Common University Entrance Test for Law
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Exam Info
Overview
CUET-LAW (Common University Entrance Test for Law) is conducted by NTA for admission to law programs at central universities, state universities, and private universities across India. It opens doors to prestigious institutions like BHU (Banaras Hindu University), DU (Delhi University), JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia, and 200+ other universities. CUET-LAW offers UG and PG admission options with a comprehensive test covering legal studies, general knowledge, and language proficiency.
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| # | Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | General Test | 40 | 200 |
| 02 | Language Test (English) | 40 | 200 |
| 03 | Domain Subject (Legal Studies) | 40 | 200 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Syllabus
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Application Form Release | February 2026 (expected) |
Last Date to Apply | March 2026 (expected) |
CUET-LAW Exam Date | May 2026 (expected) |
Result Declaration | June 2026 (expected) |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS (up to 3 subjects) | ₹750 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS (up to 3 subjects) | ₹700 |
| SC / ST / PWD / Third Gender | ₹650 |
| Additional subject (each) | ₹150 – ₹200 |
How to Apply
Register on the official CUET portal (cuet.samarth.ac.in) with email and phone number
Fill in your personal details and select universities and courses (including law programmes) you wish to apply for
Choose your preferred test language and upload photograph and signature as per specifications
Pay the application fee online — fee varies by number of subjects and category
Download and print the CUET application form confirmation and keep it safe
Participating Universities (20)
20 institutions accepting CUET scores for 2026 admission
| # | University Name |
|---|---|
| 01 | Banaras Hindu University — Faculty of Law (BHU) 📍 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Est. 1916 |
| 02 | Delhi University — Faculty of Law (DU) 📍 New Delhi · Est. 1924 |
| 03 | Jamia Millia Islamia — Faculty of Law 📍 New Delhi · Est. 1920 |
| 04 | Jawaharlal Nehru University — Centre for Law & Governance (JNU) 📍 New Delhi · Est. 1969 |
| 05 | Aligarh Muslim University — Faculty of Law (AMU) 📍 Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh · Est. 1875 |
| 06 | University of Hyderabad — School of Law 📍 Hyderabad, Telangana · Est. 1974 |
| 07 | Pondicherry University — Department of Law 📍 Pondicherry · Est. 1985 |
| 08 | Tezpur University — Department of Law 📍 Tezpur, Assam · Est. 1994 |
| 09 | Central University of South Bihar — School of Law 📍 Gaya, Bihar · Est. 2009 |
| 10 | Central University of Karnataka — School of Law 📍 Kalaburagi, Karnataka · Est. 2009 |
| 11 | Central University of Rajasthan — School of Law 📍 Ajmer, Rajasthan · Est. 2009 |
| 12 | Central University of Gujarat — School of Law 📍 Gandhinagar, Gujarat · Est. 2009 |
| 13 | Central University of Himachal Pradesh — School of Law 📍 Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh · Est. 2009 |
| 14 | Central University of Kerala — School of Law 📍 Kasaragod, Kerala · Est. 2009 |
| 15 | Central University of Jammu — School of Law 📍 Jammu, J&K · Est. 2011 |
| 16 | Central University of Haryana — Institute of Law 📍 Mahendragarh, Haryana · Est. 2009 |
| 17 | Central University of Odisha — School of Law 📍 Koraput, Odisha · Est. 2009 |
| 18 | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University — Law Dept. 📍 Srinagar, Uttarakhand · Est. 1973 |
| 19 | Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya — Law 📍 Wardha, Maharashtra · Est. 1997 |
| 20 | Dr. Hari Singh Gour University — Law Faculty 📍 Sagar, Madhya Pradesh · Est. 1946 |
CLATians Preparation Tips
CUET-LAW has a unique Legal Studies domain section — study Class 12 Legal Studies NCERT thoroughly
General Test is broad — focus on reasoning, basic maths, and general awareness
Language Test tests English comprehension — practice reading dense passages
Each section is timed separately in CUET format
Check individual university cutoffs as they vary significantly
Latest Updates
CUET-UG 2026 exam expected — law programmes included across 200+ universities
CUET 2026 application window expected to open on cuet.samarth.ac.in
CUET-UG 2025 exam conducted by NTA in May across multiple days
CUET 2025 application forms were released and filled by lakhs of students
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