LLB Qualification: Eligibility, Entrance Exams, Admissions Process, Top Colleges

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LLB Qualification provides gateway to grant admissions to law aspirants for various colleges and universities. LLB is a 3-5 year degree meant to provide professional training in the field of law. LLB course can be pursued by students having a bachelor’s degree. LLB Entrance Exams Qualification for CLAT and TS LAWCET requires students to have completed their 12th with minimum aggregate of 45%. No specific age restriction is there to apply for these exams. Candidates from the unreserved categories must get atleast 50% to qualify whereas the reserved categories are required to achieve atleast 45%. LLB qualification varies from college to college, but basic qualification requires students to have qualified law entrance exams and passed 12th with atleast 50% aggregate. Some Top LLB colleges and universities have their own entrance exams and students need to qualify that in order to get admission.

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Table of Contents

LLB Qualification
Eligibility of All LLB Entrance Exams

2.1 CLAT

2.2 TS LAWCET

2.3 AP LAWCET

2.4 MHT CET

2.5 SET SLAT

2.6 DU LLB

LLB Eligibility in Top Universities

3.1 LLB Eligibility in DU

3.2 LLB Eligibility in NLU

3.3 LLB Eligibility in Calcutta University

3 Year and 5 Year Eligibility by Bar Council of India
LLB Qualification: FAQs

LLB Qualification

Top LLB colleges have standard requirements for LLB eligibility. The following is a list of the basic requirements for LLB eligibility:

After graduating from any accredited institution, a minimum grade point average of 45% is needed for an LLB.
Candidates must pass their class 12 with at least 45% overall in order to enroll in the 5-year LLB programme.
In order to be eligible for LLB courses, candidates must make sure they take the entrance exams required by the institutions, such as CLAT, AILET, etc.
Maximum age for LLB programme: The minimum age requirement to apply for the course is 17 years old.

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Eligibility of Different LLB Entrance Exams

LLB Entrance Exams help students to get admission to the law colleges of their choice. There are various types of LLB entrance exams like university-level entrance exams or state-level entrance exams. CLAT, AILET, and LSAT are national-level LLB entrance exams. Check: LLB Entrance Exams Syllabus

CLAT Eligibility

The CLAT official website will have information on eligibility for CLAT 2025. Key details about CLAT 2025 eligibility requirements are listed below:

There is no minimum or maximum age requirement to apply or take the CLAT.
Candidates from the general category must receive at least 50% on their qualifying exam, while those from the reserved category must receive at least 45%.
Foreign nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and OCIs can all apply for or take the CLAT.

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TS LAWCET Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are advised to fulfil the following eligibility criteria before filling out the TS LAWCET 2025 Registration form:

Domicile & Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet all local and non-local requirements.
No specific age restriction will apply to applicants for admission.

Also Check: TS LAWCET Syllabus

LLB 3 Year

Qualification: Candidates will be required to have graduation in a pattern such as 10+2+3 from any recognized universities.
Marks Criteria: To apply for the exam, candidates must obtained at least 45% marks for general and 42% marks for OBC & 40% marks for SC/ ST.

LLB 5 Year

Qualification: Candidates will be required to pass the 12th examination from any recognized university.
Marks Criteria: To apply for LLB 5 year, candidates will have to score at least 45% marks in qualifying exam, 42% for OBC & 40% marks for SC/ ST category candidates.

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AP LAWCET Eligibility

Before submitting the application form, students needto meet the following requirements for AP LAWCET:

Nationality: Only Indian citizens may submit applications.
Candidates must have an Andhra Pradesh domicile certificate in order to be considered. Check: AP LAWCET Exam Pattern

LLB 3 Year Courses

Qualification: Candidates with 3 year of bachelor’s degree in any discipline from recognized university will be able to apply.
Marks: To appear for the exam, candidates must secure minimum 45% of aggregate marks.
Appearing: The appearing candidates in their final semester examination in 2025 will also be able to apply.
Relaxation: the 5% of relaxation will be given to the SC/ST category candidates in the qualifying exam

LLB 5 Year Courses

Percentage: Applicants must score 45% for general (42% for OBC & 40% for SC/ST) marks to be eligible for the exam.
Qualification: Passed candidates in class 12th intermediate from any recognized board or Board of Intermediate Education, AP will be eligible.
Appearing: The appearing candidates in the qualifying exam in 2025 will also be eligible to apply.

