Karnataka KLEE (Karnataka Law Entrance Examination) is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to 5-year integrated law and 3-year LLB programmes in government and private law colleges across Karnataka. It is the sole gateway for law admissions in Karnataka's state quota. Around 15,000-20,000 candidates appear annually.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Offline (OMR based)
Duration:90 minutes
Total Marks:90
Marking Scheme:+1 for correct, no negative marking
Sections
General Knowledge
30 Questions•30 Marks
Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning
30 Questions•30 Marks
English & Comprehension
30 Questions•30 Marks
Syllabus
General Knowledge
Indian polity, history, geography, economy
Current events, legal awareness basics
Mental Ability
Series, analogies, coding-decoding
Logical reasoning, puzzles, arguments
English
Reading comprehension, grammar
Vocabulary, sentence correction, idioms
Eligibility Criteria
5-year: Passed Class 12 with minimum 45% (40% for reserved)
3-year: Graduated with minimum 45%
Karnataka domicile for state quota
Important Dates
Notification
February 2027 (tentative - confirm on official website)
Exam date
May 2027 (tentative)
Counselling
June-July 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
Register on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Fill application form, upload documents
Pay fee online
Download admit card
Counselling by KEA after results
💡 Preparation Tips
Paper is moderate difficulty - focus on accuracy
English and GK are scoring - don't neglect them
Practice reasoning puzzles for mental ability section
❓ FAQs
Does KLEE replace CLAT for Karnataka colleges?
For state quota seats in Karnataka law colleges, KLEE is the entrance. NLU Dharwad and NLSIU Bengaluru use CLAT/AILET separately.
Can non-Karnataka students appear?
Yes, but state quota is reserved for Karnataka domicile. Management and All India quota are open.