AP LAWCET 2026 Results Out: 19,197 Pass Law Entrance

Over 19,000 students passed the AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 exams, with an 80% overall pass rate. This is a key step for law school admissions.
By Newsroom | Education, Andhra Pradesh |

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) released the results for the A.P. LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 on May 18. Out of the total candidates who sat for the examinations, approximately 80% have secured a qualifying status, totaling 19,197 successful students across various law streams.

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Core Result Metrics| Category | Appearances | Qualifiers | Pass Percentage || :—- | :—- | :—- | :—- || 3-Year LLB | 17,533 | 13,863 | 79.07% || 5-Year LLB | 4,559 | 3,582 | 78.57% || PGLCET (LLM) | 1,904 | 1,752 | ~92.02% |

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Data suggests a notable disparity in performance between gender cohorts. Male candidates recorded a success rate of 82.73% (13,079 qualified out of 15,809), while female candidates saw a pass rate of 74.73% (6,118 qualified out of 8,187). Candidates can access their Digital Rank Cards using their registration and hall ticket numbers. The validity of these ranks is strictly limited to the current academic year.

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Examination Framework

The computer-based assessment held on May 4 across 100 centers was structured into three modules totaling 120 marks:

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  • Part A: General Knowledge & Mental Ability (30 questions)

  • Part B: Current Affairs (30 questions)

  • Part C: Aptitude for the Study of Law (60 questions)

To resolve ties in aggregate scores, authorities implemented a hierarchical protocol: precedence is granted first to performance in Part C (Law Aptitude), followed by Part B (Current Affairs).

Administrative Context

The final results follow a public review of the preliminary answer keys, which were published on May 7 and open for objections until May 9. A panel of subject experts finalized these keys before the computation of final ranks. While the results are now active, students are awaiting the formal Counselling Schedule, which remains pending. Admission prospects for top-tier institutions, such as the Department of Law at Sri Venkateswara University and various VIT-AP programs, will be determined by these finalized merit lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When were the AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 results released?
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) released the results for the A.P. LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 examinations on May 18, 2026. This means students can now check their scores and ranks for law courses.
Q: How many students passed the AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 exams?
A total of 19,197 students passed the examinations, which is about 80% of all candidates who took the tests. This number includes qualifiers for 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, and LLM programs.
Q: What is the pass rate for different law courses in AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026?
The pass rates vary by course: the 3-Year LLB had about 79.07% qualifiers, the 5-Year LLB had about 78.57% qualifiers, and the PGLCET (LLM) had a high pass rate of about 92.02%.
Q: How can students check their AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 results and rank cards?
Candidates can check their digital rank cards by visiting the official APSCHE website and entering their registration and hall ticket numbers. These ranks are valid only for the current academic year, 2026-2027.
Q: What happens after the AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 results are out?
While the results are out, students are now waiting for the official counselling schedule. This schedule will determine when and how students can apply for admissions to law colleges based on their ranks and the availability of seats.
Q: Were there any differences in pass rates between male and female candidates for AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026?
Yes, there was a difference. Male candidates had a success rate of 82.73%, while female candidates had a pass rate of 74.73%. This data shows how men and women performed differently in these law entrance exams.