Hello,

Here is an over view on Eligibility criteria for UG and PG courses in law :-

For 5-year Integrated LLB :

• Must have completed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized board.

• Minimum percentage: Typically 45% - 50% (may vary by college).

• Age limit: Generally below 20 years (22 for reserved categories).

For 3-year LLB :

• Must have completed a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) from a recognized university.

• Minimum percentage: Usually 45% - 50% (varies by institution).

• No age limit in most universities.

LLM (PG LAW) :

• Must have completed a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree from a recognized university.

• Minimum percentage: Usually 50% - 55% in LLB (may vary).

Each university may have specific requirements, so always check the particular institution’s rules.

Hope it helps !

Hello Mahi,

with a merit list number of 142 and a waitlisted status for NMIMS Kirit P. mehta school of law in mumbai, your chances of admission are promising. historically, candidates with merit numbers up to approximately 150 have secured admissin, depending on seat availability and withdrawls. its advisable to monitor official communications from NMIMS for updates on waitlist movements.

Yes, most BA LLB (5-year) programs require an entrance exam for admission. However, some private universities and state-level colleges offer admission based on merit (12th marks).

Entrance Exams for BA LLB:

1. CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) – For NLUs (National Law Universities) and other top private universities.

2. AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) – For NLU Delhi only.

3. LSAT-India (Law School Admission Test) – For private universities like Jindal Global Law School, Amity, and UPES.

4. MH CET Law (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) – For law colleges in Maharashtra.

5. TS LAWCET / AP LAWCET – For law colleges in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.

6. CUET (Common University Entrance Test) – Some central universities require this.

Hello there,

To pursue a career in law, you can opt for either a 5-year integrated LLB program (after Class 12) or a 3-year LLB program (after completing a bachelor's degree).

1. 5-Year Integrated LLB Programs:

• Common Law Admission Test (CLAT): Conducted annually for admission to National Law Universities (NLUs). The CLAT 2025 exam was held on December 1, 2024. Applications for CLAT 2026 are expected to open in July 2025, with the exam likely in December 2025.
  
  

• All India Law Entrance Test (AILET): For admission to NLU Delhi. AILET 2025 was conducted on December 8, 2024. Applications for AILET 2026 are anticipated to begin in August 2025, with the exam in December 2025.
  
  

• MH CET Law: For law colleges in Maharashtra. The 5-year LLB exam is scheduled for April 28, 2025. Applications are open until March 17, 2025.

2. 3-Year LLB Programs:

• MH CET Law: For admission to 3-year LLB courses in Maharashtra. The exam is scheduled for May 3 and 4, 2025, with applications open until March 17, 2025.
  
  

• National Law School Admissions Test (NLSAT-LLB): For NLSIU Bangalore's 3-year LLB (Hons.) program. The exam is scheduled for April 27, 2025. Applications are open until March 23, 2025.
  
  

• Delhi University (DU) LLB: Admissions are based on the CUET PG Law scores. The DU LLB entrance exam is scheduled for March 25, 2025.

Next Steps:

• Determine Eligibility: Choose between the 5-year and 3-year programs based on your current educational qualifications.
  
  

• Select Entrance Exams: Identify the exams relevant to your preferred colleges and programs.
  
  

• Prepare and Apply: Check the official websites for detailed information on application procedures, eligibility criteria, and exam syllabi.

Please note that application dates and procedures may vary annually. It's essential to regularly check the official websites of the respective exams and institutions for the most current information.


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