DU B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

Complete Guide, Upcoming Dates, Eligibility and How to Apply

DU Law Admission 2026 has a genuinely tight window this year — registration opened on 30 April 2026 and closes on 18 May 2026, giving candidates barely three weeks to complete the entire process. If you cleared CLAT 2026 and are eyeing a seat at Delhi University’s Faculty of Law, treat this deadline as non-negotiable.

The Basics You Need First

Delhi University’s Faculty of Law, established in 1924 and accredited by the Bar Council of India, offers two five-year integrated programmes through DU Law Admission 2026 — B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.). Both were introduced as flagship offerings during the university’s centenary year in 2022, blending legal education with either humanities or business administration foundations.

Do You Actually Qualify?

Clearing CLAT 2026 isn’t the only requirement for DU Law Admission 2026 — you also need:

• Class XII (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board
• Minimum 45% aggregate for General/OBC/EWS candidates, or 40% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
• A valid CLAT 2026 attempt — compartment candidates are not eligible for this admission cycle

Here’s the part candidates often overlook: sitting for CLAT 2026 alone doesn’t automatically enter you into DU’s process. You must separately register on law.uod.ac.in for seat allocation — the two systems don’t talk to each other automatically.

How Many Seats Are Actually Available?

On top of this, supernumerary seats exist under the UoD Ward Quota, Orphan Quota, Single Girl Child Quota, and a Foreign National Students Quota (10% per programme). Reservation follows standard norms — 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, plus 5% supernumerary for PwBD and Children/Widows of Armed Forces personnel.

Important for OBC/EWS candidates: Your certificate must be issued after 31 March 2026 to be valid for this cycle — an older certificate, even if otherwise correct, won’t be accepted.

What Will This Cost You?

Pay only through the official portal — DU Law Admission 2026 does not recognize payments made through any third-party link or agent.

The Registration Process, Step by Step

1. Visit law.uod.ac.in and click “New Registration.”
2. Enter your name and date of birth exactly as they appear on your CLAT 2026 application — this becomes uneditable later.
3. Verify via OTP sent to your registered mobile or email.
4. Log in and fill your personal details carefully. Once locked, fields like parent’s name, category, gender, email, mobile number, and bank details cannot be changed under any circumstance.
5. Upload self-attested scanned documents — blurred or incomplete uploads risk outright rejection.
6. Enter your Class X and Class XII marks (Class XII only, even if your marksheet shows XI marks too).
7. Choose your preference order between the two programmes carefully — this directly drives your seat allocation and cannot be changed after the deadline.
8. Preview your entire form before final submission — no edits are possible afterward.
9. Pay the registration fee via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Your application counts as complete only once payment is realized.
10. Save your payment confirmation for future reference.

One practical tip straight from DU: fill the form on a desktop or laptop, not a mobile phone.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Class X certificate (with DOB and parents’ names) and Class XII marksheet
• CLAT 2026 admit card and score card
• Category certificate (SC/ST, OBC-NCL issued after 31 March 2026, or EWS issued after 31 March 2026), if applicable
• PwBD disability certificate from a recognized government hospital, if applicable
• Quota-specific documents — Educational Concession Certificate (CW), Orphanage/Death Certificate (Orphan quota), Employment Certificate (UoD Ward quota), or a Magistrate-attested affidavit (Single Girl Child quota)

How Seats Actually Get Allocated

Once registration closes on 18 May 2026, allocation under DU Law Admission 2026 follows this priority order: CLAT 2026 merit score, category, seat availability, and your submitted programme preference. When you’re offered a seat, you must log in and click “Accept” within the given deadline — inactivity counts as automatic non-acceptance, and your seat gets cancelled without further notice.

After accepting, you’ll have two choices in later rounds:

• Upgrade — if you want a shot at your higher preference programme in subsequent rounds (your current seat auto-cancels if you get upgraded)
• Freeze — if you’re satisfied and don’t want further rounds (once frozen, upgrade is no longer available)

Financial Support Options

Delhi University offers real fee relief for DU Law Admission 2026 admits based on combined parental income:

You’ll need ITRs for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 to claim this, and it renews every academic year. Separately, all admitted students qualify for a one-time laptop reimbursement — actual purchase price or ₹50,000, whichever is lower — provided the invoice is in the student’s name, the purchase wasn’t on EMI, and payment was in Indian Rupees. Apply within 60 days of the closure of all admission rounds.

If Marks End Up Tied

Tie-breaking under DU Law Admission 2026 follows this order: higher aggregate in best 3 subjects of Class XII, then best 4, then best 5 — and if still tied, the candidate with the earlier date of birth gets preference.

Who Should Actually Go For This

DU Law Admission 2026 makes sense for candidates who’ve already written CLAT 2026 and are specifically targeting Delhi University’s Faculty of Law — this isn’t an admission route open to those without a CLAT attempt. Given the short 19-day registration window, this is particularly relevant for candidates from Assam and the Northeast who need extra lead time for document preparation (like category certificates issued after 31 March 2026) and courier/scan logistics before the deadline.

Where Candidates Commonly Go Wrong

• Assuming CLAT 2026 registration alone gets them into DU’s process, without separately registering on law.uod.ac.in.
• Submitting an OBC or EWS certificate issued before 31 March 2026, making it invalid for this cycle.
• Entering Class XI marks instead of Class XII only, in cases where the marksheet lists both.
• Missing the “Accept” deadline after seat allocation, resulting in automatic seat cancellation.
• Trying to pay the registration fee through any link other than the official portal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to register for DU Law Admission 2026?
18 May 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Q2. Is CLAT 2026 score mandatory?
Yes, it’s the sole basis for seat allocation — no other entrance exam is accepted.

Q3. Can I apply offline or via email?
No, the entire process is online only, through law.uod.ac.in.

Q4. What is the registration fee?
₹1,500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, ₹1,000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates — both non-refundable.

Q5. Can I change my programme preference after submission?
No, once locked after the deadline, it cannot be changed under any circumstances.

Q6. What happens if I miss the seat acceptance deadline?
Your seat is automatically cancelled, and you won’t be considered in subsequent allocation rounds.

Q7. How many total seats are available?
120 — 60 each in B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), plus supernumerary quota seats.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is based on the official DU Faculty of Law Bulletin and verified sources at the time of writing. AssamJobUpdate.com does not guarantee real-time accuracy, as the university may revise the seat allocation schedule or other details. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details directly from law.uod.ac.in and admission.uod.ac.in.

Powrel Prakash

Prakash Powrel is the Founder & Editor of Assam Job Update. He is dedicated to helping students and job seekers across Assam and Northeast India by publishing Government Jobs, Private Jobs, Admissions, Results, Scholarships, and Career updates based on official notifications and trusted sources.