If you have completed your 12th standard or PUC , and you're interested in pursuing BA LLB , then you're already eligible to apply for many entrance exams conducted across India. The BA LLB course is a five-year integrated program that blends the study of arts and law, making it a popular choice among students who want to pursue a legal career right after school.

Main Entrance Exams for BA LLB:

• CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) :

  • This is one of the most important law entrance exams in India.

  • It provides admission to top National Law Universities (NLUs) across the country.

  • To appear for CLAT, you should have passed 12th with a minimum of 45 percent marks.

• LSAT India (Law School Admission Test) :

  • Accepted by several private law colleges in India.

  • Conducted by Pearson VUE and gives access to law schools like Jindal Global Law School, UPES, and more.

• AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) :

  • Conducted by National Law University, Delhi.

  • It is only for admission to NLU Delhi.

• State-Level Law Entrance Exams :

  • Many states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh conduct their own entrance exams such as MH CET Law, TS LAWCET, AP LAWCET etc.

  • These are specifically for students of the respective states, but other-state candidates can also apply in some cases.

General Eligibility Criteria:

• You must have passed 12th or PUC from a recognized board.

• Minimum 45 percent is required for general category candidates.

• SC and ST students usually get a 5 percent relaxation in marks.

• No specific stream is mandatory, even arts, commerce or science students can apply.

Admission Process:

• Apply for the relevant entrance exam online by filling out the application form.

• Appear for the entrance test and score as per the required cutoff.

• Based on your rank or score, attend the counseling or admission rounds.

• Once allotted, confirm your admission by submitting the documents and paying the first semester fee.