UG Law Entrance Exams in India: Programs & Duration

Some of the popular Law entrance exams in India for UG and integrated UG & PG admission are listed below, along with their accepting universities and course duration.

Overview of UG Law Entrance Exams in India 2027

Law Entrance Exams

Accepting University

Duration

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)

27 NLUs

5 years

AILET (All India Law Entrance Test)

NLU Delhi

5 years

SLAT (Symbiosis Law Aptitude Test)

Symbiosis Law Schools (SLS)

3/5 years

MHCET-law (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law)

Many government law colleges in Maharashtra, & some other private colleges

3/5 years

NMIMS-LAT (Narsee Monjee Institute - Law Aptitude Test)

NMIMS colleges

3/5 years

LNAT

JGLS

3/5 years

CULEE (Christ University Law Entrance Exam)

Christ University - Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi NCR

5 years


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UG Law Entrance Exams: Dates

The table below lists the tentative registration and exam dates for the 2027 cycle. Bookmark this page - we update it as official dates are announced.

UG Law Entrance Exams Calendar 2027

Exam

Application Start

Application Last Date

Exam Date

Official Website

CLAT 2027

August 2026

Last week of October 2026

6 December 2026 (Tentative)

consortiumofnlus.ac.in

AILET 2027

August 2026

November 2026

13 December 2026 (Tentative)

nludelhi.ac.in

SLAT 2027

August 2026

November 2026

December 2026 (Two slots)

slat-test.org

MH CET Law 2027

Late December 2026

March 2027

April 2027 (3-yr) / May 2027 (5-yr)

mahacet.org

NLAT 2027

Early 2027

March 2027

March–May 2027

nmimslat.in

LNAT 2027

September 2026

May 2027

Jan–May 2027 (slot booking)

lnat.ac.uk


UG Law Entrances in India - Exam Overview

Below are details about the top UG law entrance examinations, including eligibility, exam structure, and marking scheme.

CLAT 2027

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a centralised national-level entrance exam for admission to 27 National Law Universities (NLU), except NLU Delhi.

NLU Delhi uses the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) to determine admissions.

CLAT 2027 Exam Details

Particular

Details

Eligibility

10+2 or an equivalent examination passed.
Qualifying Cutoff: General/OBC - 45%, SC/ST - 40%

Exam Duration

2 Hours

No. of Questions

120

Exam Sections

  • Quantitative Techniques
  • English Language
  • Current Affairs including GK
  • Legal Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning

Marking Scheme

+1 for each correct answer & -0.25 for each wrong answer

Participating Institutes

All NLUs except NLU Delhi

Program duration

Five years

Check the complete details about CLAT 2027.


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AILET 2027

National University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) administers the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) for admission to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (PhD) level Law courses. It is a national-level entrance test for admission to law programs solely at NLU Delhi.

AILET 2027 Exam Details

Particular

Details

Eligibility

10+2 or an equivalent examination passed.
Qualifying Cutoff: General/OBC - 45%, SC/ST - 40%

Exam Duration

2 Hours

No. of Questions

150

Exam Sections

  • English Language
  • Current Affairs including GK
  • Logical Reasoning

Marking Scheme

+1 for every correct answer & -0.25 for every wrong answer

Participating Institutes

NLU Delhi

Program duration

Five years

Check the complete details about AILET 2027.

SLAT 2027

SLAT stands for Symbiosis Law Admission Test. It is a single admissions test for Symbiosis Law Schools (SLS) in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur. BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), B.Com LLB (Hons), BA LLB, and BBA LLB are the available courses for admission.

SLAT 2027 Exam Details

Particular

Details

Eligibility

10+2 or an equivalent examination passed.
Qualifying Cutoff: General/OBC - 45%, SC/ST - 40%

Exam Duration

1 Hour

No. of Questions

60

Exam Sections

  • General Knowledge
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Legal Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning

Marking Scheme

+1 for each correct answer & no negative marking

Participating Institutes

Symbiosis Law Schools (SLS) in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur

Program duration

Three & five years

Check the complete details about SLAT 2027.

MHCET Law 2027

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law (MH-CET Law) is a state-level entrance test administered by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, for admissions to Law degrees provided by participating institutes in Maharashtra. The MHCET legal test is two hours long and is conducted online in a computer-based mode.

