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Law, justice and judiciary is a persistent professional path that can be aided but never replaced with technology and artificial intelligence. This makes pursuing law a safe academic pathway for students looking to choose an undergraduate (UG) domain. Today, an UG degree in law can be combined with a Bachelor of Arts or Commerce. To aid this comprehensive academic pathway, The University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) at Panjab University has two 5-year integrated undergraduate programs that can be pursued directly after Class XII. The names for these courses are mentioned below:
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law (B.A. LL.B. Hons.) (5 Year Course)
- Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Legislative Law (B.Com. LL.B. Hons.) (5 Year Course)
Established in 2004-05, UILS distinguishes itself through its commitment to holistic development. The comprehensive curriculum is focused through theory but also expands to moot courts and internships. This article details more on the university, each course’s curriculum, entrance exam details, eligibility criteria, fee structure, sample papers, and other essential details.
University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) at Panjab University
Panjab University was founded in 1882 with expansion in the legal education with the establishment of the University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) as a constituent department in the academic session 2004-05. The main campus of Panjab University is situated in Sector 14, Chandigarh with branches extended in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur and Kauni. Over the past two decades, UILS has rapidly evolved, marking milestones by producing graduates in judiciary, corporate law, litigation, academia and public service.
As mentioned before the UILS is responsible for hosting two UG programs, namely B.A. LL.B. Hons. and B.Com. LL.B. Hons. However, it is important to note that PU also offers a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) (3 Year Course) which states under the Post Graduate Law Department as the course mandates a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Additionally, UILS also welcomes young minds/professionals who are interested to pursue Master of Laws and Ph.D Programs. However, this article is aimed at discussing the two 5-year integrated UG Programs in detail:
B.A. LL.B. Hons. at UILS, Panjab University (5 Year Course)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law (B.A. LL.B. Hons.) is an integrated 5 Year Course devised to comprehensively combine the two degrees. The program has evolved over the years in order to cater to advanced needs, blending legal and interdisciplinary challenges through rigorous, relevant and practical training.
The curriculum includes education on subjects like political science, sociology, history, and economics alongside core legal courses such as constitutional law, criminal law and contract law. substantive laws, procedural techniques, client counseling and research along with extracurricular activities like moot court competitions, client counseling sessions, quizzes, seminars, group discussions, and extension lectures. More information on the syllabus, fee structure and admission details will be detailed below.
B.Com. LL.B. Hons. at UILS, Panjab University (5 Year Course)
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Legislative Law (B.A. LL.B. Hons.) is an integrated 5 Year Course devised to comprehensively combine the two degrees. Similar to the above program, B.Com. LL.B has evolved over the years in order to cater to advanced needs, blending legal and interdisciplinary challenges through rigorous, relevant and practical training.
This program focuses on commerce-related subjects such as accountancy, business management, corporate finance and taxation, integrated with the same core legal curriculum including commercial law, corporate governance and/or business-related legal practice. Extracurricular activities include moot court competitions, client counseling sessions, quizzes, seminars, group discussions, extension lectures and internships. More information on the syllabus, fee structure and admission details will be detailed below.
Eligibility Criteria for admission in B.A LL.B or B.Com. LL.B at UILS
In order to get admission in B.A LL.B and B.Com. LL.B, the candidate must have passed Class XII examination with at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST/BC/PwD) from any recognized Board. Additionally, applicants who have obtained Class XII Higher Secondary Pass Certificate or First Degree Certificate after pursuing Studies through distance, correspondence or open universities are also eligible.
In addition to this, the candidate must qualify PU UILS Entrance Exam for admission into all three programs. However, it is important to note that the dates for the 5-year integrated B.A LL.B and B.Com. LL.B are different from LL.B. After qualifying this exam, the admission to the said course/s shall be on the basis of Final Merit List.
PU UILS Entrance Exam Details
PU UILS Entrance Exam is designed to test the candidate’s general knowledge, language skills and problem solving abilities under time constraint. The official date for the exam has been released, for the academic year 2026-2027. The entrance exam for PU-B.A./B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) (5 years) Integrated Course is scheduled to be conducted on January 4, 2026. More details on the exam pattern and syllabus are detailed below:
PU UILS Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The PU UILS Entrance Exam is a 90 minute long pen and paper based exam that tests candidate’s General Knowledge, Legal Aptitude, Mental Ability and Language proficiency. Each correct answer will result in a reward of 1 mark. Conversely, each wrong answer will result in a deduction of 0.25 marks. There are a total of 100 Multiple Choice (MCQ) based questions divided into the following sections:
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Section
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Number of Questions
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs
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60
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Aptitude for Law
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20
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Mental Ability
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10
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English Language
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10
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Total
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100
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The Question Paper will be available in English, Hindi and Punjabi, except for the ‘proficiency in English Language’ section. Further, the candidate will be provided with a question booklet and the OMR sheet and will be required to answer the questions on the OMR Answer Sheet only.
