KLEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age, Qualification, Minimum marks

KLEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age, Qualification, Minimum marks

Sukriti SahooUpdated on 29 Sep 2025, 12:07 PM IST

KLEE Eligibility Criteria 2026: Commissioner of Entrance Exams (CEE) Kerala prescribes the KLEE 2026 eligibility criteria for law aspirants seeking admission to law colleges in Kerala. Candidates preparing for the entrance must meet the eligibility criteria of KLEE 2026. The eligibility criteria of KLEE 2026 will cover education qualifications, minimum passing marks, age limit etc. The KLEE 2026 exam will be conducted tentatively in the first week of June 2026, in online mode. Candidates can check the complete KLEE 2026 eligibility criteria along with other relevant information below in this article.

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KLEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age, Qualification, Minimum marks
KLEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age, Qualification, Minimum marks

The Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE) is a state-level law entrance exam conducted by CEE Kerala. The law entrance exam is conducted for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes offered by 4 government law schools and several self-financed law schools in the state.

KLEE 2026 eligibility criteria

Candidates who will be appearing for KLEE 2026 must check the complete eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. If they fail to meet the eligibility criteria, their admission application will be rejected even after clearing the entrance exam. Mentioned below are the eligibility criteria for both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses.

KLEE 3-year LLB eligibility criteria 2026

Particulars

Description

Education qualification

Students should have graduated in any stream from a university. Final-year students can also apply.

Minimum marks

  • 45% for General category

  • 42% for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) and differently abled candidates

  • 40% for the SC/ ST category

Reservation/Fee concession

A candidate should be of Kerala origin to be eligible for any reservation or fee concession.

Nativity

The candidate should be an Indian citizen

Age limit

No age limit

You may also check - How to Prepare for KLEE 2026

KLEE 5-year LLB eligibility criteria 2026

ParticularsDescription

Education qualification

Candidates should have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (Class 12th) from a board or institution recognised by CEE Kerala

Minimum marks

  • 45% for General category

  • 42% for Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC)

  • 40% for the SC/ST category

Reservation/Fee concession

A candidate should be of Kerala origin to be eligible for

any reservation or fee concession.

Nativity

The candidate should be an Indian citizen

Age limit

17 years as of December 31, 2026

Also check - KLEE Question Paper

KLEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Important Points to Remember

  • Open university graduate candidates can apply for KLEE 3-year LLB

  • Candidates who have completed 10+2 in distance mode are also eligible to apply for the KLEE 5-year LLB

  • Students must make sure that their graduation university is recognised by the college or university the candidate desires to get admission in.

  • Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for KLEE 2026 must clear the entrance exam to secure admission to the desired law school.

  • There is no age limit for taking KLEE 2026 to get admitted for a 3-year LLB. However, a student must be 17 as of 31 December 2026 to get admission to a college for an integrated LLB course.

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Required documents for meeting eligibility criteria for KLEE 2026

Submission of necessary documents is a vital part of the registration process for taking the entrance examination. Apart from education certificates and marksheets, there are two other occasions where the candidates have to submit documents to prove their eligibility: one is proof of Indian citizenship, and the other is the nativity of Kerala for reservation based on state origin. Below is the list of documents. Candidates can submit any one of the following.

Indian citizen

  • Birth certificate by competent birth registering authority

  • Secondary school leaving certificate

  • Passport issued by the Government of India

  • Certificate from a village officer or competent authority

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Nativity of Kerala

  • Secondary school leaving certificate showing place of birth Kerala

  • Secondary school leaving certificate of either of the parents, showing place of birth as Kerala

  • The passport of a candidate or either of the parents

  • Birth certificate

  • Certificate prescribed by the competent authority or village officer

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KLEE 2026 application form

The KLEE 2026 will be conducted tentatively in the first week of June 2026. The application form will be released by CEE Kerala tentatively in the second week of May 2026. Candidates will have to fill out the form in online mode. They have to register on the official website of CEE to get login credentials. After KLEE 2026 registration, the students can fill out the application form. It is mandatory to pay the application fee to complete the registration, which can be paid online or in e-challan mode. The KLEE application form fee is Rs. 900 for candidates belonging to the General and SEBC categories, while those from the SC/ST categories are required to pay Rs. 450.

Also check - KLEE Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the minimum marks to qualify for the KLEE exam?
A:

The minimum marks required for KLEE 2026 is 10% of the total marks for general and SEBC categories, and 5% for SC and ST categories. 

Q: What is the time limit of KLEE?
A:

The duration of the KLEE 2026 exam will be two hours.

Q: Which is the number 1 law College in Kerala under KLEE?
A:

The number 1 law college in Kerala that accepts KLEE is Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Q: What is the qualification for LLB in Kerala?
A:

The candidates must have passed Higher Secondary Education for a 5-year LLB and graduated from a university for a 3-year LLB.

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Questions related to KLEE

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Have a question related to KLEE ?

With a KLEE rank of 1,267 under the SC/ST category, you have a good chance of getting admission in government law colleges in Kerala. In previous years, Government Law College Thiruvananthapuram had closing ranks around 969 for SC and 2,120 for ST. Government Law College Ernakulam had closing ranks around 610 for SC and 688 for ST.

Your rank falls within or close to these ranges, so you have a strong chance of admission, especially if you participate in counselling on time and complete all required steps.

Hello,

Based on previous KLEE cut-offs , getting admission in Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram with 162 marks under reservation might be difficult.

For the 3-year LLB course, last ranks for reserved categories were around:

  • SC: 515

  • ST: 1870

  • BH (Backward Hindu): 315

For the 5-year LLB course, last ranks were around:

  • SC: 969

  • ST: 2120

  • BH: 352

These ranks usually relate to higher marks than 162.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

Sorry, but there aren't any exact numbers of the students in the KLEE exam 2025. But according to the 2024 data, approximately 4,000 students applied for the 5-year LLB program and 2,500 candidates for the 3-year LLB program.

I hope it will clear your query!!


Hello,

To prepare for the KLEE (Kerala Law Entrance Examination), you'll need a comprehensive study plan covering legal aptitude, general knowledge, English, and arithmetic/mental ability.

Recommended resources include dedicated KLEE guides, legal reasoning books, and materials for general knowledge and English comprehension.

Refer to the link below to get more information

https://law.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-klee

https://law.careers360.com/articles/klee-llb-books

Thank you!!

Hello there,

If you want previous year question papers for LLM, you can try the following steps:

  1. Visit the official website of the university or institution where you plan to appear for the LLM exam. Most universities upload past question papers for student reference.

  2. Check online educational portals or forums that share previous year papers for LLM entrance exams or university exams.

  3. You can also visit your college or university library; they often keep a collection of past papers.

  4. If you tell me the specific university or exam name (like DU LLM, IGNOU LLM, or any other), I can help find exact previous year papers for you.

  5. Another option is to join online student groups or social media pages related to LLM, where students often share past papers and study materials.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.