AP LAWCET 2026 – Syllabus

The syllabus for AP LAWCET 2026 is designed to test candidates on three major areas – General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Aptitude for the Study of Law. The questions reflect the aptitude level expected of 10+2 (for 5-year LLB aspirants) and graduation (for 3-year LLB aspirants) standards. The AP LAWCET aims to assess candidates' awareness of legal concepts, reasoning abilities, current events, and general knowledge relevant to law and society.

Section-wise AP LAWCET 2026 Syllabus Breakdown:

1. General Knowledge and Mental Ability (30 Questions)

This section evaluates a candidate’s grasp of historical, political, and scientific facts, along with reasoning skills. Key topics include:

• History (Indian and World)
• Geography and Environment
• Indian Polity and Constitution basics
• Important Days and Dates
• General Science
• Basic Mathematics
• Logical Reasoning (series, sequences, puzzles)
• Analytical ability

2. Current Affairs (30 Questions)

This section tests awareness of recent events from national and international news, especially developments related to law and governance. Key topics include:

• National and International events
• Awards and Recognitions
• Legal Current Affairs
• Political developments
• New appointments
• Treaties and summits

3. Aptitude for the Study of Law (60 Questions)

This is the most significant section and assesses legal interest and reasoning skills. Key topics include:

• Indian Constitution (basic structure, rights, duties, directives)
• Fundamental Rights and Duties
• Principles of law and legal awareness
• Criminal Law and Torts (basic concepts)
• General legal knowledge (courts and procedures, important legal terms)
• Contracts and constitutional law basics
• Legal reasoning and application skills
• Legal maxims and terminology

Syllabus Standard:

• For the 5-year course: Difficulty level is based on the Intermediate (12th) standard.
• For the 3-year course: Difficulty matches the degree (graduate) level.

Study Resources and Tips for AP LAWCET 2026:

• NCERT Books (History, Geography, Political Science)
• Standard books for reasoning (e.g., RS Aggarwal)
• Newspapers and magazines for current affairs
• Law awareness: Basic law guides and introductory legal studies books

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FAQs:

Q1. Which section has the highest weightage in AP LAWCET 2026?

Ans. The 'Aptitude for the Study of Law' section carries the highest weightage with 60 out of 120 marks, underlining its importance for law aspirants.

Q2. Are questions based on legal knowledge mandatory for all candidates?

Ans. Yes, all candidates must attempt legal aptitude questions. No prior law study is required, but basic awareness and analytical ability in law are essential.

Q3. Can the syllabus differ for 3-year and 5-year LLB programs?

Ans. While the topics remain identical, the level of difficulty varies – Intermediate level for the 5-year program and graduate level for the 3-year program.

Q4. How can one best prepare for the current affairs section?

Ans. Regularly reading newspapers, monthly magazines, and following reliable online news portals focused on national, international, and legal events is the best strategy.

Q5. Do questions on reasoning or puzzles appear in AP LAWCET?

Ans. Yes, the General Knowledge and Mental Ability section includes questions on logical reasoning, puzzles, and analytical ability alongside factual knowledge.