PU UILS Sample Papers
In order to get admission in the above prestigious courses, it is essential to succeed in the PU UILS Entrance exam. To do so, it is important to practice multiple sample tests to improve speed and accuracy amidst building confidence.
The more sample papers and sectional tests the candidate practices, the more they will build the ability to sharpen their current affairs and be proficient in mental ability and language.
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PU UILS Admission Process and Timeline
The candidate must follow the following steps in order to gain admission in either B.A LL.B (Hons.) or B.Com. LL.B (Hons.):
- The candidate is required to fill the PU UILS Entrance Exam Form, on http://uglaw.puchd.ac.in and appear for the exam as directed through the official website.
- Once the candidate passes the exam and is eligible to apply for the program, they must fill the admission form, usually available at uglaw.puchd.ac.in.
- In the admission form itself, it is mandatory for every candidate to indicate the reserved category/ies for which they want to apply. This step is critically important for those in reserved category as once the form has been submitted any additions and/or change shall not be allowed, resulting in the candidate to be presumed of general category.
- After completing the process, a merit list will be released and the counselling rounds will begin.
The following table details the timeline that is usually followed by UILS at Panjab University. However, for updated information, check the official website:
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S. No.
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Activity
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Date
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1
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PU-B.A./B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) 5-Year Integrated Course Entrance Test
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January 04, 2026 (Sunday)
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2
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Availability of Online Admission Form
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May 2026
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3
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Last Date for Filling Online Admission Form
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June 2026
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4
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Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy of Admission Form & Certificates
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June 2026
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5
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Display of Tentative Merit List
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June 2026
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6
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Dates for Inviting Objections on Tentative Merit List
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June 2026
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7
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Display of Provisional Merit List
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July 2026
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8
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Counseling Commences
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July 2026
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Merit List Calculation
The final merit list for both the courses (B.A. LL.B and B.Com. LL.B) will be an aggregate of the following criteria:
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S.No.
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Course Name
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Calculation Methodology
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-
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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years
Integrated Course
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Entrance Test: 50% + Qualifying Examination (+2): 50% + other admissible weightage
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-
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B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years Integrated Course
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Entrance Test: 50% + Qualifying Examination (+2): 50% With Weightage for commerce subjects* and other admissible weightage
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*Weightage shall be given for the commerce subjects for admission to B.Com. LL.B.(Hons.) as per P.U.Calendar and other rules and regulations laid down by competent authorities/bodies of Panjab University.
B.A. LL.B (Hons) Course Curriculum
The B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course curriculum is divided strategically to indulge students in the most accessible manner possible. The course starts with foundational subjects like Political Science, Economics, Language and progresses towards Indian Penal Code, Law of Evidence along with optional subjects like Criminology, Health Law, Media and Law.
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Year
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Semester
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Courses
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Year 1
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Semester I
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English-I, Political Science-I (Major), Economics-I (Major), Sociology-I (Major), Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Accidents and Consumer Protection Laws
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Semester II
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English-II, Political Science-II (Major), Economics-II (Major), Sociology-II (Major), Jurisprudence
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Year 2
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Semester III
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Political Science-III (Major), Economics-III (Major), Sociology-III (Major), Constitutional Law-I, Family Law-I
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Semester IV
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Political Science-IV (Major), Economics-IV (Major), Sociology-IV (Major), Constitutional Law-II, Family Law-II
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Year 3
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Semester V
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Political Science-V (Major), Economics-V (Major), Sociology-V (Major), Law of Contract, Administrative Law
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Semester VI
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Political Science-VI (Major), Economics-VI (Major), Sociology-VI (Major), Special Contracts, Environmental Law
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Year 4
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Semester VII
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Law of Crimes-I (Indian Penal Code), Law of Evidence, Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act, Property Law, Labour and Industrial Law-I
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Semester VIII
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Law of Crimes-II (Criminal Procedure Code), Company Law, Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Labour and Industrial Law-II
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Year 5
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Semester IX
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Public International Law, Principles of Taxation Law, Intellectual Property Law, Optional Subject-I (Choose one: Local Self Government, International Organization, Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation, Health Law, Media and Law), Optional Subject-II (Choose one: Private International Law, International Criminal Law and International Criminal Court, White Collar Crimes, Banking Law, Insurance Law)
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Semester X
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Forensic Science, Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System, Moots and Internship, Optional Subject-III (Choose one: Law relating to Disability, Corporate Governance, Humanitarian and Refugee Law, Information Technology Law, Direct Tax), Optional Subject-IV (Choose one: Criminology, Penology and Victimology, International Trade Law, Competition Law, Indirect Taxes, International Labour Organization and Labour Law)
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B.Com. LL.B (Hons) Course Curriculum
The B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) course curriculum is divided strategically to indulge students in the most accessible manner possible. The course starts with foundational subjects like Principles of Financial Accounting, Business Economics, Language and progresses towards Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) along with optional subjects like Artificial Intelligence to stay aligned with the latest trends.
