
KLEE 2026 Phase 3 Counselling: The Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE), Kerala, has activated the KLEE 2026 Phase 3 Counselling option registration facility on its official portal. Candidates can fill their KLEE 2026 option registration form till September 18 (10:00 AM). The CEE will soon release the dates for the KLEE 2026 Phase 3 Seat Allotment and institute reporting on its portal - cee.kerala.gov.in/cee.
The office of the Commissioner also released the KLEE 2026 Phase 3 Vacant seat matrix for the candidates seeking admission in the 3 year LLB and 5 year integrated LLB course. The total number of available seats in each course of KLEE Counselling 2026 Phase 3 is given below:
| Course | Total Seats Available for Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| 3 year LLB Course | 726 |
| 5 year Integrated LLB Course | 270 |
| Total | 996 |
The candidates need to fill their option registration form to select the seats from the available options. Earlier, the authority published the KLEE 2026 Result for both 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. The Kerala Law Entrance Exam was held for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses offered by law colleges in Kerala. Read further to know more about KLEE 2026, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, cutoffs, counselling, and more.
- What is KLEE?
- KLEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- KLEE Counselling 2026
- KLEE Answer Key 2026
- KLEE Result 2026
- KLEE Cutoff 2026
- KLEE 2026 Admission Process
- KLEE Admit Card 2026
- KLEE 2026 Application Form
- KLEE 2026 Exam Pattern
- KLEE Syllabus 2026
- KLEE 2026 Contact Information
- KLEE 2026 FAQs
What is KLEE?
Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE) is an entrance exam held for admission to government law colleges and government merit seats in private self-financing law colleges. Candidates who pass the exam can participate in the KLEE centralised allotment process (CAP) for the allotment of seats in the law colleges. There are 4 law colleges and around 20 private self-financing law colleges in Kerala that participate in CAP.
In the KLEE exam, 200 MCQ-type questions are asked. The total marks on the paper are 600, and the exam duration is two hours. Separate exams are held for 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, and LLM courses.
To know important details of the KLEE exam at a glance, check the table below.
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE) |
| Conducting body |
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Exam frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam purpose |
Admission to 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB and LLM courses |
| Exam mode |
Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| Number of seats |
3 years LLB - 826 seats 5 years LLB - 2,472 seats LLM - 115 seats |
| Counselling |
Via online centralised allotment process (CAP) |
| Accepting colleges |
Government colleges - 4, and Private self-financing colleges - 19 for 3 Year & 32 for 5 Year LLB |
| Official website |
cee.kerala.gov.in |
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The KLEE exam conducted once in a year for the admission to the 3 years LLB, 5 years LLB and LLM courses.
The Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE) is conducted by Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala for admission to the three-year and five-year LLB.
KLEE Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, and LLM in Kerala's government law colleges and government merit seats in private self-financing law colleges.
KLEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KLEE 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | KLEE 2026 Options Registration Phase 1 (LLM) TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | KLEE 2026 Options Registration for Phase 2 (5-year and 3-year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | KLEE 2026 Phase 3 Seat Allotment |
| 14 Sep ' 26 - 18 Sep ' 26 | KLEE 2026 Phase 3 Options Registration Dates |
| To Be Notified | KLEE 2026 Final Seat Allotment Phase 2 (3-year & 5-year LLB) |
KLEE Counselling 2026
Candidates can see the colleges accepting KLEE 2026 here. Option registration is the process by which candidates can provide tier choices for courses and colleges for admission.
| Option Registration |
Last Date |
|---|---|
| 3 years LLB |
18-Sep-2026 |
| 5 years LLB |
18-Sep-2026 |
The CEE, Kerala released the vacant seat matrix for the 3 year and 5 year LLB courses on its official website. Candidates can see below the vacant seat matrix for Phase 3.
KLEE Vacant Seat Matrix for Phase 3
KLEE 2026 counselling for 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB and LLM courses is being conducted online. The counselling process is a single-window seat allotment process. Seats in all the law colleges are allotted via this centralised allotment process. In online counselling, candidates have to first register their options within the given deadline, then check the allotment result, and report to the college allotted for admission fee payments and document verification.
The entire counselling process of KLEE 2026 is done through official portal. However, verification of documents and fee payment is done by reporting at the allotted colleges.
How to Check the KLEE Seat Allotment Result 2026?
KLEE Seat Allotment for all courses will be published on the website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates can check in the following manner.
- Candidates can access their homepage by entering their application number and password in the ‘Candidate Portal’ provided on the website.
