Non-CLAT Law Exams: A Comprehensive Overview
Law has long been a prestigious and sought-after field, with many aspiring students dreaming of becoming legal professionals. Couldn’t get through CLAT & AILET? Feeling disheartened? Fret not Success Mantra has got you covered.
While the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a well-known entrance exam for law programs in India, it's essential to recognize that several other non-CLAT law exams also play a crucial role in shaping the legal landscape. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at these non-CLAT exams, exploring their significance, structure, and why they deserve attention. We will be covering a few colleges. For more details regarding the same, stay tuned for Success Mantra’s “Non- CLAT Law Exam Series”. This series will consist of in-depth detail of each college/exam and will work as a guiding light for you.
The individuals taking the CLAT Exam are well read students hailing from prominent schools and diverse educational boards throughout India. This factor contributes to the heightened difficulty of the examination. Several aspirants aiming to build a career in Law attempt the CLAT but find it challenging to succeed. Although such candidates may feel disheartened, it is important for them to recognize that CLAT is not the sole pathway to prestigious law schools in India. While CLAT serves as the entrance exam for admission to esteemed National Law Schools, it is crucial to acknowledge that there are other well-regarded law institutions in the country
There are other institutes such as O.P Jindal Global Law School, SRM University, Symbiosis International University, Banaras Hindu University, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, etc. that offer good law programs. They intake students through various other entrance exams such as LSAT (Law School Admission Test), SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) etc.
Several of these admission tests are comparatively less challenging than CLAT, and their capacity for admitting students is significantly greater than that of the institutions participating in the CLAT examination. Moreover, opting for the LSAT entrance exam provides the added benefit of being able to apply to international universities (please note that the application procedures for these foreign universities will be distinct).
Below is a summary of a few prestigious colleges/exams
- Symbiosis Law School
- Degree Offered: BA LLB, BBA LLB
- Campus: Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, Nagpur
- Eligibility: 45% in class 12, appearing student can apply
- Total Seats: 1080 (300 + 300 + 240 + 240)
- Entrance Test: SLAT, Personal Interview, WAT (Written Ability Test)
- Entrance Details: May | MCQ | Online | 60 Questions | 60 Minutes
- Application Fee: INR 1950.00 + INR 1000.00 for each campus
- Official Website: set-test.org
- Delhi University Law Faculty
- Degree Offered: BA LLB, BBA LLB
- Campus: Delhi
- Eligibility: 45% in class 12, appearing student can apply
- Total Seats: 120 (60 + 60)
- Entrance Test: CLAT
- Entrance Details: December | MCQ | Offline | 120 Questions | 120 Minutes
- Application Fee: INR 1500.00
- Official Website: https://law.uod.ac.in/
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- Degree Offered: BA LLB, BA LLB (Self-financed)
- Campus: Delhi
- Eligibility: 50% in class 12, appearing student can apply
- Total Seats: 120 (60 + 60)
- Entrance Test: JMI Entrance Test
- Entrance Details: April-May | MCQ | Offline | 150 Questions | 120 Minutes
- Application Fee: INR 700.00
- Official Website: https://jmi.ac.in/law
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
- Degree Offered: BA LLB, BBA LLB
- Campus: Delhi
- Eligibility: 50% in class 12, appearing candidate can apply
- Total Seats: 3305 in IP university campus and 15 affiliate colleges
- Entrance Test: CLAT
- Entrance Details: December | MCQ | Offline | 120 Questions | 120 Minutes
- Application Fee: INR 1000.00
- Official Website: http://www.ipu.ac.in/
- Banaras Hindu University Varanasi
- Degree Offered: BA LLB
- Campus: Varanasi UP
- Eligibility: 50% in class 12, appearing candidate can apply
- Total Seats: Minimum/ Maximum no. of seats is 37/ 74
- Entrance Test: CUET UG (Section I A language test - (Hindi or English), Section II Legal Studies and Section III General Test
- Entrance Details: May | MCQ | Offline | 125 Questions | 140 Minutes
- Application Fee: INR 1000.00
- Official Website: https://bhuonline.in/
- UPES Dehradun
- Degree Offered: BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB
- Campus: Dehradun Uttarakhand
- Eligibility: 50% in class 12, appearing candidate can apply
- Total Seats: 660 (240 + 300 + 120)
- Entrance Test: ULSAT / CLAT / LSAT-India / CUET
- Entrance Details: May | MCQ | Online
- Application Fee: INR 1350.00
- Official Website: https://bhuonline.in/
- GLC Mumbai
- Degree Offered: BLS LL.B, LL.B , Diploma Courses
- Campus:Mumbai
- Eligibility:50% marks in class 12, appearing candidates can apply
- Total Seats: LL.B - 320, B.L.S LL.B- 240
- Entrance Test:CET ( Common Entrance Test)
- Entrance Details:May/ March | MCQ |Online
- Application Fee:INR 800
- Official Website:https://www.glcmumbai.com/
- Amity University, Delhi
- Degree Offered: B.A LL.B, B.Com LL.B, BB.A LL.B
- Campus:Noida
- Eligibility:,50% marks in class 12, appearing candidates can apply
- Total Seats: 300
- Entrance Test:CLAT Score
- Entrance Details: Intake based on CLAT Score
- Official Website: https://www.amity.edu/als/
- ILS Pune
- Degree Offered: B.A LL.B, BB.A LL.B, LL.B, LL.M
- Campus:Pune
- Eligibility: General Category- 45% in class 12, Reserved Category- 40% in class 12
- Total Seats: B.A LL.B - 240, LL.B- 161
- Entrance Test: CET ( Maharashtra Common Law Entrance Test)
- Entrance Details: Intake based on CET Score
- Application Fee: INR 1,100
- Official Website: https://ilslaw.edu
In conclusion, non-CLAT law exams play a pivotal role in shaping the legal education landscape in India. Each exam has its unique characteristics, testing different aspects of a candidate's aptitude and skills. Aspiring law students should consider these exams as viable alternatives to CLAT, exploring opportunities beyond the conventional path.
Choosing the right non-CLAT exam depends on various factors, including personal strengths, preferences, and the specific law schools or universities one aspires to join. It's crucial for candidates to thoroughly research and understand the structure and significance of each exam to make informed decisions about their legal education journey. Success Mantra is ready to be your guiding light throughout your journey. Stay tuned!
