1.DU LLB
DU-llb is organized by Delhi University to shortlist desirable candidates for 3-year LLB course offered at Faculty of Law.
It is a university-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). DU LLB Entrance Exam is conducted once every year in online mode.
Highlights of DU LLB 2020
Particulars | Details |
Name of examination | Delhi University LLB Entrance Examination |
Popular name | DU LLB Entrance |
Type of examination | Postgraduate |
Level | National-level |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Medium | English |
Examination conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of Delhi University |
Total Seats | 2922 |
Official Website | www.du.ac.in |
DU LLB Eligibility Criteria 2020
Candidates will be offered admission for postgraduate law program only if he/she fulfills the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Delhi University.
- Candidates must have Graduated or have a post-graduation from any recognized University by UGC.
- Candidates studying in final year qualifying degree are also eligible to appear for DU LLB.
- Any candidate already pursuing LLB course from another university will not be considered for admission, until the candidate gets his/her admission canceled.
- Here is the table of that shows the minimum marks secured category wise
Category | Minimum Percentage |
SC/ST | 40% |
OBC/PwD/CW | 45% |
Unreserved & EWS | 50% |
DU LLB Participating Institutes 2020
Here is the list of Institutes that are participating in the DU LLB 2020. Candidates qualifying the examination will be alloted seats in any of the three Law Centers of Delhi University. Check out the below table to know how many seats are offered in each University.
Participating Institutes | Sanctioned Seats |
Campus Law Centre (CLC) | 974 |
Law Centre 1 (LC1) | 974 |
Law Centre 2 (LC2) | 974 |
Total | 2922 |
DU LLB Exam Pattern 2020
After you have completed the application process, start preparing yourself for the DU LLB 2020 Exam by going through the question paper pattern. Ensure to go through the detailed DU LLB Exam Pattern before beginning your preparation.
- There are a total of four sections involved in the DU LLB examination which includes English Language, Analytical Abilities, Legal Awareness & Aptitude, General Knowledge.
- The question paper includes a total of 100 MCQs
- For each right answer, candidates will receive 4 marks while for wrong answer 1 mark is deducted.
Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
General Awareness | 30 | 120 | 2 hours |
Reasoning | 20 | 80 | |
Language Comprehension (English and Hindi) | 20 | 80 | |
Subject Knowledge up to class 10th level in Multiple Choice: Social Science, Mathematics & Science. | 30 | 120 | |
Total | 100 | 400 | 2 hours |
DU LLB Syllabus 2020
Here is the table that shows the glimpse of the syllabus for DU LLB Exam 2020. For your preparation to be successful, ensure to be thorough with the DU LLB Syllabus 2020 properly.
Section | Important Topics |
Analytical Abilities | Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Number Systems, Average, Profit Loss, Percentage, Areas Mensuration, Time Speed and Distance, People Work and Time, Probability, Statistics Graphs, Venn Diagrams, Blood Relations, Sets, Missing Numbers, Series |
English | Unseen passages, Grammar, Comprehension, Proverbs, Antonyms, Synonyms, One-word substitute, Sentence, and Word Correction, Spell checks, Cloze Passages |
General Knowledge | Static General Knowledge, Current Affairs |
Legal Awareness | Legal propositions, Conclusions, Legal Maxims, Bare Acts of the Indian Constitution |
2.University of Allahabad (UOA)
Established in September 1887, University of Allahabad (UOA) is a public central university and the fourth oldest in India located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The University provides admission to various professional and non-professional courses, research and training programs.
University of Allahabad has a dynamic Law Department which offers Undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) as well as doctoral courses to students every year. It offers BA.LLB, LL.B, LL.M, D.Phil. and LL.D degree under the department of Law.
Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Law (LL.B) programme must possess a graduation degree in any discipline. Admission of candidates to LL.B programme is done on the basis of their performance in LAT to be. Candidates can register for admission by filling and submitting the online application form, starting from the first week of April to the first week of May every year.
Eligibility Criteria
B.A. LL.B (Hons.)
Duration: 5 Years
- Students who have passed an examination in 10+2 or 11+1 course of schooling recognized by the Academic Council of the University or possess academic qualifications which are considered equivalent to 10+2 or 11+1 courses by the Bar Council of India.