- Then, by clicking the menu item ‘Allotment Result’, candidates can download their allotment memo and data sheet.
- Take a printout of the allotment memo for the further admission process.
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The CEE, Kerala released the vacant seat matrix for the Phase 3 Counselling on its official website. Candidates can see the total number of available seats in each course below:
| Course | Total Seats Available for Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| 3 year LLB Course | 726 |
| 5 year Integrated LLB Course | 270 |
The candidates filled their option registration for the KLEE 2026 Phase 3 Counselling option registration form till September 18. The total number of seats available is 271 for 3 year LLB and 726 for 5 year integrated LLB.
KLEE Answer Key 2026
CEE Kerala released KLEE answer key for both 3 Year and 5 Year LLB courses. The answer key has the questions asked in the exam and the correct answers to them. The answer key and question paper of KLEE were released on the official portal. Using the answer key, candidates were able to cross-check their responses. They could know the number of correct and incorrect attempts. Using the marking scheme of the exam, they could find out their probable score in the exam out of 600. The KLEE 2026 answer key and questions were made available in the form of a PDF file. Candidates can visit the website and download them.
Commonly asked questions
No specific details are required to download the KLEE answer key. The answer key functions more like a public document released on the CEE Kerala website, cee.kerala.gov.in.
Here's what to expect about the KLEE answer key:
- Public access: The KLEE answer key is generally available for anyone to download.
- Download format: The answer key is usually a PDF file that you can access and download without logging in.
Knowing your exam date (3 or 5-year LLB) might be helpful for sifting through different answer keys if both programs have their exams on separate days.
Candidates can check the KLEE 2026 Marking Scheme below. Candidates must note KLEE question paper should be attempted as per the marking scheme, as there is negative marking.
KLEE Marking Scheme | Marks Per Question |
|---|---|
Correct answer | +3 |
Incorrect answer | -1 |
Unattempted question | 0 |
The KLEE 2026 Exam Pattern for 5-Year and 3-Year LLB is given below.
Sections | No. of questions | Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
General English | 60 | 180 |
General Knowledge | 45 | 135 |
Arithmetic and Mental Ability | 25 | 75 |
Aptitude for Legal Studies | 70 | 210 |
Total | 200 | 600 |
KLEE Result 2026
The KLEE 2026 result for 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB and LLM courses has been announced at cee.kerala.gov.in. The scorecard for an individual candidate contains details such as the candidate's name, roll number, obtained marks and rank.
How to Download KLEE 2026 Scorecard?
The results for KLEE for all courses have been announced online only. Candidates can use the following steps to download the KLEE 2026 scorecard-
- Go to the CEE Kerala website - cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Click on the portal link for your respective law programme 3-year LLB/5-year LLB/LLM.
- Click on the scorecard link.
- Now, enter your KLEE hall ticket number and rank.
- Submit these details and your scorecard will open in a separate tab.
You need to download the scorecard and save it as a PDF for future reference.
After the release of the result, a merit list or rank list has been uploaded as a PDF file on the official website. Candidates whose names appear on the merit list can participate in CAP. The scorecard is issued to all candidates to take the exam. The KLEE 2026 rank list will include candidates' roll numbers, scores, and KLEE 2026 rank/qualifying status. While the KLEE scorecard has the marks achieved by the candidates in KLEE 2026.
Commonly asked questions
Check the method below to calculate scores in KLEE exam-
| Correct Answer | +1 |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 |
| Unattempted answer | 0 |
To deal with KLEE tie breaking scenarios-
- Marks in 'Aptitude for Legal Studies' will be placed higher in the ranking.
- If the tie persists, marks in 'English' will be placed higher in the ranking.
- If the tie is still there, candidates with higher marks in 'Arithmetic and Mental Ability' will be placed higher in the ranking.
- If the tie still exists, the age of the candidate will be considered, the elder being placed higher in ranking than the younger. If still the tie remains, the decision of CEE will be final.
