Law Entrance Exam
Common University Entrance Test (UG) — Law
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Overview
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for undergraduate admissions to central universities and participating institutions across India. For law aspirants, CUET UG is the gateway to LLB programmes at several prominent central universities including Banaras Hindu University (BHU), University of Delhi (DU), Jamia Millia Islamia, and many others. The exam includes domain-specific subjects and a general test. Law aspirants typically appear for Legal Studies or a relevant domain paper along with the Language test and General Test.
Latest Updates
| Timeline | Update |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | CUET UG 2025 registration expected to open on cuet.samarth.ac.in |
| May–June 2025 | CUET UG 2025 examination expected to be conducted |
| June 2025 | CUET UG 2025 results and scorecard expected |
| April 2024 | CUET UG 2024 registration closed after accepting applications |
| May 2024 | CUET UG 2024 conducted in hybrid mode (CBT) |
Eligibility Criteria
For CUET UG (Undergraduate LLB / BA LLB)
- Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent examination
- Minimum marks requirement varies by university — generally 45%–50% in Class 12
- No specific upper age limit set by NTA for CUET UG; individual universities may set age limits
- Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria of the specific university they are applying to
- Candidates from all streams (Science, Commerce, Arts) are eligible
Exam Pattern
CUET UG Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section IA — Language (English / Hindi / Regional) | 50 (attempt 40) | +5 / -1 | 200 |
| Section IB — Additional Language (Optional) | 50 (attempt 40) | +5 / -1 | 200 |
| Section II — Domain Specific (Legal Studies / relevant subject) | 50 (attempt 40) | +5 / -1 | 200 |
| Section III — General Test | 75 (attempt 60) | +5 / -1 | 300 |
Marking Scheme
- • +5 marks for each correct answer
- • -1 mark for each incorrect answer (negative marking)
- • No deduction for unattempted questions
- • Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- • Duration: 45 minutes per section
Detailed Syllabus
Language — English (Section IA)
- Reading comprehension of unseen passages
- Verbal ability — vocabulary, grammar
- Literary aptitude and creative writing topics
- Vocabulary in context
- Sentence rearrangement and fill in the blanks
Legal Studies (Domain Specific — Section II)
- Nature and sources of law — custom, legislation, precedent
- Indian Constitution — fundamental rights, directive principles, amendments
- Legal concepts — rights, duties, contracts, torts
- International law basics — treaties, organizations
- Human rights — UN conventions, NHRC
- Judiciary — Supreme Court, High Courts, subordinate courts
- Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) — arbitration, mediation
General Test (Section III)
- General Mental Ability — analogies, classification, series
- Numerical Ability — arithmetic, data interpretation
- Quantitative Reasoning — graphs, charts
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning