AP LAWCET 2026 results declared: Rank cards live, qualifying marks, pass rate and counselling steps explained

APSCHE announced AP LAWCET 2026 and PGLCET results on May 18, 2026; rank cards are live at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET. Around 23,996 appeared, 19,197 qualified; General/OBC cut-off is 42/120. Counselling to follow.

Edited by Rohan Desai

Updated May 18, 2026 1:01 PM

    AP LAWCET 2026 results declared; rank cards live at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET

    The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) declared AP LAWCET 2026 and AP PGLCET results on May 18, 2026 . The rank card download link is active at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET.

    Results were prepared using the final answer key after objections to the provisional key were considered. The AP LAWCET exam was held on May 4, 2026 , with the provisional answer key released on May 7, 2026 and an objections window until May 9, 2026 .

    How to check your AP LAWCET 2026 rank card

    Visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/LAWCET and click the rank card download link. You will need your registration number, qualifying exam hall ticket number and date of birth to access and download the scorecard.

    The rank card shows your name, hall ticket number, application number, marks obtained, overall rank, category details and qualifying status. Keep a downloaded PDF copy—scorecards are valid only for a limited time, usually for the same academic year.

    AP LAWCET 2026 results: next steps for counselling

    Qualified candidates will be eligible for the online counselling process. Counselling stages include registration, certificate verification, web option entry, seat allotment and reporting to the allotted college.

    Seat allotment will be based on AP LAWCET rank, category and the preferences you fill during web options. Preserve your original hall ticket and documents; they will be needed during verification and admission.

    Key facts and numbers

    • 23,996 candidates appeared for AP LAWCET 2026.
    • 19,197 students qualified, giving a pass rate of 80% .
    • Marking scheme: +1 for each correct answer; no negative marking.
    • Qualifying marks: 42 out of 120 for General and OBC categories. No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed for SC and ST candidates.

    The exam covered legal aptitude, current affairs and mental ability through objective questions. Final scores reflect the corrected answer key after the objection process.

    Top colleges commonly allotted through AP LAWCET 2026

    The department of law at Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMV), Tirupati, heads the commonly allotted list for 5‑year LLBs. Other frequently listed colleges include Sri Ravuri Kanakaiah Memorial Law College (Chittoor), NVP Law College (Visakhapatnam) and Sri Vijayanagar College of Law (Anantapur).

    Candidates should monitor the official portal for the counselling schedule and detailed instructions from APSCHE. All counselling dates, seat matrices and college-specific details will be published on the authority’s website.

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