How can I prepare for PU UGLAW exam?

The PU UGLAW exam, also known as the PU BA LLB / BCom LLB entrance exam, can be cracked through the right preparation strategies. These strategies include the following: Go through the exam pattern of the PU BA LLB/BCom LLB entrance exam. It includes four sections: General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Aptitude for Law, Mental Ability, and English Language. Learn these subjects well to excel in all sections of the exam. Focus on preparing for the General Knowledge and Current Affairs section of the PU UGLAW exam because it carries maximum weightage of 60 marks in the question paper. If you can prepare well for this section, you can achieve a high score in the PU UGLAW exam. Solve pervious year's question paper of the PU BA LLB/ BCom LLB entrance exam to get familiar with the types of questions asked in the exam and the exam pattern. Solve the books designed for the UG-level law entrance exam preparation. You can solve the CLAT and AILET preparation books.

How can I top the UG PU law entrance test?

The only secret to success in the PU UGLAW exam is consistency in exam preparation. Study with consistency, solve pervious years' question paper, practice as many questions as you can. Give as many mock tests as possible because that will make you familiar with the PU UGL AW exam pattern and you will also know how much you have prepared and how much you need to do more of. Also, you will be able to know your mistakes and, hence, correct them to come up perfect in the final showdown.

What is the PU UGLAW 2026 exam pattern?

The exam pattern for the PU UGLAW exam will be released on the website along with the notification. Candidates may refer to the expected exam pattern here- Section Questions Marks General Knowledge & Current Affairs 60 60 Aptitude for Law 20 20 Mental Ability 10 10 English Language 10 10 Total 100 100

Is there negative marking in PU UGLAW exam?

Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in PU UGLaw exam and candidates will be awarded 1 mark for each correct answer.

What is the marking scheme for the PU UGLAW exam?

PU UGLAW exam total mark is 100. For each correct answer, candidates will get 1 mark. You will get -0.25 mark (-1/4) mark for a wrong answer. For unattempted answer, no mark is deducted. The marking scheme is mentioned below: 1 correct answer = +1 mark 1 incorrect answer = -0.25 or - 1/4 mark 1 Unattempted answer = 0 mark

What are the minimum marks to pass the PU UGLAW 2026 entrance exam?

The SC / ST / Backward Class / PwD category candidates need 10% marks and candidates from all other categories need 15% marks. The minimum qualifying marks for each category is based on the category-based reservation criterion. There will be total 100 question in the exam carrying 1 for mark each. Thus, SC / ST / Backward Class / PwD category candidates will have to achieve 10 marks to pass the PU UGLAW exam. However, General category candidates need 15 marks to qualify for the exam.

When will the PU UGLAW 2026 admit card be released?

The PU UGLAW 2026 admit card or the PU BA LLB / BCom LLB entrance exam 2026 admit card will be released on the official UGLAW exam website of the Panjab University - uglaw.puchd.ac.in a few days before the exam. Candidates will have to download their admit card before the exam date. The PU UGLAW 2026 exam will be conducted in offline mode at exam centres in Chandigarh. It is mandatory for all candidates to carry their admit card to the exam centre on exam day. Without the admit card, they will not be allowed to appear in the exam. They also need to carry an original copy of their Aadhar Card/ PAN Card / Passport.

What type of questions are asked in PU UGLAW 2026?

PU UGLAW 2026 entrance test has MCQ type questions. These quesions are asked from four subjects, namely, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Aptitude for Law, Mental Ability, and English Language. Based on these subjects there will be four sections in the question paper of the exam. Candidates will have to answer all these questions within 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes). There will be a total of 100 question in the question paper.

What will be the medium of the PU UGLAW question paper?

The mediums of the PU UGLAW exam question paper will be three languages: Punjabi, Hindi, and English. This means the questions in the question paper of the PU UGLAW exam will be in three languages: Punjabi, English, and Hindi. However, the English section of the question will be in the English language only. Thus, candidates who opt for Punjabi or English as their medium to take the exam will have to solve the English section in the English language. The PU UGLAW exam is conducted in the three languages mentioned here because it will allow candidates from all regions of India to apply for the exam.

What are the important topics for PU UGLAW GK section?

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.

What is the marks distribution of PU UGLAW exam?

The marks distribution for each section of PU UGLAW exam is expected to be as follows: Section Questions Marks GK & Current Affairs 60 60 Aptitude for Law 20 20 Mental Ability 10 10 English Language 10 10 Total 100 100

PU UGLAW Exam Pattern 2026: Weightage, Marking Scheme, Duration, Mode, Instructions

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Updated on Sep 4, 2025 15:51 IST

By Swayam Gupta, Associate Senior Executive

Panjab University will release the exam pattern for the PU UGLAW 2026 on the official website, uglaw.puchd.ac.in. The scheme of exam will comprise the number of questions to be asked in the exam. The candidates will also know the section wise weightage. The exam pattern for PU UGLAW 2026 plays an important role while preparing for this entrance exam as it will also highlight the important topics to be covered for the exam. Aspirants must know that the PU UGLaw 2026 exam will have MCQ based questions which will be conducted in an offline mode. Read on to get the detailed overview on PU UG Law 2026 exam pattern and important topics to be asked in the exam.

Table of contents

PU UGLAW Exam Pattern Highlights 2026
PU UGLAW Exam Pattern 2026: Distribution of Questions and Marks
PU UGLAW 2026 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
PU UGLAW Exam Pattern 2026: Instructions
PU UGLAW 2025 Pattern FAQs

PU UGLAW Exam Pattern Highlights 2026

The important details related to the PU UGLAW 2026 exam pattern are provided in the table below,

Highlight	Descriptions
Exam Mode	Offline, OMR based
Total Time	90 mins, +30 mins for PWD candidates
Total Questions	100
Maximum Marks	100
Type of Questions	MCQs
Marking Scheme	+1 for correct attempts -¼ for wrong attempt
Language of the Question Paper	English, Hindi and Punjabi languages (except for the portion “proficiency in English Language”)

Also Read: PU UGLAW Question Papers

PU UGLAW Exam Pattern 2026: Distribution of Questions and Marks

The marks distribution in each section of the PU UGLAW 2026 is expected to be as follows:

Section	Questions	Marks
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	60	60
Aptitude for Law	20	20
Mental Ability	10	10
English Language	10	10
Total	100	100

PU UGLAW 2026 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme

Candidates may refer to the table given below for the PU UGLAW 2026 marking scheme-

For correct answer	+1
For wrong answer	-0.25
For unanswered questions	0

Also Read: PU UGLAW 2025 Dates

PU UGLAW Exam Pattern 2026: Instructions

Candidates looking to appear for the PU UGLAW 2026 exam must adhere to the following guidelines on the exam day:

Use the black ink to mark your answer in the OMR sheet
Candidates may use black gel pen or ballpoint pen
Each question will have 4 choices
For the rough work, space will be provided in the end of the question booklet
Log tables will be provided at the exam hall.
Candidates have to hand over the question booklet and OMR sheet to the invigilator after the exam is over.

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