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Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test 2025 ( AP PGLCET )

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AP PGLCET 2024

AP PGLCET 2024

AP PGLCET 2024 will tentatively be conducted in the third week of March 2024 in a Computer-based Test mode for admission to the LLM course offered by colleges accepting AP PGLCET in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who are planning to appear in AP PGLCET 2024 can start their preparation with this article because it provides crucial details about the entrance exam, including the AP PGLCET 2024 exam date, the process to fill out the AP PGLCET 2024 application form, the AP PGLCET 2024 syllabus, the exam pattern, the mock test, and more.  

In this article we have discussed everything about AP PGLCET 2024 entrance exam, from the registration process to counselling and admission, in chronological order. 

What is AP PGLCET? 

AP PGLCET stands for  the Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Law Common Entrance Test, which is a law entrance exam for admission into the LLM programme offered by recognised law colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Every year, a different college or university conducts AP PGLCET on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). 

Note: All the details of AP PGLCET can be found in the "AP LAWCET" tab on the APSCHE's official website, www.cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. 

AP PGLCET 2024 Highlights

To know more about AP PGLCET 2024, check out the following highlights or key details related to the exam below:

Features

Details

Exam name

Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP PGLCET)

Conducting body

Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on behalf of APSCHE

Exam purpose

Admission to LLM course offered by law colleges of Andhra Pradesh state.

Courses offered

LLM

Exam frequency

Once a year

Exam mode

Online

Exam duration

90 minutes

Exam timings

3 pm to 4:30 pm 

Helpdesk number

0877 2284599, 9676040752

Official Website

cets.apsche.ap.gov.in 

AP PGLCET 2024 Dates

AP PGLCET 2024 registration will tentatively start in March 2024. Check out all the important dates related to AP PGLCET 2024 below: 

SLAT 2024 Events

Date

AP PGLCET Registrations 2024

March 2024

AP PGLCET 2024 Admit Card release date 

Second Week of May 2024

AP PGLCET 2024 Exam for 3-year LLB and 5-Year LLB

Third Week of May 2024

AP PGLCET 2024 Result 

June 2024

AP PGLCET 2024 Counselling

Between November 2024 and December 2024

AP PGLCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to know the AP PGLCET eligibility criteria before filling out the AP PGLCET 2024 application form. 

Check out the following AP PGLCET eligibility criteria 2024:

Course

AP PGLCET Eligibility Criteria

5-Year LLB

General Category:

  • Graduate in science, commerce or arts / humanitoes from a recognised board
  • Candidates need a minimum of 45% in their graducation final exam

Backward Classw (BC) Category: 

  • Graduate in science, commerce or arts / humanitoes from a recognised board
  • Candidates need a minimum of 42% in their graducation final exam

SC / ST Category: 

  • Graduate in science, commerce or arts / humanitoes from a recognised board
  • Candidates need a minimum of 40% in their graducation final exam

Note: Candidates from the general category with less than 45% marks in their qualifying exam can also apply for AP PGLCET 2024 if they have another graduate or postgraduate degree and have scored a minimum of 45% in the final exam of this degree. 

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AP PGLCET 2024 Application Form 

The AP PGLCET application form 2024 will be available through the AP PGLCET 2024 registration, which is likely to start in March 2024. 

  • To fill out the AP PGLCET 2024 application form, use the following steps: 
  • Go to the official website of APSCHE: https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ 
  • First, click on the Common Entrance Tests (CETS)-2024 tab, and then click on the AP LAWCET- 2024 tab. 
  • Click on the AP LAWCET registration link and check the exam eligibility criteria (The registration link for AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET is the same)
  • Register for AP PGLCET 2024 by entering your basic details, qualification-related details, preferred law course (LLM), mobile number, and email ID. 
  • Pay the AP PGLCET 2024 registration fee. 
  • Check your payment status by clicking on "Know Your Payment Status”. 
  • If the payment is successful, fill out the AP PGLCET application form
  • Review your form and submit it. 
  • Take a printout of the AP PGLCET application for future reference. 

Note: The AP PGLCET registration process is the same as the AP PGLCET registration process. AP PGLCET candidates only need to select the course as LLM, fill out the educational details, and pay the registration fee for AP PGLCET to fill out the AP PGLCET 2024 application form.

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for Andhra Pradesh PGLCET?

A:

The eligibility criteria for Andhra Pradesh PGLCET (Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Law Common Entrance Test) may vary slightly from year to year, so it's important to refer to the official notification or brochure for the most up-to-date information. However, here are the general eligibility criteria that candidates typically need to meet:

1. Educational Qualification:
   - Candidates should have completed their Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree or its equivalent from a recognised university or institution.
   - The LL.B. degree should be of a duration of three years/five years.

2. Minimum Percentage: There is usually a minimum percentage requirement in the qualifying LL.B. degree. Candidates are often required to have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in the LL.B. programme (45% for reserved categories such as SC/ST).

