Department of Law, Panjab University

Absolutely. Punjab University is excellent place to pursue Law. Since it has large campus, excellent Professors, good hostel facility both inside and outside of campus. University has excellent campus placement records as well as good prospects without campus placement. The Department of Law at Panjab University was ranked 27th for Law by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2021. The Department of Law was established in 1959 and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. 210 LLB and 1 LLM students were placed during the Department of Law Panjab University placements 2022. The median package offered to LLB and LLM students was INR 2.30 LPA and INR 8 LPA, respectively.

The cut-off marks are different for different castes like 36.4 for General, 34.9 for SC, 38.5 for ST and 38.1 for other Backward castes. The minimum cut off scores for PU LLB 2023 entrance exam is 20 out of 100 for General/ OBC category, and 15 out of 100 marks for SC/ ST/ PwD categories. Merit is calculated taking 50% of the class +2 percentage including weightages and 50% of the UGLAW Entrance Test marks. Having secured minimum 45% marks in aggregate for general category and 40% marks in aggregate for SC/ST category. Since every wrong answer carries a negative marking of -0.25. Merit is calculated taking 50% of the class +2 percentage including weightages and 50% of the UGLAW Entrance test marks.

The seat intake for PU LLB Punjab University is 480 seats for year 2024. And the mode of application is through online. The entrance test and counselling is done offline only. And to apply for entrance test the application fees is 2175 rupees. The test can be written in three languages English, Hindi and Punjabi. Candidates should complete the registration process before filling the application form. Candidates will have to enter name, email id and mobile number along with details to complete the registration process. Once the registration process is complete, candidates can proceed further to fill the application form entering their personal details, academic details, communication details.

Studies in Panjab University are at par with the leading Educational Institutes in our country. It was even the highest ranked Indian Institute for a while according to a survey by Times Higher education. Should have passed FA/F.Sc./ A level or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks. Should have passed the Law Admission Test (LAT) with 50% passing marks and with a validity date for admission. Must have appeared in the PU Admission Test conducted by Punjab University. To be eligible for the three-year PU LLB course, a candidate must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 45% aggregate marks or 40% marks for SC/ST candidates.

Department of Law, Panjab University has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses: CoursesEligibilityLL.M.Candidates completed LL.B. 3 Year Degree/ B.A. LL.B. / B.Com. LL.B. 5 Year degree from any recognised institute/university are eligible to apply.OR
Candidates completed graduation/bachelor's degree from any recognised institute/university are eligible to apply.LL.B.Candidate who have completed Master degree in any discipline with 45% marks in aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognised by Bar Council of India and Panjab University are also eligible to apply.
5% concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD candidate.