Panjab University, Chandigarh has released the official Prospectus for PU LL.B. (3-Year Course) Entrance Test 2026. This is one of the most popular law entrance exams for graduates seeking admission to the 3-year LL.B. programme in prestigious departments including Department of Laws, Chandigarh, and regional centres at Ludhiana, Muktsar, and Hoshiarpur.
If you are a graduate aiming for a career in law, this is your complete guide with all latest updates, important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, seat details, and preparation tips.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR PU LL.B ENTRANCE TEST 2026
STARTING DATE :- 06-05-2026 (Wednesday)
LAST DATE :- 13-06-2026 (Saturday)
LAST DATE FOR DEPOSIT OF FEE THROUGH ONLINE MODE :- 15-06-2026 (Monday)
AVAILABILITY OF ADMIT CARD ONLINE :- 23-06-2026 (Tuesday)
DATE OF ENTRANCE TEST :- 28-06-2026 (Sunday) (10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.)
DATE OF DECLARATION OF RESULT :- 15-07-2026 (Wednesday)
IMPORTANT LINKS
REGISTERATION LINK : CLICK HERE TO OPEN
PROSPECTUS 2026 : CLICK HERE TO OPEN PROSPECTUS 2026 PDFs
PREVIOUS YEAR ENTRANCE PAPER : CLICK HERE TO ACCESS BOTH IN (PDFS & MCQ FORMATE)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any discipline with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates) from a recognized university.
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Candidates appearing in the final year of qualifying examination can also apply.
NUMBER OF SEATS (2026-27)
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CENTRE |
SEATS |
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Department of Laws, PU Chandigarh |
300 + 4 (SGC/OGC) |
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PU Regional Centre, Muktsar |
60 + 2 |
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UIL, PU Regional Centre, Ludhiana |
60 + 2 |
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UILS, Bajwara, Hoshiarpur |
60 + 2 |
Total Seats: Approximately 480+
EXAM PATTERN & SYLLABUS
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Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet)
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Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
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Total Marks: 100
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Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Negative Marking: Yes (¼ mark deducted for every wrong answer)
SECTION-WISE DISTRIBUTION:
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SECTION |
MARKS |
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Current Affairs & General Knowledge |
30 |
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Legal Aptitude |
40 |
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Reasoning Ability & Knowledge of English |
30 |
Medium: English, Hindi & Punjabi (except Reasoning & English + Legal Aptitude sections).
APPLICATION FEE
General Category: ₹2850
SC/ST/PwD: ₹1425
Note: Fee is non-refundable.
RESERVATION & ADDITIONAL SEATS
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General: 52%
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Reserved: 44.5% (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, BC 5%, PwD 5%, Sports 5%, Defence 5%, Freedom Fighter 2%)
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One Girl Child / Two Girl Children: Additional seats
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NRI / Foreign National: Separate supernumerary seats
HOW TO APPLY FOR PU LL.B 2026
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Visit official website: https://pglaw.puchd.ac.in
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Register and fill online entrance test form.
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Pay fee online.
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Upload photo & signature.
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Download confirmation page.
PREPARATION TIPS FOR PU LL.B ENTRANCE TEST
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Focus heavily on Legal Aptitude (40 marks).
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Stay updated with Current Affairs (last 1 year).
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Practice previous year papers and mock tests.
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Strengthen Logical Reasoning and English Comprehension.
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Time management is crucial due to negative marking.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
Q1. What is the exam date of PU LLB 2026? A: 28 June 2026 (Sunday)
Q2. Is there negative marking? A: Yes, ¼ mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Q3. Can final year students apply? A: Yes, they can apply and appear in the test.
Q4. What is the eligibility percentage? A: 45% in graduation (40% for reserved categories).