AP LAWCET 2025 - Notification, Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

AP LAWCET 2025 - Notification, Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

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AP LAWCET 2025: Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) will conduct the AP LAWCET 2025 exam tentatively in the second week of June 2025. The AP LAWCET 2025 will be conducted for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB admissions in Andhra Pradesh. The AP LAWCET 2025 application form will be released on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The syllabus of AP LAWCET 2025 comprises topics like family law, tort, constitutional law, etc. The AP LAWCET 2025 application fee is Rs 900 for the OC category, Rs 850 for the BC category and Rs 800 for the SC/ST category. Read the complete article to learn more about the AP LAWCET 2025 eligibility, syllabus, pattern and more.

The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) is an online computer-based entrance exam. The exam will be held in online mode in major cities of Andhra Pradesh. The duration of the AP LAWCET 2025 is 90 minutes and the exam is held in English and Telugu language.

AP LAWCET Exam 2025: Highlights

Particulars

Details

Name of the exam

Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test

Short name

AP LAWCET

Courses offered

3-year LLB

5-year LLB

Mode of exam

Online

Conducting Body

Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

Number of colleges participating

36

Seats

3-year LLB - 5398 (Tentative)

5-year LLB - 2532 (Tentative)

AP LAWCET 2025 Exam Date

AP LAWCET 2025 exam dates are tentative. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the table given below for a tentative schedule.

AP LAWCET 2025 Important Dates

DetailsDates (Tentative)

Notification of APLAWCET- 2025


Fourth week of March 2025

Commencement of online application for submission without late fee

Fourth week of March 2025

Last date to submit applications without a late fee

First week of May 2025

Last date to submit the application with a late fee of Rs 500

Second week of May 2025

Last date to submit the application with a late fee of Rs 1000

Third week of May 2025

Last date to submit the application with a late fee of Rs 2000

Fourth week of May 2025

Last date to submit the application with a late fee of Rs 3000

Fourth week of May 2025

Correction of online application data already submitted by the candidate

Fourth week of May 2025 to First week of June 2025

Download hall tickets from the official website

First week of June 2025

Date and time of APLAWCET 2025 examination

Second week of June 2025

2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Release of preliminary key

Second week of June 2025

AP LAWCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates planning to appear for the AP LAWCET examination need to fulfill the following AP LAWCET eligibility criteria.

AP LAWCET 3-year LLB eligibility criteria

  • Candidates who wish to pursue a 3-year LLB must graduate in any stream with 45% for General category students, (42% for OBC category students) and (40% for SC/ST category students).

AP LAWCET 5-year LLB eligibility criteria

  • Candidates who wish to pursue a 5-year LLB must pass class 10+2 with 45% for General category students, 42% for OBC category students and 40% for SC/ST category students from a recognised board.

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AP LAWCET Application Form 2025

ANU Guntur will release the AP LAWCET application form tentatively in the last week of March 2025 at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. All interested candidates must fill up the application form by entering the required information such as personal details, contact details and academic qualifications. Applicants must also pay the prescribed application fee and upload essential documents to complete the application registration process.

Steps to Fill the AP LAWCET 2025 Application Form

  • Visit the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

  • Get login credentials by registering with a mobile number and email ID.

  • Create a password of a minimum length of 8 characters

  • Fill in all the necessary details

  • Upload academic documents and passport-size photos.

  • Pay the prescribed application fee.

  • Download and take a printout of the application form.

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AP LAWCET Admit Card 2025

The admit card is released online in the first week of June before the exam commences. Candidates who have registered for the exam will receive their admit card on the login window. The admit card contains all the important details such as the test centre address, exam dates, and reporting time. It is mandatory to carry the AP LAWCET admit card for every candidate who is going to write the exam.

AP LAWCET Exam Pattern 2025

The AP LAWCET exam pattern 2025 consists of 120 multiple-choice-based questions and it will be tentatively divided into three sections. Where ‘Part A’ consists of General Knowledge and Mental Ability Questions, ‘Part B’ consists of questions regarding Current Affairs, and ‘Part C’ consists of Aptitude for the Study of Law based questions. Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.

