L.L.B {Hons.} Latest Updates
LLB Hons admission is based on entrance exams like CLAT, AILET and LSAT. You can also appear in state-level or university-level exams like MH CET Law for admission. Many colleges also provide admission based on merit.
LLB Hons entrance exams are mostly conducted in December. CLAT is scheduled for December 1. Its registrations were closed on October 22. Registration for AILET was conducted between August 1 – November 18. The exam will be conducted on December 8. LSAT is discontinued in India from 2025.
To be eligible for the LLB Hons course, you must have cleared class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks and must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. LLB Hons is an undergraduate program that provides comprehensive knowledge in the field of law. You will learn about legal practices, principles, case studies and more, preparing you for a career in the legal setting.
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LLB Hons Admission: Entrance Exams
Admission to LLB Hons courses in India is mostly based on entrance exams. You have to clear the entrance exam accepted by the preferred college to get admission. Some of the top entrance exams for LLB Hons are mentioned in the table below.
| Name | Registration Dates | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT | July 15 - October 22 | December 1 |
| AILET | August 1 - November 18 | December 8 |
| LSAT |
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| MH CET Law | January – February, (Tentative) | March, (Tentative) |
LLB Hons Eligibility Criteria
To seek LLB Hons Admission, you must fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned below.
- You must have passed 10+2 with any stream.
- You must have scored a minimum of 45% marks from a recognised board. Relaxation in marks is given to reserved category candidates.
- You must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline for the 3-year LLB Hons program.
- You must have cleared the specific entrance exam accepted by the college.
LLB Hons Admission Process
LLB Hons admission is based on entrance exams like CLAT, AILET, LSAT and more. CLAT is the national-level exam that is conducted for admission to NLUs except NLU Delhi and NLU Meghalaya. There are also state-level entrance exams conducted by state governments that you can appear in. Some colleges also provide admission based on merit. Your marks from class 12 and your bachelor’s degree will be considered to provide admission.
The registration process for CLAT is now over. The exam will be conducted on December 1. The schedule is made available by the conducting body on the CLAT official website. For AILET, NLU Delhi has removed the BCom LLB Hons course. Candidates who have selected BCom LLB can withdraw their application by October 21. If not withdrawn, the application will be automatically considered for the BA LLB Hons course. The official notification for the LSAT January and May sessions are expected to be released soon on the official website.
LLB Hons Top Colleges
LLB Hons is offered by many colleges in India. You should select a college based on factors like facilities, ROI, placement record and more. You can check some of the top LLB Hons colleges in the table below.
| College | Course Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 3,01,000 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 1,24,000 |
| Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | 5,164 |
| Law College, Dehradun | 84,400 |
| Indore Institute of Law, Indore | 70,900 |
| National Education Foundation Law College, Guwahati | 75,000 |
| Siksha ‘O’ Anushandhan, Bhubaneswar | 1,20,000 |
| TNDALU, Chennai | 69,520 |
| JB Law College, Guwahati | 13,000 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Law College, Hyderabad | 84,000 |
LLB Hons Admission: FAQs
Ques: When does the LLB Hons exam begin?
Ans: Admission to LLB Hons colleges is based on entrance exams. Registration for the CLAT exam was conducted between July 15 - October 22 and the exam is scheduled for December 1. You can register for AILET till November 18. AILET is scheduled for December 8. Registration for the January session of the LSAT exam will begin in November with the exam being conducted during the third week of January.
Ques: When should I apply for CLAT?
Ans: Registrations for CLAT are over. The registration window was open between July 15 - October 22. Candidates who registered within this period will have to appear in the CLAT exam scheduled for December 1. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the NLUs for admission to law courses.
Ques: What career options are available after LLB Hons?
Ans: There are various career options that you can pursue after completing the LLB Hons course. Some of the top profiles include corporate lawyer, legal manager, legal analyst, judicial officer and law professor.
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