024 are as follows:
Open category (OC) or general category candidates: INR 950
OBC candidates: INR 950
SC and ST candidates: INR 900
Applicants can use Net Banking, a credit card, a debit card, or UPI payment options to pay the application cost and submit the form online.
When is lawcet exam date in 2023
The official examination date for AP LAWCET 2023 has been announced. The examination has been scheduled to be conducted on May 20, 2023. The application process will begin shortly.
When can I fill the form
The application process for AP LAWCET 2023 is yet to begin. The application process is expected to begin in the third week of March 2023. The official notification is expected to be released in March 2023.
When the notification will be released
The official notification for AP LAWCET 2023 is yet to be released. However, the official notification ca be expected in March 2023. The examination will be tentatively conducted in May 2023.
There are three sections in the AP LAWCET exam paper. They are General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs and Aptitude for the study of Law. You can check the exam pattern from AP LAWCET Exam Pattern.
The minimum educational qualification required to take AP LAWCET exam for 5-years LLB course is to have passed Class XII examination from a recognized board with at least 45% marks, while the requirement for 3-years LLB course is to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 45% marks. Students must be at least 21 years old to take this exam.
Since you have completed a three years diploma degree you are eligible to take AP LAWCET for admission to the 5 years LLB courses. You must also have scored at least 45% marks in the qualifying examination.