UPES Integrated LLB Admissions 2026
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While there are several law entrance exams, candidates can get law admission without entrance exams as well. The entrance exam is not always compulsory for law admissions and this direct route is a popular option among students. Now that popular law entrance exams such as CLAT, AILET and SLAT are already done, there are several law colleges without entrance exams that a candidate can aim for. In law admissions without entrance exams, the candidates are admitted based on the marks obtained by them in the qualifying exam.
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                Law college admissions without an entrance exam save the candidates from having to prepare for the syllabus of law entrance exams. Instead, they can focus only on performing better in their qualifying exams. Candidates can get law admission into 3-year LLB without an entrance exam, as well as in 5-year LLB and LLM programmes.
As is evident from the name, in the LLB admissions without entrance exam, candidates will not be required to appear in an entrance exam. Law colleges without entrance exams usually follow the admission process outlined below -
The eligibility criteria for LLB admission without an entrance exam and LLM admission without an entrance exam are similar to the eligibility criteria for admission through law entrance exams. The only difference between the two is that candidates have to appear for a law entrance exam after fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Candidates must have passed 10+2 and graduated for admission into 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB programmes. Law graduates are eligible for admission into LLM programmes.
The minimum passing marks required may vary from one college to another. Usually, there is no upper age limit for law admission without an entrance exam. Candidates are however advised to check the eligibility criteria for law college admission without an entrance exam with the respective college in which they wish to apply.
| Particulars | 5-year LLB | 3-year LLB | LLM | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum educational qualification | 10+2 or equivalent | Graduation in any stream | 3-year LLB or 5-year LLB degree | 
| Minimum passing marks | 40-50% | 40-50% | 50-60% | 
| Age limit | No upper age limit | No upper age limit | No upper age limit | 
The difference between law admission without an entrance exam and law admission with an entrance exam is visible on many fronts in the admission process. The differences are given below.
| Particulars | With Law Entrance Exam | Without Law Entrance Exam | 
|---|---|---|
| Fulfilment of eligibility criteria | Yes | Yes | 
| Submission of application forms | Yes | Yes | 
| Publication of Entrance exam syllabus | Yes | No | 
| Appearing for entrance exam | Yes | No | 
| Entrance exam result | Yes | No | 
| Publication of merit list | Yes | Yes | 
| Counselling and seat allotment | Yes | Yes | 
If one looks at the law college admission process without entrance examination, it has certain advantages over law admission with entrance exams. These are given below
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Having laid out the advantages, candidates must also keep in mind that several top law colleges in India conduct their law admissions through an entrance exam. Participating National Law Universities admit students through the Common Law Admission Test. While another top ranked law school, NLU Delhi conducts the All India Law Entrance Test. Symbiosis International University conducts SLAT and SLS AIAT. Candidates must decide after evaluating the pros and cons of both.
The table given below lists out some of the colleges that admit students without entrance exams. Candidates can obtain admission to these colleges based on their marks in the qualifying exam. Click on the links below to know more about the admission process.
| College Name | City | 
|---|---|
| TNDALU Law Admission | Chennai | 
| GNDU Law Admission | Amritsar | 
| Ahmedabad | |
| Ahmedabad | |
| Kanpur | |
| Bengaluru | 
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, admission to LLB programmes in Maharashtra is possible through merit-based admissions.
Yes, admission to a 5-year LLB programme is possible without taking any entrance exams.
Yes, direct admission is possible in LLB courses. Several law colleges admit students based on the merit of marks obtained in the qualifying exam or through management quota.
Entrance exam is not necessary for law admission as several colleges admit students based on their marks in the qualifying exam.
Yes, LLB can be done without appearing for an entrance exam.
On Question asked by student community
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From the below website you can download the previous year question papers of AIBE which will help you in preparing well for your examination.
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 If you’re providing the AIBE 2022 question papers along with the answer key, it will really help candidates understand the exam pattern, types of questions, and important topics covered. By going through these papers, students can analyze the difficulty level and identify key areas to focus on for better preparation. You can access the question papers and answer key through the link I’ll attach, which will make it easy for you to download and practice effectively.
 
 
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The admit card for AIBE 20 examination will be made available on November 15, 2025.
On that day, you have to visit the official website of AIBE to download your admit card.
You can visit the below website to know more.
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No, a person cannot practice law in India without passing the All-India Bar Examination (AIBE). After completing an LLB degree from a recognized university, a law graduate must enroll with a State Bar Council and must clear the AIBE exam conducted by the Bar Council of India. Only after passing the exam, the advocate receives a Certificate of Practice , which allows him or her to practice law in any court in India.
So, without clearing AIBE, one cannot legally appear or argue in court.
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Hello, Here is a clear and simple breakdown of who is eligible for the AIBE 20 (All India Bar Examination).
To be eligible for AIBE 20, you essentially need to have completed two main steps after your schooling:
In short, the only people who can apply for AIBE 20 are those who have already graduated with a law degree and have also officially registered themselves as advocates with a State Bar Council.

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