The Calcutta University Law Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to the LL.B. program at the University of Calcutta. The entrance exam is for both the 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. course and the 3-year LL.B. course. Below is a detailed overview of the entrance exam.
Key Details for Calcutta University Law Entrance Exam (LL.B.):
1. Eligibility Criteria:
For 5-Year Integrated B.A. LL.B. Course:
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination (or equivalent) from a recognized board.
General category candidates need at least 45% marks in aggregate, while SC/ST/PwD candidates require a minimum of 40% marks.
For 3-Year LL.B. Course:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
General category candidates need at least 45% marks in aggregate, while SC/ST/PwD candidates require a minimum of 40% marks.
2. Exam Pattern:
The entrance exam is typically offline (pen and paper mode).
It consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Subjects covered in the exam include:
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
English Language Comprehension
Logical Reasoning
Legal Aptitude
Numerical Ability
The total number of questions and the exam duration can vary slightly from year to year, but it’s usually around 100 questions.
3. Syllabus Overview:
General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Basic knowledge of historical events, political developments, sports, awards, etc.
English Language Comprehension: Questions based on grammar, comprehension passages, synonyms, antonyms, and vocabulary.
Logical Reasoning: Analytical reasoning, problem-solving, patterns, analogies, and syllogisms.
Legal Aptitude: Basic understanding of law, legal terms, legal reasoning, Indian Constitution, and judiciary system.
Numerical Ability: Simple mathematics, arithmetic, percentages, ratios, and averages.
4. Application Process:
The application form is released online on the official University of Calcutta website.
Candidates must fill in personal, academic, and contact details and pay the application fee.
After submitting the form, they can download the admit card for the entrance exam.
5. Selection Process:
Admission is purely based on the merit list prepared after the entrance exam results.
Candidates are ranked according to their scores, and seats are allocated based on their rank and category.
After clearing the entrance exam, candidates may be called for a counseling session for document verification and final admission.
6. Preparation Tips:
Stay Updated on Current Affairs: Follow newspapers, magazines, and news websites regularly.
Legal Aptitude: Familiarize yourself with basic legal principles, constitutional provisions, and legal terminology.
Practice Mock Tests: Take online mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
Study Material: Use standard law entrance preparation books such as “Universal’s Guide to CLAT and LL.B. Entrance” or similar guides for legal reasoning and aptitude.
Important Dates (Tentative):
Application Start Date: Typically around June-July
Exam Date: Usually in July-August
Results Declaration: August-September
Counseling and Admission: September-October
Colleges Offering LL.B. under Calcutta University:
Surendranath Law College
South Calcutta Law College
Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College
Department of Law, University of Calcutta (Hazra Campus)
