How to Prepare for PU Law Entrance 2026

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.

Dec 10, 2025

Complete Guide to PU Law Entrance 2026 Preparation

Panjab University Law Entrance is one of North India's most competitive law exams. Here's your complete preparation guide.

About PU Law Entrance

  • Colleges: UILS & Department of Laws, Panjab University
  • Programs: 5-Year BA LLB & 3-Year LLB
  • Exam Duration: 90 minutes
  • Total Questions: 100 MCQs

Syllabus Breakdown

  1. English (25 marks): Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension
  2. General Knowledge (25 marks): Current affairs, static GK
  3. Legal Aptitude (25 marks): Constitution, legal reasoning
  4. Logical Reasoning (15 marks): Analytical reasoning
  5. Mathematics (10 marks): Basic arithmetic, percentages

6-Month Preparation Plan

Month 1-2: Complete basics, read newspapers daily Month 3-4: Intensive section-wise preparation Month 5: Mock tests and revision Month 6: Final revision and strategy

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is PU Law Entrance 2026 exam date?

PU Law Entrance 2026 is expected to be held in June 2026 (usually second or third Sunday). Registration typically opens in April 2026. The exact dates will be announced by Panjab University on their official website puchd.ac.in.

What is the syllabus for PU Law Entrance 2026?

PU 5-Year BA LLB: GK & Current Affairs (60 questions — highest weightage), Legal Aptitude (20 questions), Reasoning (10 questions), English (10 questions). PU 3-Year LLB: Legal Aptitude (35-40 questions), Reasoning & English (30-35 questions), Current Affairs & GK (25-30 questions). Both have 100 MCQs in 90 min.

How many seats are there in UILS?

UILS offers approximately 180 seats for 5-Year BA LLB program and 60 seats for 3-Year LLB program. Department of Laws, PU offers additional 120 seats for 5-Year program. Total PU law seats are around 360. Competition ratio is approximately 1:50.

What is a good score in PU Law Entrance?

For UILS admission, you need to score 75+ marks out of 100 to be in the safe zone. Top 200 ranks typically get UILS 5-Year program. Cutoff varies each year based on difficulty and number of applicants. Aim for 80+ to be certain.

Is PU Law Entrance easier than CLAT?

Yes, PU Law Entrance is generally considered easier than CLAT due to: direct questions (less passage-based), lower competition (15,000 vs 70,000), simpler exam pattern, and more straightforward preparation. However, for top ranks, preparation intensity remains similar.

Can I prepare for PU Law and CLAT together?

Absolutely! About 60-70% syllabus overlaps. Prepare common topics (English, GK, Legal Reasoning, Logic, Maths) together. Practice PU Law pattern (direct questions) and CLAT pattern (passage-based) separately. Join Jury Law Academy's integrated batch for both.