AP PGLCET 2026 choice filling (web options entry) is scheduled to open on June 16, 2026 on the official portal cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET/. Qualified students must log in, select and arrange their preferred LLM colleges and specialisations, and lock their choices before the deadline to be considered for seat allotment.
AP PGLCET (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test) is conducted by Sri Krishnadevaraya University on behalf of APSCHE for admission to 2-year LLM programmes across universities and law colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Choice filling — also called web options entry — is the most critical step in the counselling process. The system allots seats strictly based on your rank, category, and the order in which you have locked your college preferences. Students who save choices but do not lock them before the deadline will not be included in the allotment.
- Choice filling opens: June 16, 2026 on the official portal.
- Login credentials required: Registration Number, Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth.
- Saved choices can be edited and rearranged any number of times before the lock deadline.
- Once you lock choices, no further changes are permitted — review all preferences carefully before locking.
- Seat allotment is based on AP PGLCET rank, chosen preferences, and category (OC, BC, SC, ST).
- A total of 13 law colleges and universities participate in AP PGLCET counselling.
| Direct Link — AP PGLCET 2026 Choice Filling Portal (Opens June 16, 2026) — cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET |
AP PGLCET 2026 Choice Filling Important Dates
The table below covers key counselling events for AP PGLCET 2026. Dates after June 16 are tentative and based on previous-year patterns; check the official portal for confirmed updates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AP PGLCET 2026 Result and Rank Card | June 2026 |
| Counselling Registration and Fee Payment | Before June 16, 2026 |
| Choice Filling (Web Options Entry) Opens | June 16, 2026 |
| Last Date to Lock Choices | To be notified |
| Provisional Seat Allotment | To be notified |
| Self-Reporting / Reporting to Allotted College | To be notified |
Students should bookmark cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET for the latest schedule, as dates are subject to revision by APSCHE.
Who Can Fill Choices: Eligibility and Registration
Before accessing the choice filling module, students must complete counselling registration on the official portal. The following conditions apply:
- You must have qualified AP PGLCET 2026 and received a valid rank card.
- General and OBC students must have scored the minimum qualifying marks (25% in the entrance test); SC and ST students are exempt from this threshold.
- You must have paid the counselling registration fee online before the choice filling window opens.
- Your certificate verification (physical or online, as directed by APSCHE) must be complete or scheduled.
| Credential Needed | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration Number | From your AP PGLCET 2026 application |
| Hall Ticket Number | From your AP PGLCET 2026 admit card |
| Date of Birth | As entered during AP PGLCET registration |
| Mobile Number | Registered mobile for OTP verification |
How to Fill AP PGLCET 2026 College Preferences Online
Follow these steps carefully to enter your web options (choice filling) on the AP PGLCET 2026 counselling portal:
- Go to the official portal — visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET.
- Click on the AP PGLCET 2026 Counselling or Web Options link on the homepage.
- Log in with your Registration Number, Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth. Complete OTP verification on your registered mobile.
- Verify your displayed details — confirm that your name, rank, category, and qualifying marks are correct before proceeding.
- Browse the college and specialisation list — use available filters to sort by university name, district, management type (government, aided, private un-aided), or LLM specialisation.
- Add colleges to your preference list — click the "Add" button next to each college-specialisation combination you want to include.
- Arrange choices in priority order — use the move-up or drag option to place your most preferred college at the top of the list. The allotment algorithm processes preferences from top to bottom.
- Click Save — your preferences are saved but not yet finalised. You can log out and return to edit your list any number of times before the lock deadline.
- Review all entries — re-check college names, specialisations, and the order carefully before the next step.
Important: Always click Save before closing the browser. Unsaved changes are lost if you close the tab or your session times out. You can update your saved choices as many times as needed until the locking window closes.
How to Lock AP PGLCET 2026 Choices
Locking (freezing) your choices is mandatory. The system does not process saved-but-unlocked preferences for seat allotment. Here is how to lock your AP PGLCET 2026 web options:
- Log in to the counselling portal and open your saved choice list.
- Do a final review of the complete list — confirm the order from top (most preferred) to bottom (least preferred).
