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TS / AP LAWCET (Law Admission)
LAWCET is the state route into law colleges in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, covering both the five-year integrated LLB after Class 12 and the three-year LLB after graduation.
- Leads to
- 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated LLB in state colleges
- Eligibility
- Class 12 (5-year) or graduation (3-year) with minimum marks
- Sections
- General knowledge and mental ability, current affairs, aptitude for law
- Mode
- Computer-based
About the exam
LAWCET ranks are used in state counselling for law colleges. It is less competitive than CLAT but opens a large number of seats in the region.
See Lawyer, BA LLB (Integrated Law Degree) and LLB (Three-Year Law Degree).
Who takes this exam
- Students in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh interested in law
- Graduates choosing a three-year LLB
Eligibility (general)
- Five-year LLB: Class 12 with minimum marks
- Three-year LLB: a bachelor's degree with minimum marks
- Local/non-local rules
Exam pattern
| Feature | In recent years |
|---|---|
| Sections | General knowledge and mental ability; current affairs; aptitude for the study of law |
| Question type | Objective |
| Negative marking | Not used in recent years |
Syllabus overview
General knowledge, reasoning, current events and basic legal awareness.
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Courses and institutions it leads to
University law colleges and affiliated private law colleges in each state.
How the process usually works
- ApplyOnline.
- Take the testComputer-based.
- CounsellingWeb options for colleges.
How to prepare
- Current affairsDaily reading.
- Legal aptitudePractise basic legal reasoning questions.
After the result
Check Bar Council of India approval and faculty before choosing a college.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Ignoring Bar Council recognition
- Relying only on LAWCET without trying CLAT for NLUs
Alternatives and backup options
Frequently asked questions
Can graduates of any stream take LAWCET for a 3-year LLB?
Yes, subject to minimum marks.
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