Banaras Hindu University admits students to its law programmes (including the LLB at its Faculty of Law) through the BHU Undergraduate route. In recent years many BHU UG admissions have moved to CUET-UG, but the university continues to publish law-specific eligibility and counselling; candidates should confirm each year whether the intake is via CUET-UG or a BHU-conducted test.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration:120 minutes
Total Marks:120
Marking Scheme:Varies by year - confirm the exact scheme (and whether CUET-UG applies) in the official BHU information bulletin
Sections
Legal Aptitude & Awareness
40 Questions•40 Marks
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
30 Questions•30 Marks
Logical Reasoning
25 Questions•25 Marks
English Comprehension
25 Questions•25 Marks
Syllabus
Legal Aptitude
Legal Reasoning
Constitution of India
Important Acts & Legal Awareness
General Knowledge
Current Affairs
History & Polity
Static GK
Logical Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning
Series & Analogies
English
Comprehension
Grammar
Vocabulary
Eligibility Criteria
Passed/appearing the qualifying examination with the minimum marks prescribed by BHU
Specific eligibility differs for the LLB and any integrated law intake
Open to all-India candidates as per BHU norms
Important Dates
Registration opens
February 2027
Last date to apply
March 2027
Exam window
May 2027
Counselling
June-July 2027
Application Process
Check the BHU information bulletin for the law intake route (CUET-UG or BHU test)
Register on the relevant portal (bhuonline.in or NTA CUET-UG)
Fill the form and pay the fee
Download the admit card
Participate in BHU counselling after results
💡 Preparation Tips
First confirm whether your target law programme uses CUET-UG or a BHU test this cycle
Build strong legal-awareness and current-affairs foundations
Practise BHU/CUET previous papers accordingly
Keep documents ready for BHU counselling
❓ FAQs
Is BHU law admission through CUET-UG?
Many BHU UG admissions now run through CUET-UG, but law intake specifics change year to year - always confirm in that year's official BHU bulletin.
Where is the Faculty of Law located?
On the BHU main campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.