The top colleges accepting KLEE score are mentioned below:
Govt. Law College, Thiruvananthapuram |
Govt. Law College, Ernakulam |
Govt. Law College, Thrissur |
Govt. Law College, Kozhikode |
Al-Ameen Law College, Shornur, Palakkad |
Al Azhar Law College, Thodupuzha, Idukki |
CSI Institute Of Legal Studies, Cheruvarakonam, Trivandrum |
KLEE Cutoff 2026
There are 2 types of KLEE cutoff. First, the marks needed to qualify for the entrance exam. Second, the last rank up to which admission is provided to the law colleges via CAP. Check both types of KLEE cutoff below:
KLEE 2026 cutoff to pass the entrance exam:
| Category |
3 years LLB |
5 years LLB |
LLM |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / SEBC |
10% or 60 marks out of 600 |
10% or 60 marks out of 600 |
NA |
| SC / ST |
5% of 30 marks out of 600 |
5% of 30 marks out of 600 |
NA |
Also Read: Colleges Accepting KLEE Score 2026
Commonly asked questions
A score above 250 is considered good in the KLEE Exam. The minimum cutoff marks vary by candidate's category.
The KLEE cutoff is calculated based on the given factors.
- Number of Candidates Appearing.
- Difficulty Level of the Exam.
- Seats Available.
- Category-wise Reservations.
- Previous Year Trends.
The KLEE cutoff is the minimum rank or score needed to secures admission in the Kerala Government law colleges through the Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE).
KLEE 2026 Admission Process
To understand the admission process via KLEE, candidates can refer to the points below-
Also Read: KLEE 2026 Participating Colleges and Seats
Commonly asked questions
Candidates who are pursuing the last year of their qualifying exam, i.e. graduation degree can apply for the KLEE LLM entrance exam. The prerequisite for the applcation is that the candidates must have their qualifying exam marksheet or provisional result during the counselling process.
After the release of the KLEE results 2026, the qualified students appear for KLEE 2026 counselling.
The Kerala Law Entrance Exam admission process is filling the KLEE application form, downloading the admit card, appearing in the KLEE exam, checking results, and appearing in the KLEE counselling process.
KLEE Admit Card 2026
KLEE 2026 admit card was released online for all registered candidates on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Admit cards were not sent by post. The admit card was made available via separate links for 3 years LLB, 5 years LLB entrance exams.
The admit card contains the reporting time for the exam, the allotted exam centre, exam date, time and other important information. To download the KLEE 2026 admit card, candidates had to use their application number and password. Candidates had to carry the KLEE admit card on the day of the exam in printed format. The print must be coloured.
How to Download KLEE 2026 Admit Card?
To download the KLEE admit card, candidates have to follow the following process:
- Visit the official website of KLEE 2026, cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Access the candidate login.
- Log in using the application number and password.
- Download the admit card.
- Get coloured printouts of the same to carry on the exam day.
KLEE 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
The exam day guidelines for the Kerala Law Entrance Exam are mentioned on the KLEE admit card. Candidates can also check out the exam day guidelines for KLEE 2026 below:
- Candidates must report to the exam centre at the time given by the exam authority.
- They are provided with an access card on which their username, seat number, and roll number are mentioned.
- All candidates must use the username to use the computer system that is provided to them to take the KLEE 2026 exam.
- They also need to sit in the place that is mentioned on their access card (seat number).
- All exam takers are strictly prohibited from using a keyboard while taking the exam. Wherever a keyboard is required to take the examination, a virtual keyboard appears on the computer screen.
- The exam takers get a chance to take a 15-minute mock test that helps them understand how to take the KLEE 2026 exam in a computer-based mode.
KLEE 2026 Exam Schedule
The exam timings for KLEE 2026 LLM have been provided below:
| KLEE 2026 Schedule for LLM | |
|---|---|
| KLEE 2026 LLM exam date | 28-June-2026 |
| Registration / Reporting starts at the Exam Centre | 01:00 PM |
| Candidates' Entry starts to the Exam Hall | 2:30 PM |
| Last entry allowed to the exam centre | 2:45 PM |
| Mock Test (Familiarisation Session) for KLEE 2026 | 2:45 PM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam starts | 3:00 PM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam ends | 5:00 PM |
The KLEE 2026 exam schedule for 3-year LLB is mentioned below:
| KLEE 2026 Schedule for 3-year LLB | |
|---|---|
| KLEE 2026 3-year LLB exam date | 28-June-2026 |
| Registration / Reporting starts at the Exam Centre | 01:00 PM |
| Candidates' Entry starts to the Exam Hall | 2:30 PM |
| Mock Test (Familiarisation Session) for KLEE 2026 | 2:45 PM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam starts | 3:00 PM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam ends | 5:00 PM |
Check out the KLEE 2026 exam schedule for 5-year LLB below:
| KLEE 2026 Schedule for 5-year LLB | |
|---|---|
| KLEE 2026 5-year LLB exam date | 28-June-2026 |
| Registration / Reporting starts at the Exam Centre | 08:00 AM |
| Candidates' Entry starts to the Exam Hall | 9:30 AM |
| Last entry allowed to the exam centre | 9:45 AM |
| Mock Test (Familiarisation Session) for KLEE 2026 | 9:45 AM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam starts | 10:00 AM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam ends | 12:00 PM |
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Commonly asked questions
KLEE exam Admit card has the following details-
- Exam centre name and address
- Exam Timings
- Candidate's details: Name, signature, photograph, etc.
