AP PGLCET 2025: Exam Date (OUT), Registration (Soon), Eligibility, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

AP PGLCET 2025: Exam Date (OUT), Registration (Soon), Eligibility, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

Edited By Sukriti Sahoo | Updated on Feb 24, 2025 11:46 AM IST | #AP PGLCET

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the exam date for the AP PGLCET 2025. The Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur, on behalf of APSCHE, will conduct the AP PGLCET 2025 on May 25, 2025. The application form for AP PGLCET 2025 is expected to be released in the fourth week of March 2025 on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The AP PGLCET 2025 application fee for the OC category is Rs. 1000, Rs. 950 for the BC category and Rs. 900 for the SC/ST category. Read the article to know more about the eligibility criteria for AP PGLCET 2025, syllabus, exam pattern and more.

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AP PGLCET 2025: Exam Date (OUT), Registration (Soon), Eligibility, Syllabus, Preparation Tips
AP PGLCET 2025: Exam Date (OUT), Registration (Soon), Eligibility, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

The Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (AP PGLCET) is an online exam conducted for admission into LLM programmes offered by the law colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The duration of the AP PGLCET 2025 exam is 90 minutes and it consists of 120 questions of 1 mark each.

AP PGLCET Exam 2025: Highlights

ParticularsDetails

Name of the exam

Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test

Short name

AP PGLCET

Courses offered

LLM courses

Mode of exam

Online

Conducting Body

Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

Number of colleges participating

36

Duration of AP PGLCET exam

90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)

Number of questions

120 questions

Frequency of conduct

Once a year

Exam level

State level exam

Mode of application

Online

AP PGLCET 2025 Exam Date

The exam date of AP PGLCET 2025 has been released, candidates can refer to the table below for the tentative dates for the AP PGLCET exam.

AP PGLCET 2025 Important Dates

Details

Details

Release of AP PGLCET 2025 Notification

Fourth week of March 2025

AP PGLCET 2025 application form release date

Fourth week of March 2025

AP PGLCET 2025 application form last date without late fee

Fourth week of April 2025

Last date to submit application form with a late fee of Rs. 500/-

First week of May 2025

Last date to submit application form with a late fee of Rs. 1000/-

Second week of May 2025

Last date to submit application form with a late fee of Rs. 2000/-

Fourth week of May 2025

Last date to submit application form with a late fee of Rs. 3000/-

Last week of May 2025

AP PGLCET 2025 application correction window

First week of June 2025

Release of AP PGLCET admit card 2025

One week before the exam

AP PGLCET 2025 exam date

May 25, 2025

Release of AP PGLCET preliminary key 2025

Will be notified

AP PGLCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates planning to appear for AP PGLCET 2025 must meet the AP PGLCET 2025 eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for AP PGLCET 2025 include the minimum educational qualification and age limit requirements.

  • Candidates must hold a 3-year/ 5-year LL.B degree. Final-year candidates can also apply.

  • There is no age limit for the AP PGLCET 2025 exam.

AP PGLCET 2025 Application Form

APSCHE will open the AP PGLCET 2025 application tentatively in the fourth week of March 2025. Candidates can apply online on the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Interested candidates have to pay the AP PGLCET 2025 application fee of Rs. 1000 for the OC category, Rs. 950 for the BC and Rs. 900 for the SC/ST category. Applicants will have to enter information including personal details, contact details and educational qualifications. To complete the AP PGLCET registration process 2025, candidates will have to pay the application fee and upload the necessary documents.

Steps to fill AP PGLCET 2025 application form

  • Candidates will have to 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 in the AP PGLCET application form

  • Upload the academic documents and passport-size photos

  • Pay the prescribed application fee

  • Download and take a printout of the AP PGLCET 2025 application form.

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AP PGLCET 2025 admit card

APSCHE will release the AP PGLCET hall ticket 2025 tentatively one week before the exam. Candidates will be able to download the AP PGLCET 2025 admit card by entering the registration number, date of birth and mobile number. The admit card of AP PGLCET 2025 includes details such as the candidate's name, roll number, exam centre name and address, exam date and time and exam guidelines. The admit card is one of the mandatory documents to appear for the entrance exam.

AP PGLCET exam pattern 2025

The AP PGLCET 2025 exam pattern consists of 120 questions of 1 mark each divided into two parts. The two parts are Part A and Part B. Part A includes 40 questions carrying 40 marks (Jurisprudence- 20, Constitutional Law-20). However, Part B consists of 80 questions carrying 80 marks (Public International Law 16, Mercantile Law 16, Labour Law 16, Crimes and Torts 16, and IPR and Other Laws 16). The questions in AP PGLCET will be objective type including multiple choice questions. As per the available information, there is no negative marking in the AP PGLCET 2025 exam.

