AP LAWCET and PGLCET Phase 1 Counselling 2026 Registration Begins; Check Steps to Apply

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has opened Phase 1 counselling registration for the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) 2026 and Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (AP PGLCET) 2026 on the official portal at cap.apcfss.in. Qualified candidates can complete registration, processing fee payment, and certificate verification slot booking through the Common Admission Processing (CAP) portal.

The counselling process will provide admission to three-year LLB, five-year LLB, and two-year LLM programmes offered by law colleges across Andhra Pradesh.

Only candidates who have secured a valid rank in AP LAWCET 2026 and AP PGLCET 2026 are eligible to participate in the seat allotment process. Phase 1 is the first counselling round for law admissions in the 2026 academic session.

AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 Counselling Important Dates

Key Details of AP LAWCET and PGLCET Phase 1 Counselling 2026

The APSCHE is conducting the counselling through the CAP portal. Candidates must complete the processing fee payment before proceeding with certificate verification slot booking.

Who Is Eligible for AP LAWCET and PGLCET Counselling 2026?

Candidates who have qualified in AP LAWCET 2026 can participate in counselling for LLB admissions. Candidates with a valid AP PGLCET 2026 rank are eligible for admission to LLM programmes.

Applicants must fulfil the Andhra Pradesh domicile requirements and other eligibility conditions prescribed by the state authorities. Academic eligibility will follow the guidelines issued by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for law programmes.

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Documents Required for Certificate Verification

Candidates need to upload scanned copies of the following mandatory documents:

• AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026 rank card and hall ticket
• Class 10 and Class 12 marks memos
• Qualifying degree certificate for LLM and three-year LLB applicants
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Study certificates
• Income certificate and caste certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar card
• Recent passport-size photograph

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What Happens After AP LAWCET Counselling Registration?

After completing registration and fee payment, candidates must appear for certificate verification. The verification process confirms their eligibility for the web options entry process.

After verification, candidates can select their preferred colleges and law programmes through web options. The final seat allotment will be based on factors such as candidate rank, category, seat availability, and preference order.

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How to Register for AP LAWCET and PGLCET Counselling 2026?

The registration process is conducted online through the CAP portal. Candidates should keep their rank card, hall ticket, and required certificates ready before applying.

Steps to Register:

1. Visit the official portal at cap.apcfss.in.
2. Click on the AP LAWCET or PGLCET Counselling 2026 registration link.
3. Enter details such as hall ticket number, rank, and date of birth.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and category details.
5. Pay the processing fee through online payment modes.
6. Book a slot for certificate verification.
7. Download and save the registration receipt for future reference.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit cap.apcfss.in and open the counselling section.
2. Check your rank card and eligibility category.
3. Keep scanned documents and a valid payment method ready.
4. Complete the registration form and pay the processing fee.
5. Book a certificate verification slot at the earliest.
6. Prepare a preference list of colleges for web options.

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