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AP LAWCET 2024 Counselling Registration Open, Cut off, Merit List, Seat Allotment, Admission Process

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Uddipana Choudhury

Content Writer | Updated On - Nov 16, 2024

What's New in AP LAWCET 2024?

Nov 16, 2024: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the second and final phase of counseling shedule for PGLCET 2024. Candidates wishing to secure admissions to LLB and LLM courses can now participate in this phase. Read More

What is AP LAWCET?

AP LAWCET stands for the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test, an entrance exam for admission into 5-year and 3-year LLB programs at recognized law colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Each year, a different college or university administers AP LAWCET on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).

AP LAWCET Exam Dates

AP LAWCET Exam Dates 2024

Events Dates 
AP LAWCET 2024 Application Form March 26, 2024 
AP LAWCET 2024 Last Date to Register

May 4, 2024

Submission of Online Applications with late fee of INR 500 5 – 11 May 2024
Submission of Online Applications with late fee of INR 1000 12 – 18 May 2024
Submission of Online Applications with late fee of INR 2000 19 – 25 May, 2024
AP LAWCET 2024 Form Correction May 30 to June 1, 2024  
AP LAWCET 2024 Admit Card Releases June 3, 2024
AP LAWCET 2024 Exam Date 9 June 2024
AP LAWCET 2024 Provisional Answer Key June 10, 2024
AP LAWCET 2024 Objection Window June 11 – 12, 2024
AP LAWCET 2024 Results Declaration June 27, 2024 (Out)
AP LAWCET 2024 Counselling Starts October 16, 2024
AP LAWCET Registration

AP LAWCET 2024 Answer Key

Candidates who took the AP LAWCET 2024 exam can download the answer key from the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. To access the answer key, candidates need to log in using their registration number or mobile number, hall ticket number of the qualifying exam, and date of birth. Candidates who are not satisfied with the AP LAWCET 2024 provisional answer key can submit objections through the official website. 

AP LAWCET Answer Key 2024: How to download

Candidates can follow these steps to download the AP LAWCET 2024 answer key:

  1. Visit the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
  2. Click on the "AP LAWCET answer key 2024" tab on the homepage.
  3. Enter your credentials and log in.
  4. Select the relevant course and paper.
  5. The AP LAWCET answer key will appear on the screen.
  6. Download the answer key and print it for future reference.

AP LAWCET Admit Card 2024

Before taking the AP LAWCET entrance exam, candidates must download their AP LAWCET admit card from the APSCHE's LAWCET portal. The AP LAWCET admit card for 2024 released on June 3, 2024. Candidates should follow these steps to download it:

  1. Visit the APSCHE CETS website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx.
  2. Click on the "LAWCET" tab on the homepage.
  3. Select the "Download Hall Ticket" option.
  4. Enter your Registration Number or Payment Reference ID, Qualifying Examination Hall Ticket Number, and Date of Birth to access and download your AP LAWCET hall ticket.

AP LAWCET Exam Pattern

AP LAWCET Exam Pattern 2024

AP LAWCET Exam has three subjects; namely, Current Affairs, General Knowledge and Mental Ability, and Law Aptitude. The exam will be held online in English and Telugu medium. AP LAWCET question paper will have MCQ based question to be answered within 90 minutes. The Marking Scheme consists of a +1 mark for each correct answer and no negative marks for the wrong answer.

The below table shows an overview of AP LAWCET 2024 Exam Pattern and marks in each section.

Sections Subject Category No of Questions Total Marks
A Current Affairs 30 30
B General Knowledge and Mental Ability 30 30
C Aptitude for the study of law 60 60
Total 120 120

AP LAWCET Syllabus

AP LAWCET Syllabus 2024

AP LAWCET 2024 exam has the following 3 main sections. Below is the syllabus for each section in detail.

Current Affairs

Currents Affairs about Indian and International Politics Judiciary System
Basics of the Indian Economy Sports
Entertainment Awards
Appointments -

Aptitude for the Study of Law

The subjects covering the aptitude for the study of law are given below.