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MHT CET Eligibility

Candidates must conform to MAH CET eligibility which are mentioned below.

Nationality of a Candidate: Candidates must be Indian citizens.
Age Restrictions: The authorities have not set an upper age limit for applicants.
Examining Requirements: Candidates must have passed the 12th grade—or an equivalent exam—at a recognized institution of higher learning with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their core courses. Candidates who will be taking the qualifying exam for the class of 2025, the 12th grade, are also eligible to take the exam.
Minimum Marks Required: Candidates from the general category must have obtained a minimum of 50% overall in their 12th-grade exams, while 45% is the acceptable mark for candidates from the SC, ST, and OBC categories. Check: MAH CET Preparation TIps

SET SLAT Eligibility

Qualifying Exam: In order to register for SET SLAT, the applicant must have passed the Class 12 exam or an exam of an equivalent level from a reputable board or institution.Candidates who are taking the standard XII final exam and waiting for the results may also register for SLAT 2025. When it comes to admissions and counselling, these candidates will need to present their passing certificates or mark sheets. Check: SET SLAT Pattern and Syllabus
Minimum Marks in the Qualifying Exam: Candidate must secure at least 45% marks in the qualifying exam. Candidates belonging to SC and ST categories must secure at least 40% marks.
Age Limit: There is no age limit for pursuing a 5-year integrated LLB offered by the Symbiosis Law Schools.

DU LLB Eligibility

Given below are the qualifications and age limits required for DU LLB 2025 Exam:

General category candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in their graduation degree.
For SC/ST category, they must score 40% marks in their qualifying degree.
For OBC, PwD, and CW categories, a minimum score of 45% is required in the qualifying degree.
There is no age bar to appear in the exam as per the order of the Supreme Court of India.

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LLB Eligibility in Top Universities

Listed below are the top LLB universities in India along with their fee and eligibility criteria.

College Name	LLB Fee
Symbiosis Law School	INR 3,20,000
Chandigarh University	INR 90,000
ILS Law College	INR 40,515
Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College	INR 20,000

LLB Eligibility in DU

In order to get Admissions in DU LLB, general category candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in their graduation degree.
For SC/ST category, they must score 40% marks in their qualifying degree.
For OBC, PwD, and CW categories, a minimum score of 45% is required in the qualifying degree.
For General and OBC, candidates must possess a graduate or post-graduate degree from the University of Delhi or any other Indian or Foreign University recognized as equivalent by the University of Delhi. Check: DU LLB Exam Pattern
Candidates having a PG degree or appearing in the final year PG degree examination can also apply for the DU LLB 2025 entrance exam.
There is no age bar to appear in the exam as per the order of the Supreme Court of India.

DU LLB Eligibility: Category-wise Relaxation

Candidates must score at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade point in the aggregate in either of them. But, the cut-off marks for admission of OBC candidates shall be up to 10% less than the marks notified for general candidates in the Entrance Test.
Relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum eligibility prescribed for general candidates will be allowed to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. Check: DU LLB Cutoff
Relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum eligibility prescribed for general candidates will be allowed to widows/wards of defense personnel (CW) category.
Relaxation of up to 5% marks in the minimum eligibility prescribed for general candidates will be allowed to the candidates belonging to the physically handicapped (PH) category on the recommendations of the Medical Board.

