CUET 2027 law course admissions registration opens January, exams in March and May
In short
- The CUET 2027 official notification is expected in the first week of January 2027, with the registration window opening in the same month.
- The last date to apply for CUET 2027 is tentatively in the first week of February 2027.
- CUET UG 2027 exams are tentatively scheduled for the second half of May 2027, while CUET PG LLB 2027 exams are slated for various dates in March 2027.
- Approximately 60,000 students annually take the CUET LLB exam, primarily for admission to Delhi University and Banaras Hindu University.
- A total of 48 central universities are expected to participate in CUET 2027, accepting scores for integrated and 3-year LLB programs.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) 2027 for admissions to various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses across India. The registration window for CUET 2027 is tentatively scheduled to open in January 2027, with the official notification expected in the first week of January 2027.
This national-level entrance examination, a Computer Based Test (CBT) with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), has become a popular choice for law aspirants since its introduction in 2022. It aims to simplify admissions to participating universities, including Banaras Hindu University, University of Allahabad, and Aligarh Muslim University for integrated BA LLB courses.
CUET 2027 Examination Schedule and Application Window
The CUET UG 2027 examination dates have not been officially announced, but are tentatively set for the second half of May 2027. For postgraduate law programs, the CUET PG LLB 2027 exam is tentatively scheduled across multiple dates in March 2027. The application window is expected to close in the first week of February 2027.
Candidates can anticipate the CUET 2027 official notification to be released in the first week of January 2027, followed by the opening of the registration window within the same month. The NTA has outlined a tentative timeline for the undergraduate examination process, including result declaration and counselling sessions.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CUET 2027 official notification release | First week of January 2027 |
| CUET 2027 registration window | In the month of January 2027 |
| Last date to apply for CUET 2027 | First week of February 2027 |
| CUET UG 2027 form correction window | Mid-February 2027 |
| CUET UG 2027 Exam | Mid-May 2027 |
| CUET UG 2027 Result Date | First week of June 2027 |
| CUET UG 2027 Counselling Sessions | July 2027 Onwards |
For the CUET PG LLB 2027, the tentative exam dates span various days in March, with a buffer period at the end of the month.
| Event | Date/Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | 1- 05 March; 08 March; 12 – 20 March; 24-25 March 2027; (buffer: 30-31 March 2027) |
Eligibility Criteria and Exam Pattern for Law Aspirants
For CUET UG, candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 in 2027 from a recognized board, with no age limit. The exam pattern includes three sections: Language (13 Indian languages), Domain Subjects (23 subjects), and a General Aptitude Test. The syllabus for Domain Subjects is based on the NCERT Class 12 syllabus. Each correct answer carries +5 marks, while an incorrect answer incurs -1 mark.
For CUET PG LLB, which is for admission to 3-year LLB programs, candidates are required to have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. This 90-minute exam covers English, General Knowledge, Computer Basics, and Logical Reasoning. Each correct answer in CUET PG LLB carries +4 marks, with -1 mark for an incorrect response.
Application Fees and Participating Universities
The application fee for CUET 2027 varies by category and the number of subjects chosen. For General (UR) candidates, the fee is ₹1000 for up to three subjects, with an additional ₹400 for each extra subject. Concessions are provided for OBC (NCL)/EWS, SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender categories, and candidates applying from centers outside India.
| Category | Up to 3 Subjects | Additional Subject |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹1000 | ₹400 (each) |
| OBC (NCL)/EWS | ₹900 | ₹375 (each) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | ₹800 | ₹350 (each) |
| Centers Outside India | ₹4500 | ₹1800 (each) |
Approximately 60,000 students take the CUET LLB exam annually, largely for admissions to institutions like Delhi University and Banaras Hindu University. A total of 48 central universities are expected to participate in CUET 2027, accepting scores for various integrated law courses such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, and BCom LLB, as well as 3-year LLB programs.
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Admission Requirements for Specific Law Programs
Eligibility criteria for law courses vary across participating universities. For instance, Banaras Hindu University’s BA LLB (Hons.) requires Class 12 or equivalent, or 11+1, ‘A’ level in Senior School Leaving Certificate course, with no age limit. The University of Allahabad’s BA LLB program requires 10+2 or 11+1 with 45% for General, 42% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST categories.
Other institutions also have specific percentage requirements. Central University of South Bihar‘s BA LLB mandates 10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% for General/OBC/EWS and 40% for SC/ST/PWD. Assam University‘s BA LLB requires 50% in the qualifying examination and 45% in English separately. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University‘s BBA LLB requires Intermediate Examination or equivalent with not less than 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Dr Harsingh Gaur Vishwavidyalaya’s BA LLB (Hons.) requires 10+2 with 45% marks for Unreserved (UR), EWS and OBC-NCL categories, with a 5% relaxation for SC and ST categories. Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya’s BCom LLB (Hons.) and BA LLB require a minimum of 45% aggregate for General, 42% for OBC & 40% for SC/ST candidates.
Application Process for CUET 2027
The application process for CUET 2027 involves several steps, beginning with accessing the registration form on the official National Testing Agency (NTA) website. Candidates must note down the system-generated Application Number and create a password, followed by completing the verification process. The registration window for CUET 2027 is tentatively scheduled to open in January 2027, with the last date to apply in the first week of February 2027.
After registration, candidates are required to fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, desired university/programme name, test paper details, and examination city. Necessary documents, including a photograph (10 kb to 200 kb, JPG/JPEG), signature (10 kb to 50 kb, JPG/JPEG), and a Disability/UDID Certificate if applicable (50 kb to 300 kb), must be uploaded. The examination fee, which varies by category and number of subjects, must be paid online using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. Upon successful payment, candidates should download, save, and print the Confirmation Page for future reference.
- Access the registration form from the official NTA website.
- Create a password and complete the necessary verification.
- Fill in the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, desired university/programme name, test paper details, and examination city.
- Upload required documents: Photograph (10 kb to 200 kb, JPG/JPEG), Signature (10 kb to 50 kb, JPG/JPEG), Disability/UDID Certificate (50 kb to 300 kb).
- Pay the examination fee online using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
- Download, save, and print a copy of the Confirmation Page of the Application Form for future reference.
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