Who Should Apply for Andhra Pradesh PGLCET?
After completing your graduation in law, you must be wondering if you should pursue a post graduate course in law. If you have some inherent qualities, such as excellent communication skills, the capability to negotitate and interest in research, then you should not think twice. You should pursue your dream of becoming one of the top lawyers in the country. There are top 17 colleges in Andhra Pradesh, which offer LLM or Master of Laws courses. However to set foot in one of these top colleges, you first need to appear for AP PGLCET.
AP PGLCET Previous Year Question Papers
- AP PGLCET 2019 Question Paper
- AP PGLCET 2019 Answer key
- AP PGLCET 2016 Question Paper with key
- AP PGLCET 2014 Question Paper with key
What do you Understand by the Term AP PGLCET?
AP PGLCET or Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test is an entrance examination. The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) governs the common entrance test for post graduate courses in law, and several other UG and PG programmes in the state every year.
Which Colleges Accept the Score of AP PGLCET?
Several colleges across India take into account the score of AP PGLCET. There are about four hundred seats available for candidates who want to pursue a post graduate degree programme in law. Here is a list of various colleges across Andhra Pradesh that admit students on the basis of the scores of AP PGLCET. You can have a glimpse of their brochure of each college.
- Dr. Ambedkar Global Law Institute, Tirupati
- KKC College of Law, Puttur
- Sri Padmavati Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati
- Sri Vijayanagar College of Law, Anantapur
- All Saints Christian Law College, Visakhapatnam
- Sri Venkateswara College of Law, Tirupati
- Anantha College of Law, Tirupati
- KLU College of Law, Guntur
- VR Law College, Nellore
- Smt. Velagapudi Durgamba Siddhartha Law College, Vijayawada
- Veeravalli College of Law, Rajahmundry
- DNR College of Law, Bhimavaram
- NVP Law College, Visakhapatnam
- Jagarlamudi Chandramouli College of Law, Guntur
- Visakha Law College, Vishakhapatnam
- MRVRGR Law College, Vizianagaram
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
What is the Eligibilty for Admission Criteria for AP PGLCET 2020?
Only Indian Nationals are eligible for applying for common entrance test for Law. AP PGLCET is a test for admission in post graduate degree programme in law. Therefore, only candidates holding bachelor degree or candidate who are appearing in final examination of LLB can take this common test. Here is a summary of the eligibility criteria for aspiring members.
- Students who are appearing in three years undergraduate law programme
- Students who have cleared intermediate examination with 45% marks. (5% relaxation is granted to students belonging to SC/ST and 3% relaxation to BC)
- Students who are waiting for their result for LLB/BL
- Students (BC/OC) who hold LLB or BL degree securing at least 50% marks
- Students (ST/SC) who hold LLB or BL degree securing at leat 45% marks
- Students who satisfy the 1974 policy laid down by the Andhra Pradesh Eduational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions) Order of holding the citizenship of India.
Syllabus you need to know to study for AP PGLCET 2020?
To qualify for the AP PGLCET you need to practice the AP PGLCET old question papers keeping in mind the current syllabus.
Subjects | Topics | No. of Questions | Marks |
Jurisprudence | Source of law, custom precedent and legislation, rights and duties, ownership and possession, persons, obligation, property, liability, legal sanctions | 20 | 20 |
Constitutional Law | Fundamental rights, directive principles of state policy, executive judiciary and legislature, centre-state relations, emergency provisions, amendments to the constitution | 20 | 20 |
Public International Law | International law and municipal law, subject, state, territory, air, sea and outer space, nationality and statelessness, extradition, asylum, state jurisdiction, United Nations | 16 | 16 |
Mercantile Law | General principles of contract (Sections 1-75, Indian Contract Act-1872) | 16 | 16 |
Labour Law | Trade Union Act 1926, Industrial Disputes Act 1947 | 16 | 16 |
Crimes and Trots | Indian Penal Code, General principles & amp., General exceptions, General principles on Tort, Defences, Joint liability, state liability for torts, Consumer Protection Act, 1986 | 16 | 16 |
IPR & amp. Misc. Laws | Patent Act, 2005; Copy right Act, 1957; Environmental Protection Act, 1986; Human Rights, The Protection of Human Right Act, 1993; Right to Information Act, 2005; Salient features of Information Technology Act, 2000 | 16 | 16 |
You should know the Pattern of AP PGLCET 2020
It is of utmost importance that you understand the pattern of the previous test. You should practice AP PGLCET old question papers to help you fetch good marks in the entrance exams. The medium of test will be English. You will get 90 minutes to attempt 120 questions, each carrying 1 mark. Section A of the paper will be of total 40 marks and Section B will be of 80 marks. The minimum percentage of passing for candidates in general category is 25% or 30 marks out of 120 marks. There is no minimum percentage of passing for SC/ST candidates.
What are the Steps of Filling up the Application Form of AP PGLCET?
The first requirement of filling up the application form for AP PGLCET 2020 is to make the online fee payment. You will need your payment status to fill your application form. You can obtain a print of your hard copy of your application form once you have clicked on the ‘Submit’ button. You need to submit the online application lates by 7th May, 2020 to avoid late fee payment.
List of Entrance Test Centers
- Anantapuramu
- Chittoor
- Tirupathi
- Kadapa
- Kurnool
- Nandyal
- Nellore
- Ongole
- Guntur
- Vijayawada
- Bhimavaram
- Kakinada
- Rajamahendravarm
- Visakhapatnam
- Vizianagaram
- Srikakulam
More Information
Applicants can use mobile app available in Google play store as a ready reference for more information on common entrance test, mock test, submitted application and hall tickets.
FAQs about AP PGLCET 2020
Q1. What should I do to prepare well for AP PGLCET 2020?
Ans. You should practice AP PGLCET old question papers if you want to qualify with good marks in your entrance test.
Q2. Can I use to the AP PGLCET 2020 score for the next academic year?
Ans. No, you cannot use the AP PGLCET scores for the next academic year because it is valid for a single academic year.
Q3. How much should I score in the AP PGLECET 2020 to get admission in law colleges in Andhra Pradesh?
Ans. You are required to target a minimum of 30 marks from the total of 120 marks to qualify.
Q4. How can I get my hall ticket?
Ans. You can download your hall ticket from http://www.sche.ap.gov.in/lawcet
Q5. What is the method of applying for AP PGLCET 2020.
Ans. You are required to visit the offical website lawcet.tsche.ac.in to fill up the application form after making the payment.