LLB Admission (South Africa) 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification, Nationality & Attempt Limits

LLB Admission (South Africa) 2026 eligibility criteria

NSC (National Senior Certificate) with minimum degree-level passes. Specific subject requirements for law. A minimum of 50% in four NSC subjects including Life Orientation is typically required. For law, English Home Language or First Additional Language at 50%+ is usually mandatory, along with a Humanities subject. Some universities require the NBT as an additional requirement. The LLB is competitive and most universities have a higher cut-off than the minimum.

Before you apply

• Confirm your Class 12 stream matches the required subject combination.
• Check the maximum age limit on the application date (not the exam date).
• Keep scans of photo ID, mark sheets, category certificate, and passport-size photo ready.