SNLU Entrance Exam 2026: Application Form (Open), Exam Date (June 14), Syllabus & Pattern

SNLU Entrance Exam Dates 2026

SNLU Admissions Through CLAT 2026

SNLU does not participate in the centralised CLAT 2026 counselling process. It still accepts CLAT 2026 scores for admission to its 5-year LLB and LLM programmes. Candidates are given a choice to submit their CLAT 2026 marks (minimum 55%) or appear for the SNLU entrance exam. The CLAT scores of candidates who choose to appear for the entrance test will not be considered for admission. The application process is the same for admissions through the CLAT 2026 scores or SNLU entrance exam scores.
SNLU Exam 2026 Eligibility

SNLU accepts admission to its 5-year LLB and LLM programs through CLAT 2026 exam scores. Candidates aiming to get into the 3-year LLB program must appear for the SNLU entrance exam 2026, to be conducted on June 14, 2026. The detailed eligibility criteria for SNLU law admissions 2026 are as follows.

BA LLB (Hons.): 5 Year Programme

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 / Higher Secondary or equivalent examination.

• Minimum qualifying marks is 55% for the General category and 50% for the SC/ST category

• Minimum qualifying marks is 55% in the CLAT 2026 exam or have qualified the SNLU entrance exam.

3-Year LLB

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

• Minimum qualifying marks is 45% for the General category and 40% for the SC/ST category

• SNLU entrance exam scores are mandatory

LLM

• Candidates must have completed a 3-year or 5-year law degree.

• Minimum qualifying marks for the General category is 55% or 6 CGPA, and for the SC/ST category is 50% or 5.5 CGPA

• CLAT 2026 scores or SNLU entrance exam scores 2026

SNLU Application Form 2026

SNLU has opened the application form to register for the SNLU law admissions 2026 on its official website. Candidates can visit the official website of SNLU and fill out the application form before May 25, 2026. They must check the SNLU eligibility criteria before applying for the programmes. The SNLU application fee 2026 is Rs. 1000. It is a non-refundable fee required to submit the application only in online mode. Candidates are also required to upload the payment receipt and transaction details.

SNLU Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026

SNLU specified the entrance exam syllabus in the official notification. The exam is divided into two major sections, objective and subjective. The SNLU entrance exam syllabus 2026 is detailed below.

SNLU Exam Syllabus 2026

SNLU Entrance Exam Pattern 2026

The SNLU exam 2026 carries a total of 120 questions. The objective section of the exam carries 80 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers or unanswered questions. The subjective section requires candidates to attempt any four questions out of six. Each question carries 10 marks.

In case there is a tie between two candidates, then preference will be given to the candidate securing higher marks in the Subjective Section of the SNLU entrance exam 2026. If the tie persists, then candidates with higher marks in the Objective Section will be considered. The last rule to break the tie is higher marks in the higher secondary or graduation.