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Year
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Semester
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Courses
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Year 1
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Semester I
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English - I, Principles of Financial Accounting, Business Economics I, Banking & Insurance, Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Accident Act and Consumer Protection Laws, Law of Contract
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Semester II
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English - II, Corporate Accounting, Business Economics II, Business Mathematics and Statistics, Jurisprudence, Special Contract
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Year 2
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Semester III
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Language (a) Hindi - I b) Punjabi - I c) French - I, Major – III Cost Accounting, Minor (a) – III Indian Economy, Entrepreneurship and Small Scale Business, Constitutional Law - I, Family Law - I
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Semester IV
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Language a) Hindi - II b) Punjabi - II c) French - II, Major – IV Management Concepts and Practices, Minor (b) – I Auditing, Research Methodology, Constitutional Law - II, Family Law - II
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Year 3
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Semester V
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Opt any one of the following: a) Hindi - II b) Punjabi - II c) French - II, Operations Research, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) - I, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS) - I, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Law of Property (common with Property law including Transfer of Property Act 1882)
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Semester VI
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Research Methodology, Auditing and Secretarial Practice, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) - II, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS) - II, Administrative Law, Optional - I (Choose any one) a) Artificial Intelligence and Law b) Interpretation of Statutes & Principles of Legislation c) International Criminal Law and International Criminal Court
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Year 4
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Semester VII
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Public International Law, Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), Civil Procedure Code (CPC) – I, Optional - II (Choose any one) a. International Trade Law b. Right to Information and Media Law c. Organized Crimes and Internal Security Laws, Business Laws - I
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Semester VIII
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Company Law, Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System, Environmental Law, Civil Procedure Code including Limitation Law (CPC) – II, Optional - III (Choose any one) a. Health Laws b. Law of Registration and Court Fee Act 1870 c. Land Laws and Rent Laws, Business Law - II
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Year 5
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Semester IX
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Labour and Industrial Laws, Moots, Legal Aid and Internship (MLI), Forensic Science, International Human Rights, Indirect Tax
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Semester X
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Labour Laws and International Labour Organization, Information Technology Laws, Intellectual Property Laws, Principles of Taxation Laws, Optional – V (Choose any one) a) Criminology, Penology and Victimology b) Service Law c) Socio Economic Offences
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Seat Distribution: B.A. LL.B. Hons. and B.Com. LL.B. Hons.
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Total Seats
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General (50%)
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Reserved (50%) Breakdown
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180 + 4 (SGC/OGC)
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90
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SC: 15% (27) | ST: 7.5% (13-14) | BC: 27% (49) | PwD: 5% (9) | Sports: 5% (9) | Defence: 5% (9) | NRI: 3.5% (6-7)
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PU UILS Last-Year Cut Offs
The cut-offs below are for the 2024-25 academic year at the University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University, Chandigarh. The numbers below represent the minimum marks and last ranks for admission in Round 1 counseling, based on the composite merit score (50% Entrance Test + 50% Class 12 marks).
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Category
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B.A. LL.B. Cut-Off Marks
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B.A. LL.B. Cut-Off Rank
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B.Com. LL.B. Cut-Off Marks
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B.Com. LL.B. Cut-Off Rank
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General
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74.95
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114
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76.229
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197
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SC
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62.975
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38
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63.15
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61
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ST
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39.775
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20
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39.40
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21
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BC
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70.575
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22
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71.375
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31
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Defence
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66.15
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18
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63.175
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29
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OGC
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72.825
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23
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74.75
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37
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PU UILS Entrance Exam Preparation Tips
The above mentioned score range depicts a pretty competitive entrance exam. In order to excel in the exam, it is crucial that the aspirants take some time to strengthen their concepts and knowledge base and move on to prepare through mock tests in order to stimulate the exam environment. Follow the step-by-step preparation plan below in order to achieve your dream score:
- Understand the Exam Pattern: Take your own sweet time to understand the exam pattern, sectional division and marking scheme. A bonus would entail just reading a couple sample papers to get an idea of the pool you are getting into.
- Draft Down Your Action Plan: Every candidate knows themselves the best. Thus, it is vital to devise a study plan in order to have a structural flow in mind. This helps the aspirant stay disciplined and focused.
- Strengthen Conceptual Clarity: Now that the strategy is there, the aspirant mustn't waste any time, and start working on strengthening their hold on language, read more and more from relevant sources to build general knowledge.
- Stimulate Exam Environment: After the candidate is confident that they have built their conceptual clarity and are prepared to give the exam, it is wise they start getting a hold of what they would face on the day of exam. To do so, the aspirant must focus on practicing mock tests, keeping a track on their progress and improving accordingly.
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