List of Top Law Entrance Exams 2025-2026: Application Window, Exam Date, Pattern and More Updates

List of Top Law Entrance Exams 2025-2026: Application Window, Exam Date, Pattern and More Updates

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Aspirants seeking admission to popular law colleges including NLUs can get here the list of top law entrance exams 2025-2026 in India like CLAT, AILET, LSAT India, DU LLB, MHCET Law, TS LAWCET and more.

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 The Law colleges in India offer admission to only those candidates who hold a score in a law entrance exam. Law aspirants can find here list of top law entrance exams in India that are accepted by law colleges in India. 

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Q:   What is the exam pattern of PU BA LLB / BCom LLB entrance exam?
A:

The Panjab University BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws) and BCom LLB (Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Laws) entrance exams have a similar exam pattern. These exams are conducted by Panjab University for admission to their 5-year integrated law programs. Below is the typical exam pattern for the PU BA LLB and BCom LLB entrance exams:

Exam Mode: The PU BA LLB and BCom LLB entrance exams are usually conducted in offline mode, which means pen and paper-based tests.

Duration: The duration of the entrance exam is usually 90 minutes (1.5 hours).

Type of Questions: The question paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question is followed by four answer options, and candidates are required to select the correct answer.

Number of Questions: The total number of questions in the exam will be 100.

Subjects/Sections: The exam consists of multiple sections, which will include: General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Aptitude for Law, Mental Ability and English Language.

Q:   Are admissions open for KSLU, LLB?
A:

Yes, admissions 2025-26 are currently open for Karnataka State Law University LLB, BA LLB, and other courses. Students can visit the official website to learn more and apply online. Karnataka State Law University, recognised by the UGC, is the the largest affiliating law university in Asia, and provides affiliation to 127 law colleges across the state of Karnataka.

Q:   What are the important topics for PU UGLAW GK section?
A:

The PU UGLAW Question paper will comprise the questions in GK and Currect affairs from the following topics: Currect and important developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics and important international agreements, UN bodies, Eminent personalities, Geographical event, Awards and honours, etc. Since this section will cover around 60 questions in the entire question paper, aspirants must practice as many questions from the sample papers and previous year papers as they can. At the same time, read newspapers and magzines for current events and updates. 

In order to secure admission to the top law colleges in India , candidates need to appear in the law entrance exams. For example, admission to the NLUs is conducted through CLAT; the only exception is NLU Delhi which conducts its own law entrance exam i.e. AILET. Likewise, there are state-level law entrance exams like MH CET law (for admission to 5-year and 3-year LLB courses in the state of Maharashtra), and TS LAWCET ( conducted for admission to 3-year and 5-year law courses in the state of Telangana).

In this article, you can find the list of popular law entrance exams in India that every aspirant can appear for if they want to join a good college and make a career in the field of law.

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Top Law Entrance Exams Dates 2025-2026

Generally, the law entrance exams in India are held once a year and this year, the exam authorities are conducting the upcoming exams as per the schedule below:

Law Entrance Exams

Last Dates of Application

Exam Dates

CLAT

31-Oct-2025 07-Dec-2025

AIBE

To be announced To be announced

AILET

10-Nov-2025 14-Dec-2025

KIITEE Law

To be announced To be announced

UPES Law School Admission Test

To be announced

To be announced

MHCET Law

27-Mar-2025 (For 3-year LLB)

27-Mar-2025 (For 5-year LLB)

02-May-2025 and 03-May-2025 (For 3-year LLB)

28-Apr-2025 (5-year LLB)

Allahabad University LAT

Until 20-May-2025 13-Jun-2025

ILICAT

until 20-Apr-2025

11-May-2025

SLAT

To be announced

To be announced

AMU Law Entrance Exam

15-Mar-2025 20-Apr-2025

PU UG Law 

09-Apr-2025 27-Apr-2025

PU LLB Entrance Exam

Until 08-Jun-2025 29-Jun-2025

AIL LET

26-Apr-2025 24-May-2025

ILSAT

30-Apr-2025 13-Jun-2025

AP LAWCET

27-Apr-2025 05-June-2025

TS LAWCET

30-Apr-2025 06-June-2025

AP PGLCET

27-Apr-2025 05-June-2025

TS PGLCET

30-Apr-2025 06-June-2025

GLAT

15-May-2025 17-May-2025

KLEE 

19-May-2025 01-June-2025

ULSAT LLM 

29-May-2025 01-June-2025

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The law entrance exams in India are conducted at two levels i.e. national level (candidates irrespective of region or nationality can apply and appear) and at the state level (only the candidates who are locals of the state can apply and appear for the examination). Generally, law aspirants opt for both national as well as a state-level examinations of their state to improve their chances of admission to a top law school in India. Therefore, for the convenience of the candidates we have shared the detailed features of top law entrance exams in India: 

