AP Lawcet 2023: Distance Issue' Unresolved, Final Counseling Starts From Today
Kurnool: While some candidates from the first phase of Lawcet 2023 counseling are still awaiting admissions, the State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has unexpectedly announced the start of the second phase of counseling from Thursday.
Students with part of their education completed through distance learning faced problems in securing admission to law colleges across the state, as rejections based on directives from the Bar Council of India (BCI) or the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh have been occurring.
APSCHE has sought a clarification from the BCI on this issue. In the meantime, however, they have proceeded with the second and final phase of counseling, starting from Thursday to Dec 23.
As per the guidelines for the second phase counseling, the eligibility for admissions to the 3-year LLB course is based on the 10+2+3 pattern with regular/distance method from a recognised university here or abroad or an equivalent qualification.
For the 5-year LLB course, eligibility requires a 10+2 qualification or 'A' level in a senior school leaving certificate course from a recognised university here or abroad or an equivalent.
However, applicants who have obtained their 10+2 or graduation/post-graduation directly through open universities without any prior basic qualification for such studies are not eligible for admission to law courses.
Importantly, there is no mention of candidates who completed their course through the government-owned AP Open School Society (APOSS), particularly the segment where SSC or 10th Standard is completed.
Many candidates pursued this system to reduce dropout rates and improve their prospects.
They are now concerned about APSCHE's decision on their eligibility in the final counseling. These candidates are likely to file court cases due to a lack of clarity in the notification and the uncertainty surrounding the issue.
A senior official from APSCHE said, “We are discussing the modalities to be followed for candidates with typical educational backgrounds and would communicate our decisions to both candidates and colleges before the counseling starts.”
