CUET 2027 law course admissions: UG registration in January, PG exams in March

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the tentative schedule and key details for the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) 2027, which supports admissions to both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses across various universities in India. The CUET UG 2027 examination for five-year integrated BA LLB programmes is slated for mid-May 2027, while the CUET PG LLB 2027 exams for three-year LLB programmes are scheduled across multiple dates in March 2027.

CUET has emerged as a prominent national-level entrance test, introduced by the NTA for undergraduate admissions and gaining popularity since 2022. Annually, over 10 lakh candidates compete for admission in more than 500 universities across various domains through CUET, with approximately 60,000 students specifically taking the CUET LLB exam for institutions such as Delhi University and Banaras Hindu University.

CUET UG 2027 Schedule and Application Process

The official notification for CUET UG 2027 is tentatively expected in the first week of January 2027, marking the start of the registration window in the same month. Prospective candidates for five-year integrated BA LLB courses will have until the first week of February 2027 to submit their applications. A form correction window is also provisionally set for mid-February 2027.

The CUET UG exam is a computer-based test (CBT) featuring Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each test paper comprises 50 compulsory questions and has a duration of 60 minutes. Candidates earn five marks for each correct answer, while one mark is deducted for every incorrect response. The exam paper is divided into three sections: Language skills, Domain subjects (Legal Studies is an option for law aspirants), and a General Test covering current affairs, general knowledge, and logical reasoning. The CUET UG exam pattern includes 13 Indian languages, 23 domain-specific subjects, and one General Aptitude Test, totaling 37 subjects. Candidates can choose up to a maximum of five subjects, including languages and the General Aptitude Test. PwBD candidates will receive 20 minutes of compensatory time for each hour of the test.

The application fee for CUET UG 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. OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates pay ₹900 for up to three subjects and ₹375 for each additional subject. SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender candidates are charged ₹800 for up to three subjects and ₹350 for each additional subject. For centers outside India, the fee is ₹4500 for up to three subjects and ₹1800 for each additional subject.

Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate Law Courses

To be eligible for CUET UG 2027 law courses, candidates must have completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification, or 11+1, ‘A’ level from a nationally or state-recognized school or university. Specific universities have additional criteria. For Banaras Hindu University’s BA LLB (Hons.), there is no age limit. The University of Allahabad requires candidates to have 45% marks for General, 42% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST categories in Class 12. Central University of South Bihar mandates at least 45% marks for General/OBC/EWS and 40% for SC/ST/PWD categories in 10+2 or equivalent.

CUET scores are accepted by several institutions for admission to five-year Integrated Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA LLB) courses, including Banaras Hindu University, University of Allahabad, and Aligarh Muslim University. Other institutions like Central University of South Bihar also consider CUET scores for their BA LLB programmes.

CUET PG LLB 2027 Exam Details

The CUET PG LLB is a national-level entrance test conducted by the NTA for admission to three-year LLB programmes. The exam is a 90-minute, computer-based test covering English, General Knowledge, Computer Basics, and Logical Reasoning. The test paper for law aspirants has commonly been identified as COQP11. The exam carries a total of 300 marks, with four marks awarded for each correct answer and one mark deducted for each incorrect answer. The CUET PG LLB exam is conducted once a year in a bilingual format (English/Hindi).

Any graduate from a recognized university, regardless of discipline, can apply for CUET PG LLB, and there is no upper age limit. This differs from CLAT, which is for five-year integrated law courses after Class 12, while CUET LLB is specifically for three-year LLB programs after graduation.

The CUET PG LLB 2027 exams are scheduled for 1-5 March, 8 March, 12-20 March, and 24-25 March 2027, with a buffer period on 30-31 March 2027. The application start date, deadline, admit card release, and result date will be announced by the NTA at a later time.

Next Steps for Aspiring Law Students

Candidates are advised to check the admission notice of each university they are interested in and ensure they satisfy the eligibility requirements for the CUET LLB entrance exam. Before applying for CUET PG LLB, candidates should review the official CUET PG 2027 information bulletin. The registration process involves accessing the application form from the official NTA website, noting down the system-generated Application Number, creating a password, and completing verification.

Applicants must accurately fill in personal details, educational qualifications, university/programme name, test paper details, and examination city. Required images and documents, including a photograph (10 kb to 200 kb in JPG/JPEG), signature (10 kb to 50 kb in JPG/JPEG), and Disability/UDID Certificate (50 kb to 300 kb), must be uploaded. The examination fee can be paid online using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. Finally, candidates must download, save, and print a copy of the Confirmation Page of the Application Form for future reference.

Further reading

• JMI UG CUET 2027: Apply online in July, counselling starts August
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• CLAT 2027 application correction facility expected to open on November 2
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• CUET: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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