Fundamental Duties & Fundamental Rights Legal Aptitude
Constitution of India -

Mental Ability & General Knowledge

Blood Relations Number series
Coding & Decoding Syllogisms
Direction Sense Sitting Arrangements
Analogies Alphabet series
Data Interpretation Sequencing
Visual Puzzles History of India
Geographical Knowledge of India Indian Culture and Heritage

Read More AP LAWCET Syllabus 2024


AP LAWCET Preparation

AP LAWCET Preparation

Some of the preparation tips for students writing AP LAWCET exam are listed below.

  • Students need to be aware of the important dates related to AP LAWCET such as the release of the registration form, admit card, eligibility criteria, exam date, result date, and date of Counseling.
  • Students need to check the exam syllabus, and pattern and prepare accordingly.
  • Students need to cover all aspects of the syllabus and practice the subjects accordingly.
  • Students can check the previous year's question papers and sample question papers for practice and prepare for the exam.
  • Students can read the newspapers to enhance their general knowledge skills.
  • Students can also try mock tests and refer to study materials and books.
  • Also, students are advised to try the mock test for time management skills.
  • Students need to have a self-attested copy of all the documents required for the application and admission process. Students should carry an admit card and valid ID proof during the exam. Entry to the exam center is done only with a admit card and valid ID proof.

AP LAWCET Previous Years Question Papers

AP LAWCET Previous Years Question Papers

To prepare for AP LAWCET 2024, students are suggested to go through AP LAWCET Question papers and analyze it thoroughly to understand the number of questions asked from each section and the overall nature of the exam


AP LAWCET Exam Centers

AP LAWCET Exam Centers

AP LAWCET exam is conducted at various cities of AP. There are about 36 centers for the AP LAWCET exam in 24 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Listing below are expected AP LAWCET exam centers for students reference.

Districts of AP Exam Centre
Anantpur Anantpur, Gooty
Sri Satyasai Puttaparthi
Chittoor Chittoor
Annamayya Madanapalle
Tirupati Tirupati, Gudur, Puttur
East Godavari Rajahmundry
Kakinada Kakinada
Konaseema Amalapuram
Guntur Guntur
Bapatla Chirala
Palnadu Narasaraopeta
Krishna Gudlavalleru, Machilipatnam
NTR Viayawada
Kurnool Kurnool, Yemmiganur
Nandyal Nandyal
Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore Kavali, Nellore
Prakasam Markapuram, Ongole
Srikakulam Srikakulam, Tekkali
Vishakhapatnam Gajuwaka, Vishakhapatnam
Anakapalle Anakapalle
Vizianagaram Vizianagaram
West Godavari Bhmavaram, Narasapuram, Tadepalligudem
Eluru Eluru
YSR Kadapa Kadapa, Proddatur

AP LAWCET Registration 2024

Follow the given steps for AP LAWCET Registration process mentioned in detail:

  • Students need to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
  • Once the eligibility criteria have been fulfilled, students can register with a mail ID and contact number on the official website sche.ap.gov.in/lawcet by filling out a registration form.
  • Students need to fill in their personal details and qualification details and are requested to upload the supporting documents.
  • Finally, students are requested to pay the application fee and submit the application.
  • The most important step is to take a hard copy of the submitted application form for further process.

Students are given a stipulated time frame to modify the details if there are any changes in the information in the application form. Check AP LAWCET 2024 Application

AP LAWCET 2024 Registration Fee

Students can pay the fee through online mode or by various online payment gateways, credit and debit cards. The application fee once paid by the candidates cannot be refunded. The below table shows the registration fee for various categories:

Categories 3 Year/5 Year LL.B. Courses Post Graduate Law Course LL.M
OC INR 900 INR 1000
BC INR 850 INR 950
SC and ST INR 800 INR 900

AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria

AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria

Check out AP LAWCET 2024 eligibility criteria as set by the conducting body for 5 years and 3 years LLB courses:

  • Students must be Indian citizens.
  • Students must have a domicile certificate from Andhra Pradesh.
  • There is no age limit for students to apply for AP LAWCET.
  • For a 3-year LLB Course, students have to graduate from any recognized institution with a minimum of 45% marks.
  • For a 5-year LLB Course, students must complete their Class 12 from a recognized board with at least 45% marks. A 5% relaxation is given to SC/ST Category students.

Check AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria


AP LAWCET Admission Process

AP LAWCET Admission Process

The detailed admission process for AP LAWCET is given in the below table.

