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AP LAWCET 2026: The AP LAWCET 2026 registration without a late fee officially concluded on March 20, 2026, marking a transition into the late application phase for aspiring law students in Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has created a tiered late fee window for individuals who missed the original deadline.
Depending on the application date, submissions may be made with additional costs ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹10,000. The AP PGLCET is administered concurrently for students wishing to enroll in LLM schools, whereas this state-level entrance test, which is set for May 4, 2026, is the main entry point for esteemed 3-year and 5-year LLB programs.
Candidates must visit the official portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in in order to apply during this late phase. Before completing the comprehensive application form, they must first complete the "Fee Payment" stage, which includes the late fine. Since the hall passes are scheduled to be issued on April 20, 2026, it is imperative that all personal and academic information is correct.
Following the registration closure, a brief correction window will be provided around April 8, 2026, to rectify minor errors. Given the competitive nature of legal education in the state, candidates are urged to complete their late registrations early to avoid the steepest fine brackets and secure their chance to compete for seats in the top-tier law colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
AP LAWCET 2026 Application Process: How to fill out the form?
Here are the six steps for the AP LAWCET 2026 application process:
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Visit the official APSCHE website to initiate the registration process for the law entrance examination.
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Complete the initial fee payment step by selecting your category and providing basic candidate details.
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Check your payment status online before proceeding to fill out the detailed digital application form.
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Enter your personal, academic, and contact information accurately in the required fields of the form.
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Upload a clear scanned photograph and signature according to the specified file size and format.
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Submit the completed application and download the filled-in form for your future reference and counseling.
AP LAWCET 2026 Application Dates
Find out the AP LAWCET 2026 important dates here for the application process deadlines with and without late fee payment:
| Event | Date |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Application Form Start Date | February 12, 2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last Date to Apply (without late fee) | March 20, 2026 (Last date) |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 1000) | March 24, 2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 2000) | March 28, 2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 4000) | April 1, 2026 |
| AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET Last date for submission of Online Applications with Late Fee (Rs. 10000) | April 6, 2026 |

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