Law Entrance Exams in India: The Complete List for Aspirants
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
After Class 12 — five-year integrated programmes
| Route | Leads to |
|---|---|
| CLAT | Participating national law universities |
| AILET | National Law University Delhi |
| Panjab University undergraduate law entrance | Panjab University integrated law programmes |
| University-level tests | Individual private and state universities |
After graduation — three-year LL.B.
- Panjab University LL.B. entrance for its LL.B. programme
- Delhi University LL.B. route
- State and central university-level entrance tests
- CLAT PG for master's level programmes
Choosing your set
- Decide your target institutions first, then work backwards to the exams.
- Check eligibility for each in its own official notification.
- Map application windows on one calendar so no deadline is missed.
- Keep the number small enough that preparation quality does not fall.
Preparation overlap
English comprehension, legal aptitude, reasoning and current affairs feed every one of these routes. Only the format, weight of direct knowledge questions and duration differ.
Verify every detail officially
Use the Consortium of NLUs for CLAT, the UGLAW portal and PGLAW portal for Panjab University routes, and the Bar Council of India for questions about recognised legal education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which law entrance exams can I take after Class 12?
The main national routes are CLAT for participating national law universities and AILET for NLU Delhi, along with university-level entrance routes such as the Panjab University undergraduate law entrance and tests conducted by individual private universities.
Which law entrance exams are for graduates?
Three-year LL.B. routes, including the Panjab University LL.B. entrance, the Delhi University LL.B. route and CLAT PG for master's programmes, follow graduation.
How many law entrance exams should I attempt?
Two to four is a practical range. Beyond that, the application and travel load starts competing with preparation time.
Do all these exams have the same syllabus?
No, but the underlying skills overlap heavily, so one preparation base with format-specific practice usually works.