02 July, 2025: KLEE 2025 LLM registration begins; apply by July 10 at cee.kerala.gov.in. Apply Here

02 July, 2025: KLEE 2025 LLM registration begins; apply by July 10 at cee.kerala.gov.in. Apply Here
CEE Kerala has opened the KLEE 2025 registration for LLM courses from June 28, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website – cee.kerala.gov.in until July 10, 2025 (5 PM). The application fee is Rs. 900 for General and SEBC candidates, and Rs. 450 for SC/ST candidates.
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has published the KLEE 2025 Rank List for both the 3-year LLB and integrated 5-year LLB programmes on June 18, 2025. Candidates can access and download the rank list from the official website — cee.kerala.gov.in. Along with the rank list, the final answer key, featuring revised answers, has also been released.
To view both documents, candidates should log in to the ‘Candidate Portal’ and navigate to the ‘Rank List’ and ‘Answer Key’ tabs.
The KLEE 2025 Rank List includes important details such as the candidate's application number, roll number, total score, and rank. The final answer key displays the questions, available answer options, and the correct responses as per the latest revisions.
Here’s the rank list of candidates who are qualified for admission to 3-year LLB and integrated 5-year LLB courses through KLEE 2025:
Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE) is a state-level entrance exam for admission to various government and self-financing law colleges in Kerala. CEE Kerala conducts KLEE for admission to 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB, and LLM courses. It’s a 2 hours multiple-choice question-based exam conducted online.
Qualified candidates can participate in the KLEE centralised allotment process (CAP) for the allotment of seats in law colleges. There are 4 government law colleges and 20 self-financing law colleges which participate in KLEE CAP.
Table of Content
6.1 KLEE 2021 Cutoff for 5-year BA LLB
6.2 KLEE 2021 Cutoff for 3-year LLB
7.1 How to do KLEE 2025 Option Registration?
7.2 Documents required for KLEE 2025 Counselling
12.1 How to Apply for KLEE 2025?
12.2 KLEE 2025 Application fee
13.1 KLEE 2025 Exam Pattern for LLB Courses
13.2 KLEE 2025 Exam Pattern for LLM
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE) |
| Conducting Body | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Courses offered |
|
| Exam Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Counselling | Online centralised allotment process (CAP) |
| Accepting colleges |
|
| Number of seats |
|
| Contact number | 0471- 2332120, 2338487 |
| Official website | http://www.cee-kerala.org/ |
| Event | Date |
| Start of option confirmation, re-arrangement, deletion, and addition of options | December 10, 2025 |
| Deadline for option confirmation and modifications | December 15, 2025 |
| Publication of provisional allotment results | December 16, 2025 |
| Publication of final allotment results | December 18, 2025 |
Candidates allotted seats in this phase must join the allotted colleges within the specified time (schedule to be announced).
Candidates should score the minimum qualifying marks in KLEE 2025 to be eligible to participate in the KLEE counselling process. Colleges will accept scores up to the last rank up to which admission is provided to the law college through CAP.
KLEE cutoff 2025 will depend on various factors:
Candidates can check the qualifying KLEE 2025 cutoff from the table below:
| Category | 5 years LLB | 3 years LLB | LLM |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / SEBC | 10% or 60 marks out of 600 | 10% or 60 marks out of 600 | NA |
| SC / ST | 5% of 30 marks out of 600 | 5% of 30 marks out of 600 | NA |
CEE Kerala releases the KLEE cutoff after the counselling and seat allotment. Candidates can meanwhile refer to the previous year's KLEE cutoff.
| Name of College | SM | EW | EZ | MU | BH | LA | DV | VK | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Law College, Ernakulam | 115 | 298 | 252 | 273 | 191 | 487 | 691 | 469 | 1349 | 2959 |
| Government Law College, Kozhikkode | 391 | 1017 | 627 | 458 | 730 | 685 | 1083 | 940 | 1633 | 3624 |
| Government Law College, Thrissur | 350 | 916 | 588 | 473 | 476 | 728 | 1006 | 679 | 1219 | 3404 |
| Government Law College, TVPM | 293 | 1156 | 613 | 498 | 660 | 671 | 727 | 323 | 1233 | 1355 |
| Name of College | SM | EW | EZ | MU | BH | LA | DV | VK | BX | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Law College, Ernakulam | 161 | 565 | 317 | 251 | 470 | 377 | 698 | 639 | 289 | 1036 | 1127 |
| Government Law College, Kozhikkode | 309 | 1504 | 586 | 495 | 742 | 837 | 1905 | 798 | 384 | 1507 | 3125 |
| Government Law College, Thrissur | 310 | 1335 | 585 | 502 | 849 | 732 | 1074 | 796 | 736 | 1445 | 2488 |
| Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram | 163 | 434 | 390 | 316 | 237 | 250 | 710 | 441 | 170 | 953 | 2871 |
CEE conducts KLEE Counselling online through a centralised allotment process (CAP). The process includes several stages such as registration of preference of colleges by the candidate, publication of seat allotment results and reporting to the allotted college for admission fee payments and document verification on the specified date. Verification of documents and payment of admission fees will be done offline by reporting to allotted colleges.
