AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria 2026 (3 & 5 Year LLB) - Qualification, Age Limit

AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria 2026

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Important Points for AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• To apply for the 3-year LLB programme, candidates must be a graduate in any stream in the 10+2+3 scheme. Candidates applying for the 5-year course must have passed the 10+2 standard examination.
• If candidates have obtained 44.5% or above (for general), 41.5% or above (for OBC), and 39.50% or above (for SC/ST), in their qualifying exam, then the passing marks will be converted to 45%, 42% and 40% respectively.
• Candidates who will appear for their qualifying exams in April/May 2026 are also eligible to apply provided they submit their qualifying certificate at the time of admission.
• Candidates who have obtained 10+2 or graduation/post-graduation in a single sitting are not eligible for admission into law courses.
• A candidate with ITI as a basic qualification is not eligible to appear for AP LAWCET 2026.
• Polytechnic Diploma shall be considered as Intermediate (+2).
• The candidate must be an Indian National and should satisfy Local / Non-local status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions) Order, 1974 and the subsequent amendments made there from time to time.
• As prescribed by the Andhra Pradesh Education Institutions (Regulations of Admission) Order, 1974. Non-Indian candidates may also apply if they adhere to the rules and regulations as specified by the concerned Universities.
• A candidate with I.T.I as basic qualification is not eligible for appearing the LAWCET Examination.
• The qualifications and eligibility for applying to APLAWCET/APPGLCET-2026 are subject to rules and regulations laid down by BCI from time to time.

AP LAWCET 2026 age limit

There is no AP LAWCET age limit for candidates looking to appear in AP LAWCET 2026. Candidates must also check the eligibility criteria for admission to 3-year or 5-year LL.B programmes of the colleges in which they wish to apply.

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AP LAWCET 2026 Qualifying Marks

As per the AP LAWCET 2026 eligibility criteria, candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for ranking. The AP LAWCET qualifying marks is 35% (i.e. 42 marks out of total 120 marks) for candidates from the general and OBC categories. If such candidates fail to secure, the qualifying marks, they will not be able to participate in the AP LAWCET 2026 counselling process. There is no minimum qualifying marks for candidates from SC/ST categories.

AP LAWCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Number of Attempts

As per the AP LAWCET eligibility criteria given by the authorities, there is no limit on the number of attempts for AP LAWCET 2026. Candidates can attempt the AP LAWCET 2026 exam any number of times.

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AP LAWCET Application Form 2026

Candidates who meet the AP LAWCET 2026 eligibility criteria can apply online. APSCHE opened the application form of AP LAWCET on February 12, 2026. Candidates must register, fill out the application form, upload relevant documents, including a photograph and signature and pay the application fee. Applicants must save and print a copy of the AP LAWCET application form 2026 after submitting the details and paying the fee

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