Top Law Entrance Exams in India 2025

Q:   Is admission to Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad merit-based or entrance-based?
A:

Admission to Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad is entrance-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in various entrance exams such as the CLAT or the MHCET Law. Candidates who clear the shortlist for he entrance exams are called for the next admission rounds such as the GD and the PI. 
The final merit list is released once all the admission rounds have concluded. 

Q:   How do I secure a seat for LLM at TNNLU?
A:

To secure LLM seats at Tamil Nadu National Law University candidates must complete the admission procedure. The procedure mainly includes application process, entrance exam, counselling, cutoff, merit lists, and fee payment. Candidates who will be shortlisted for CLAT 2025 admission process will have pay the confirmation fee to hold the seat. The admission process for CLAT 2025 will conclude with five rounds of the counselling process. 

Among the most popular law entrance exams in India are CLAT, AILET, LSAT India, SLAT, DU LLB Entrance Exam, and the details regarding these entrance exams including courses offered, key features, and exam patterns are as under:

CLAT Exam

The consortium of NLUs conducts the law entrance exam for admission to 5-year integrated LLB course, and one-year LLM course offered by the 24 participating NLUs. The exam is conducted at a national level. In addition to the NLUs, the CLAT exam is also accepted by a number of private law schools for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The law entrance exam will be held in a pen-paper mode in around 80 test cities in India.CLAT Exam 2025 Application Process is currently underway. Check CLAT Exam pattern below:

  • Exam duration - Two hours
  • Subjects - English including Comprehension, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Quantitative Techniques, Legal Reasoning, and Logical Reasoning
  • Total questions - 150 MCQs 
  • Total marks - 150 marks

Know more about CLAT 2025

CLAT Eligibility Criteria CLAT Question Papers - Past Years CLAT Exam Centres
CLAT Preparation Tips and Strategy CLAT Syllabus CLAT Important Dates

AILET Exam 

The only law entrance exam in India conducted and accepted by the NLU Delhi. The UG and PG courses offered at NLU Delhi are BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. Candidates could apply for AILET in online mode. 

  • Exam timings - 10 am - 11.30 am
  • Subjects - English, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Reasoning, and Mathematics
  • Total questions - 150 questions
  • Total marks - 150 marks 

Know more about AILET

AILET Important Dates AILET Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme AILET Syllabus
AILET Preparation Tips and Strategy AILET Exam Centre AILET Question Papers from Past Years

SLAT or SET Law

The law entrance exam, SLAT is conducted by SIU Pune - Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to undergraduate courses offered at its four law schools in Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune, SLS Hyderabad, SLS Nagpur and SLS Noida

  • Subjects - Analytical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and GK
  • Total questions - 60 questions
  • Total marks - 60 marks 

Know more about SLAT 

SLAT Important Dates SLAT Application Form SLAT Exam Pattern
SLAT Syllabus SLAT Exam Centres

Previous Years SLAT Exam Analysis

MH CET Law Exam 

The entrance exam is conducted for five-year integrated LLB as well as three-year LLB courses offered at the Maharashtra state universities and law colleges. The law entrance exam is conducted at a state level by the Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) Maharashtra. As per the exam pattern of MHCET Law, the exam is held in computer-based test mode for two hours. Know key features of MHCET Law as under: 

  • Exam duration - Two hours
  • Subjects - English, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge including Current Affairs, Mathematical Aptitude and Legal Aptitude
  • Total questions - 150 questions
  • Total marks - 150 marks 

Know more about MHCET Law exam

MHCET Law Syllabus MHCET Law Exam Centres MHCET Law Colleges
MHCET Law Admit Card MHCET Law Results MHCET Law Counselling Process
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