How to Plan Your Law Entrance Exam Calendar for the Year

Written and reviewed by Shubham Jain, BA LL.B., LL.M. · UILS, Panjab University alumnus · founder with 15+ years of teaching · Jury Law Academy, founded in 2016.

Sep 21, 2026

Quick answer: Pick two to four law entrance exams, finalise the list roughly six months before your first attempt, and keep one tracker with three columns for every exam: application window, exam date and result date. Schedule pattern-specific mocks in the two weeks before each paper so your pacing matches that format.

Build the tracker first

For each exam record: application opens, application closes, correction window, admit card, exam date, result. Set reminders a week before each date.

Choose your exams by purpose

One primary target you are genuinely preparing for
One or two realistic alternates with a similar format
One safety option with a separate calendar

Month-by-month rhythm

Months 6–4: syllabus coverage and base building.
Months 3–2: weekly full mocks and error logging.
Month 1: pattern-specific mocks, revision only, no new material.

Verify every detail on the official source

Dates, fees and patterns change every cycle. Treat the official notification as final.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many law entrance exams should I attempt?

Two to four. Beyond that, application work, travel and format switching start eating preparation time.

When should I finalise my exam list?

About six months before your first attempt, so applications and format practice can be scheduled without panic.

What is the most common calendar mistake?

Missing an application window while deep in study mode. A single tracker with deadline alerts prevents it.

Should mock tests follow the exam calendar?

Yes. Schedule pattern-specific mocks closest to each exam so your pacing matches the paper you are about to take.