- Exam day instructions.
If candidates find error in their KLEE admit card 2026, contact the exam authorities for the correction. Candidates can contact the helpline numbers: 0471 – 2525300, 2332120, 2338487
KLEE 2026 Application Form
Commonly asked questions
There is no provision of the application correction window for KLEE application form. Thus, once candidates submit the KLEE application form, they will not be able to edit it. Thus, while filling out the KLEE application form candidates need to be very careful and need to consider the following points to avoid mistakes in filling out the form:
- Refer to your original documents and enter details accordingly.
- Always enter your name, parents' names, date of birth and other crucial details according to your official documents such as, voter ID, Aadhar Card, and HSC admit card.
- Cross-check all the details twice that you enter and then submit the form.
The KLEE application fee is INR 900 (previous year). After the release of the official notification, this fee might change.
Yes, candidates who filled in the application forms for KLEE 2026 are able to edit the incorrect details and those who submitted the defective photograph or signature can upload a clear document on the official website candidate's login, following which the admit card are released.
KLEE 2026 Exam Pattern
Commonly asked questions
KLEE 2026 GK syllabus has the following topics-
- International events,
- UN bodies,
- Major developments in the areas of sports,
- geopolitics and important environmental agreements;
- Current affairs;
- Eminent personalities; Sports; Awards and honours; etc.
KLEE 2026 General English syllabus has the following topics-
- Reading Comprehension,
- Word Usage,
- Vocabulary,
- Grammar,
- Inference-based questions,
- Synonyms,
- Antonyms,
- Foreign Words/Phrases,
- Para Jumbles, etc.
The Entrance Examination for admission to the LLM curse is a Computer Based Test (CBT). The Questions of the Entrance Examination is of objective type. The questions shall be of the standard of LLB Examination. The LLM paper has 2 parts - part A and part B. There are a total of 200 questions in the exam. Part A has 100 questions and part 2 has 100 questions. Part A has 4 sections and Part B has 6 sections.
Part A of KLEE:
Part A on KLEE LLM syllabus has the following topics:
- Jurisprudence
- Constitutional Law
- Law of Crimes
- Law of Contract
Part B of KLEE:
In Part B of KLEE syllabus for LLM, the following topics are included:
- Public International Law
- Administrative Law
- Law of Property
- Company Law
- Interpretation of statutes
- Law of Torts
KLEE Syllabus 2026
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KLEE 2027 syllabus has the following sections: General English, Arithmetic and Mental Ability, GK, and Aptitude for Legal Studies.
KLEE 2026 GK syllabus has the following topics-
- International events,
- UN bodies,
- Major developments in the areas of sports,
- geopolitics and important environmental agreements;
- Current affairs;
- Eminent personalities; Sports; Awards and honours; etc.
The LLM entrance exam syllabus of KLEE is of graduation level. The questions in the KLEE LLM entrance exam are of the LLB examination standard.
Topics in the KLEE 2026 LLM syllabus are as follows:
KLEE LLM 2026 Part A syllabus | KLEE LLM 2026 Part B syllabus |
|---|---|
Jurisprudence | Public International Law |
Constitutional Law | Administrative Law |
Law of Crimes | Law of Property |
Law of Contract | Company Law |
- | Interpretation of statutes |
- | Law of Torts |
KLEE 2026 Contact Information
Commonly asked questions
KLEE admit card is an important document to be carried to the examination hall along with the other permitted items. Following documents will be permitted to the KLEE examination hall:
- Admit Card
- Photo ID proof as per the admit Card
- Transparent BallPoint pen
There is no lower age limit for admission to the 3-year or 5-year LLB programme. The upper age limit for admission both the LLB Programme will be subject to the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. In case if age restriction under clause 28 of Legal Education Rules, 2008 of Bar Council of India is reinstated, only those candidates within the stipulated age limit will be allowed to appear for the Entrance Examination.
For the reserved categories, the KLEE application fee has been relaxed. SC/ST category candidates will have to pay INR 450/- to apply for the exam.
