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The Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (AP PGLCET) is a state-level examination conducted for admission into postgraduate law programs, specifically the LLM courses, in various law colleges across Andhra Pradesh. This examination serves as a crucial gateway for aspiring law students seeking to enhance their legal education and career prospects. The AP PGLCET evaluates candidates on their knowledge of legal principles, current legal affairs, and analytical abilities, ensuring that only the most qualified individuals gain entry into advanced legal studies. The exam is typically held annually, and candidates must stay updated on registration dates, syllabus, and other relevant details to prepare effectively for this competitive test.
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AP PGLCET
About AP LAWCET Exam
| Exam Name: | Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Institute: | Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) |
| Commonly called as: | APPGLCET |
| Exam Level: | State Level |
| Stream: | Law Entrance Exam |
Important Dates
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of application form or Start of registration | As per ANU Guntur |
| Last date to apply | As per ANU Guntur |
| Issuance of AP PGLCET admit card 2025 | As per ANU Guntur |
| AP PGLCET 2025 exam date | As per ANU Guntur |
| Release of answer key | As per ANU Guntur |
| Announcement of AP PGLCET result 2025 | As per ANU Guntur |
Courses Offered
- APPGLCET – LLM; LLM (Post Graduation Course); Commercial Law/Business Law; Constitutional Law & Legal Order/ Constitutional & Administrative Law/; Constitutional Law; Criminal Law /Law of Crimes; Corporate and Security Laws; Labour Law/Labour, Capital and Law
LL.M Courses are offered as full-time regular courses in the University Colleges, constituent/PG Colleges of the University and Private Law Colleges affiliated to the Universities. The candidates seeking admission into LL.M. (including self-financing) need to qualify in the AP PGLCET
L.L.M Degree Course
– LL.M (Post Graduation Course)
– Commercial Law /Business Law
– Constitutional Law & Legal Order/ Constitutional &Administrational Law/
– Constitutional Law
– Criminal Law / Law of Crimes
– Corporate and Security Laws
– Family Law
– Human Rights Law/ Human Rights
– International Law and Organization/ International Law
– Intellectual Property Rights Laws
– Labour Law/ Labour, Capital and Law
Eligibility Criteria
2 Year LLM Course
- Candidates holding LLB/BL degree on the date of application and candidates who have appeared/appearing for LLB/BL Final year exams are also eligible. A candidate appearing for LLB/BL degree exams may take the AP PGLCET in anticipation of results.
Application Process
- Candidates can apply online through www.sche.ap.gov.in
- Candidates are advised to read all the instructions carefully before filling up the application form. After filling in all the details click on submit button
- Make payment of the fee
Application Fee
- LLM (APPGLCET) – OC – Rs.1000/-, BC – Rs.950/- & SC/ST – Rs.900/-
Exam Cities
| 01. Tirupati | 02. Visakhapatnam |
| 03. Guntur | 04. Anantapuramu |
AP PGLCET Exam
AP PGLCET exam structure is also published by ANU Guntur. Important features of the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test are as follows. However check official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in from time to time for any changes in the exam pattern.
Paper Pattern
- Mode of Exam – The exam is a Online test.
- Question type – The questions are Objective type including multiple choice questions, matching items.
- Number of Questions – There are 120 questions in the entrance exam.
- Total Marks – Maximum marks in the exam is 120.
- Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 90 minutes.
- Language of Question Paper – The question paper is in language English.
Model Paper
MODEL PAPER (Answer all questions) …. 120marks
PART – A ….40 Questions …..40marks
1. Who said jurisprudence is the science of civil law?
1) Salmond
2) Gray
3) Hart
4) Bentham
2. The Indian Constitution came into force on
1)August 15, 1950
2)January 26, 1950
3)January 26, 1949
4)August 15, 1949
PART – B …..80 Questions ……80 marks
41. ‘Jus cogens’ means and includes
1)Customary rules only
3)Treaty Contracts
2) General rules of international law
4) pre-emptory forms of International Law
57. The display of article in a showroom indicating their prices amount to
1)Offer
2)Counter offer
3)Invitation to an offer
4)Advertisement
73. Minimum number of members required for registration of Trade Union is:
1) Five
2) Six
3) Seven
4) Ten
89. Which one of the following is associated with common intention?
1)Similar intention
2) Pre-meditated concert
3)Same intention
4) Identical intention
105. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the General Assembly on
1) December 19, 1966 2) November 10, 1948
3) December 10, 1948 4) December16, 1965
Up to 120 Questions
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
Contact Details
For more details please contact
Address: AP LAWCET&AP PGLCET 2020 OFFICE
Department of Law,
Sri Krishnadevaraya University,
Anantapur-515003(A.P.) India.
Ph : 08554-255055
For Technical Queries : 9393 711 110
AP PGLCET – An Overview
The important highlights of this exam are as follows.
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | AP PGLCET |
| AP PGLCET Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test |
| More Exams Of This Type | Law Entrance Exams |
| Scale Of This Exam | State Level |
| State or Region For Which This Exam Is Most Relevant | Andhra Pradesh (note – this does not indicate domicile requirement. it only refers to states or regions where score accepting colleges are situated) |
| Organization That Holds This Exam | ANU Guntur |
| ANU Guntur Full Form | Acharya Nagarjuna University |
| Official Website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
| Programs or Courses Where Admission Is Through This Test | Post Graduate Law Course LL.M. |
| Colleges or Universities Where Admission Is Through This Test | State Universities, their Departments or Constituent Colleges and Affiliated Colleges in the State of Andhra Pradesh |