Steps Detailed admission process
Step 1 Students need to apply for the AP LAWCET exam by filling out the application form and paying the application fee.
Step 2 Students need to download the AP LAWCET admit card from the official website using the registration number.
Step 3 Students have to appear for their AP LAWCET exam in the exam center with a valid ID proof and admit card
Step 4 Students can download the result or rank card from the official website
Step 5 Students can then apply for counseling and the seat allotment is done based on the merit score of the students.

AP LAWCET Cut off

College Name Cut off
Sri Venkateswara College Of Law, Tirupati B.A.L.L.B: 828 (male), 869 (female) L.L.B: 5608 (male), 5905 (female)
NVP Law College, Visakhapatnam B.A.L.L.B: 6907 (male), 7009 (female) L.L.B: 1753 (male), 1482 (female)
Jain University - [JU], Bangalore -
JC College Of Law, Guntur B.A.L.L.B: 1852 (male), 1635 (female) L.L.B: 1452 (male), 3948 (female)
Sri R.K.M. Law College, Chittoor B.A.L.L.B: 937 (male), 385 (female) L.L.B: 6572 (male), 7026 (female)
Indira Priyadarshini Law College - [iplc], Ongole B.A.L.L.B: 1803 (male), 1234 (female) L.L.B: 1772 (male), 4623 (female)
Veeravalli College Of Law, Rajahmundhry B.A.L.L.B: 247 (male), 793 (female) L.L.B: 6198 (male), 6484 (female)
Anantha College Of Law, Tirupati L.L.B: 6587 (male), 6790 (female)
Smt Velagapudi Durgamba Siddhartha Law College, Vijayawada B.A.L.L.B: 380 (male), 587 (female) L.L.B: 1938 (male), 2455 (female)
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam - [spmvv], Tirupati B.A.L.L.B: 675 (female) L.L.B: 4866 (female)

Also Check AP LAWCET Cut Offs

AP LAWCET Qualifying Cut Off

The below table shows the minimum cut-off score of AP LAWCET.

Category Marks Percentage
Unreserved Category 42 marks out of 120 35%

Based on the merit score, students are accepted into law colleges. The cut-off for each college varies. Students can check the previous year's cut-off of their desired college and prepare accordingly.

The set of factors that impact the cut-off of AP LAWCET.

  • Total no of students enrolled
  • Merit scores scored by students
  • Colleges accepting AP LAWCET and the seats allocated
  • Category of students
  • College preference by the students

AP LAWCET Results

AP LAWCET results are out as a merit list on the official website, sche.ap.gov.in/lawcet. Students are given ranks based on their performance in the exam and are shortlisted accordingly. The shortlisted candidates can attend the counseling and further results are communicated via the registration ID of the students. The counseling usually happens in various rounds depending on the rank and vacancy of seats.

The detailed step-by-step guide to download AP LAWCET 2024 results is given below.

  • Visit the official website sche.ap.gov.in/lawcet
  • Click the link “View Result”
  • Enter AP LAWCET registration number
  • Results will be displayed.
  • Take a screenshot of the displayed result for future processes.

A merit list is prepared based on the scores scored by the students. Based on the merit list, ranks are created for each student. If there are two students with the same score, then section-wise marks are taken into account. The next tie-breaking criteria between 2 students with the same score in the sections will be then screened based on age.


AP LAWCET Counselling

Once the ranks are prepared, students are called for AP LAWCET Counseling. The counseling is usually done by online mode who are qualified in AP LAWCET exam. In order to participate in the counseling, students need to register themselves by uploading the necessary documents. Once the documents are verified, students can participate in the counseling process by choosing their desired college in the order of priority. The colleges are allotted based on the rank of the student. After the allotment of college, students need to confirm their admission to the college.


AP LAWCET Accepting Colleges

List of colleges accepting AP LAWCET scores.

  • Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
  • Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
  • Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
  • Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
  • Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa
  • Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam
  • Rayalaseema University, Kurnool
  • Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore
  • Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What are the documents required for the AP LAWCET application process?

Ans. Some of the documents required for AP LAWCET application process are:

  • Scanned Passport photograph under 1 MB
  • Scanned Transcripts of classes 10th and 12th
  • Aadhar card as an identity proof

Ques. What are the documents required for AP LAWCET Counseling?

