LLM Admission 2023: Important Dates, Admission Process, Application Form, Entrance Exams, Eligibility, Top Colleges

LLM Admission 2023: Entrance Exams

Following is a list of entrance exams that are conducted to offer LLM Admission 2023. For the majority of law colleges, LLM Admission is done based on law entrance exams. Candidates can sit for any national, state, or university-level entrance exam to seek LLM Admission 2023.

National-level Entrance Exams

Below discussed are a few of the national-level entrance exams that are conducted to enroll students during the LLM admission 2023 process.

CLAT

CLAT 2023 is conducted for admission into 22 NLUs in India. CLAT exam scores are also considered the benchmark by many self-financed law colleges and universities. All the NLUs and several other Law colleges offer LLM Admission based on the candidate’s CLAT Scores.

The eligibility criteria for appearing for CLAT exams are as follows,

• Candidates must have a 3-year LLB degree or a 3-year integrated LLB degree or an equivalent LLB degree from a recognized University.
• Candidates must score at least 55% marks for General/ OBC/ SAP category, and 50% for SC/ST category.

LSAT 

LSAT is the Law School Admission Test. LSAT is an entrance exam which is conducted by the Pearson VUE India on behalf of the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

• The Eligibility Criteria is that candidates must have completed a graduation degree in law.

AILET

All India Law Entrance Test is an annual law entrance examination organized by National Law University, Delhi. It is conducted to select candidates for programmes such as B.A, LLB, LLM and Doctorate through AILET.

• The Eligibility Criteria is candidates must hold a completed B.L or LLB graduate degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).

State-Level Entrance Exams

Some of the top state level entrance exams conducted for LLM courses are listed below,

AP LAWCET

It is directed for those candidates who are looking for affirmation in 3-year LLB and 5-year coordinated LLB undergraduate programs offered by different government and private law institutes of Andhra Pradesh.

The Eligibility Criteria for pursuing AP LAWCET is candidates must hold a completed B.L or LLB graduate degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).

AP PGLCET

AP PGLCET 2020 is an online i.e., computer-based test and it is conducted in various exam centers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. AP PGLCET 2020 question-type will be MCQ-based.

The Eligibility Criteria for pursuing AP PGLCET is candidates must have passed LLB/BL 3/5-Year degree from a recognized university or college. 

• Students appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination can also apply for AP PGLCET.
• A minimum of 50% (for general) aggregate marks are required to register for AP PGLECET exam.
• For SC/ ST category, a minimum of 45% aggregate marks is required.

TS PGLCET

• The test has a total of 120 questions, divided into 3 parts and the duration of the test is 90 minutes. The maximum marks awarded for TS LAWCET 2023 are 120.
• The Eligibility Criteria is candidates who possess LLB or BA LLB degree (3 or 5 years) are eligible to apply for TS PGLCET 2023.

• Candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the LLB or BA LLB programme’s final year examinations in the same year are also eligible to take up TS PGLCET.

University-Level Entrance Exams

Following are some of the university-level entrance exams that candidates can qualify for to seek LLM Admission 2023.

DU LLM Entrance Exam

DU LLM Entrance Exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of Delhi University for admission into various undergraduate, postgraduate and Doctorate courses such as arts, commerce, law, engineering, science, education, etc.

• DU LLM Entrance Exam scores are accepted by the Delhi University.
• Eligibility Criteria is that students should clear either the 3 years or 5 years LLB degree with 50% for general, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST.

LLM Admission 2023: Preparation Tips 

Here are a few points to help you in clearing the LLM entrance exams:

• Prepare thoroughly for the entrance exams conducted for LLM. It is advised to start preparing well in advance to have ample time for revision.
• Solve and practice the previous year’s question papers along with the model tests which are available on the official websites of the entrance exams or on the internet.
• Practice with mock tests and time yourself while attempting the practice papers.