AP LAWCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Particular

AP LAWCET Exam Pattern

Exam Mode

Online (Computer Based)

Language

English and Telugu

Total Number of Questions

120 Questions

Exam Duration

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Types of Questions

MCQs

Correct Marks

1

Negative Marks

-

AP LAWCET Syllabus 2025

Students are required to prepare for the exam based on the subjects mentioned in the syllabus. The AP LAWCET syllabus is divided into three sections, Section - “A” will have 30 questions, Section “B” will also have 30 questions and the final Section “C” will have 60 questions. The detailed syllabus of AP LAWCET 2025 is given in the table below.

AP LAWCET Exam 2025 Syllabus

Section

Topics

Number of Questions


Marks

General Knowledge and Mental Ability

History, Geography, Important dates, Indian Constitution, Puzzles, Series, General Science and Numbers

30

30

Current Affairs

New Appointment, National and International Events, Awards and Recognition, Legal current affairs, Political developments

30

30

Aptitude for Study of Law

Indian Constitution, Criminal law, Torts, Legal terminologies

60

60

Total

120 questions

120 marks

Subject Wise Preparation Tips for AP LAWCET 2025

  • General Knowledge and Mental Ability: Practice logical reasoning questions, analogy, critical reasoning, and puzzles. Staying updated with the current situation around the world by reading newspapers, blogs, and articles regarding social developments, etc. Understanding geopolitics and significant geographical landmarks.

  • Current Affairs: Candidates preparing for the AP LAWCET must also understand the political summary through trusted news, political events and government policies at each level. Even a minor legal case or issue study helps in gathering knowledge about the impact of legislative changes and amendments.

  • Aptitude for Study of Law: It is important to understand about the Indian constitutional law and its principles. The knowledge about legal terms and the legal system plays a huge role in the preparation of the AP LAWCET exam. Also keeping up with the current legal affairs gives an advantage to the candidates. Exploring the upcoming reforms and developments is also recommended.

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Minimum Qualifying Marks in AP LAWCET 2025

Candidates need to be residents of India and should fulfill the minimum qualifying marks in the desired course offered by AP LAWCET mentioned in the table below. The minimum qualifying marks in the entrance exam is 35% (42 marks out of a total of 120 marks). Candidates belonging to SC/ST do not need to obtain minimum qualifying marks for rankings.

APLAWCET Minimum Qualifying Marks

Eligibility

3-Year LLB

5-Year LLB

OC Candidates

Minimum 35% marks in the AP LAWCET exam

Minimum 35% marks in the AP LAWCET exam

SC/ST Candidates

No minimum qualifying marks

No minimum qualifying marks

APLAWCET Minimum Cut-Offs 2025

Eligibility

3-Year LLB

5-Year LLB

OC Candidates

Degree with minimum 45% marks (No age limit)

Intermediate with minimum 45% marks

BC Candidates

Degree with minimum 42% marks

Intermediate with minimum 42% marks

SC/ST Candidates

Degree with minimum 40% marks

Intermediate with minimum 40% marks

AP LAWCET Exam 2025 Preparation Books

Candidates must be prepared for the AP LAWCET exam and are required to be well-informed in the concepts of law and current affairs. Candidates can either refer to these entrance exam-specific books to ace the exam. Here is a list of recommended books for AP LAWCET 2025 exam preparation is given below.

AP LAWCET Books 2025

Subject

Book Name

Publications/Author






General Knowledge and Mental Ability

General Knowledge 2022

Arihant Pandey

The Indian Constitution

M. Laxmikanth

General Knowledge

Lucent

Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

S. Chand

Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning

Prentice Hall




Current Affairs

Samanya Gyan and Current Affairs

BKP Singh

Current Affairs

Arihant Experts

GK Capsule with Current Affairs Update

Disha Publications





Aptitude for Study of Law

Legal Aptitude

R.K. Gupta

LAWCET Study Material

Vikram Publishers

Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning

Pearson

AP LAWCET Answer Key 2025

The AP LAWCET 2025 answer key will be released on the official website within 1-2 days after the completion of the exam. Candidates can then download AP LAWCET answer keys from the official website. Any objections to the answer key can be raised however, these objections must be submitted within the allotted time window to be accepted.

Steps to download AP LAWCET 2025 Answer Key

  • Visit the official website- cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

  • Select either a 3-year LLB course (or) a 5-year LLB course

  • Click on the AP LAWCET 2025 answer key link

  • Download it for your future reference

  • To raise any objections log in with your credentials and submit your representation once the link is activated.

