Post Date / Update: 25 September 2026, 02:10 AM
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has started the Phase-I online counselling for AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 for admission to 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB and LLM courses. Registration and fee payment are open from 24 to 29 September 2026 on the official counselling portal cap.apcfss.in. Aadhaar authentication is compulsory for registration, and the Phase-I seat allotment will be released on 6 October 2026.
AP LAWCET / PGLCET 2026 Counselling – Overview
| Conducting Authority | Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) |
|---|---|
| Counselling | Phase-I online counselling – AP LAWCET / AP PGLCET 2026 |
| Courses | 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, LLM |
| Official Portal | cap.apcfss.in |
| Registration Mode | Online only |
Important Dates
| Registration & Fee Payment | 24 – 29 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Certificate Verification | 25 September – 2 October 2026 |
| Special Category Verification | 28 September 2026 |
| Web Options Entry | 29 September – 2 October 2026 |
| Change of Web Options | 3 October 2026 |
| Seat Allotment | 6 October 2026 |
| Reporting at Colleges / Classes Begin | 7 – 9 October 2026 |
Counselling Processing Fee
| SC / ST / PwBD Candidates | ₹550 |
|---|---|
| All Other Categories | ₹1,050 |
Who Can Participate
Candidates who qualified in AP LAWCET 2026 (for 3-year and 5-year LLB) or AP PGLCET 2026 (for LLM) and meet the eligibility criteria of the respective course can register for Phase-I counselling. Aadhaar authentication is compulsory during registration.
Documents Required for Verification
- AP LAWCET / PGLCET 2026 hall ticket and rank card
- Degree / Intermediate / SSC marks memos and certificates
- Transfer certificate (TC)
- Study certificates from Class 6 to degree level
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card
How to Register for AP LAWCET / PGLCET Counselling 2026
- Visit the official counselling portal cap.apcfss.in.
- Click on the AP LAWCET / PGLCET 2026 Phase-I counselling registration link.
- Complete Aadhaar authentication and enter your hall ticket number and rank details.
- Pay the counselling processing fee (₹550 / ₹1,050) online.
- Upload / verify certificates during the online verification window.
- Exercise web options (college preferences) within the given dates.
- Check the seat allotment result on 6 October 2026 and report to the allotted college between 7 and 9 October 2026.
Important Links
| Counselling Registration | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Official Counselling Portal | cap.apcfss.in |
FAQs – AP LAWCET / PGLCET 2026 Counselling
Q1. When does AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026 Phase-I counselling registration close?
A: Registration and fee payment are open from 24 to 29 September 2026.
Q2. What is the counselling fee?
A: ₹550 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹1,050 for all other categories.
Q3. Is Aadhaar authentication mandatory?
A: Yes, Aadhaar authentication is compulsory for registration in the counselling.
Q4. When will the Phase-I seat allotment be released?
A: The seat allotment result will be declared on 6 October 2026.
Q5. Which courses are covered under this counselling?
A: 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB (AP LAWCET) and LLM (AP PGLCET).
Q6. When must allotted candidates report to colleges?
A: Candidates allotted seats must report to their colleges and begin classes between 7 and 9 October 2026.