3. Nationality: Candidates should be Indian citizens. In some cases, candidates from other states may also be eligible, but it's important to check the specific eligibility criteria for each academic year.

4. Domicile: Some universities in Andhra Pradesh may have a domicile requirement, which means that candidates should be local or non-local residents of the state. Local and non-local categories are determined based on certain criteria set by the university.

5. Age Limit: There is typically no specific age limit for Andhra Pradesh PGLCET.

6. Admissions Notification: Candidates should keep an eye on the official Andhra Pradesh PGLCET notification for any additional eligibility criteria or changes in the eligibility requirements.

It's important to note that while these are the general eligibility criteria, there may be specific requirements or conditions set by individual universities and colleges that participate in Andhra Pradesh PGLCET. Therefore, candidates should thoroughly review the official notification and the admission guidelines provided by the conducting university or institution to ensure they meet all the eligibility requirements for the specific year they intend to apply for Andhra Pradesh PGLCET.

AP PGLCET 2024 Application Fee

The category-wise registration or application fees for AP PGLCET 2024 have been mentioned below: 

Category Application Fee for LLM (AP PGLCET)
Open/General INR 1,000
OBC INR 950
SC/ST INR 900

AP PGLCET 2024 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of AP PGLCET 2024 can help you know the nature of the exam and prepare for it accordingly. Check out the AP PGLCET exam pattern 2024 below:

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AP PGLCET Exam Pattern

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Online Mode

(Conducted at exam centres in Andhra Pradesh)

Exam Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes)


Test Subjects / Sections

Two sections:

  • Part A: Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law
  • Part B: Mercantile Law, Labour Law, Crimes and Torts, IPR & Other Laws

Test Paper Languages

English and Telugu

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice-based Questions (MCQs) / Objective Questions

Number of Questions

120 Questions

Total Marks

120 marks

Marking Scheme

  • 1 mark for each correct 
  • No negative marking

AP PGLCET 2024 Section-Wise Weightage

The mark distribution for each section of the AP PGLCET 2024 exam has been provided below:

tion Subject No. of Questions
Part-A Jurisprudence 20
Constitutional Law 20
Part -B Public International Law 16
Mercantile Law 16
Labour Law 16
Crimes and Torts 16
IPR & Other Laws 16
Total No. of Questions 120

AP PGLCET 2024 Syllabus

You must know the AP PGLCET syllabus if you want to prepare for AP PGLCET 2024. Knowing the AP PGLCET 2024 syllabus will guide your preparation for the exam. 

Check out the details of the AP PGLCET syllabus 2024 below:

AP PGLCET 2024 Syllabus for Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law

Important topics for Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law subjects of AP PGLCET syllabus are the following: 

  • Legal Philosophy
  • Schools of Jurisprudence - Sources of Law
  • Natural Law- Its development and relevance in modern times
  • Salient feature of the constitution
  • Preamble
  • Nature of India Federalism 
  • Citizenship & State
  • Directives principles and fundamental duties
  • Law and Justice in Globalising World
  • Comparative Law
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration
  • Police Law and Administration
  • Police and Security Administration
  • Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

AP PGLCET 2024 Syllabus for Labour Law

The important topics related to Labour Law subject of AP PGLCET have been mentioned below:

  • Employment law
  • International Labor Standards
  • Industrial Relations
  • Trade Union Act 1926
  • Industrial Disputes Act 1947
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Labor Market Regulation

AP PGLCET 2024 Syllabus for Public International Law

The important topics related to Public International Law have been enlisted below:

  • Humanitarian Law  
  • Human Rights Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Intenational Law
  • Sources  of  International  Law
  • State Jurisdiction
  • State and Individual
  • United Nations Organization 

AP PGLCET 2024 Syllabus for IPR, Crimes and Torts

The syllabus related to the IPR, Crimes and Torts subjects, include the following topics: 

  • Copyright Law and Patent Law
  • Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents
  • Indian Penal Code -General Principles & General Exceptions.

    TORTS: General principles of Tort, Defences, Joint liability, State liability for torts; Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

AP PGLCET 2024 Syllabus for Mercantile Law

The main topics related to Mercantile Law subject of the AP PGLCET syllabus below: 

  • General Principles of Contract (Sections. 1-75, Indian Contract Act-1872)
  • Essentials of Valid Contract
  • Discharge of Contract and Special Contracts 
  • Definitions and types of Agreements and Contracts
  • Legal Remedies for Breach of Contract
  • Special Contracts

AP PGLCET 2024 Preparation Tips 

The AP PGLCET 2024 preparation can increase candidates’ chances to crack AP PGLCET 2024. To prepare for the AP PGLCET 2024, you can use the following effective preparation tips or strategies:
Understand the AP PGLCET 2024 exam pattern to know the types and number of questions that will be asked in the exam. 

  • Understanding the AP PGLCET exam pattern can also help you determine the subjects from which questions will be asked in the entrance test. 

  • Learn topics according to the AP PGLCET syllabus. 

  • Solve AP PGLCET previous years’ question papers. 

