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The CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2026 exam will be held on December 7th. It provides admission to the country's 25 National Law Universities. Approximately 60,000 to 75,000 students participate each year, while the total number of seats is only 5,790. The annual undergraduate fees here are approximately ₹300,000 to ₹400,000. Therefore, students prepare for exams like AILET and CUET alongside CLAT. Significantly, CLAT PG scores are also accepted by many government institutions, such as Coal India, Oil India, and for recruitment to the post of Judge Advocate General in the Indian Army. The India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER), Goa, is the only law university established by the Bar Council of India Trust. Admission is also based on CLAT scores.
All India Law Entrance Test (AILET): This exam is conducted by the National Law University, Delhi. The exam will be held online on December 14th from 2 pm to 4 pm. It offers admission to BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, and PhD courses. AILET is completely separate from CLAT, and NLU Delhi does not accept CLAT scores. NLU Delhi, one of the top law universities in the country, offers 110 BA LLB seats.
Narsee Monjee Law Aptitude Test: The Narsee Monjee Law Aptitude Test is conducted by NMIMS, which has colleges in Mumbai, Indore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chandigarh. Applications open in December, and the exam is held in March. This exam is for admission to BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.) courses. NMIMS is known for its international exposure, modern pedagogy, and excellent corporate law training, making it a preferred choice for students.
Symbiosis Law Admission Test: The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Its campuses are located in SLS Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur. Applications can be made until November 30th, and the exam will be held on December 20th and 28th. This test is for admission to the BA LLB and BBA LLB courses. Symbiosis Law School is considered one of the top private law colleges in the country due to its excellent infrastructure, study flexibility, and strong placement record.
MH Common Entrance Test: The MH Common Entrance Test is conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. This exam is for 3-year and 5-year law programs. It provides admission to various government colleges in Maharashtra, including GLC Mumbai and ILS Pune. The application process begins in December, and the exam will be held in April. It is considered a suitable option for students seeking low fees, better placements, and a value-based law education.
Common University Entrance Test: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) provides admission to several central universities, including Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Delhi University (DU). This exam is conducted online (CBT). Applications open in March, and the exam will be held in May. CUET provides admission to BA LLB and other law programs. Its unique advantage is that a single exam provides admission to several large and prestigious institutions.
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