LLB Admission (South Africa) 2026: Exam Pattern, Eligibility & Study Plan

LLB-ENT refers to the various law entrance examinations used for admission to 3-year LLB programmes in India (after graduation) and 5-year integrated BA LLB/BCom LLB programmes (after Class 12). The main national exam is CLAT (for NLUs). However, several states conduct their own law entrances: LSAT India (private law schools), AILET (NLU Delhi), AMU Law Test (Aligarh Muslim University), BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University), and DU-LLB (Delhi University Faculty of Law). Each exam has a different pattern and cutoff. After the 3-year LLB (post-graduation), candidates can also appear for LLM admissions through CLAT-PG.

3-year LLB: Taken after graduation (any bachelor's degree with 45–50% marks). This is the most common path for working professionals or graduates who did not take a law entrance exam in Class 12. Top 3-year LLB colleges include Faculty of Law (DU), Jamia Millia Islamia, and state law universities. 5-year integrated LLB: Taken immediately after Class 12 — combines graduation with law (BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB). This saves one year compared to doing graduation then 3-year LLB separately. Top integrated programmes include NLSIU Bangalore (CLAT), NALSAR Hyderabad (CLAT), and WB National University of Juridical Sciences (CLAT). The integrated path is preferred by Class 12 students.

If targeting NLUs — take CLAT (only exam for NLU admissions). If targeting private law schools — LSAT India is accepted by 80+ private colleges including Jindal. If targeting Delhi University's 3-year LLB — appear for DU-LLAT (Delhi University LLB Entrance Test). For Aligarh Muslim University — take AMU Law Test. For Banaras Hindu University — take BHU UET Law. For state-level government law colleges — check the specific state exam. Many candidates take CLAT + LSAT simultaneously to maximise options. CLAT opens the most doors nationally; LSAT is a good backup for private colleges; state exams are essential for state-level placements.