A starting point for the main law exams. Always read the current official notification for eligibility, syllabus, pattern, fees and dates, because they change.
Exams at a glance
CLAT UGLaw entrance (LLB)＋
A national entrance test for five-year integrated law programmes at participating national law universities and other institutions. It tests areas such as English, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, quantitative techniques and current affairs. Official source: the Consortium of NLUs.
CLAT PGLaw entrance (LLM)＋
An entrance test for LLM admissions at participating national law universities and other institutions. It is law-subject heavy, with constitutional law as a core area. Use our Constitution quick reference, the case library and the quiz bank. Official source: the Consortium of NLUs.
AIBEPractising as an advocate＋
The All India Bar Examination, conducted by the Bar Council of India, is generally required for law graduates who enrol as advocates and want to practise. Read the current instructions for the exam format and what you may bring. Official source: All India Bar Examination.
Judicial servicesBecoming a judge＋
Conducted by State Public Service Commissions or High Courts, usually with a preliminary exam, a main exam and an interview. Eligibility, syllabus and local laws differ by state, so use your state’s official notice. Strong command of the core codes, procedure and evidence matters, including the new BNS, BNSS and BSA. See the section finder.
UGC-NET (Law)Teaching and research＋
Conducted by the National Testing Agency to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship. Official source: UGC-NET at NTA.
A simple weekly study plan
- Monday: read one Article group in the Constitution quick reference and write a three-line summary.
- Tuesday: study two case notes in the case library. Close the page and recall facts, issue, reasoning and takeaway.
- Wednesday: take a subject quiz and review every missed question.
- Thursday: go through 10 glossary flashcards and one maxim set.
- Friday: practise a drafting exercise or frame the issues in a moot problem.
- Saturday: read the week’s important court developments from reliable sources and make short notes.
- Sunday: revise your notes and plan next week.
Habits that help
- Study the reasoning, not only case names. Be able to state the ratio in one sentence.
- Track changes in law, such as the move to the BNS, BNSS and BSA.
- Practise with old papers under timed conditions where the official body publishes them.
- Keep a short “mistakes log” and review it weekly.
Common mistakes
- Relying on one set of notes without checking the statute.
- Memorising citations without understanding the principle.
- Ignoring current affairs and recent amendments.
- Leaving revision until the last month.
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