Ans. Some of the documents required for AP LAWCET counseling process are:

  • Academic transcripts of Class 10 and Class 12
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Physically Challenged Certificate (If any)
  • Admit card of AP LAWCET
  • Scorecard of AP LAWCET

Ques. What is the fine for an application form submission with a late fee?

Ans. The application form submission with a late fee is given as follows.

  • The fee for late submission of the application form is Rs. 500
  • The fee for late registration of the online application form with late fees is Rs. 1000
  • The fee for the last date of registration & online application form is Rs. 2000

Ques. Who’s the exam committee responsible for conducting AP LAWCET exam?

Ans. Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur, and Sri Krishnadevaraya University along with the AP State Council of Higher Education conduct the AP LAWCET exam for UG and PG Law courses. This is the major selection criteria for law and related colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Ques. What is the difference between the LLB 3-year and LLB 5-year exam question paper?

Ans. Both LLB 3-year and LLB 5-year exams are conducted by the same examining body AP State Council of Higher Education. Even though both the papers have same sections, the difficulty level is different for both papers.

Ques. What is the total number of college seats allocated through AP LAWCET exam?

Ans. The number of seats allocated varies every year. The number of seats allocated is purely based on the number of government colleges accepting AP LAWCET exam. Approximately, there are about 11000 seats allocated through AP LAWCET exam.

Ques. How to contact the examining bodies in case of any queries related to AP LAWCET?

Ans. In case of any queries related to AP LAWCET exam, students can contact helpdeskaplawcet2023@gmail.com or 9440258811.

Ques. List the courses that accept AP LAWCET exam.

Ans. Some of the law courses that accept AP LAWCET exam for admission to law colleges.

  • BA LLB
  • BCom LLB
  • BSc LLB
  • BBA LLB
  • BLS LLB
  • BTech LLB
  • LLB

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

Comments


8 Comments
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yelakacherla gowthamipooja
When apply for the lawcet entrance exam
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ruchi ranjan

The Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) application process for the year 2024 has already begun! Here are the important dates you need to keep in mind:

  • Application Start Date: The AP LAWCET 2024 application form was released on March 26, 2024.
  • Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee: You can fill out the registration or application form without any late fee until April 25, 2024.
  • Exam Date: The AP LAWCET 2024 exam will be conducted on June 9, 2024 in a Computer-based Test mode for admission to 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses.
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mani
How;. Much fees for the llb
R
ruchi ranjan

The APLAWCET application fees for the year 2024 are as follows:

Open category (OC) or general category candidates: INR 950
OBC candidates: INR 950
SC and ST candidates: INR 900

Applicants can use Net Banking, a credit card, a debit card, or UPI payment options to pay the application cost and submit the form online.

P
prem kumar

When is lawcet exam date in 2023

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sinbad chongtham

The official examination date for AP LAWCET 2023 has been announced. The examination has been scheduled to be conducted on May 20, 2023. The application process will begin shortly.

T
tabish anwar

When can I fill the form

S
sinbad chongtham

The application process for AP LAWCET 2023 is yet to begin. The application process is expected to begin in the third week of March 2023. The official notification is expected to be released in March 2023.

K
kadimi siva durga vishnu

When the notification will be released

S
sinbad chongtham

The official notification for AP LAWCET 2023 is yet to be released. However, the official notification ca be expected in March 2023. The examination will be tentatively conducted in May 2023.

R
riyaz
What are the sections included in the AP LAWCET paper?
S
sinbad chongtham

There are three sections in the AP LAWCET exam paper. They are General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs and Aptitude for the study of Law. You can check the exam pattern from AP LAWCET Exam Pattern.

P
pradeepraje
What is the eligibility to register for AP LAWCET?
S
sinbad chongtham

The minimum educational qualification required to take AP LAWCET exam for 5-years LLB course is to have passed Class XII examination from a recognized board with at least 45% marks, while the requirement for 3-years LLB course is to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 45% marks. Students must be at least 21 years old to take this exam.

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sivakrishna
After 10 iam completed Diploma in 3 years next iam complete degree in 3 years from Sikkim state university ,Sikkim Gangtok Now I want to do LLB iam eligible or not
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sinbad chongtham

Since you have completed a three years diploma degree you are eligible to take AP LAWCET for admission to the 5 years LLB courses. You must also have scored at least 45% marks in the qualifying examination.


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