- Candidates who have secured 45% marks (42% for OBC and 40% for ST/SC) in the qualifying examinations.
LL.B
Duration: 3 Years
- Any applicant who has graduated in a discipline of knowledge from a University established by an Act of Parliament or by a State legislature or an equivalent.
- The applicant who has obtained 10+2 or graduation or post graduation through open university system directly without having any prior qualification for prosecuting such studies is not eligible for admission in the law courses.
Foreign Nationals or Non-Resident Indians (i.e., a citizen of India domiciled abroad) who have graduated from a foreign University, shall not be required to appear in the Admission Test.
Admission Process
- Admission to the B.A. LL.B course will be done through an Entrance Test held at All India Level by the University as per the norms and guidelines set by the Bar Council of India by its rules and regulations.
The test shall be of a duration of Two hours and will comprise of three sections of 100 marks each.
Admissions will be granted strictly in order of merit determined on the basis of the computed Test Score of the applicant. All the Law aspirants belonging to General Category are required to attain a minimum of 30% (27% for OBC category) marks to qualify and to get admission. However, there is no qualifying mark for SC/ST, PH, and EW/TW category students. - For the Three year-long LL.B course, the candidates must appear for the Law Admission Test.
LAT will comprise of 150 questions of 300 marks.
The minimum score required by the candidates to qualify the admission test is as follows.
General Category - 30%
OBC category – 27%
However, there is no qualifying mark for SC/ST, PH, and EW/TW category students.
3.BLAT(BHU LAW ADMISSION TEST)
BHU Law 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must go through following details regarding BHU Law 2020 Eligibility Criteria:
LLB (Hons) Programme:
- Qualification: Candidates will have to qualify B.A, B.Sc., B.Com & other equivalent exam from any recognized board or university.
- Percentage: Candidates must qualify with minimum 50% (45% for OBC; 40% for ST/SC) in the qualifying examination.
- Candidates graduated/post graduated from open universities without having any basic qualifications for pursuing such studies are not eligible for admission in Law Courses as per the Bar Council of India.
B.A LLB (Hons) Programme:
- Qualification: Candidates will have to qualify B.A, B.Sc., B.Com & other equivalent exam from any recognized board or university.
- Percentage: Candidates must qualify with minimum 50% (45% for OBC; 40% for ST/SC) in the qualifying examination.
- Candidates graduated/post graduated from open universities without having any basic qualifications for pursuing such studies are not eligible for admission in Law Courses as per the Bar Council of India.
B.A LLB (Hons) Programme:
- Qualification: Candidates must qualify Intermediate to be eligible for test.
- Percentage: Candidates must score minimum of 50% marks for general, 45% for OBC & 40% marks for reserved category in the qualifying exam.
- Candidates graduated/post graduated from open universities without having any basic qualifications for pursuing such studies are not eligible for admission in Law Courses as per the Bar Council of India.
LL.M Programme:
- Qualification: Candidates must qualify 3 year or 5 year LLB degree from any recognized board or university to be eligible.
- Percentage: Students must score minimum 50% marks in the qualifying exam.
- Candidates graduated/post graduated from open universities without having any basic qualifications for pursuing such studies are not eligible for admission in Law Courses as per the Bar Council of India.
BHU Law 2020 Exam Pattern
Candidates are advised to go through following points regarding BHU Law 2020 Exam Pattern:
- Exam Mode: The exam will be organized through online mode.
- Exam Duration: Paper duration will be of 2 hours.
- No of Questions: There will be 150 MCQS (LLB & BA LLB); 120 MCQs (LLM) in the paper.
- Marks: The paper will be of 450 (LLB & BA LLB); 360 (LLM) marks.
- Language: The questions will be asked in both English as well as Hindi languages.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer will consist of 3 marks.
- Negative marking: 1 mark will get deduct for every wrong answer.
BHU Law 2020 Syllabus
BHU Law 2020 Syllabus will be different for the UG & PG law courses. UG law courses will consist of topics such as General Awareness, Aptitude & Mental Ability, Current affairs, and much more.
