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AP LAWCET Exam Pattern 2024 - Total Marks, Marking Scheme, Negative Marking
Edited By Marar Sumeet Sudarshan | Updated on May 23, 2024 09:28 AM IST | #AP LAWCET
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the AP LAWCET exam pattern 2024 in online mode on the official website - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The AP LAWCET 2024 exam pattern is available inside the instruction booklet for the exam. The exam pattern of AP LAWCET 2024 provides candidates with information on the test modalities such as mode of exam, its language medium, number and type of questions, and marking scheme. Candidates appearing for AP LAWCET 2024 must familiarise themselves with the AP LAWCET paper pattern before appearing for the exam.
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Through the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test candidates will be admitted into five year integrated LLB and 3-year LLB courses of participating law colleges of Andhra Pradesh. AP LAWCET 2024 is scheduled to be conducted on June 9, 2024 in online mode at designated test centres.
AP LAWCET Exam Pattern 2024 Overview
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Mode of exam | Online |
Language medium | English and Telugu |
Duration | 90 minutes |
Type of questions | MCQs |
Number of sections | 3 |
Total number of questions | 120 |
AP LAWCET Total marks | 120 |
Marking scheme | 1 mark for every correct answer. No negative marking. |
AP LAWCET Exam Pattern 2024 - Details
To understand the AP LAWCET 2024 exam pattern, candidates must examine its various aspects in detail. Candidates must note that the AP LAWCET question paper pattern for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB is the same. The difference only exists in the difficulty level of both the exams. The expected standard for the AP LAWCET 5-year LLB exam is of class 12 while AP LAWCET 3-year LLB is of the standard of graduation level. The AP LAWCET question paper pattern is described in detail in the table below.
AP LAWCET 2024 Question Paper Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Section | There will be three sections on general knowledge and mental ability, current affairs and Aptitude for the study of law titled Part A, Part B and Part C respectively. For Part C, candidates must possess an elementary understanding of the basic principles of the Law and Constitution of India |
| Number of questions | Part A and Part B have 30 questions each while Part C has 60 questions. The questions would be in the form of MCQs with four options each. |
| Marking scheme | Every question carries one mark while there will be no negative marking. |
AP LAWCET Syllabus 2024
The syllabus of AP LAWCET 2024 will consist of topics on the three sections contained in the LAWCET paper pattern. Below are some important topics in the AP LAWCET exam.
AP LAWCET 2024 Syllabus
| Sections | Sections | Number of questions |
|---|---|---|
General Knowledge and Mental Ability | History, Geography, Important days and dates, Indian Constitution, Puzzle, Series,Numbers | 30 |
Current Affairs | National and International events, Awards and Recognitions, Legal current affairs, Political developments | 30 |
Aptitude for Study of Law | Indian Constitution, Criminal law, Torts, General legal awareness, Legal terminology | 60 |
Also check - AP LAWCET Application Form 2024
Qualifying Marks in AP LAWCET Exam Pattern 2024
The qualifying percentage of marks in AP LAWCET 2024 is 35%. The AP LAWCET total marks is 120. It means candidates must score a minimum of 42 marks out of a total 120 marks in order to qualify for ranking. However, it must be noted that there will be no minimum qualifying marks for candidates from SC and ST category.
AP PGLCET 2024 Exam Pattern
APSCHE will conduct the AP PGLCET 2024 for admission into LLM programmes of participating colleges in Andhra Pradesh. In the AP PGLCET question paper pattern candidates will be asked questions from different areas of law. AP PGLCET question paper will be in English only. As per the exam pattern of AP PGLCET 2024, there will be 120 questions on different laws divided into Part A and Part B. Part A will have 40 questions while Part B will have 80 questions. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes.
AP PGLCET Exam Pattern 2024
Sections | Number of Questions | Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
Part A | Jurisprudence - 20 Constitutional Law - 20 | 40 | 1 mark per correct answer. No negative marking |
Part B | Public International Law - 16 Mercantile Law - 16 Labour Law - 16 Crimes and Torts - 16 IPR and Other Laws - 16 | 80 | |
Total | 120 questions | 120 marks |
Qualifying Marks in AP PGLCET Exam Pattern 2024
As per AP PGLCET 2024 pattern, the qualifying percentage of marks is 25%. It means candidates must score a minimum of 30 marks out of a total 120 marks to be considered for ranking. However, this condition is only applicable for general and OBC categories. There will be no minimum qualifying marks for SC and ST category.
AP LAWCET Preparation Tips 2024
Students can go through the following tips regarding preparing for AP LAWCET 2024 syllabus and handling the exam pattern of AP LAWCET 2024.
Create a study plan that adequately covers the entire syllabus and duly follow it.
Refer good books on each section that are based on the latest syllabus and cover all the important topics.
For additional material refer one can also refer to online educational videos on platforms like YouTube.
Take mock tests and practise with previous year AP LAWCET question papers to improve speed and simulate real exam conditions.
In the exam, attempt easy questions first to build confidence for solving the rest of the questions.
Allocate appropriate time for each section when solving the question paper as per the level of preparation and weight of the section in the exam.
Attempt maximum questions as there is no negative marking.
Also, check - AP LAWCET Question Papers
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
1. What is the pattern of AP LAWCET exam 2024?
The exam pattern of AP LAWCET 2024 consists of 120 questions divided into three sections namely General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, Aptitude for Study of Law.
2. What is the pass mark for the AP LAWCET exam?
The pass mark for AP LAWCET 2024 is 42 marks out of 120 i.e. 35%.
3. What is the most important subject in AP LAWCET 2023?
Although all subjects included in AP LAWCET syllabus are important. However, the legal aptitude section carries more weightage than other sections. 50% of questions will be asked from legal aptitude.
4. What is the duration of the AP LAWCET exam?
The duration of the AP LAWCET exam is 90 minutes.
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Have a question related to AP LAWCET ?
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.
Nithya 09 August,2022
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.
Shubham Dhane 04 August,2022
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!!
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!!
satyamercedes0626 07 September,2022
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!!
vyshnava kumar 17 July,2022
A total of 13,978 registered for the AP LAWCET exam in 2022. Out of the total registered candidates 11,384 candidates appeared for the exam. The exam was held at 71 exam centres in total 24 districts. The attendance of the AP LAWCET 2022 exam was 81.44%.
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