Top 25 Law Entrance Exams in India
India has a wide range of law entrance examinations for students aspiring to pursue a career in law. From undergraduate (5-year integrated LL.B) to postgraduate (3-year LL.B and LL.M) programs, several national, state, and university-level exams are conducted every year. Each of these exams has its own eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and admission process.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the Top 25 Law Entrance Exams in India that every law aspirant should know about.
1. Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
The CLAT is one of the most prestigious law entrance exams in India, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). It offers admission into 5-year integrated LL.B and LL.M programs across 24 NLUs and several private universities.
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Level: National
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Courses: UG (LL.B), PG (LL.M)
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Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper)
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Website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
2. All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
Conducted by National Law University, Delhi, the AILET is a university-specific law entrance exam for admission into BA LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and PhD programs.
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Level: National (University-specific)
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Courses: UG, PG, PhD
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Mode: Offline
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Website: nludelhi.ac.in
3. LSAT—India (Law School Admission Test)
The LSAT—India, conducted by LSAC (Law School Admission Council), is used by several private universities like Jindal Global Law School and others.
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Level: National
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Courses: UG, PG
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Mode: Online (Remote Proctored)
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Website: discoverlaw.in
4. Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law (MH CET Law)
MH CET Law is conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra for admission into 3-year LL.B and 5-year integrated LL.B programs in state universities and law colleges.
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Level: State
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Courses: 3-year LL.B, 5-year LL.B
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Mode: Online
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Website: cetcell.mahacet.org
5. Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT)
SLAT is conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) for admission into BA LL.B (Hons.) and BBA LL.B (Hons.) courses at its law schools in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur.
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Level: University-specific
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Courses: UG
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Mode: Online
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Website: set-test.org
6. Christ University Law Entrance Exam (CULEE)
Christ University conducts CULEE for admission into BA LL.B (Hons.), BBA LL.B (Hons.), and LL.M programs.
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Level: University-specific
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Courses: UG, PG
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Mode: Offline/Online
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Website: christuniversity.in
7. Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test (BHU UET Law)
BHU Law admission is conducted through CUET-UG/PG now, but it is still considered one of the oldest and prestigious law admission processes in India.
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Level: National (CUET-based)
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Courses: 3-year LL.B, LL.M
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Mode: Online
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Website: bhuonline.in
8. Delhi University Law Entrance Test (DU LLB / LL.M Entrance)
Delhi University offers admission into 3-year LL.B and LL.M programs through CUET-PG.
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Level: National
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Courses: PG (3-year LL.B, LL.M)
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Mode: Online
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Website: du.ac.in
9. Aligarh Muslim University Law Entrance Exam (AMU Law Entrance)
AMU conducts entrance exams for 5-year BA LL.B and LL.M programs.
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Level: University-specific
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Courses: UG, PG
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Mode: Offline
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Website: amu.ac.in
10. Indian Law Institute Common Admission Test (ILI CAT)
The ILI CAT is conducted by the Indian Law Institute (ILI), New Delhi, for admission into LL.M, PhD, and PG diploma courses.
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Level: University-specific
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Courses: PG, PhD
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Mode: Offline
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Website: ili.ac.in
11. Army Institute of Law Entrance Test (AIL LET)
Conducted by Army Institute of Law, Mohali, this test provides admission into BA LL.B programs.
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Level: University-specific
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Courses: UG
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Mode: Offline
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Website: ail.ac.in
12. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Common Admission Test (RGNUL PAT)
Earlier conducted separately, now RGNUL primarily admits students through CLAT, but it still holds significance for law aspirants.
13. Gujarat National Law University Admission (Through CLAT & Special Seats)
GNLU Gandhinagar admits students via CLAT but also has special seats for foreign nationals and NRI-sponsored candidates.
14. Kerala Law Entrance Examination (KLEE)
The KLEE is conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala, for admission into 3-year and 5-year LL.B and LL.M programs.
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Level: State
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Courses: UG, PG
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Mode: Online
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Website: cee.kerala.gov.in
15. Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Admission Test (TNDALU Entrance)
Conducted for admissions into 5-year integrated LL.B and PG courses in law colleges across Tamil Nadu.
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Level: State
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Courses: UG, PG
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Website: tndalu.ac.in
16. Rajasthan University Law Entrance Test (RULET)
RULET is conducted by University of Rajasthan for admission into BA LL.B programs.
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Level: University-specific
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Courses: UG
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Mode: Offline
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Website: uniraj.ac.in
17. Punjab University Law Entrance Test (PU BA LL.B / B.Com LL.B)
PU conducts entrance exams for its BA LL.B and B.Com LL.B programs at Chandigarh.
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Level: University-specific
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Courses: UG
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Mode: Offline
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Website: puchd.ac.in
18. Osmania University Law Common Entrance Test (TS LAWCET)
Conducted by Osmania University on behalf of TSCHE for admission into law programs in Telangana.
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Level: State
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Courses: UG, PG
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Mode: Online
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Website: lawcet.tsche.ac.in
19. Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET)
Similar to TS LAWCET, this exam is conducted in Andhra Pradesh for admission into 3-year and 5-year LL.B programs.
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Level: State
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Courses: UG
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Mode: Online
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Website: sche.ap.gov.in
20. Allahabad University Law Admission Test (LAT)
Allahabad University conducts LAT for admission into its 3-year LL.B program.
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Level: University-specific
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Courses: PG (3-year LL.B)
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Mode: Offline
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Website: allduniv.ac.in
21. KIIT Law School Admission Test (KLSAT)
KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar, conducts KLSAT for BA LL.B, BBA LL.B, B.Sc LL.B, and LL.M courses.
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Level: University-specific
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Courses: UG, PG
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Website: kiit.ac.in
22. Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET Law)
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi, conducts IPU CET Law for BA LL.B and BBA LL.B programs.
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Level: University-specific
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Courses: UG
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Mode: Online
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Website: ipu.ac.in
23. National Law University Odisha (NLUO) – CLAT & Direct Seats
NLUO admits students mainly through CLAT but also has a separate admission policy for certain categories.
24. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University New Law College Entrance Test (BVP CET Law)
Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune, conducts law entrance tests for BA LL.B, BBA LL.B, and LL.M programs.
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Level: University-specific
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Courses: UG, PG
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Mode: Offline
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Website: bvuniversity.edu.in
25. NALSAR Hyderabad (via CLAT & International Seats)
NALSAR, one of the top NLUs, conducts admission via CLAT but has its own provisions for foreign and NRI students.
Final Thoughts
With so many options available, aspirants must carefully choose the right exam based on their career goals, preferred colleges, and eligibility. While CLAT, AILET, and LSAT—India dominate the national scene, several state-level and university-level exams like MH CET Law, KLEE, RULET, and LAT also offer excellent opportunities.
If you are planning to build a career in law, start early with a clear strategy, practice mock tests, and stay updated with exam notifications.
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