PG law courses will consist of topics such as law of crimes, Muslim law & Hindu, Indian Evidence Act, Constitutional law etc.
BHU Law 2020 Preparation Tips
Candidates must go through following tips regarding BHU Law preparation:
- Make proper time table & follow it strictly.
- Go through the complete syllabus & exam pattern and prepare accordingly.
- Keep last week only for revision.
- Do meditation & yoga.
- Keep yourself healthy & fit.
4.CUCET
What is CUCET?
Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) is an all-India level entrance exam conducted jointly by 14 central universities for admission in UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses offered in all the participating institutions. The online registration and filling up of the CUCET application form has commenced from March 16, 2020, onwards and students can now apply for CUCET. The last date to submit the application form was till June 6, 2020, due to the COVID-19 impact.
The CUCET is conducted once a year across 120 cities in India. The exam is conducted in offline mode (pen & paper) which is of two hours. A total of 20 universities participate, including 13 central universities and apart from them, Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) is also a participating institute for the exam. Central University of Rajasthan is the coordinating university for the 2020 exam, which invites applications from eligible students each year.
CUCET 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Central Universities in order to apply and appear for CUCET 2020. The eligibility criteria for CUCET 2020 are as follows:
- For UG: Students will need to have passed class XII from a recognized board to take admission in Bachelor’s degree programmes in the Central Universities. For General category, the candidate needs to secure a minimum 50 per cent in class XII, for SC/ST, candidates need to have secured a minimum of 45 per cent in class XII in order to be eligible for the CUCET 2020.
- For PG: Candidates applying for a master’s degree must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Candidates applying for admission in the same field of Bachelor’s or different, need have secured a minimum of 55 per cent (General)/ 50 per cent (SC/ST) to be eligible for CUCET 2020.
- For PhD: Candidates applying for PhD programme must have a Master’s degree for a recognised university or institute to apply for admission in research programmes. The candidate needs to have secured a minimum of 55 per cent (Genera)/ 50 per cent (SC/ST) to be eligible for PhD programmes in the Central Universities.
Note: If a candidate has cleared UGC-CSIR JRF, GATE, NBHM or qualified in any other national level examination, they need not appear for the entrance test. However, the candidate will have to register for CUCET 2020
CUCET 2020 Highlights
Exam Name | Central Universities Common Entrance Test |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Duration | 2 hours |
Accepting Colleges | 10 colleges |
Official Website | https://cucetexam.in/ |
5.LSAT
What is the LSAT?
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is an integral part of law school admission in the United States, Canada, and a growing number of other countries. The test is designed specifically to assess critical reading, analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and persuasive writing skills — key skills needed for success in law school. The LSAT is the only test accepted for admission purposes by all ABA-accredited law schools and Canadian common-law law schools.
The LSAT is administered in two parts. The first part of the test is a multiple-choice exam administered at test centers throughout the world. Starting in September 2019, the multiple-choice portion of the LSAT will be administered digitally in North America — learn more about the Digital LSAT. The second part of the test is a written essay, called LSAT Writing. LSAT Writing is administered online using secure proctoring software that can be installed on the candidate’s own computer.
Some law schools will accept tests other than the LSAT for admission. However, students who want to maximize their chances for admission are advised to take the LSAT. It is the only test accepted by all ABA-accredited law schools, and it is the only test that helps the test taker to determine if law school is right for them.
LSAT—India Question Paper Pattern
The LSAT—India assesses critical thinking skills with three types of multiple-choice questions, as follows:
Analytical Reasoning
These questions test deductive reasoning skills by requiring you to deduce what could or must be the case about a certain scenario, based on some rules and conditions.
Logical Reasoning
These questions evaluate your ability to understand, analyse, criticise, and complete a variety of arguments contained in short passages.
Reading Comprehension
These questions measure your ability to read, with understanding and insight, examples of lengthy and complex materials similar to those commonly encountered in law colleges.
LSAT—India by the Numbers
Section Type | Number of Questions | Duration |
Analytical Reasoning | 23 | 35 minutes |
Logical Reasoning (1) | 22 | 35 minutes |
Logical Reasoning (2) | 23 | 35 minutes |
Reading Comprehension | 24 | 35 minutes |
Total | 92 | 2 hours and 20 minutes Total |
LSAT—India Scores
While you will receive credit for the correct answers, there is no negative marking or penalty for incorrect answers. Accordingly, be sure to save some time at the end of each section to fill answers to any unanswered questions.
