CUET 2027: Apply for integrated BA/BBA LLB admissions. Dates unannounced

In short

The CUET has been a popular entrance examination for law course admissions since 2022.
CUET scores are accepted by universities including Banaras Hindu University, University of Allahabad, and Aligarh Muslim University for integrated law courses.
NTA has established specific eligibility requirements for candidates seeking admission through the CUET LLB entrance exam.
Exam dates for CUET 2027 for five-year undergraduate law admissions have not yet been announced by the NTA.
Candidates can download the complete CUET UG 2027 Admission Guide for details on the admission process.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) for admissions to various five-year integrated law courses in colleges across India for the 2027 academic year. The CUET has gained popularity for law course admissions since 2022, serving as an alternative to other established law entrance examinations such as CLAT, AILET, SLAT, and MH CET Law.

While the specific CUET exam dates for five-year undergraduate law admissions in 2027 have not yet been announced, the NTA has outlined detailed eligibility requirements for prospective candidates. The examination supports admissions to integrated law programs including Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA LLB), Bachelor of Business Administration in Law (BBA LLB), and Bachelor of Commerce in Law (BCom LLB).

Participating Universities and Accepted Courses

The National Testing Agency (NTA) supports admissions to various five-year integrated law courses across India through the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) for the 2027 academic year. Several central universities accept CUET scores for these programs, which include Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA LLB), Bachelor of Business Administration in Law (BBA LLB), and Bachelor of Commerce in Law (BCom LLB).

Specifically, Banaras Hindu University, University of Allahabad, and Aligarh Muslim University accept CUET scores for their five-year Integrated Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA LLB) courses. Other institutions using CUET for their integrated law offerings include Central University of South Bihar, Assam University, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Dr Harsingh Gaur Vishwavidyalaya, and Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya.

CUET 2027 Eligibility Criteria for Law Courses

The NTA has established specific eligibility requirements for the CUET LLB entrance exam, which vary across participating universities. These criteria primarily focus on academic qualifications and, in some cases, minimum percentage marks in the qualifying examination. There is no age limit for admission to the BA LLB course at Banaras Hindu University, though candidates who completed Class 12 from an open examination system are not eligible for BHU BA LLB admission.

University	Course name	Eligibility Criteria for Law courses through CUET 2027
Banaras Hindu University	BA LLB (Hons.)	Completed Class 12 or equivalent, or 11+1, ‘A’ level in Senior School Leaving Certificate course from a national or state recognised school or university. No age limit. Class 12 from open examination system not eligible.
University of Allahabad	BA LLB	Passed 10+2 or 11+1 course recognized by Academic Council of University or equivalent by Bar Council of India. 45% marks for General, 42% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST in Class 12th examination.
Central University of South Bihar	BA LLB	Qualified 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from any recognized Board/University with at least 45% marks for General/OBC/EWS and 40% marks for SC/ST/PWD category.
Assam University	BA LLB	Obtained 50% of marks in the qualifying examination, and 45% in English subject separately. Final merit based on NTA score.
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	BBA LLB	Passed Intermediate Examination or equivalent with not less than 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised board.
Dr Harsingh Gaur Vishwavidyalaya	BA LLB (Hons.)	Passed 10+2 (in any Discipline) and secured 45% marks or equivalent CGPA for Unreserved (UR), EWS and OBC-NCL categories. 5% marks relaxation for SC and ST categories.
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya	BCom LLB (Hons.) and BA LLB	Minimum of 45% aggregate for General category, 42% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST candidates.

For instance, the University of Allahabad requires candidates for BA LLB to have passed a 10+2 or 11+1 course recognized by its Academic Council or possess equivalent academic qualifications recognized by the Bar Council of India. It further specifies a minimum of 45% marks for the General category, 42% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST categories in the Class 12th examination. Similarly, Central University of South Bihar mandates at least 45% marks for General/OBC/EWS and 40% for SC/ST/PWD categories in their 10+2 or equivalent examination for BA LLB admission.

Next Steps for Aspirants

Prospective candidates for the CUET UG 2027 are advised to download the complete CUET UG 2027 Admission Guide. This guide will provide essential information regarding the admission process and other key details. In addition, reviewing last year’s CUET UG statistics can offer valuable insights for preparation and strategic planning for the upcoming examination.

As of today, September 26, 2026, the specific exam dates for CUET 2027 for five-year undergraduate law admissions have not yet been announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Aspirants should monitor official NTA announcements for these dates, which will be released in due course.

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