KLEE 2026 FAQs
The KLEE exam centre is allotted along with the admit card. Candidates are advised to check the admit card to know about the exam centre and other details. Apart from the name and address of the allotted KLEE test centre, the admit card comprises details such as exam date, timing, exam day guidelines, etc.
The KLEE or Kerala Law Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to the 5-year integrated B.A. LLB, B.Com LLB, and BBA LLB courses. Also, candidates can take admission to 3-year LLB and LLM courses through KLEE 2027.
The Entrance Examination for admission to the LLM curse is a Computer Based Test (CBT). The Questions of the Entrance Examination is of objective type. The questions shall be of the standard of LLB Examination. The LLM paper has 2 parts - part A and part B. There are a total of 200 questions in the exam. Part A has 100 questions and part 2 has 100 questions. Part A has 4 sections and Part B has 6 sections.
Part A of KLEE:
Part A on KLEE LLM syllabus has the following topics:
- Jurisprudence
- Constitutional Law
- Law of Crimes
- Law of Contract
Part B of KLEE:
In Part B of KLEE syllabus for LLM, the following topics are included:
- Public International Law
- Administrative Law
- Law of Property
- Company Law
- Interpretation of statutes
- Law of Torts
The KLEE LLM 2026 admit card was released online a few days before the exam. The admit card for the LLM programme entrance exam has also been issued through the online portal/ KLEE Official website. The candidates had to mandatorily carry the KLEE LLM admit card to the examination hall to avoid rejection at the entrance to the examination hall.
There are a total of 360 5 year LLB seats in Kerala Government College. These seats are available in four government law colleges through KLEE.
There are 4 government colleges for 3 Year LLB admission via KLEE. A total of 420 seats are available in them.
CEE Kerala has released a separate category–wise list in KLEE 2026 for Community reservation, Special reservation, Persons with Disabilities, and EWS reservation. Candidates are advised to verify the various merit/category lists published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations and satisfy themselves regarding their position in the list, such as inclusion under different categories, eligibility for communal/special reservation, etc.
Candidates can aim for following colleges for admission to BCom course under KLEE 2026:
Govt. Law College, Ernakulam
Al Azhar Law College, Idukk
Sree Narayana Law College, Poothota, Ernakulam
CSI Institute Of Legal Studies, Cheruvarakonam, Trivandrum
Co-Operative School of Law, Thodupuzha, Idukki
KMCT Law College, Malappuram
Mar Gregorios College Of Law, Nalanchira, Trivandrum
The documents required to produce at the time of KLEE admission process date sheet and date of birth certificate. Other documents include passing certificate and eligibility proof.
The official site for registration and counselling for KLEE 2026 options is CEE Kerala, i.e., cee.kerala.gov.in. One can reach the respective portals directly through Three Year LL.B 2026 or Integrated Five Year LL.B 2026, available on the site of the Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala.
KLEE question paper consists of multiple choice questions (MCQs) for 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB and LLM programmes. Students have to select the correct answers among the multiple choices. They can skip questions if they do not know their answers. It is advised to attempt all questions because no negative marking is done. The option of marking for review is also available for questions in the KLEE question paper. Candidates can answer these questions later before clicking on the submit or end exam button.
KLEE Exam
Student Forum
Answered 6 days ago
The CEE, Kerala released the vacant seat matrix for the Phase 3 Counselling on its official website. Candidates can see the total number of available seats in each course below:
| Course | Total Seats Available for Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| 3 year LLB Course | 726 |
| 5 year Integrated LLB Course | 270 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
The candidates filled their option registration for the KLEE 2026 Phase 3 Counselling option registration form till September 18. The total number of seats available is 271 for 3 year LLB and 726 for 5 year integrated LLB.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Students can download their KLEE final rank list PDF directly from the official website. No login details are required to download it.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
CEE Kerala has released the KLEE seat matrix for 2026 counselling. Students can check college details for 3-Year and 5-Year LLB course admissions on the official website.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
The official site for registration and counselling for KLEE 2026 options is CEE Kerala, i.e., cee.kerala.gov.in. One can reach the respective portals directly through Three Year LL.B 2026 or Integrated Five Year LL.B 2026, available on the site of the Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinat
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
The KLEE option registration 2026 is completed. The process is over for both 3 Year and 5 Year LLB programs.
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Contributor-Level 9
24 Institutes accepting KLEE
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Government Law College, Ernakulam
Kochi • Public
How many seat are available for the KLEE 2026 Phase 3 Counselling?