Law Entrance Exams After 12th in Kerala
Updated November 2026. Confirm final details in the official notification.
Kerala students who want to study law after Plus Two have three main entrance exams for law colleges in Kerala, and several national options. Most of our students write more than one, because the syllabus overlaps.
1. KLEE – Kerala Law Entrance Examination
Conducted by CEE Kerala for the four Government Law Colleges (Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode) and government seats in self-financing law colleges. 120 questions, 2 hours, +3/−1 marking. From the next academic year the paper is expected to be in Malayalam and English. Full KLEE 2027 guide »
2. CUSAT CAT – for CUSAT School of Legal Studies
Cochin University's Common Admission Test admits students to its 5-year BBA LLB (Hons), B.Com LLB (Hons) and B.Sc (Computer Science) LLB (Hons), and the 3-year LLB at the School of Legal Studies, Kochi. CUSAT CAT law details »
3. CLAT – for NUALS Kochi and the National Law Universities
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi is a National Law University and admits students only through CLAT, along with 20+ other NLUs across India. CLAT 2027 details »
A suggested exam plan for 2027
| When | Exam | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2026 | CLAT (6 Dec), AILET (13 Dec), SLAT (19 & 26 Dec) | National exams – for students who have prepared through Class 11–12 |
| Early 2027 | CUSAT CAT applications | Apply on time – the window is short |
| Mid 2027 | KLEE | Most Kerala students' main exam for Government Law Colleges |
The same core skills – English, general knowledge, reasoning and legal aptitude – are tested in all of them, so one strong preparation covers every exam. See how the three exams compare »
Preparing for law entrance exams in Kerala? Mentors, Elamkulam, Ernakulam runs classroom and online coaching. See our courses or call / WhatsApp +91 81290 48880.
Frequently asked questions
Does NUALS Kochi accept KLEE?
No. NUALS Kochi is a National Law University and admits students through CLAT.
Which is easier, KLEE or CLAT?
KLEE is generally easier: its questions are short and factual. CLAT is passage-based and tests reading and reasoning speed.
Can I write KLEE, CLAT and CUSAT CAT in the same year?
Yes. The exams are held at different times of the year and their syllabus overlaps, so many students write all three.