AP PGLCET 2025 exam pattern

ParticularDetails

Exam Mode

Online (Computer Based)

Language

English

Total Number of Questions

120 questions

Exam Duration

90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)

Types of Questions

MCQs

Correct Marks

1 marks

Negative Marks

No negative marking for incorrect answers

AP PGLCET syllabus 2025

Candidates have to prepare for the exam based on the subjects given in the AP PGLCET syllabus. The AP PGLCET syllabus is divided into two sections, Section - “A” will have 40 questions and Section “B” will also have 80 questions. The detailed syllabus of AP PGLCET 2025 is mentioned in the table below.

AP PGLCET 2025 syllabus

Section

Topics

Number of questions
Marks

Jurisprudence

Schools of Jurisprudence- Sources of Law: Custom Precedent and Legislation - Rights and duties - Ownership and Possession - Persons - Obligation - Property - Liability - Legal Sanctions

40 questions

40 marks

Constitutional Law

Nature of the Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Executive, Judiciary and Legislature, Center-State Relations, Emergency Provisions, Amendments to the Constitution.

Public International Law

International Law and Municipal Law, State Territory, Air, Sea and Outer Space, Nationality And State lessness, Extradition, Asylum, State Jurisdiction, United Nations

80 questions

80 marks

Mercantile Law

General Principles of Contract (Sections.1-75, Indian Contract Act-1872)

Labour Laws

Trade Union Act 1926, Industrial Disputes Act 1947

Crimes and Torts

Indian Penal Code –General Principles & General Exceptions - TORTS: General Principles of Tort, Defences, Joint liability, State liability for Torts; Consumer Protection Act, 2019

IPR & Other laws

Copyright Act,1957; Patents Act, 2005; Environmental Protection Act, 1986; Human Rights, The Protection of Human Rights Act,1993; Salient features of Information Technology Act, 2000 and Right to Information Act 2005, Research Methodology. (Definition and Kinds of Research)

Preparation tips for AP PGLCET 2025

Candidates should make an AP PGLCET preparation plan for each subject by giving enough time to each subject. The syllabus of AP PGLCET 2025 is of graduation level so candidates should know their strengths and weaknesses in the relevant subjects. Based on the subjects in the AP PGLCET syllabus, candidates can make a plan for each subject to prepare for the exam.

  • Familiarise yourself with important terms and principles that form the foundation of legal studies.

  • Stay updated on current affairs recent legislative developments and important court cases.

  • Understand the structure of the Indian Constitution, fundamental rights, directive principles and the role of several institutions in the legal framework.

  • Stay informed about significant legal cases, landmark judgments, constitutional amendments, legislative changes, and recent legal reforms in India.

  • Gain knowledge about the structure and function of the Indian Government and political parties.

  • Analyse your performance after each mock test. Identify your weak points and areas that require more attention.

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Minimum qualifying marks in AP PGLCET 2025

To meet the minimum qualifying marks in AP PGLCET, candidates need to be residents of India. The qualifying percentage of marks in the AP PGLCET is 25%. (i.e. 30 marks out of a total of 120 marks) and there are no minimum qualifying marks for the SC and ST candidates for ranking.

AP PGLCET 2025 minimum qualifying marks

Eligibility Criteria

LLM programme

OC candidates

The qualifying percentage of marks in the AP PGLCET 2025 is 25%. (i.e. 30 marks out of a total of 120 marks)

SC/ ST candidates

No minimum qualifying marks for SC & ST candidates

AP PGLCET 2025 answer key 2025

The answer key of AP PGLCET 2025 will be released on the official website within one or two days after the completion of the exam. Candidates will be able to download AP PGLCET answer keys from the official website. Any objections to the answer key can be raised and these objections must be submitted within the allotted time.

Steps to download AP PGLCET 2025 answer key

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

  • Click on the AP PGLCET 2025 answer key link

  • There you can see the link for the LLM programme

  • View the AP PGLCET answer key 2025 and check all the details

  • Download the answer key for your future reference

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AP PGLCET Results 2025

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

  • Click on the AP PGLCET result link

  • Login using the number and password

  • Enter your registration number and AP PGLCET 2025 hall ticket number

  • The result for AP PGLCET will be displayed on the screen

  • Download the AP PGLCET 2025 result and take the printout for your future reference

AP PGLCET Counselling 2025

The authorities will conduct the AP PGLCET 2025 counselling tentatively in August 2025 after the results are declared. Those who have scored above the minimum qualifying marks will be eligible to participate in the AP PGLCET 2025 counselling. All the candidates who have been shortlisted will have to visit and report to the allotted college with the seat allotment letter and other documents to complete the admission formalities.