  • Solve practice sets in the best books for AP PGLCET 2024 preparation.

  • Prepare a timetable for your AP PGLCET preparation and dedicate time for exam preparation according to this timetable.

  • Take the AP PGLCET mock test.

AP PGLCET 2024 Mock Test

APSCHE offers free mock tests for AP PGLCET. If you are preparing for AP PGLCET 2024, you can take free mock tests for the entrance exam by using the following steps: 

  • Go to the official website of APSCHE - https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ 
  • Click on the AP LAWCET- 2024 tab. 
  • A new page will open. On this page, click on the “Mock Test” tab.
  • You will find an auto-filled log in ID and password, and you only need to click on the “Sign In” button to start the mock test. 

AP PGLCET Previous Years' Question Papers

Candidates also need to solve the previous years' question papers of AP LAWCET because these papers can help them with their exam preparation in the following ways:

  • Helps in identify strengths and weaknesses.
  • Improves speed and accuracy.
  • Boost confidence.
  • Allows practicing time management.
  • Helps in learning from previous mistakes.
  • Provides an idea of the difficulty level of the exam.
  • Helps to become familiar with the topics that are most frequently tested.
  • Helps in developing a better understanding of the concepts covered in the syllabus.

AP PGLCET 2024 Admit Card

  • The AP PGLCET admit card 2024 will be tentatively released in the second week of May 2024.
  • To download the AP PGLCET 2024 admit card, the following steps need to be used: 
  • Visit APSCHE’s official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in 
  • Click on the “AP LAWCET-2024” tab. 
  • Now, click on “Download Hall Ticket.”
  • Enter your registration ID or payment reference ID, qualifying exam’s hall ticket number, and date of birth to download your AP PGLCET admit card or hall ticket. 
  • AP LAWCET 2024 Exam Day Guidelines
  • On the AP PGLCET exam day, you need to arrive at least before the exam centre. 
  • You need to carry your AP PGLCET admit card with a coloured passport-size photo attached to it to the exam centre. 
  • Do not carry food, reference materials, and electronic devices to the exam hall.

Check out the AP PGLCET 2024 exam timing below: 

AP LAWCET 2024 Exam Day Schedule
Reporting Time 1:30 PM
Entry to Exam Hall starts 2:00 PM
Last Entry to Exam Hall 2:45 PM
AP LAWCET 2024 Exam starts 3:00 PM
AP LAWCET 2024 Exam ends 4:30 PM
Candidates' departure time 4:45 PM

AP PGLCET 2024 Result 

After the commencement of the AP PGLCET 2024 exam, the AP PGLCET result 2024 will tentatively be declared in June 2024. 

  • To check the AP PGLCET 2024 result or check the AP PGLCET 2024 scorecard, you can use the following steps: 
  • Visit APSCHE’s official website - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in 
  • Click on the “AP LAWCET-2024” tab. 
  • Now, click on the “Result” option and enter your registration ID and AP PGLCET hall ticket number to check the AP PGCET result

Or,

  • Click on the “Download Rank Card” option and enter your registration ID, qualifying exam’s hall ticket number and date of birth to download your AP PGLCET score card or hall ticket. 
  • Create multiple printouts of your AP PGLCET score card / rank card for future reference. 

AP PGLCET 2024 Counselling

AP PGLCET counselling 2024 will be the most important process for admission to an LLM course through AP PGLCET 2024. The AP PGLCET counselling process will be conducted in the following stages: 

  1. Counselling Registration: In this stage, candidates will have to register for AP PGLCET counselling 2024 by filling out the AP PGLCET counselling registration form online at https://lawcet-sche.aptonline.in/LAWCET.
    Verification of Documents: After the counselling registration, candidates will have to visit the counselling centres designated by APSCHE to verify their education documents, caste certificates (for reserved category candidates), and ID proofs. 
  2. Web Option: Once the documents are verified, candidates will have to exercise web options in which they need to apply for colleges of their preference or change colleges in which they apply for admission.
  3. Seat Allotment: Based on the options filled by candidates and rank secured by them in AP PGLCET 2024, seats will be allotted to them for admission to a 3-year LLB or 5-year LLB course. 
  4. Admission / Reporting to Colleges: After the AP PGLCET 2024 seat allotment, candidates will have to report to their respective colleges, pay the admission fee, and secure their seats.

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AP PGLCET 2024 FAQs

When will AP PGLCET 2024 registration start?

The AP PGLCET registrations 2024 will tentatively start in March 2024 on the official website of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. 

When will AP PG:CET 2024 be conducted?

The AP PGLCET 2024 will tentatively be conducted in May 2024 in a computer-based test mode. 

How can I prepare for AP PGLCET 2024?

To prepare for AP PGLCET 2024, use the following tips: 

  • Solve AP PGLCET's previous years' question papers. 
  • Take AP PGLCET free mock test at www.cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
  • Solve sample papers available in the best books for AP PGLCET preparation   
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