Preparing for DU LL.B. Entrance Examination

Step 1: Check the timeline of last year's application form. The university usually invites applications in the months of May and/or June alongside combined DU PG Admission applications. To access a detailed admission bulletin of last year's PG Admission click here. Confirm whether you are eligible for LL.B. Admission by clicking here. (The minimum percentage required for Unreserved Category applicant is 50% in Graduation/Post-Graduation)

Step 2: Look out for last year's cut off marks (or click on 'featured post' at top right corner of this blog to directly access cut off marks) and corresponding category ranks. Total of 6-7 cut off lists are released by University. Higher the rank, better are the chances of one's getting preferred Center. University Hostel are usually allotted to the top 40-50 rank holders out of a total of around 2300 candidates. Campus Law Center is allotted only to top rankers. Set your target here, how many questions you have to attempt in entrance and what rank you have to achieve.

Step 3: (Very Important) While filling up form one needs to mention their preferred law centre. The aspirants considering to work as law or legal research interns should apply for an admission to Law Centre 1 (LC1) as its classes are held from 2 PM to 8 PM, allowing the student to attend courts, which are usually held between 11 AM to 1 PM.

Step 4: Purchase the LATEST edition of (don't buy last year's) DU LLB Entrance guide (preferably one from Singhal Publication AND DO NOT PURCHASE LAST YEAR'S Entrance Guide). This can be purchased from the university's campus in about 600 Rupees. If you buy it online, it can be costly. (And don't worry looking at size of the book, it has all you need to crack the entrance)

Step 5: Sit and go through all the chapters listed in the index of the above mentioned book. These are the different sections that are assessed in the entrance.

Step 7: Practice last year's entrance exams paper(s), preferably with an alarm, as if this were your mock exam. This will allow you to assess your strengths and weakness, and you can plan accordingly for your exam.

Step 8: Look closely at the entrance's pattern: How many questions were asked from which sections? Which section carries the most marks? Never ever leave static portion questions or get them wrong. Ex: never solve maths incorrectly (it would be a blunder as questions are very easy and nobody will do them wrong). The highest number of questions are asked from Constitution Law section. Questions are asked from certain specific Parts of the Constitution, this portion will be static and hardly change. Prepare them well. Prepare from the guide itself. Accordingly, decide which section will you choose and how many questions from which sections will you choose that will ensure your selection. Study smartly. 

Step 9: Read the relevant sections well from the exam guide and practice as many sets as possible.

Step 10: Look at DU LLB's syllabus so that you are aware of the subjects one has to study, and what's there in the course's syllabus. Have at least a basic idea of all the subjects: like what one has to study during the course.

Some important information:

1. There will be 1/4th negative marking in the online entrance exam. 4 marks are awarded for a correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for ever single incorrect answers.

2. Once enrolled in the course, you can also write answer scripts during the semester exams in Hindi.

4. Maintaining a minimum of 70% attendance is mandatory as per rules. (Don't worry!!)

5. There is only 100 marks exams (no internal assessments) with passing marks of 45 at the end of each semester. No load of assignments and presentation like other professional courses.

6. Usually, you will have 2-3 lectures daily (also on Saturday) or maybe on some day you will have no lecture. I mean to say schedule is not so hectic. You will get too much time for studying or preparing for entrance examinations.

GOOD LUCK!! Contact me anytime for any query.