Patna Law College is a government-aided constituent college of Patna University. Its 3-year LLB costs INR 5,668 in total. For admission in 2026, the undergraduate law courses follow separate entrance processes for the 3-year and 5-year programmes.

  • For the 3-year LLB, students must take Patna University's Bachelor of Laws Entrance Test, known as BLET.
  • The college holds an entrance examination to select students for its 5-year BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes.
  • Students must meet the eligibility requirements and submit their online applications within the announced application period.
  • An offer becomes final after entrance-based merit selection, verification of documents and payment of the admission fee.

Admission updates

  • For the 3-year LLB, selected students can attend counselling and admission at Patna Law College on 16, 22, 23 and 24 October 2026, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The university admission portal is pupadm.samarth.edu.in.
  • Applications for the 5-year BBA LLB and BA LLB use admission.patnalawcollege.ac.in.
  • For the 2-year LLM, selected students can attend counselling and admission at the Postgraduate Department of Law on 16, 22, 23 and 24 October 2026, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The college application portal is admission.patnalawcollege.ac.in.
  • PG Diploma in Law applicants should check the college website for notices about admission against vacant seats.
  • BLET and CLAT are different examinations. Patna University conducts BLET for its 3-year LLB. CLAT serves National Law Universities, or NLUs, and is not needed for admission to Patna Law College.
  • Applicants may come from any state; Bihar domicile is not compulsory for admission. Bihar government scholarship schemes, however, are restricted to students with Bihar domicile.
  • The government-aided 3-year LLB carries a total fee of INR 5,668.
  • Use pupadm.samarth.edu.in for the 3-year LLB application and admission.patnalawcollege.ac.in for the 5-year integrated courses.

Patna Law College admission portal: patnalawcollege.ac.in

Patna Law College Important Dates 2026

EventDate
LLB counselling and admission at Patna Law College, session 2026-29 16, 22, 23 and 24 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
LLM counselling and admission at the Postgraduate Department of Law, session 2026-28 16, 22, 23 and 24 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Selected students must bring all necessary documents and complete counselling and admission within the scheduled period. See the official LLB counselling notice and LLM counselling notice.

Patna Law College 3-Year LLB Admission 2026

Graduates seeking an undergraduate law degree can apply for the 3-year LLB. Selection depends on BLET, the separate university-level entrance examination run by Patna University. A CLAT score is neither required nor accepted for this course.

Patna Law College has no management quota or direct-admission route. Seats are allotted through BLET merit or the college entrance examination, as applicable to the programme.

Who Can Apply for the 3-Year LLB?

The required graduation percentage depends on whether the applicant holds an Honours degree or a Pass/General degree. There is no upper age restriction.

Eligibility factorRequired qualification or condition
Previous qualificationA graduate degree awarded by a recognised university
Honours degree aggregateAt least 45%
Pass/General degree aggregateAt least 55%
Age restrictionNo age bar for the 3-year LLB

LLB Fees and Seats

The LLB intake is 120 seats. Tuition and library charges make up the fees below; students pay examination fees separately.

Study periodFee
First yearINR 2,220
Second yearINR 1,724
Third yearINR 1,724
Total for the 3-year courseINR 5,668

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

BLET Pattern and Selection Process

Students answer 100 multiple-choice questions in a 90-minute written examination. BLET takes place offline using pen and paper, with questions available in English and Hindi.

Its syllabus covers these five areas:

  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Legal Aptitude
  • Logical Reasoning
  • English Language
  • Analytical Reasoning

Patna University uses BLET scores to prepare the merit list. Students shortlisted through that list must attend counselling and have their documents checked. Bihar's reservation rules cover SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD categories.

Steps to Submit an LLB Application

The Patna University admission portal handles LLB applications. Students applying in future cycles should follow these steps:

  • Create an account on pupadm.samarth.edu.in, the university's online admission portal.
  • Enter the details in the form and upload a photograph and signature.
  • Use the portal's SBI Collect facility to pay the application fee.
  • Download the BLET admit card.
  • Take the pen-and-paper examination at the allotted centre.
  • Look for the merit list on the university or college website.
  • Bring original documents to Patna Law College for verification on the announced date.

Patna Law College Integrated BA LLB and BBA LLB Admission 2026

Students can enter BA LLB or BBA LLB directly after Class 12. Each integrated programme lasts 5 years and has an admission process separate from the graduate-entry 3-year LLB. The college conducts the entrance examination for both integrated courses.

Eligibility for the Integrated Law Courses

CourseEntry requirement
BA LLB, 5 years Class 12 from a recognised board, with an aggregate of at least 45%
BBA LLB, 5 years

The official seat counts for the integrated BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes have not been published.