AP LAWCET Results 2025

The AP LAWCET 2025 results will tentatively be declared around two weeks after the exams or in the last week of June on the official website. The AP LAWCET results list will contain details of the candidate such as the application number, roll number, score and rank. The steps to download AP LAWCET results are given below.

  • Visit the official website - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

  • Click on the AP LAWCET result link

  • Login using the number and password

  • Enter your registration number and hall ticket number

  • The result will be displayed on the screen

  • Download and take the printout for your future reference

AP LAWCET Counselling 2025

The AP LAWCET counselling will be tentatively done in July 2025 after the results are declared in June 2025. Candidates who have scored 35% in the AP LAWCET 2025 exam need to visit the official website and click on the counselling link. All the shortlisted candidates will have to visit and report to the allotted college with the seat allotment letter and other documents to complete the admission formalities as per the instructions given by the college.

AP LAWCET 2025 Counselling Documents Required

Candidates participating in the AP LAWCET 2025 counselling process are required to present the following documents for verification

  • Admit card of AP LAWCET 2025

  • Rank card of AP LAWCET 2025

  • Mark sheets of 10th, 12th, and degree examinations

  • Integrated caste certificate, if applicable

  • Seven years of academic study certificate

  • Aadhar Card or any other Govt. ID (PAN/Driving License)

  • EWS Certificate (if applicable)

  • Transfer Certificate

  • Income certificate

Helpdesk

Website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

Contact: 0863-2346171

E-mail: helpdeskaplawcet@apsche.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the official website of AP LAWCET?

The website of AP LAWCET is cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and it is used to access the online portal for the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).

2. How many marks do you need to qualify for the AP LAWCET exam?

Candidates from the General category must score at least 45% marks, candidates from the OBC category must have scored 42% and the SC/ST category candidates need to score 40% marks in class 12th.

3. Does the AP LAWCET exam have a negative marking?

No, the candidate is not given any negative marks for attempting a wrong answer in the AP LAWCET examination.

4. What is the age limit for an LLB degree in Andhra Pradesh?

Candidate must be at least 17 years of age for the 5-year LLB programme and 21 years old for the 3-year LLB programme.

5. Can a candidate submit the AP LAWCET application fee through offline mode?

No, only an online fee will be applicable to submit the application fee.

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Questions related to AP LAWCET

Have a question related to AP LAWCET ?

As per the notification released, the cut off of AP LAWCET 2024 entrance exam set for the general category is 35% (42 out of 120). However, there are no criteria regarding minimum qualifying marks if you are from SC and ST categories. As per the Andhra Pradesh LAWCET 2024 eligibility criteria for the 5-year LLB programme, candidates must have passed their Class 12 exam in a (10+2) pattern with a minimum of 45% marks. Any student who has completed their graduation (10+2+3) from a recognized College/University with minimum 45% marks in aggregate for General Category, 43% marks in aggregate for OBC Category and 40% marks in aggregate for SC/ST Category can apply for LLB programme

Hello Aspirant,

Hope you are doing well. The cut off for SC male candidates is rank 1832 and female candidates is rank 1685. Yes you are eligible for admission for the five years integrated B.A.L.L.B course at Siddhartha law collage, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh .

Thank you.

Hello,

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, the exam conducting authority will declare the AP LAWCET 2022 result tentatively in last week of July 2022. Candidates will be able to download AP LAWCET result 2022 in online mode at the official website of APSCHE - sche.ap.gov.in. The officials have not yet declared the exact dates for the release of the result. Keep an eye on the official website or the link below for the latest information.

https://law.careers360.com/articles/ap-lawcet-result

Hello harshitha,
Hope you are doing good.
So as per your query, first of all co gratulations on the score. And secondly the answer is Yes, you will absolutely get seat in Andhra University of Visakhapatnam. As per the cutoffs in general category it is 1632 to 1832. Basing upon which you will definitely be alloted the seat.
Good luck!!

Hello aspirant,

Hope you are doing absolutely great.

So with regard to your query, as you scored 63 marks in the APEAMCET according to the previous year cutoffs of the EAPCET your rank will range between 5k to 15k. In Andhra Pradesh the intermediate marks have 25% of weightage and the merit scored in EAMCET will have 75% weightage, basing upon this your rank varies.

Checkout this link for any information regarding the APEAMCET marks and rank: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/ap-eamcet-marks-vs-rank

Hope this helps you!!

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