You will receive a scaled score between 420 and 480, a score band, as well as a percentile rank.
6.GGSIPU
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IP University) is established by Government of NCT of Delhi under the provisions of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Act, 1998 read with its Amendment in 1999. Admission at IP University is done on the basis of Common Entrance Tests (CET) conducted by the University in the month of May.
IPU CET LAW is one of the most popular Law Entrance Examination in India conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IPU) Delhi. Successful candidates of IPU CET Law Entrance Exam 2020 will be eligible to apply for different Law courses [BA+LLB, BBA+LLB] offered by different Law colleges in Delhi/NCR.
More than 12,000 aspirants will appear for IPU CET Law Exam to get admission in 1700 BA LLB and 660 BBA LLB seats available in various State-level Law Institution. This year IPU CET LAW 2020 Application Form will be available on March 2020, and the Last Date of Submitting the Application Form is not to be declared yet.
IPU CET LAW Exam Pattern 2020 – The exam pattern of IPU CET LAW exam specifies about various aspects of the entrance exam like marking scheme, type of questions, time duration, the total number of questions, subjects, sections, etc.
S.No | Subjects | Questions (% Weight) | Marks |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Legal Aptitude | 25% (37.5) | 150 |
2. | General Knowledge | 25% (37.5) | 150 |
3. | Reasoning | 25% (37.5) | 150 |
4. | English Language and Comprehension | 25% (37.5) | 150 |
Total | 150 | 600 |
- Mode of Examination: Offline mode (Paper-pencil mode).
- Test Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 minutes)
- Number of Questions: 150 questions (MCQ Type)
- Total marks: 600
- Marking Scheme: 4 marks for every correct answer.
- Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong response. Candidates must note that multiple responses of a question will be treated as the wrong answer.
7. MH CET
What is MH CET Law exam?
MHCET Law or Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law is a national level exam conducted by Directorate of Higher Education, Maharashtra for admissions to law courses offered at the law colleges of the state. Through the entrance exam, law aspirants are shortlisted for admissions to more than 10000 seats of Five-year LLB courses offered at 120 law colleges.
MH CET Law 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admissions to five-year integrated LLB courses through MH CET Law need to fulfil the eligibility criteria as under:
- Candidates must be Indian citizens
- They should have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination/ Intermediate Examination/ 12th Board Examination from any recognised educational institution under the state board or national board of education.
- Moreover, they must have secured 45% marks in aggregate in the qualifying exam.
- If belonging to SC/ ST category of Maharashtra state, then the minimum marks required are 40% as per relaxation in aggregate marks.
- As per the age limit criteria, candidates should be at least 20 years old at the time of admission. However, in case of candidates belonging to OBC, SC, ST categories of Maharashtra state, the age limit is 22 years minimum at the time of admission
MHCET Law 2020 Highlights
Exam Name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Duration | 2 hours |
Test Takers | 18112 |
Accepting Colleges | 120 colleges |
Official Website | http://cetcell.mahacet.org/ |
8.SLAT
Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) earlier known as SET Law is an entrance exam conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University to offer admissions into the five-year integrated law courses i.e. BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.). The law courses are offered at four law schools of SIU i.e. Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Pune, SLS Noida, SLS Hyderabad and SLS Nagpur (new campus).
SLAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have cleared class 12th qualifying examination from any national or state board of education
- The minimum marks required in the qualifying examination are 45%, however, if candidates belong to SC/ ST category then the minimum qualifying marks are 40%.
- Moreover, candidates appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply however; they should submit the proof of qualification at the time of final admissions.
- For BA LLB (Hons.) – Candidates should have studied Arts or Social Science subjects
- For BBA LLB (Hons.) – Candidates should have studied Commerce/ Mathematics/ Science subjects
SLAT 2020 Highlights
Exam Name | Symbiosis Law Admission Test |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Exam Mode | Online |
Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Accepting Colleges | 7 colleges |
Official Website | https://www.set-test.org/ |