MHCET Law 2027 Exam Details

Particular

Details

Eligibility

10+2 or an equivalent examination passed.
Qualifying Cutoff: General - 45%, SC/ST - 40%, VJNT, SBC and OBC - 42%.

Exam Duration

2 Hours

No. of Questions

120

Exam Sections

  • Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • English Language
  • Mathematical Aptitude (5-year LLB only)

Marking Scheme

+1 for every correct answer & no negative marking.

Participating Institutes

Many government law colleges in the state of Maharashtra, and some private colleges.

Program duration

Three & five years

Check the complete details about MH-CET Law.

NMIMS-LAT or NLAT 2027

The Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Law Aptitude Test (NMIMS LAT) is a law entrance exam for admission to NMIMS Law colleges administered by SVKM's NMIMS Deemed-to-be-University.

NMIMS-LAT or NLAT 2027 Exam Details

Particular

Details

Eligibility

10+2 or an equivalent exam passed with a minimum of 50% marks.

Exam Duration

2 Hours

No. of Questions

150

Exam Sections

  • Verbal Reasoning
  • General Knowledge (including Current Affairs)
  • Legal Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Quantitative Reasoning.

Marking Scheme

+1 for every correct answer & no negative marking.

Participating Institutes

NMIMS Law colleges

Program duration

Five years

Check the complete details about NMIMS-LAT or NLAT.

LNAT 2027

The Law National Aptitude Test is popularly known as LNAT. It is a standardized test that assesses students based on their reading, verbal reasoning, critical reasoning skills, & all the skills required by a candidate to study Law.

LNAT UK was developed by a consortium of UK universities, which is administered by Pearson VUE. It is used with other admissions processes such as UCAS applications and academic qualifications.

LNAT 2027 Exam Details

Particular

Details

Eligibility

10+2 or an equivalent examination.

Exam Duration

2 Hour 15 Minutes

No. of Questions

42

Exam Sections

  • Reading & Critical Thinking
  • Essay Writing (Optional for JGLS)

Marking Scheme

+1 for every correct answer & no negative marking.

Participating Institutes

JGLS (for BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB - 5 year programmes)

Check the complete details about LNAT Exam.


Christ University Law Entrance Exam (CULEE) 2027

The Christ University Law Entrance Exam (CULEE) is a university-level entrance test conducted by Christ University for admission to its 5-year integrated LLB programmes across its campuses in Bengaluru, Pune, Lavasa, and Delhi NCR.

CULEE 2027 Exam Details

Particular

Details

Eligibility

10+2 or equivalent passed with minimum 45% marks from any recognised board

Exam Duration

1 Hour 30 Minutes

No. of Questions

120

Exam Sections

  • English Language 
  • General Knowledge
  • Current Affairs
  • Reasoning - Critical/Analytical/Logical
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation

Marking Scheme

+1 for every correct answer & -0.25 for every wrong answer

Participating Institutes

Christ University campuses - Bengaluru, Pune Lavasa, Delhi NCR

Program duration

Five years

Selection Process

Entrance Test + Micro Presentation + Personal Interview

Check complete details about CULEE Exam


Preparation Tips for Law Entrance Exams 2027

Know the Exam Pattern
Understand the syllabus, marking scheme, and question types of the exams you plan to take.

Build Strong Reading Skills
Regular reading improves comprehension, vocabulary, and reasoning ability—key skills for most law entrance exams.

Stay Updated with Current Affairs
Follow major national and international events and revise important developments regularly.

Practice Mock Tests
Take mocks frequently to improve speed, accuracy, and familiarity with the exam format.

Focus on Time Management
Learn to balance speed and accuracy while attempting different sections under timed conditions.

Analyse Your Mistakes
Review mock tests and practice sessions to identify weak areas and improve performance.

Revise Consistently
Regular revision helps strengthen concepts and ensures better retention closer to the exam.


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Frequently asked questions

Yes. There are many other exams apart from CLAT that open up the door to a law degree, such as SLAT, NMIMS-LAT, MH-CET(Law), etc.

Other law entrance tests (OLETs), besides CLAT and AILET, are included in this category: SLAT, MAH-CET (LAW), CULEE, and NLAT.