PU LLB 2026 Exam Pattern: Question Types, Weightage, Marking Scheme, Mode

Panjab University LLB Entrance Exam 2026 ( PU LLB Entrance Exam )

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The Panjab University released the PU LLB Exam Pattern 2026 along with the PU LLB Entrance Exam Notification. The Panjab University will conduct the PU LLB Entrance Exam 2026 for admission to BA LLB and BCom LLB courses. The PU LLB Entrance Exam 2026 will be conducted on June 28, 2026. The questions will be asked from five subjects: English Language, Current Affairs including GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques. Candidates must understand the PU Law Entrance Exam Syllabus properly to avoid any miss.

Candidates are advised to go through the exam pattern of PU LLB Entrance Exam 2026 thoroughly before appearing for the examRead below all about PU LLB exam pattern 2026, including sectional weightage, exam structure, sectional time limit, marking scheme and sections.

 

   

Table of contents
  • PU LLB 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
  • PU LLB 2026 Exam Pattern - Sections, No. of Questions, Weightage
  • PU LLB 2026: Subject-wise Important Topics
  • PU LLB Syllabus 2026
  • PU LLB Entrance Exam 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
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PU LLB 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights

Given below in the exam pattern for the PU LLB 2026 exam. 

Features Details
Exam mode Offline mode
Exam duration 1 hour 30 minutes
Total subjects

Three subjects

  1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
  2. Legal Aptitude
  3. Reasoning Ability
  4. English
Type of questions Multiple choices questions
Total questions  100 questions
Marking scheme

+1 mark for every correct answer

-0.25 marks for an incorrect answer

Total marks 100 marks
Language options English, Hindi, and Punjabi

Also Read: PU LLB Question Papers 2026

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PU LLB 2026 Exam Pattern - Sections, No. of Questions, Weightage

The candidate need to have a clear idea about the number of sections and the weightage. It will make exam preparation much more effective.

PU LLB 2026 exam pattern - Sections, No. of Questions, Weightage

Subject Questions per section Marks per section
Current Affairs and General Knowledge with (emphasis on legal issues) 40 questions 40 marks
Proficiency in English 40 questions 40 marks
Reasoning and Aptitude 20 questions 20 marks
Total 100 questions 100 marks

Also Read: PU LLB Entrance Exam Counselling 2026

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PU LLB 2026: Subject-wise Important Topics

Candidates can check PU LLB Entrance Exam important topic below:

Subject Topics
General knowledge
  • Indian Polity and Governance
  • Important National and International Events (last 6-12 months)
  • Indian Economy (basic concepts)
  • Important Awards and Honors
  • Sports, Books and Authors
  • Science and Technology Developments
  • Geography and Environment
  • Current Legal Developments and Landmark Judgments
Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning
  • Basic Legal Principles and Terminology
  • Constitution of India (Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles)
  • Indian Penal Code (IPC) – Important Sections
  • Civil Procedure Code (CPC) & Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) – Basics
  • Legal Maxims and Doctrines
  • Judgment Analysis & Legal Reasoning
  • Legal Knowledge of Laws Related to Family, Property, Contracts, and Torts
  • Landmark Judgements by SC
English Language and Comprehension
Reasoning Ability
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Blood Relations
  • Series Completion (Number & Alphabet)
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Syllogisms
  • Statement and Conclusion
  • Puzzle and Seating Arrangement
  • Direction Sense and Distance

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PU LLB Syllabus 2026

The syllabus and the exam pattern are literally two sides of the same coin; meaning one is incomplete with the other. So, before starting your PU LLB 2026 exam preparation, it is a good idea to know the subjects and topics from which questions will be asked.

Note that some topics are more equal than others in that they carry more weightage. This means you can afford to spend the majority of your time preparing for trivial stuff. To check out which topics are important, you may go through previous years' question papers. This will also help you get a first-hand experience of the difficulty level.

Subject PU LLB 2025 Syllabus Topics
Current affairs and GK

Major UN bodies, their functions locations

Overview of Indian history and geography

Important happenings in the area of the Indian Constitution or Justice system

Physical geography, science, and environment

Important awards of the year – sports, science, literature, and arts 

Reasoning
Puzzle
Series
Sets 
Direction
Number-series
Logical patterns
Analogy
Syllogism
Blood relations  
English
Grammar, vocabulary
Antonyms-Synonyms 

Jumbled words/sentences

Idioms and phrases

Essay-writing 

Fill in the blanks
Legal aptitude
Indian Constitution
Indian polity
Law of Contracts

Intellectual Property Rights

Law of Torts 
Criminal Law 

IPC and the CrPC

International Law

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PU LLB Entrance Exam 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates can check all important FAQs related to PU LLB Entrance Exam 2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the website to apply for PU LLB Entrance Exam?
A: 

To apply for the Panjab University LLB Entrance Exam candidates can go to pglaw.puchd.ac.in for 3 year LLB. For 5 year Integrated LLB you have to visit uglaw.puchd.ac.in. Aspirants must note that the application fees need to be paid on the same portal.

Q:   Which courses are offered through PU LLB Entrance Exam?
A: 

The PU LLB Entrance Exam (also known as PU UGLAW) offers admissions to Panjab University's 5-year integrated law programs: BA. LLB (Hons.) and B.Com LLB (Hons.), as well as the 3-Year LLB course, covering both undergraduate (after 12th) and postgraduate (after graduation) entry points for different programs. 

Q:   What is the mode of PU LLB Entrance Exam?
A: 

The PU LLB Entrance exam is held offline, candidates will have to attempt the question paper in a pen-and-paper mode. The candidates will have to mark their answers on the OMR sheet.

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A good rank in the PU LLB Entrance exam for the 3-year course is generally within the top 100-150 for the main campus for the General category. Ranks under 300-400 are typically considered safe for securing admission to regional centers with scores often around 

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After the PU LLB Entrance Exam result, candidates must check the merit list, register for online counseling, and appear for document verification. Successful candidates will be allotted seats based on rank and reservation, with 50% for general and 46.5% for reserved categories. Key steps include fee

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The PU LLB Entrance Exam Result will be published within one week after the exam is over. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check by visiting the portal.

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Akanksha Kumari

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No, no electronic gadget is allowed to the examination hall. In case you are caught with one, you can be debarred from writing the exam.

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Mukul Singh

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It is not mandatory to take a colored printout of the PU LLB Entrance Exam admit card; a clear black and white copy is perfectly acceptable. The primary requirement is that all details, especially your photograph and signature, are clearly visible and legible. 

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To download the PU LLB Entrance Exam admit card, candidates must have successfully registered online on or before the last date. Only those candidates who have filled the form will be issued the hall ticket.

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Akanksha

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Yes, you can download the PU LLB Entrance Exam admit card using your mobile phone by visiting pglaw.puchd.in.

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Manisha Gard

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Your PU LLB Entrance Exam centre will be explicitly mentioned on your admit card. Candidates can be download from the official Panjab University website. 

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Nitesh Srivastava

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The PU LLB Entrance Exam for 2026 will be held in Chandigarh. The exam is conducted in offline mode for admission to 3-year LLB courses offered by Panjab University and its regional centres. 

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Mohit Dhawan

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The PU BA LLB 2026 admit card is expected to be released around April 22, 2026. The exam is scheduled for April 26, 2026. It is likely released approximately seven days before the examination on the official website,

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