AP LAWCET & PGLCET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling Registration Begins: Key Dates & Steps

Mark your calendars! Here’s a detailed breakdown of the important dates for AP LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 Phase 1 counselling:

Understand the core details of this counselling phase quickly:

Only candidates meeting specific criteria can participate in the counselling process. Ensure you fulfill these requirements:

• Qualified Candidates: You must have secured a valid rank in AP LAWCET 2026 for LLB programmes or AP PGLCET 2026 for LLM programmes.
• Domicile Requirements: Applicants must satisfy the Andhra Pradesh domicile requirements as prescribed by the state authorities.
• Academic Eligibility: Candidates must meet the academic eligibility conditions set by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for the respective law programmes (3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, or 2-year LLM).

Follow these steps carefully to complete your Phase 1 counselling registration:

1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to the Common Admission Processing (CAP) portal at cap.apcfss.in.
2. Initiate Registration: Look for the AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling registration link and click on it.
3. Fill Application Details: Provide all necessary personal and academic details accurately as prompted.
4. Pay Processing Fee: Complete the payment of the prescribed counselling processing fee online. This is a mandatory step to proceed.
5. Book Slot for Certificate Verification: After fee payment, you must book a slot for online certificate verification. Choose a convenient date and time within the specified window.
6. Submit Application: Review all entered information and submit your registration form.
7. Print Confirmation: Download and print the confirmation page for your records.

Prepare these essential documents for your online certificate verification. Having them ready will ensure a smooth process:

• AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026 Rank Card
• AP LAWCET/PGLCET 2026 Hall Ticket
• Aadhaar Card
• SSC/Class 10th Mark Sheet
• Intermediate/Class 12th Mark Sheet
• Qualifying Degree Mark Sheets (for PGLCET candidates)
• Provisional/Degree Certificate of Qualifying Examination
• Study Certificates from Class VI to Intermediate/Degree
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable, for SC/ST/BC candidates)
• Income Certificate (issued after January 1, 2023) or White Ration Card (for fee reimbursement)
• Local Status Certificate (if applicable, for non-local candidates)
• Residence Certificate of father/mother for a period of 10 years (for non-local candidates)
• Physically Challenged (PH)/NCC/CAP/Sports and Games Certificates (if applicable)

Once you've successfully registered and completed certificate verification, the next crucial stages involve:

• Web Options Entry: Between September 29 and October 2, 2026, you will be able to exercise your web options. This is where you select your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. Research thoroughly before making your choices.
• Change of Web Options: A window for modifying your web options will be available on October 3, 2026. Use this opportunity to refine your preferences if needed.
• Seat Allotment: The much-awaited seat allotment results will be declared on October 6, 2026. You can check your allotted college and course on the official portal.
• Reporting to College: If you are satisfied with your allotment, you must report to the allotted college between October 7 and October 9, 2026, to confirm your admission and complete the remaining formalities. Classes are also scheduled to commence during this period.

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