| KLEE 2025 3-year LLB Candidate Portal | KLEE 2025 5-year LLB Candidate Portal | KLEE 2025 LLM Candidate Portal |
| Event | 5-year LLB | 3-year LLB | LLM |
| Registration Starts | September 19, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | to be updated |
| Last Date for Registration |
September 28, 2025 (12 noon) |
September 29, 2025 (11.59 PM) | to be updated |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Round 1 |
October 10, 2025 |
October 10, 2025 | to be updated |
| Final Seat Allotment Round 1 | October 11, 2025 | October 11, 2025 | to be updated |
| Second Phase Online Option Confirmation | October 17 to October 11, 2025 | October 17 to October 11, 2025 | to be updated |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Round 2 | October 24, 2025 | October 24, 2025 | to be updated |
| Final Seat Allotment Round 2 | October 25, 2025 | October 25, 2025 | to be updated |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Mop Up Round | to be updated | to be updated | to be updated |
| Final Seat Allotment Mop-Up Round | to be updated | to be updated | to be updated |
Candidates can register their college options or choices by following the steps mentioned below:
Documents required for KLEE counselling 2025 are mentioned below:
KLEE Participating Colleges provide reservations as per the rules and regulations of the state government. 50% of available seats are reserved under the state merit category. The category-wise KLEE reservation policy has been tabulated below:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| State Merit (SM) | 50% |
| Economically Weaker Sections in General Category (EWS) | 10% |
| Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) | 30% |
| Scheduled castes (SC) | 8% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |
Apart from the above-mentioned reservations, one seat each will be reserved for the following categories in government law colleges:
| Colleges | Fees |
| Government Law Colleges | Annual Tuition Fee - Rs.1575 |
| Private Self Financing Law College (Govt. Seats) |
|
KLEE Participating Colleges for 2025 have been tabulated below.
| Name of College | Course |
|---|---|
| Govt. Law College, Thiruvananthapuram | BA LLB |
| Govt. Law College, Ernakulam | BCom LLB |
| Govt. Law College, Thrissur | BBA LLB |
| Govt. Law College, Kozhikode | BBA LLB |
| BA LLB | |
| BCom LLB | |
| BBA LLB | |
| Ambookan Ittup Memorial (AIM) College Of Law, Poyya P.O., Thrissur | BA LLB |
| Bharata Mata School of Legal Studies, Aluva East, Chunangamveli, Ernakulam | BA LLB |
| BBA LLB | |
| BA LLB | |
| BCom LLB | |
| BBA LLB | |
| BA LLB | |
| BBA LLB | |
| BA LLB | |
| BCom LLB | |
| BBA LLB | |
| BBA LLB | |
| BCom LLB | |
| BBA LLB | |
| BCom LLB | |
| Mar Gregorios College Of Law, Nalanchira, Trivandrum | BA LLB |
| BCom LLB | |
| BBA LLB | |
| Markaz Law College, Karanthur, Kozhikode | BBA LLB |
| MCT College of Legal Studies, Melmuri, Malappuram | BBA LLB |
| Mount Zion Law College, Elakolloor, Konni, Pathanamthitta | BCom LLB |
| BBA LLB | |
| BCom LLB | |
| BBA LLB | |
| NSS Law College, Kottiyam, Kollam | BA LLB |
| Sree Narayana Guru College of Legal Studies, Kollam | BA LLB |
| BCom LLB | |
| BBA LLB | |
| The Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram | BCom LLB |
| V R Krishnan Ezhuthachan Law College, Palakkad | BBA LLB |
| Al Ameen Law College, Palakkad | BBA LLB |
| Guru Nithyachaithanya Yathi College of Law and Research Centre, Kayamkulam | BA LLB |
| Name of College |
|---|
| Govt. Law College, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Govt. Law College, Ernakulam |
| Govt. Law College, Thrissur |
| Govt. Law College, Kozhikode |
| Al-Ameen Law College, Shornur, Palakkad |
| Al Azhar Law College, Thodupuzha, Idukki |
| CSI Institute Of Legal Studies, Cheruvarakonam, Trivandrum |
| KMCT Law College, Malappuram |
| MCT Colllege of Legal Studies, Malappuram |
| Sree Narayana Law College, Poothotta, Ernakulam |
| Nehru Academy of Law, Palakkad |
| Markaz Law College, Kozhikode |
Candidates must meet the KLEE Eligibility Criteria to sit for the exam as tabulated below:
| Course | Duration | Qualification | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated LLB | 5-years | Passed class 12 exam with a minimum of 45% aggregate for general students, 42% for SEBC, and 40% for SC/ ST | Must be 17 years of age as of December 31, 2025 |
| LLB | 3-years | Minimum marks in graduation should be 45% for general students, 42% for EWS, and 40% for SC / ST | No upper age limit |
