AP PGLCET Syllabus 2026 

The AP PGLCET 2026 (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test) syllabus is structured comprehensively to test candidates’ knowledge and aptitude in various branches of Law, preparing them for admission into LL.M. programs in Andhra Pradesh universities and affiliated colleges. The AP PGLCET 2026 syllabus is supposed to be divided into two major parts—Part A and Part B—with questions designed to cover jurisprudence, constitutional law, and specialized legal fields.

AP PGLCET 2026 Syllabus Overview

The AP PGLCET 2026 exam is conducted for 120 marks with 120 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes. The syllabus is broadly divided into

Total: 120 questions worth 120 marks, each question carrying 1 mark, with no negative marking.

Detailed AP PGLCET 2026 Syllabus and its Topics

Part A

• Jurisprudence:Includes schools of jurisprudence, sources of law like custom, precedent, legislation, rights and duties, property laws, legal sanctions, liability, obligations, and persons.
• Constitutional Law:Coverage includes the nature and features of the Indian Constitution, fundamental rights, directive principles, executive, judiciary, legislature, center-state relations, emergency provisions, and constitutional amendments.

Part B

• Public International Law:Topics like international law vs municipal law, state territory, nationality, extradition, asylum, jurisdiction, and information about the United Nations.
• Mercantile Law:General principles of contracts, Indian Contract Act provisions.
• Labour Law:Trade Union Act, Industrial Disputes Act, and related labor regulations.
• Crimes and Torts:Indian Penal Code general principles, exceptions, tort law basics, consumer protection, and joint liabilities.
• IPR and Other Laws:Copyright, patents act, environmental protection act, human rights laws, Information Technology Act, RTI Act, and basics of research methodology.

Preparation Guidance

Candidates are advised to refer to standard textbooks and previous years’ question papers for better preparation. They should focus on understanding the key legal principles and current developments in the law related to these subjects and practice multiple-choice questions to improve speed and accuracy.

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FAQs

Q1: How is the AP PGLCET 2026 syllabus divided?

Ans. The AP PGLCET 2026 syllabus is divided into two main parts: Part A covering Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law, and Part B covering Public International Law, Mercantile Law, Labour Law, Crimes and Torts, and IPR & Other Laws.

Q2: How many questions are there in the AP PGLCET 2026 exam?

Ans. There are 120 multiple-choice questions in total, with each section contributing specific numbers as per the syllabus.

Q3: What is the marking scheme for AP PGLCET 2026?

Ans. Each question carries one mark, with no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Q4: Are there specific laws included under Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)?

Ans. Yes, the IPR section covers the Copyright Act, Patents Act, Environmental Protection Act, Human Rights, The Protection of Human Rights Act, Information Technology Act, and Right to Information Act.

Q5: What subjects should candidates focus on for better preparation?

Ans. Candidates should focus equally on jurisprudence, constitutional law, and the specialized fields under Part B, including crimes, torts, mercantile laws, labor laws, and IPR to get a comprehensive grasp of the syllabus.