Law Entrance Exams 2026: If you want to study law in 2026, then you can get admission in the top law colleges of the country not only through CLAT but also through many other exams. Know about the best 6 law entrance tests of India apart from CLAT.
CLAT 2026: If you are dreaming of studying law in 2026, then not only CLAT but there are many other exams through which you can get admission in the top law colleges of the country. Every year thousands of students appear for CLAT, but due to limited seats, not everyone gets a place in National Law Universities (NLUs). In such a situation, other law entrance tests can prove to be a great option for you. CLAT 2026 exam will be held on 7th December 2025. Through this examination, admission is available in 25 National Law Universities. Around 60 to 75 thousand students appear in this exam, whereas there are only 5,790 seats. Therefore, other exams like AILET, SLAT, NMIMS LAT and MH CET Law also provide a golden opportunity to make a career in law. Know such 6 law entrance exams which can become a good option for you apart from CLAT.
All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
This exam is the main medium of admission in NLU Delhi. The application will be in online mode and the examination will be offline. This year, admission will be available on approximately 110 seats in AILET.
- Organizing Organisation: National Law University (NLU), Delhi
- Exam Date: 14 December 2025 (2 pm to 4 pm)
- Course: BA LLB (Hons.), LLM, PhD
Narsee Monjee Law Entrance Test (NMIMS LAT)
Through NMIMS Law Entrance Test, students get admission in leading private colleges of the country. This exam is a good option for those students who want to study law in private sector.
- Organizing Organisation: Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
- Campus: Mumbai, Indore, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai
- Course: BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.)
Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT)
The application process for this exam will run from 20 March to 28 April 2026. The examination will be conducted in online mode and the result will be released in May.
- Organizing Organisation: Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
- Campus: SLS Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, Nagpur
- Exam Date: 30 April 2026
- Course: BA and BBA LLB (Hons)
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH CET Law)
This state level examination is a special opportunity for the students of Maharashtra. The pattern of the exam remains the same every year and questions related to Law, General Knowledge and Reasoning are asked.
- Organizing Organization: Maharashtra State CET Cell
- Course: 3 and 5 Year Law Programs
- Colleges: GLC Mumbai, ILS Pune and other leading institutes
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Meghalaya University Admission Test
This examination is conducted for the students of Meghalaya and North-East India. Selection is based on merit and entrance score.
- Organizing Institution: National Law University, Meghalaya
- Course: BA LLB and B.Com LLB
Kashi Hindu University Law Entrance Test (BHU Law Entrance Test)
This examination is conducted for admission to law courses in BHU and other universities. The application process will be online and the examination will be in CUET mode.
- Organizing Institution: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- Course: BA LLB (Hons.)
If you want to get admission in law in 2026, do not depend only on CLAT. There are also great opportunities in exams like AILET, SLAT, DU LLB, MH CET. With proper guidance, time management and mock tests, you can achieve success in any exam and move forward in your career. For details and latest updates of all exams, visit the respective official website.
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