Why Delhi University's 5-Year LLB Cut-offs are Higher Than Many NLUs and Top Non-NLUs

By Prachi Published: 30 March, 2025 Image: iStock [{ "selector": ".fsssj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-75.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Prestige & Reputation

Delhi University is highly ranked, making it a top choice for law aspirants. Image: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".pfsuf-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".mswfm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".ztuiz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-50.99999999999999px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Prime Location

Close to courts, law firms, and corporate hubs, offering excellent exposure. Image: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".wzjbj-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".stpeu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".keqwr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-49px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Limited Seats

Only 120 seats, leading to intense competition and higher cut-offs. Image: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".jdeca-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".rmjcq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".mkudp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-50px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

CLAT-Based Admission

DU shortlists candidates independently from centralized CLAT counseling. Image: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".ucbow-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".opgzm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".bpxnr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-51.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Affordable Fees

Lower tuition compared to private law schools attracts more applicants. Image: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".sxjao-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".kdaqt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".idoaa-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-51px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Strong Alumni Network

DU’s Faculty of Law has a legacy of producing top legal professionals. Image: Unsplash [{ "selector": ".rfeqb-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".qwdku-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".nbbng-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-51.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }] Know More

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