Exam Detail

AP LAWCET 2024 Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test

  • Test Level-: State Level
  •     Eligibility-: Graduation
  • Duration-:1 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Stream-: Law
  • Medium-: Multiple
  • Examination Mode-: Online
  • Total Questions-: 120

AP LAWCET 2024 - The AP LAWCET 2024 application dates have been released by the Andhra Pradesh Council of Higher Education. The AP LAWCET application form 2024 was released on March 26, 2024 at AP LAWCET - 2024. The last date to fill out the application form without a late fee will be April 25, 2024.

Candidates who meet the AP LAWCET 2024 eligibility criteria can apply for the exam. The AP LAWCET 2024 exam date has been released by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The exam will be conducted online on June 9, 2024 in computer-based mode at the allotted AP LAWCET test centres 2024. 

Candidates who want to apply for a 3-year LLB course or a 5-year LLB course offered by colleges accredited by APSCHE can fill out the AP LAWCET registration cum application form 2024 online. Before filling out the AP LAWCET application form, candidates must check the AP LAWCET eligibility criteria 2024. 

What is AP LAWCET?

Andhra Pradesh Common Law Entrance Test (APLAWCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for admissions to law courses offered at Andhra Pradesh Universities and their affiliated colleges. The exam is conducted in the Computer-Based Test mode for a duration of 90 minutes and the test language is English and Telugu for both five-year LLB and three-year LLB courses. 

AP LAWCET is generally conducted from 3 pm to 4:30 pm. The mode of examination for AP LAWCET is Computer-based test mode. The AP LAWCET question paper is based on 120 objective-type questions from three sections - GK and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Aptitude for the study of Law.

AP LAWCET 2024 Highlights

The key details of APLAWCET exam are as under:

Features

Details

Upcoming event

AP LAWCET application process 2024

Exam name

Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET)

Conducting body

Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on behalf of APSCHE

Exam purpose

Admission to five-year LLB and three-year LLB courses offered by law colleges of Andhra Pradesh state.

Courses offered

BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB, BLS LLB, BTech LLB, LLB

Exam frequency

Once a year

Exam mode

Online

Exam duration

90 minutes

Exam timings

3 pm to 4:30 pm 

Helpdesk number

0877 2284599, 9676040752

Official Website

AP LAWCET - 2024

AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates need to know the eligibility, before applying for the AP LAWCET 2024 exam. The eligibility criteria are mentioned below: 

AP LAWCET Eligibility Criteria 

5-Year LLB

  • Candidates must have completed their (10+2) from any recognised national or state broad
  • General or open category candidates need a minimum of 45% marks in their (10+2) exam
  • The minimum qualifying marks for EWS and SC/ST category candidates are 42% and 40%, respectively

3-Year LLB

  • Candidates must have passed grduation in a (10+2+3/4) format from any recognised college or university. 
  • The minimum qualifying marks general or open category candidates in AP LAWCET 3-year LLB programme is 45%
  • The minimum qualifying marks for EWS and SC/ST category candidates are 42% and 40%, respectively for AP LAWCET 3-year LLB course
  • Note: Candidates waiting for their Class 12 result or graduation final result can also apply for the AP LAWCET 5-year LLB and AP LAWCET 3-year LLB programmes, respectively. But they must have their final marksheets at the time of AP LAWCET counselling or admission.

 

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.

 

  1. Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
  2. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
  3. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
  4. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
  5. Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa
  6. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
  7. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam
  8. Rayalaseema University, Kurnool
  9. Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore
  10. Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry

AP LAWCET Application Form 2024

The application form was released on March 26, 2024, at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The AP LAWCET 2024 application form will be released for admission to the 3-year and 5-year LLB courses offered by participating law colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Note that those seeking admission to the LLM programme need to fill out the application form

Steps to fill the AP LAWCET 2024 application form

  1. Registration and payment of application fee - The candidate will have to enter details like name, qualifying exam hall ticket number, mobile number, email id, and date of birth. Then select the stream and pay the application fee. 
  2. Fill out the form - After fee payment is done successfully, the candidate can proceed to fill in the rest of the application form - personal, academic, and contact details. Also, select a test center.
  3. Upload documents - The candidate will have to upload a photograph and signature in JPG format. 

APLAWCET Application Fee 2024

Candidates need to pay the mentioned amount as their APLAWCET application fees 2024 for LLB courses:

Category 

Application Fee (in INR )

General

900 

OBC

850

SC/ST 

800

 

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

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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

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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

 

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Best Books for AP LAWCET 2024 GK and Mental Ability

Check out the best books to prepare for the GK and Mental ability section of the AP LAWCET exam 2024 here.

AP LAWCET Books

Author/Publisher

General Intelligence & Mental Ability Test

RPH Editorial

Objective English for Competitive Examination

Tata McGraw Hill

Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

R. S Aggarwal 

Quantitative Aptitude  

R. S Aggarwal

A Course in Mental Ability & Quantitative Aptitude

Tata McGraw Hill

Quick Learning Objective General English

RS Aggarwal

 

Best Books for AP LAWCET 2024 Aptitude for Study of Law

Check out the list of the following books, which will be helpful in preparing for the Aptitude for Study of Law section of the AP LAWCET exam 2024.

AP LAWCET Books

Author/Publisher

Legal Aptitude for CLAT and other Law Entrance Examinations

AP Bhardwaj

LLB Entrance Examination Guide

Jaiswal Pankaj Kumar

Chapter-wise Objective Question Bank for Law

Arihant Experts

Legal GK for Competitive Examinations

Universal Publications

Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning 

Pearson

LAWCET Study Material with Previous Papers

Vikram Publishers

Best Books for AP LAWCET 2024 Current Affairs

To prepare for the current affairs-related topics for AP LAWCET, check out the list of the following best books:

AP LAWCET Books

Author/Publisher

Pratiyogita Darpan

PD Group

General Knowledge 

Disha Experts

General Knowledge Year Book 

Arihant

Benefits of following AP LAWCET 2024 best books

  1. Typically written (published) by a well-known author (publisher). As these people have a brand reputation to maintain, it is less likely that they will come up with a substandard product (though it does happen from time to time). Consequently, these books won’t have glaring errors.
  2. Will follow AP LAWCET 2024 syllabus - Many books cover the syllabus only superficially and miss out on important topics. So, you need to be on your toes to ensure the book is written as per the official syllabus or meets your exam requirements. 
  3. Will contain examples, images, graphs, and diagrams to explain concepts. These elements not only help in faster learning but also in retention.
  4. Good books will also contain problem sets at the end of a chapter or at the end of the book. These problem sets are meant to help test out the concepts learned in the chapter and develop problem-solving skills. 

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 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

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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)

How to Check AP LAWCET Seat Allotment 2023 Results?

Candidates can go through the below-mentioned steps to access results:

Step 1: Visit the official website: lawcet-sche.aptonline.in

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the AP LAWCET phase 1 seat allotment link

Step 3: Submit the login credentials

Step 4: AP LAWCET seat allotment 2023 results will appear on the screen

Step 5: View and download the allotment

Steps to download AP LAWCET 2024 admit card

  • Visit the official website of AP LAWCET.
  • Click on the “AP LAWCET admit card” link on the homepage.
  • Enter your login credentials on the admit card portal.
  • Upon successful login the admit card of AP LAWCET 2024 will appear on the screen.
  • Check all the details given on the admit card carefully.
  • Download and take a printout of the AP LAWCET admit card for use on the day of exam.