The Delhi University LLB Entrance Exam 2026 is a highly competitive national-level entrance test for admission to the 3-year LLB program offered by the Faculty of Law, Delhi University (DU). Conducted through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG 2026 by the National Testing Agency (NTA), this exam is the gateway to one of India’s most prestigious law schools, known for producing legal luminaries, judges, and advocates. With approximately 2,888 seats across three law centers—Campus Law Centre, Law Centre-I, and Law Centre-II—this blog provides a comprehensive guide to the DU LLB 2026 entrance exam, covering eligibility, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, key dates, and preparation tips.
Overview of DU LLB 2026
The DU LLB program is a three-year postgraduate course offered at the Faculty of Law, Delhi University, which has been a leader in legal education since 1924. Admission to the program is strictly merit-based, determined by scores in the CUET PG LLB 2026 exam, followed by counseling through DU’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal. The program is renowned for its affordable fees (approximately INR 4,278 annually), rigorous curriculum, and vibrant campus life, making it a top choice for law aspirants.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the DU LLB 2026 entrance exam, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree from DU or any other recognized Indian or foreign university (recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, AIU).
- Minimum Marks:
- General/EWS Category: At least 50% marks or equivalent grade point in the qualifying degree.
- OBC/CW/PwD Category: At least 45% marks or equivalent grade point.
- SC/ST Category: At least 40% marks or equivalent grade point.
- Appearing Candidates: Final-year students of a qualifying degree are eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree requirements by the time of counseling.
- Restrictions: Candidates who have already completed an LLB from any university or are currently enrolled in an LLB program elsewhere are not eligible unless they cancel their prior admission.
- Age Limit: No upper or lower age limit, as per Bar Council of India (BCI) guidelines.
Note: Candidates with degrees from foreign universities must provide an equivalence certificate during admission.
Application Process
The application process for DU LLB 2026 involves two stages: registering for CUET PG 2026 and completing DU’s CSAS registration. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- CUET PG 2026 Registration:
- Visit the official NTA CUET portal (exam.nta.ac.in/PG).
- Register using your name, email, mobile number, and date of birth (matching your qualifying degree records).
- Select the COQP11 paper (General Paper for LLB) for DU LLB admission.
- Choose Delhi University as a preferred institution.
- Upload a passport-size photograph (20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG), signature (10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG), and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee (approximately INR 1,200 for General, INR 1,000 for OBC/EWS, INR 900 for SC/ST/PwD, subject to change) via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation.
- DU CSAS Registration:
- After CUET PG results, visit DU’s admission portal (admission.uod.ac.in).
- Register using your CUET PG application number and score.
- Fill in personal, academic, and law center preferences (Campus Law Centre, Law Centre-I, or Law Centre-II).
- Pay the CSAS registration fee (approximately INR 750 for General, INR 300 for SC/ST/PwD, subject to change).
- Submit and save the form.
- Correction Window: NTA and DU typically provide a 2–3 day window to correct application details (e.g., June 10–12 for 2025). Check official websites for 2026 dates.
Tip: Use the latest version of Google Chrome for a smooth application process and keep scanned documents ready.
Important Dates (Tentative)
Based on the 2025 schedule, here are the tentative dates for DU LLB 2026:
- CUET PG 2026 Application Start: December 2025
- CUET PG 2026 Application Deadline: February 2026
- CUET PG 2026 Exam Date: March 13–31, 2026
- CUET PG 2026 Result Declaration: May 2026
- DU CSAS Registration Start: May 2026
- DU CSAS Registration Deadline: June 2026
- DU LLB 2026 Counseling Start: June–July 2026
- First Seat Allotment List: July 2026
- Document Verification and Fee Payment: July–August 2026
Note: Exact dates will be announced by NTA and DU. Check exam.nta.ac.in/PG and admission.uod.ac.in for updates.
Exam Pattern
The DU LLB 2026 entrance exam is conducted as part of CUET PG 2026 (COQP11 paper) with the following structure:
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes)
- Question Type: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 75
- Total Marks: 300 (4 marks per correct answer)
- Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
- Language: English
- Sections:
- General Aptitude and Logical Reasoning
- English Language and Comprehension
- General Awareness and Current Affairs
- Legal Awareness and Aptitude
- Computer Basics
- Quantitative Aptitude
Note: The exam duration was reduced to 90 minutes for CUET PG 2025, and this change is expected to continue for 2026.
Syllabus
The CUET PG LLB 2026 (COQP11) syllabus includes the following topics:
- General Aptitude and Logical Reasoning (20–25 questions):
- Analogies, syllogisms, coding-decoding, puzzles
- Blood relations, directions, series
- Logical sequences and critical reasoning
- English Language and Comprehension (15–20 questions):
- Reading comprehension (2–3 passages)
- Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms)
- Grammar (sentence correction, error spotting)
- General Awareness and Current Affairs (15–20 questions):
- Indian polity, history, geography, economics
- National and international events (past 6–12 months)
- Awards, sports, government policies
- Legal Awareness and Aptitude (20–25 questions):
- Basic legal concepts (Indian Constitution, IPC, Contract Act)
- Legal reasoning and problem-solving
- Landmark judgments (e.g., Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala)
- Computer Basics (5–10 questions):
- Hardware, software, operating systems (Windows, Linux)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Internet usage and networking basics (LAN, WAN, IP addresses)
- Quantitative Aptitude (5–10 questions):
- Arithmetic (percentages, profit and loss, ratios)
- Averages, time and work, simple and compound interest
Note: Legal Awareness and Logical Reasoning carry higher weightage, so prioritize these sections during preparation.
Counseling and Seat Allotment
After CUET PG 2026 results, DU conducts counseling through the CSAS PG 2026 portal. The process includes:
- Registration: Register on admission.uod.ac.in with CUET PG scores.
- Preference Filling: Select preferred law centers (Campus Law Centre, Law Centre-I, or Law Centre-II).
- Document Verification: Upload mark sheets, degree certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and equivalence certificates for foreign degrees.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated based on CUET PG rank, category, and preferences. Approximately 2,888 seats are available (381 reserved for supernumerary categories like PwD, CW, and foreign nationals).
- Fee Payment: Pay the admission fee (around INR 4,278 annually)