- Click the "Lock" or "Freeze Choices" button.
- A confirmation pop-up will appear. Read the warning carefully, then click "Confirm Lock".
- The system will display a success message. Download or print your locked-choices confirmation slip immediately as proof of submission.
| Status | Can Be Edited? | Eligible for Seat Allotment? |
|---|---|---|
| Saved (not locked) | Yes | No |
| Locked / Frozen | No | Yes |
Once locked, changes are not permitted under any circumstances. The locked preference order is final and binding for the allotment round. Students who miss the locking deadline must wait for a subsequent counselling round if seats remain available.
Participating Colleges and LLM Specialisations
AP PGLCET 2026 counselling covers LLM seats across 13 law colleges and universities in Andhra Pradesh, including government, aided, and private un-aided institutions. The table below lists commonly offered LLM specialisations; the exact list of available seats per college is published on the official portal at the start of counselling.
| LLM Specialisation | Commonly Available At |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law and Legal Order | Government and aided law colleges |
| Criminal Law | Multiple participating colleges |
| Corporate Law and Securities Law | Select private and aided colleges |
| Intellectual Property Rights | Select participating colleges |
| Labour Law and Administrative Law | Multiple participating colleges |
| International Law | Select participating colleges |
Seat availability differs by college, management type, and category. Before adding a college to your preference list, confirm it has seats open in your category (OC, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC, or ST). The portal displays live seat matrices during the choice filling window.
Tips for AP PGLCET 2026 Choice Filling
These tips will help you build the strongest possible AP PGLCET 2026 preference list:
- Add all feasible colleges — not just your top picks. Listing 15 or more options greatly reduces the risk of missing out on a seat. A short list of 3–4 colleges is high-risk if those seats are filled by higher-ranked students.
- Rank your dream college first. The allotment algorithm allocates the highest available preference first. If that seat is available for your rank and category, you get it — preferences below it are ignored for that round.
- Filter by your category before adding colleges. Only add a college if it shows open seats in your category. Adding colleges with zero category seats wastes preference slots.
- Weigh fees and location carefully. Private un-aided colleges may have significantly higher tuition. Factor in hostel availability and travel distance, especially for colleges outside your district.
- Lock at least one day before the deadline. Portal traffic spikes on the last day and technical errors — slow loading, session timeouts — are common. Do not risk missing the deadline because of server congestion.
- Save your locked-choices slip. Download and store the confirmation PDF. It is your proof of submission and may be required during physical certificate verification or dispute resolution.
- Do not share login credentials. Your registration number and password are personal. Unauthorised changes to your preference list will not be reversed by APSCHE.
AP PGLCET 2026 Choice Filling FAQs
Ques. When does AP PGLCET 2026 choice filling start?
Ans. AP PGLCET 2026 choice filling is scheduled to begin on June 16, 2026. Students must log in to the official portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET/ to enter their web options.
Ques. What login details are needed for AP PGLCET 2026 choice filling?
Ans. You need your AP PGLCET Registration Number, Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth. An OTP is also sent to your registered mobile number for verification during login.
Ques. Can I edit my AP PGLCET 2026 choices after saving them?
Ans. Yes. Saved choices can be edited and rearranged any number of times before the locking deadline. Once you click "Lock Choices" and confirm, your preferences become final and cannot be modified.
Ques. What happens if I do not lock my AP PGLCET 2026 choices?
Ans. Students who save choices but do not lock them before the deadline will not be considered for seat allotment in that round. Locking is mandatory. Such students may have to wait for a subsequent allotment round if vacancies remain.
Ques. How many college preferences can I add in AP PGLCET 2026 choice filling?
Ans. There is no fixed upper limit; students can typically add all participating colleges to their preference list. It is strongly advisable to add as many choices as possible — especially colleges where your category has open seats — to maximise your chances of receiving an allotment.
Ques. Is counselling registration mandatory before filling choices in AP PGLCET 2026?
Ans. Yes. You must complete counselling registration and pay the registration fee on the official portal before you can access the choice filling module. Students who have not registered will not be able to enter web options.








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