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Law Entrance Exams in India
In India, entrance exams for law schools serve as a crucial gateway to pursuing a career in law. These exams assess a candidate’s ability, reasoning skills, and domain knowledge on legal principles. They offer opportunities for admission to prestigious institutions such as National Law Universities (NLUs), Delhi University, and various other private and government law schools. These exams are held at both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) levels, enabling students to pursue integrated law courses or further education in law.
Undergraduate Law Entrance Exams
| Entrance Exam | Eligibility | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) | Admission to 5-year integrated law courses (BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc.) in NLUs and other top law schools. |
| AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks | Admission to 5-year integrated law programs at National Law University, Delhi. |
| LSAT India (Law School Admission Test) | Passed 10+2 with qualifying marks as per the institution's criteria | Admission to undergraduate law programs in private law schools like Jindal Global Law School. |
| MH CET Law (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law) | Passed 10+2 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) | Admission to 5-year integrated law programs in Maharashtra-based law colleges. |
| SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks | Admission to integrated law programs (BA LLB, BBA LLB) at Symbiosis Law Schools. |
| IPU CET Law (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) | Passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks | Admission to integrated law programs under GGSIPU, New Delhi. |
| AP LAWCET (Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test) | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks | Admission to 5-year integrated law programs in Andhra Pradesh. |
| TS LAWCET (Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test) | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks | Admission to integrated law programs in Telangana. |
| Christ University Law Entrance Test | Passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks | Admission to BA LLB and BBA LLB programs at Christ University. |
| BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test) | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks | Admission to BA LLB programs at BHU. |
Postgraduate Law Entrance Exams
| Entrance Exam | Eligibility | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT PG (Common Law Admission Test for PG) | LLB degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) | Admission to LLM programs in NLUs and other top institutions. |
| AILET PG (All India Law Entrance Test for PG) | LLB degree with a minimum of 50% marks | Admission to LLM programs at National Law University, Delhi. |
| LSAT India (For PG Courses) | LLB degree from a recognized university | Admission to LLM programs in private law schools like Jindal Global Law School. |
| DU LLM Entrance Exam (Delhi University) | LLB degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) | Admission to LLM programs at Delhi University. |
| BHU PET (Banaras Hindu University Postgraduate Entrance Test) | LLB degree with qualifying marks | Admission to LLM programs at BHU. |
| PU CET PG (Panjab University Common Entrance Test for PG) | LLB degree with at least 55% marks | Admission to LLM programs at Panjab University. |
| MH CET Law (For LLM) | LLB degree with qualifying marks as per state rules | Admission to LLM programs in Maharashtra law colleges. |
| Calcutta University Law Entrance Test (PG) | LLB degree from a recognized university | Admission to LLM programs at Calcutta University. |
| JMI LLM Entrance Exam (Jamia Millia Islamia) | LLB degree with a minimum of 50% marks | Admission to LLM programs at Jamia Millia Islamia. |
| Christ University LLM Entrance Test | LLB degree with qualifying marks | Admission to LLM programs at Christ University. |
Why Do These Exams Matter?
Law entrance exams serve as an essential mechanism for selecting candidates who are prepared for the rigorous study of legal principles and their practical applications. Clearing these exams opens the door to top-tier law schools, specialized legal training, and numerous career opportunities within the legal industry. It ensures that only the most capable candidates are chosen for the demanding and competitive field of law.