| LLM | 2-years | Minimum marks in graduation should be 45% for general students, 42% for EWS, and 40% for SC / ST. | No upper age limit |
KLEE Application Form 2025 was made available on July 26, 2025 for the LLB and July 27, 2025 for LLM courses. The last for registration was August 6, 2025. The registration was open on the official website cee.kerala.gov.in in the individual candidate portal. KLEE Application process includes steps such as registration, filling out the application form, uploading documents and paying the application fee. The complete process has been mentioned in detail below.
Given below is the step-wise KLEE Registration 2025:
KLEE Application fee varies for each category. The category-wise KLEE application fee detail is given in the table below:
| Category | Fee for 5 years LLB and 3-year LLB | Fee for LLM |
|---|---|---|
| General / SEBC | INR 685 | INR 840 |
| SC / ST | INR 345 | INR 420 |
KLEE exam pattern is the same for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses. The exam pattern for the LLM course differs. The KLEE exam pattern for all the 3 courses has been discussed below.
KLEE exam pattern for the five-year integrated LLB and 3-years LLB courses is as follows:
The section-wise Marks Distribution has been tabulated below:
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 60 questions | 180 marks |
| General Knowledge | 45 questions | 135 marks |
| Arithmetic and Mental Ability | 25 questions | 75 marks |
| Aptitude for Legal Studies | 70 questions | 210 marks |
| Total | 200 questions | 600 marks |
The KLEE LLM paper has 2 parts - part A and part B. The exam pattern for both parts is as follows:
The section-wise Marks Distribution of the KLEE Question Paper for LLM is tabulated below:
| PART A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum marks |
| Jurisprudence | 25 | 75 |
| Constitutional Law | 25 | 75 |
| Criminal Law | 25 | 75 |
| Contract Law | 25 | 75 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
| Part B | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum marks |
| Public International Law | 20 | 60 |
| Administrative Law | 20 | 60 |
| Law of Property | 20 | 60 |
| Company Law | 20 | 60 |
| Interpretation of statutes | 10 | 30 |
| Law of Torts | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
KLEE Syllabus for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB is more or less the same. However, the difficulty level differs as the 5-year LLB entrance exam is an undergraduate-level exam, while, the 3-year LLB is a graduate-level exam. On the other hand, the KLEE syllabus for the LLM entrance exam is totally different.
Note that there is no specific prescribed KLEE syllabus 2025. However, from the tables given below candidates can get an idea about the topics asked in the exam.
| Sections | Topics generally asked |
|---|---|
| General English | Reading Comprehension, Word Usage, Vocabulary, Grammar, Inference-based questions, Synonyms, Antonyms, Foreign Words/Phrase, Para Jumbles, etc |
| General Knowledge | International events, UN bodies, Major developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics and important environmental agreements; Current affairs; Eminent personalities; Sports; Awards and honours; etc |
| Arithmetic and Mental Ability | Average, Profit and loss, Percentage, Time and distance, Time and work, Simplification, Ratio and Proportion, Simple / Compound Interest, Problems based on age |
| Aptitude for Legal Studies | Law of Torts, Vicarious Liability, Strict Liability, Law of Crimes, Contracts and, Constitutional Law, International Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Legal Awareness covering Constitutional Law and Polity |
The questions in the KLEE LLM entrance exam are of the LLB examination standard.
| KLEE LLM Part A syllabus | KLEE LLM Part B syllabus |
|---|---|
| Jurisprudence | Public International Law |
| Constitutional Law | Administrative Law |
| Law of Crimes | Law of Property |
| Law of Contract | Company Law |
| Law of Torts | Interpretation of Statutes |
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned KLEE preparation tips to prepare for the exam efficiently:
KLEE 2025 admit card is released for all the successfully registered candidates on August 12, 2025. A separate KLEE Admit card is available for 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB, and LLM entrance exams. Candidates can download their KLEE admit card from the official website- cee.kerala.gov.in.