AP PGLCET 2025 Counselling Documents Required

Candidates participating in the AP PGLCET 2025 counselling process will have to present the following documents for verification

  • Admit card of AP PGLCET 2025

  • Rank card of AP PGLCET 2025

  • Marksheets and certificates of qualifying examination

  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

  • PH/ NCC/ CAP/ Sports and Games Certificates (if applicable)

  • Transfer Certificate (if applicable)

  • EWS certificate (if applicable)

  • Income certificate that is issued by post-January 1 in admission year [the certificate should be valid for three years from the date of issue] (for candidates who want to claim fee exemption).

  • 7 years of study/ bonafide certificate academic years preceding the year of passing the qualifying examination

  • Residence certificate/ Aadhar card proof of candidate/parents in Andhra Pradesh for 10 years

Help Desk:

Website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

Mobile No: 7993788813

Office: 0863-2346171

Email ID: helpdeskaplawcet@apsche.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will the AP PGLCET 2025 be conducted?

The AP PGLCET 2025 will be conducted on May 25, 2025.

2. How can I apply for AP PGLCET 2025?

You can apply for AP PGLCET 2025 from the official admission portal of APSCHE.

3. What is the official website of AP PGLCET 2025?

The official website of AP PGLCET is cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.

4. Does the AP PGLCET exam have a negative marking?

There is no negative marking in the AP PGLCET for attempting an incorrect answer.

5. Can one submit the AP PGLCET application fee through offline mode?

No, the candidate will have to submit the AP PGLCET application fee through online mode only.

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Questions related to AP PGLCET

Have a question related to AP PGLCET ?

Hello,

Sri Krishnadevaraya University is the conducting authority for AP PGLCET conducted for admission of LLB programs to various law colleges in the state, the exam is to be conducted on 22nd September but the details pertaining to commencement of online registration isn't notified yet, you can stay updated at the official website at https://sche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx to know the exact details regarding this, or you may also follow our page at https://law.careers360.com/articles/ap-pglcet for the latest information related to admission details.

Hello Aspirant,

Hope you are doing well.

To get admission in Andhra University-[AU] your grade category should be "B". To get this grade category your  marks in AP ICET should be in the range of 110-150. For this marks your rank range will be around 100-1000. Colleges which offer admission for grade "B" category are,

  • Andhra University - [AU], Visakhapatnam
  • Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College - [VRSEC], Vijayawada
  • Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College, Visakhapatnam
  • Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Science, Kadapa
  • Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering - [LBRCE], Krishna.

So, if you have above mentioned score you will definitely get admission in Andhra University [AU].

Hope this helps you.

All the Best!!!

The exact dates for ap pglcet 2019 dates are not announced.  They are yet to be officially declared. But according to the tentative dates available, the second counselling will be held soon maybe in the third or fourth week of November itself. So stay tuned with the official website of AP PGLCET for quick updates. Thank you.

Hello,

The AP LAWCET has   commenced with the notification application  on March 11, 2019 . Candidates can submit the application form till April 24, 2019 without any late fee. After the submission of the application form by the applicants, admit cards will be issued on May 1, 2019.


Examination will be conducted on May 6, 2019 followed by the issue of answer key. The conducting body then announced the result on May 17, 2019 along with the issue of rank card and conduct of counselling in the first week of October. 


There are 16 centres of AP Law CET in Andhra Pradesh only.


The result shall be declared on May 17th , 2019.


 The exam paper shall be for 120 marks and shall be for 120 minutes .There shall be no negative marking.  AP LAWCET Answer Key 2019 will be available in online mode which will give candidates an opportunity to cross-check their answers marked in the law examination.


Along with the application form of AP LAWCET 2019, candidates need to upload the following documents as mentioned below-


Mark-sheets of 10th and 12th examinations along with the admit card number issued by the board.




Scanned copy of photograph


Scanned copy of signature.


Identity Proofs like Aadhaar Card/ Driving License/ PAN Card/ Voter’s Identity Card/ Passport/ College Identity Card (self-attested)


Caste Certificate, if required.



Candidates should ensure to fill-in the complete and correct details submitted in the application form.  However, the correction window will be made available to the candidates from April 27, 2019 to April 28, 2019. After this span, candidates will not be able to make any changes in their application form.


It is advised that candidates keep their login passwords of AP LAWCET discrete and not share it with anyone. Also, for security reasons, it is essential to log out from AP LAWCET portal after updating or filling or submitting the application form of AP LAWCET 2019.


In case a candidate pays the fees twice, the second amount deducted will be refunded within 7 working days by the university. 

Best of luck !

Hey Vijayalakshmi.

 

The following link will help you get previous year papers for AP PGLCET

 

https://www.recruitment.guru/previous-papers/ap-pglcet-previous-papers/

http://www.model-paper.com/2016/04/ap-lawcet-pglcet-model-papers-download-lawcet-previous-papers-download.html?m=1

 

Hope this serves your query. Please feel free to respond and ask further questions.

All the best.

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