LAWCET Exam Date 2024, Check 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB Courses Exam Pattern, Application Fee, and More
by P Nandhini
Updated May 18, 2024
AP LAWCET Exam 2024 Highlights
The AP LAWCET Exam 2024 is a test for students who want to study law in Andhra Pradesh. It's held once a year to get admission into 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB programs. The exam has questions about general knowledge, current affairs, and aptitude for studying law.
It's an online test, and candidates need to answer 120 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes. The exam helps colleges decide who gets admitted to their law programs.
| Exam Name | Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) |
| Conducting Body | Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on behalf of APSCHE |
| Exam Purpose | Admission to 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses |
| 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 | 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Helpdesk Number | 0877 2284599, 9676040752 |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
LAWCET Exam Date 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | March 26, 2024 |
| Application Deadline (without late fee) | May 4, 2024 |
| Examination Date | June 9, 2024 |
| Late Application Deadline (INR 500) | May 5-11, 2024 |
| Late Application Deadline (INR 1000) | May 12-18, 2024 |
| Late Application Deadline (INR 2000) | May 19-25, 2024 |
| Late Application Deadline (INR 3000) | May 26-29, 2024 |
| Application Correction Window | May 30 - June 1, 2024 |
| Hall Ticket Release | June 3, 2024 |
| Preliminary Answer Key Release | June 10, 2024 |
| Objections to Answer Key | June 11-12, 2024 |
| Result Announcement | To be announced |
Application Form
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Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website of APSCHE: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
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Navigate to the AP LAWCET Section: Click on the "Common Entrance Tests (CETS)-2024" tab, and then select the "AP LAWCET-2024" tab.
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Registration: Click on the AP LAWCET registration link and carefully read the exam eligibility criteria.
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Enter Details: Register for AP LAWCET 2024 by entering your basic details, qualification-related information, preferred law course (5-year LLB, 3-year LLB, or LLM), mobile number, and email ID.
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Fee Payment: Pay the AP LAWCET 2024 registration fee through the provided payment gateway.
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Payment Status Check: Verify your payment status by clicking on "Know Your Payment Status".
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Form Submission: Once the payment is successful, fill out the AP LAWCET application form with accurate details.
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Review and Submit: Review all the information filled in the form carefully and make any necessary corrections. Then, submit the application form.
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Print Application: After submission, take a printout of the AP LAWCET application form for future reference.
Application Fee
- Open/General Category: INR 900 for 5-year LLB and INR 1,000 for 3-year LLB.
- OBC Category: INR 850 for 5-year LLB and INR 950 for 3-year LLB.
- SC/ST Category: INR 800 for a 5-year LLB and INR 900 for a 3-year LLB.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the AP LAWCET Exam 2024 vary depending on the course applied for. Here's a breakdown of the eligibility criteria for both the 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses:
For 5-Year LLB:
- General Category: Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board with a minimum of 45% marks.
- Backward Class (BC) Category: Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board with a minimum of 42% marks.
- SC/ST Category: Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board with a minimum of 40% marks.
For 3-Year LLB:
- General Category: Candidates must have completed graduation in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognized college/university with a minimum of 45% marks.
- Backward Class (BC) Category: Candidates must have completed graduation in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognized college/university with a minimum of 42% marks.
- SC/ST Category: Candidates must have completed graduation in any stream in a (10+2+3) format from a recognized college/university with a minimum of 40% marks.
Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam:
The exam is conducted in a computer-based online mode, held at designated exam centers in Andhra Pradesh.
Duration:
The total duration of the exam is 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes).
Timing:
The exam is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Sections:
The exam consists of three sections:
- General Knowledge and Mental Ability
- Current Affairs
- Aptitude for the Study of Law
Languages:
The test is available in both English and Telugu languages.
Type of Questions:
The exam comprises multiple-choice-based questions (MCQs) or objective questions.
Total Questions:
There are a total of 120 questions in the exam.
Total Marks:
The exam is worth a total of 120 marks.
Marking Scheme:
Each correct answer is awarded 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
The distribution of questions among the sections is as follows:
- General Knowledge and Mental Ability: 30 questions (30 marks)
- Current Affairs: 30 questions (30 marks)
- Aptitude for the Study of Law: 60 questions (60 marks)
How to Download an Admit Card?
- Visit the official website of APSCHE.
- Navigate to the AP LAWCET section.
- Look for the link to download the admit card.
- Enter your registration ID, qualifying exam’s hall ticket number, and date of birth.
- Submit the details and download the admit card.
- Check all the details on the admit card carefully.
- Print the admit card.
- Carry the printed admit card to the exam center along with a colored passport-size photograph attached to it.
