LLB Distance Education Admission 2025: Registration, Qualification, Selection Process

Updated on Mar 3, 2025 11:57 IST
Akansha Bisht

Akansha BishtSenior Executive

Distance LLB admissions 2025 are based on the criteria that you must have a cleared class 10+2 examinations with a minimum of 45 to 50 percent. Many private institutes provide LLB distance education with the same curriculum as the regular LLB course, but it is been taught for educational purposes only.  

Through LLB distance education admissions 2025, you can take part in Law and related educational programs, but to practice law legally in courts is still not approved by BCI (Bar Council of India), the reason being the lack of practical knowledge and experience gained through regular LLB classes.
Moreover, you do not need to sit for Law entrance exams like CLAT, for LLB distance education, as there is no such requirement for an entrance exam score for admissions. However, the facilitating institute can ask for their own entrance scores, followed by the interview or GDs.

LLB Distance Education Admission Process 2025

There are no entrance exams at the national level like CLAT or AILET for admission to LLB correspondence courses. Most admissions in colleges are based on merit in the qualifying exam, which is graduation or post-graduation.

Apart from marks in the qualifying exam, candidates must meet the institute’s eligibility criteria. There can be personal interviews before offering admission or a small written test. In a nutshell, no state-level or national-level entrance exam is applicable for admission to correspondence/distance LLB courses. 

Moreover, some general steps to enroll in the LLB degree distance learning course entail:

  • Research and choose an LLB Distance Education program (correspondence Law degree) from a recognized institution.
  • Check eligibility criteria and ensure you meet them.
  • Obtain the application form, fill it out, and submit it along with the required documents.
  • Pay the application fee as specified.
  • Await admission review and confirmation from the institution.
  • Upon admission, complete enrollment formalities and pay tuition fees.

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LLB Distance Education Eligibility Criteria

Here's a table outlining the eligibility criteria for "after graduation- LLB distance learning" programs in India across various course levels:

Course Levels

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate

10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or institution

Diploma

10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or institution

Bachelor's (LLB)

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution

Master's (LLM)

Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university or institution

Source - Multiple external sites, data may vary,

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Distance LLB Entrance Exams 2025

As LLB distance Education is not recognised by BCI, hence there is no requirement of national or state level exams for this course. But there are some universities that provides this course for knowledge and education purposes. 

But you can refer to the table below for common law exams. Some popular entrance tests for Law that candidates can consider giving:

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

SLS AIAT 2025

15 May '24

(Closed for 2025)

SLS AIAT Exam Date 2025

CLAT 2025

1 Dec '24

(Closed for 2025)

CLAT Exam Date 2025

AILET 2025

08 Dec '24

(Closed for 2025)

AILET Exam Date 2025

AIBE 2025

22 Dec '24

(Closed for 2025)

AIBE Exam Date 2025 

NOTE: This information is sourced from the official website of the institute/exam.

LLB Distance Education Admissions 2025: Top Entrance Exams Syllabus

 Distance LLB graduates can take the below table as a reference to learn about the Law exam syllabuses in order to gain knowledge of the field in detail:

Exam

Syllabus

MHCET Law Syllabus

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge with Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, English 

LPUNEST Syllabus

English, Quantitative and Logical Aptitude, Legal Reasoning, General Awareness

APLAWCET Syllabus

Legal Aptitude, Legal Awareness covering Constitutional Law and Policy, General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs

LSAT India Syllabus

Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs

TSLAWCET Syllabus

General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, Aptitude for the Study of Law

LLB Distance Education Admissions 2025: Admission Details

To get admitted to an LLB distance education course in 2025, you can research and apply to a recognized institution. You may need to meet eligibility criteria, submit an application, and pay a fee. 

Distance LLB Private College

Distance LLB Salary (INR)

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA 

Source - Official website/ counselling body and may vary.

LLB Distance Education Admissions FAQs

Q. What is the primary reason the BCI does not recognize distance LLB degrees?

A. The BCI believes that the practice of law requires a deep understanding of legal principles, procedural law, and courtroom etiquette, which they feel can only be adequately imparted through regular, face-to-face instruction.

Q. What types of law-related courses are available through distance education?

A. Many universities offer diploma and certificate courses in law-related fields, such as labor law, intellectual property law, and human rights law. These courses can provide valuable legal knowledge but do not qualify you to practice law.

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for distance LLB programs (if offered)?

A. Candidates should have UG course with 50% scores. Candidates should note that eligibility can be different according to the colleges. This is why it is important to check before applying.

Q. What is the difference between a diploma in law and a distance LLB degree?

A. A diploma in law is a shorter course that provides basic legal knowledge, while a distance LLB degree (if offered) is a full-fledged undergraduate law degree. However, remember the BCI limitations on distance LLB degrees.

Q. Can I practice law in India with a distance LLB degree?

A. Generally, no, the Bar Council of India (BCI) regulations emphasize the importance of regular, in-person legal education. Therefore, distance LLB degrees are usually not recognized for practicing law in Indian courts.

Q. Can a LLB distance education degree holder appear for UPSC/IAS exam?

A. Yes LLB degree obtained through distance education can be used to fulfill educational qualification requirement for UPSC/IAS exam. UPSC primarily requires a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. 
That is why distance LLB degree can technically fulfill this requirement.

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