Entrance-Based Selection

Marks in the college's entrance examination decide selection for the integrated courses. Patna Law College announces the examination pattern for each year, and Bihar reservation rules apply.

Applying for BA LLB or BBA LLB

Complete online registration and pay the application fee at admission.patnalawcollege.ac.in. For application dates for the 2027-28 cycle, contact principalplc@patnauniversity.ac.in.

Patna Law College 2-Year LLM Admission 2026

The LLM runs for 2 years and has 20 seats. Applicants need an LLB from a recognised university with at least 50% marks.

ProgrammeMinimum academic eligibility
LLM, 2 yearsA recognised university's LLB degree with at least 50% marks

LLM Selection Requirements

Confirm the applicable LLM selection requirement with the college. Academic-merit selection ranks applicants by their LLB percentage, applies Bihar reservation rules and does not involve a separate entrance examination. The Master of Laws Entrance Test, or MLET, criteria also set out the following requirements:

  • A score of at least 25%, equal to 100 out of 400 marks, in MLET is necessary to qualify for admission.
  • Admission to LLM Part I requires students to meet this qualifying score.
  • Applicants below the qualifying score cannot receive admission under any circumstances.
  • The merit list drawn from MLET scores determines final admission.

LLM Application and Verification

Submit the LLM application through admission.patnalawcollege.ac.in by registering, completing the online form and paying through SBI Collect. Details of document verification are communicated after the merit list.

For exact fees, contact the college or visit patnalawcollege.ac.in. Fees may be revised.

Patna Law College PG Diploma in Law Admission 2026

The PG Diploma in Law has 40 seats. Students need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks to meet its academic eligibility requirement.

ProgrammeEligibilitySeats
PG Diploma in LawA bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks40

PG Diploma Admission Updates

Check the college website for notices about vacancy rounds.

Patna Law College Scholarships 2026

Reserved-category students with Bihar domicile can seek support through state and central government schemes. Patna Law College does not operate a scholarship scheme of its own.

Financial support schemeEligibility and application details
Bihar Post-Matric ScholarshipAvailable to Bihar-domicile students in the SC, ST, BC and EBC categories. Applications use pmsonline.bihar.gov.in.
Bihar Student Credit Card SchemeFor students seeking education loans of up to INR 4 lakh
Central Scholarship for SC/STFunded by the central government, with applications submitted through the National Scholarship Portal

Patna Law College Admission FAQs

Ques. Which entrance test should a graduate take to join the LLB course?

Ans. Graduates must take BLET, the Bachelor of Laws Entrance Test conducted by Patna University, for the 3-year LLB. A CLAT score does not provide admission here. CLAT serves National Law Universities, and Patna Law College is not an NLU.

Ques. How is BLET conducted, and what should students study?

Ans. Students have 90 minutes to answer 100 multiple-choice questions on paper. English and Hindi versions are available. Preparation should cover General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Language and Analytical Reasoning.

Ques. Do Honours and Pass degree holders need the same marks for LLB entry?

Ans. No. A recognised university's Honours degree requires an aggregate of at least 45%, while a General/Pass degree requires at least 55%. Applicants must have completed graduation, and no age restriction applies.

Ques. What does the LLB fee cover, and how is it divided across the course?

Ans. Tuition and library charges total INR 5,668 for the 3-year LLB. The first-year charge is INR 2,220; the second and third years each cost INR 1,724. Examination fees are additional.

Ques. What are the intake figures for the law programmes?

Ans. The 3-year LLB has 120 seats, the LLM has 20 seats, and the PG Diploma in Law has 40 seats. Official intake figures for the 5-year BA LLB and BBA LLB have not been published.

Ques. How do LLB marks relate to selection for the LLM?

Ans. Under academic-merit selection, the LLB percentage determines an applicant's rank, Bihar reservation rules apply, and there is no separate entrance test. The LLM criteria also require an MLET qualifying score and selection through its merit list. Contact the college to confirm which requirement applies.

Ques. Can students enter an integrated law course immediately after school?

Ans. Yes. Students who pass Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate can apply for BA LLB or BBA LLB. Both courses last 5 years, and selection requires the entrance examination held by the college.

Ques. Where should LLM applicants check the admission schedule and submit their forms?

Ans. LLM applications use admission.patnalawcollege.ac.in. Selected students have counselling and admission at the Postgraduate Department of Law on 16, 22, 23 and 24 October 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. PG Diploma applicants should check the college website for vacancy-round notices.

Ques. Can payment through a management quota secure a seat?

Ans. No. As a government-aided constituent college of Patna University, Patna Law College fills seats through BLET merit or the relevant college entrance examination. It has no management quota and does not offer direct admission.