WHAT IS CLAT-UG?

In simple terms, CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is the primary gateway for students in India to enter the legal profession through prestigious institutions.

Here is a brief breakdown:

1. What is it? CLAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to 27 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India and over 60 other affiliated private and self-financed law colleges.

2. Courses Offered It is primarily taken for the 5-Year Integrated Undergraduate Degree (CLAT-UG), which combines Law with another stream:

• B.A. LL.B. (Arts + Law)
• B.B.A. LL.B. (Business Admin + Law)
• B.Com. LL.B. (Commerce + Law

Top Preference

Among all NLUs, NLSIU Bengaluru is the most sought-after and is often referred to as the “Harvard of the East.”

CLAT-UG : What You Need to Crack the Exam?

Dream to Reality

• Cracking CLAT is a dream for thousands of law aspirants, but success comes only with dedication, discipline, and smart preparation.

Admissions Through CLAT

• CLAT is conducted annually for admission to UG (5-year integrated law programmes) offered by National Law Universities (NLUs).

GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY (GGSIPU)

Courses Offered- 5-Year Integrated Law Programmes

• B.A. LL.B.
• B.B.A. LL.B.

Admission Policy

GGSIPU offers five-year integrated undergraduate law programmes through its affiliated law colleges.

• Admission is strictly based on CLAT-UG scores, as per university norms.

IPU LAW COLLEGES – ADMISSION PROCESS

Step 01: Appear for CLAT

• Candidates must appear in CLAT-UG to be eligible for admission to IPU’s law programmes.

Step 02: Apply to GGSIPU

• After obtaining a valid CLAT score, candidates must apply online through the official GGSIPU admission portal.

Step 03: Merit List

• The university releases a merit list based on CLAT scores for admission to B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. programmes.

Step 04: Counselling Process

• Shortlisted candidates are invited for online/offline counselling, where seat allotment is done as per merit.

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI (DU)

Courses Offered

• 5-Year Integrated LL.B. Admission
• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
• B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

Admission Basis

Admission to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at the University of Delhi is strictly based on CLAT-UG scores.

Overview (DU 5-Year LL.B.)

Eligibility Criteria – DU (5-Year LL.B.)

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.

Appearing Candidates

• Students appearing in Class XII examinations are also eligible.

Appearing Candidates

• 45% – UR / EWS / OBC-NCL.
• 40% – SC / ST / PwD

Age Limit

• No age limit

CLAT / IPU / DU – Exam Pattern

Common Features (CLAT-UG)

Section-Wise Weightage (CLAT-UG)

Exam Format – Comparison (CLAT / IPU / DU)

CLAT-UG

• Conducted for UG admissions to NLUs and participating universities.
• Mode:Offline (Pen & Paper).
• Pattern:5 sections as listed above.

IPU (Based on CLAT)

• IPU accepts CLAT scores for B.A. LL.B. & B.B.A. LL.B.
• No separate entrance exam by IPU.

DU – 5-Year LL.B.

• Admission to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) & B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) is based on CLAT-UG scores.
• No separate entrance exam conducted by Delhi University.

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is a national-level law entrance examination conducted exclusively by National Law University, Delhi for admission to its prestigious B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme.

👉 For entry into NLU Delhi, AILET is the only admission route.

AILET – Overview

• Conducted annually for candidates who have completed or are appearing in Class XII.
• Examination is held across multiple test cities nationwide.

AILET – Seat Intake (UG)

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) – Total Seats: Approx. 120+ (as per official notification)

AILET (UG) – Key Details

Question Paper Details

Eligibility Criteria – B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

Educational Qualification

• General Category: Passed Class 12 (10+2) with minimum 45% marks
• SC / ST / PwD:Minimum 40% marks

Foreign Nationals

• Eligibility as prescribed by NLU Delhi norms

Appearing Candidates

• Students appearing in Class XII examinations are also eligible.

AILET-UG – Exam Pattern

AILET evaluates candidates on reading comprehension, reasoning ability, and current awareness

Additional Details

• Duration: 120 Minutes
• Negative Marking: −0.25 for each incorrect answer

The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to its five-year integrated undergraduate law programmes offered across Symbiosis Law Schools (SLSs).