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DU LLB Exam Reservation Criteria

For DU LLB Exam 2025 Reservation Criteria, candidates are offered 301 seats out of 2611 seats in the LLB course of Delhi University, for supernumerary categories including those who are Physically Handicapped, War Widows, and Foreign Nationals.
Delhi University follows the Bar Council of India (BCI), University Grants Commission (UGC), and Government of India rules and regulations in order to offer relaxation seats to the reserved categories. Check: DU LLB Coaching Institutes

LLB in NLU Delhi

Entrance exam: AILET

Eligibility: AILET Eligibility requires students to have completed Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST/ persons with disability. All candidates, other than those applying under the Foreign Nationals category, should appear for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) and selection shall be solely on that basis. In order to appear for the AILET, candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination and scored a minimum of 50%. Check: AILET Syllabus

LLB Eligibility in Calcutta University

In order to get admission in Calcutta University Should pass the 10+2 exam or its equivalent from any board or institution recognised by the University of Calcutta in the years 2017 through 2019 (for general candidates); 2015 through 2019 (for SC/ST candidates); and 2012 through 2019 (for candidates with disabilities) only.
Scores at the 10+2 level from a board accepted by the University of Calcutta:
A minimum of 45% in the top four subjects. (Excluding WBCHSE environmental studies).
Disability of 40% or more for SC/ST/person with a disability: A minimum of 40% in the top four subjects, excluding WBCHSE environmental studies.
SC/ST/PWD candidates should pay Rs. 250 in application fees as opposed to Rs. 500 for general candidates. Check: Calcutta University Admissions

3 Year and 5 Year LLB Eligibility

The 3 year Bachelor of Legislative Law focuses on various aspects of law education as well as the Indian Constitution. The course prepares the students in practicing law or performing as legal advisers in the corporate sectors. While the 5 year Bachelor of Legislative Law focuses on basic bachelor-level subjects apart from core law education.

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3 Year LLB Course Eligibility

An applicant who has graduated in any field of study from a university created by an act of parliament, a state legislature, a comparable national institution recognised as a deemed university. They can apply for a three-year degree programme in law that will result in the conferral of an LLB degree upon successful completion of the programme.

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5 Year LLB Program Eligibility

An applicant who has successfully completed Senior Secondary School course ('+2') or equivalent (such as 11+1, 'A' level in Senior School Leaving certificate course) from a recognized University of India. Or outside or from a Senior Secondary Board or equivalent, constituted or 6 Bar Council of India recognized by the Union or by a State Government. They may apply 5 year integrated degree in law with a degree in any other subject as the first degree from the University whose such a degree in law is recognized by the Bar Council of India for the purpose of enrolment.

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LLB Qualification: FAQs

Ques. How can I get admission in LLB?

Ans. Admission to LLB in India is offered generally on the basis of various entrances exams like CLAT, AILET, etc. However, SRM University is one university offering admission to this course on the basis of merit.

Ques. How many years does it take to complete LLB?

Ans. It takes 3 years to complete the LLB program.

Ques. What is the difference between CLAT and AILET?

Ans. Both these exams are for law admissions in top universities in India. The basic difference between them is in the difference of exam pattern. In CLAT, aspirants need to attempt a total of 200 multiple choice questions in two hours whereas, in AILET, aspirants need to attempt 150 questions in one-and-a-half-hour duration.

Ques. Can I pursue LLB through distance education?

Ans. The Bar Council of India does not allow any LLB degree through correspondence.

Ques. What is an LLB degree in Law?

Ans. LLB is a professional law degree which is considered the basic eligibility for anyone who wants to pursue the prestigious profession of a lawyer or advocate in India. Its full form is Bachelor of Law, and a minimum of Bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in an Bachelor of Legislative Law, therefore there are several degrees like BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB and simple LLB. Former ones are of 5 years duration and LLB is simply 3 years.

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for LLB after 12th?

Ans. One can either pursue BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Sc LLB after the 12th standard examination. You can also pursue an LLM course after graduation.

Ques. Is CLAT compulsory for LLB?

Ans. No, you do not need to take the CLAT exam in order to enroll in LLB courses. Candidates who have earned a bachelor's degree in any field are eligible to apply for the LLB, or Bachelor of Legislative Law, three-year programme.

Ques. What is LLB duration?

Ans. It takes 3 years to complete the LLB program.

Ques. What is the average LLB fees?

Ans. The average fee for LLB is around INR 10,000 - 3.5 LPA.