KLEE admit card contains details such as the candidate’s name, registration number, exam roll number, allotted exam centre, exam date and time, the reporting time for the exam and other important information. Candidates need to carry a printed copy of the KLEE 2025 admit card along with them to the KLEE exam centre.
Candidates should follow the below-mentioned steps to download the KLEE admit card:
KLEE Exam Centres are listed below:
Candidates will have the opportunity to take a 15-minute practice test before the official KLEE 2025 exam in order to become familiar with how to answer the KLEE Question paper in a computer-based test mode. Once the mock test is complete, the KLEE 2025 exam will start automatically with a timer of 120 minutes on the top right corner of the screen. Questions on the screen will be displayed one by one.
Candidates can check the table below to get familiar with the computer-based KLEE exam:
| Action | Computer Command |
|---|---|
| To load the next question | Save & Next |
| To load previous questions | Save & Previous |
| To answer a question | Click on the box left to the correct answer option |
| To clear response or an answer | Click on the "Click Response" button |
| To mark question for review | Click on the "Mark for Review" button |
CEE Kerala releases the KLEE answer key in PDF format after the KLEE 2025 exam is conducted. The answer key contains the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can log into the official website to check the KLEE 2025 Answer Key and can calculate their rough scores by crosschecking their responses.
Candidates will be able to raise objections to the provisional KLEE answer key by providing valid documents for the same. Candidates must pay a fee of Rs.100 for each question challenged. The objection raised will be reviewed by the committee and accordingly, the final answer key will be released with the required changes. The final KLEE Answer key cannot be challenged.
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations
Fifth Floor, Housing Board Buildings
Santhi Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram-695 001
Fax: 0471-2337228
E-mail: ceekinfo@cee.kerala.gov.in
Official Website: http://www.cee-kerala.org/
Phone Number: 0471-2332120
Ques. When will the KLEE 2025 application form be released?
Ans. KLEE 2025 application form for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB was released on July 26, 2025, on the official website. Application for the LLM course was released on July 27, 2025.
Ques. What is the last date to fill out the KLEE 2025 application form?
Ans. Candidates could fill out the KLEE application form for the 5-year LLB, 3-Year LLB, and for the LLM course till August 6, 2025.
Ques. What is the KLEE 2025 application fee?
Ans. The KLEE 2025 application fee for general and SEBC candidates is Rs.685, whereas for SC/ST it is Rs.345 for the LLB courses. For the LLM course, the KLEE Application fee for the general category is Rs. 840, whereas for SC/ST it is Rs. 420.
Ques. What is the KLEE 2025 exam date?
Ans. KLEE 2025 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB exam was conducted on August 18, 2025, and the LLM exam was conducted on August 17, 2025.
Ques. What is the KLEE 2025 exam pattern?
Ans. KLEE 2025 is an online computer-based test consisting of multiple choice-based questions. KLEE 2025 exam for LLB was conducted for 2 hours and the LLM was conducted for 4 hours.
Ques. What is the syllabus of the KLEE 2025 exam?
Ans. KLEE Syllabus for KLEE 2025 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB includes General English, General Knowledge, Arithmetic and Mental Ability, and Aptitude for Legal Studies. In LLM the questions are asked from Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Law of Crimes, and Law of Contract, the sections are Public International Law, Administrative Law, Law of Property, Company Law, Interpretation of statutes, and Law of Torts.
Ques. What are the KLEE 2025 exam centres?
Ans. The KLEE exam centres for 2025 are Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Kozhikode.
Ques. What is the minimum qualifying marks for KLEE 2025?
Ans. Below mentioned are the category-wise minimum qualifying KLEE cutoff:
Ques. What is the marking scheme of KLEE 2025?
Ans. The marking scheme for KLEE 2025 is as follows:
Ques. How will the seats be allotted through KLEE 2025?
Ans. The seats in all law colleges accepting KLEE 2025 scores will be allotted through a centralised allotment process (CAP).
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.