Symbiosis Law Schools (SLS) Participating in SLAT

SLAT provides admission to the following Symbiosis Law Schools:

• Symbiosis Law School, Pune
• Symbiosis Law School, Noida
• Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad
• Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur

Programmes Offered Through SLAT

• B.A. LL.B.
• B.B.A. LL.B.
• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
• B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

SLAT Eligibility Criteria (UG Only)

Educational Qualification

• Passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized national/state board.

Minimum Marks

• General Category: 45% marks
• SC / ST Category: 40% marks

Appearing Candidates

• Students awaiting Class 12 results are also eligible to apply.

SLAT Exam Pattern (UG)

Understanding the exam pattern helps candidates prepare effectively.

Section-Wise Weightage for SLAT

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law (MH CET Law) is a state-level examination conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. It is the gateway to admission into the 5-Year Integrated LL.B. programme offered by leading law colleges across Maharashtra.

⭐ 5-Year LL.B. Programme – Key Features

📝 MH CET Law – Exam Details

📊 MH CET Law – Exam Pattern (5-Year LL.B.)

🏫 Top Colleges Offering 5-Year LL.B. in Maharashtra

1. Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai

• Seats: 240 | Affiliation: University of Mumbai

2. ILS Law College, Pune

• Seats: 240 | Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University

3. Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College, Pune

• Seats: 180 | Affiliation: Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed University)

4. Rizvi Law College, Mumbai

• Seats: 120 | Affiliation: University of Mumbai

5. Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Law, Navi Mumbai

• Seats: 120 | Affiliation: University of Mumbai

6. KC Law College, Mumbai

• Seats: 120 | Affiliation: University of Mumbai

7. SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai

• Seats: 120 | Affiliation: University of Mumbai

8. DES’s Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College (SNFLC), Pune

• Seats: 120 | Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University

9. Modern Law College, Pune

• Seats: 120 | Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University

10. Manikchand Pahade Law College, Aurangabad

• Seats: 120 | Affiliation: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

11. Sinhgad Law College, Pune

• Seats: 120 | Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University

12. Symbiosis Law School, Pune

• Seats: 300+ (BA LL.B. + BBA LL.B. combined)
• Note: Admission through SLAT, not MH CET Law

13. St. Wilfred’s College of Law, Mumbai

• Seats: 120 | Affiliation: University of Mumbai

14. VPM’s TMC Law College, Thane

• Seats: 120 | Affiliation: University of Mumbai

Panjab University, Chandigarh, is one of India’s most prestigious public universities, known for delivering high-quality 5-Year Integrated Law Programmes through its main campus and regional centres.

📘 Program Overview (UG Only)

These programmes are ideal for students who wish to pursue law after Class 12 and aim to build a strong legal foundation with a blend of core law subjects and interdisciplinary learning.

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
• B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.)

⭐ Program Highlights

🎯 Why Choose Panjab University for Law?

• Prestigious university with decades of academic excellence
• Balanced interdisciplinary + legal curriculum
• Highly experienced faculty members
• Guest lectures by top legal professionals
• Strong placement support in law firms, corporates & litigation
• Excellent campus, library, and academic resources

📝 PU Law Entrance Exam Details

PU-CET (Law) – For 5-Year Integrated Programmes

Programme

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) / B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.)

Exam

• PU-CET (Law)

Total Marks

• 100

Subjects Covered

• Legal Aptitude, General Knowledge, English, Logical Reasoning

Duration

• 90 Minutes

Marking Scheme

• +1 for each correct answer
• −0.25 for each incorrect answer

🏫 List of PU Law Colleges with Seat Intake (UG Only)

1. University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), PU – Chandigarh

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.): 180 + 4 (SGC/OGC)
• B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.): 180 + 4 (SGC/OGC)
• Total Intake: 368 Seats

2. University Institute of Laws (UIL), PU Regional Centre, Ludhiana

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.): 60 + 2 (SGC/OGC)
• Total Intake: 62 Seats

3. University Institute of Legal Studies, PU Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.): 60 + 2 (SGC/OGC)
• Total Intake: 62 Seats

🔢 Total Seats Under PU (5-Year Law

492 Seats across all Panjab University Law Institutes