Law & Legal Education in India
Explore India's National Law Universities, top law colleges, entrance exams like CLAT & AILET, and pathways to a career in law, judiciary, and corporate legal practice.
Legal Career Pathway
From school to Supreme Court — the journey of a legal professional
Entry Level
12th → CLAT / AILET
5-year Integrated BA LLB
Alternate Entry
Graduation → CLAT PG / DU LLB
3-year LLB Programme
Practice
Bar Council Enrollment → Advocate
AIBE (All India Bar Exam)
Advanced
LLM / Specialisation
IP, Tax, Corporate, Criminal Law
Judiciary
State Judicial Services / HJS
Civil Judge → High Court → Supreme Court
Corporate
Corporate Counsel / MNC Legal
Legal Consultant / In-house Counsel
Showing 46 of 46 institutions
National Law Universities (NLUs)
24 institutions
Central Universities & Deemed Law Schools
8 institutions
State Law Colleges
11 institutions
Specialised Institutions & Programmes
3 institutions
Law Entrance Examinations
Key entrance exams for admission to law schools in India
Common Law Admission Test
Conducted by: Consortium of NLUs
Eligibility
UG: 12th pass (45%+ general / 40%+ SC/ST), age no bar; PG: LLB degree holders
Pattern
UG: 150 MCQs in 120 minutes (English, GK/Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques). PG: 120 MCQs in 120 minutes
Frequency
Once yearly (usually December)
Official Website
www.consortiumofnlus.ac.inAll India Law Entrance Test
Conducted by: National Law University Delhi
Eligibility
UG: 12th pass (50%+ general / 45%+ SC/ST); PG: LLB degree with 55%+
Pattern
UG: 150 MCQs in 90 minutes (English, GK, Legal Aptitude, Reasoning, Mathematics). PG: 100 MCQs in 90 minutes
Frequency
Once yearly (usually June)
Official Website
www.nludelhi.ac.inLaw School Admission Test (India)
Conducted by: Pearson VUE (under licence from LSAC, USA)
Eligibility
12th pass or graduates; accepted by JGLS, SLS, and other private law schools
Pattern
Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning (2 sections), Reading Comprehension. No negative marking
Frequency
Multiple sessions yearly
Official Website
www.discoverlaw.inDelhi University LLB Entrance Test
Conducted by: NTA (on behalf of Delhi University)
Eligibility
Graduation (any stream) with 50%+ marks
Pattern
MCQs on English, General Knowledge, Analytical Ability, Legal Awareness
Frequency
Once yearly
Official Website
www.du.ac.inMaharashtra Common Entrance Test (Law)
Conducted by: State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Eligibility
12th pass (5-year); Graduation (3-year). Maharashtra domicile preferred
Pattern
150 MCQs in 120 minutes (Legal Aptitude, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, Mathematics)
Frequency
Once yearly
Official Website
www.cetcell.mahacet.orgAndhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test
Conducted by: Sri Krishnadevaraya University (on behalf of APSCHE)
Eligibility
Graduation (3-year LLB); 12th pass (5-year integrated)
Pattern
120 MCQs in 90 minutes (General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Legal Aptitude)
Frequency
Once yearly
Official Website
www.sche.ap.gov.inTelangana State Law Common Entrance Test
Conducted by: Osmania University (on behalf of TSCHE)
Eligibility
Graduation (3-year LLB); 12th pass (5-year integrated)
Pattern
120 MCQs in 90 minutes (General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Legal Aptitude)
Frequency
Once yearly
Official Website
www.lawcet.tsche.ac.inChrist University Law Entrance Exam
Conducted by: Christ University, Bengaluru
Eligibility
12th pass with 50%+ marks
Pattern
MCQs on English, General Knowledge, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning + Personal Interview
Frequency
Once yearly
Official Website
www.christuniversity.in