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

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. 

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.

The marks distribution for each section of PU UGLAW exam is expected to be as follows:

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. 

The total marks in the PU UGLAW exam are 100. These marks will be distributed in four sections. These sections and the main topics related to them are listed below: 

The marking scheme of the PU UGLAW exam explains how the marking criterion based on which candidates' performance in the exam is being evaluated. The PU UGLAW marking scheme is mentioned below: 

1 correct answer = +1 mark

1 incorrect answer = -0.25 or - 1/4 mark

1 Unattempted answer = 0 mark

There will be a total of 100 marks in the PU UGLAW exam question paper. For each correct answer, candidates will get 1 mark. If answer a question incorrectly, you will receive -0.25 mark (-1/4) mark. Thus, 4 incorrect answers will lead the dedution on 1 mark in the PU UGLAW exam. If you skip a question or do not answer it, you will lose any mark

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.

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.

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.

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.

The exam pattern for the PU UGLAW exam will be released on the official Panjab University website along with the notification. Candidates may refer to the expected exam pattern for the PU BA LLLB and PU BCom LLB entrance exam as follows: