Applicable for Law Programmes (CUET)
CUET (Law) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission into UG and PG Law programmes offered by central, state, deemed, and participating universities across India.
Accepted by numerous universities and institutions across India for admission into various professional programs.
Evaluates candidates' aptitude through sections on analytical ability, logical reasoning, quantitative skills, and verbal competency
Offers a pathway to reputed colleges and enhances career opportunities in diverse fields and industries.
Who can apply for CUET PG-LAW?
CUET PG-LAW Schedule
Note: Exact dates are announced by NTA . Check the official website for updated schedule.
1️⃣ Legal Principles & Application You’ll get: A legal principle (e.g., negligence, intention, liability) A factual situation You apply the principle to the facts You are NOT expected to use outside knowledge. Only apply what is given. Common Areas: Negligence Strict liability Vicarious liability Intention & knowledge Criminal liability Consent Breach of contract Defamation Trespass 2️⃣ Legal Maxims Memorize meaning + application. Important ones: Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea Res ipsa loquitur Audi alteram partem Nemo judex in causa sua Volenti non fit injuria Ignorantia juris non excusat Ubi jus ibi remedium Not just meanings. Know how they’re used in questions. 3️⃣ Assertion–Reason Type Statement 1 Statement 2 Choose logical relationship 4️⃣ Logical Legal Arguments Strengthen / weaken arguments Assumptions Conclusions Inference-based reasoning
1️⃣ Basic Structure & Philosophy Preamble Rule of Law Separation of powers Judicial review Federalism Parliamentary sovereignty vs constitutional supremacy 2️⃣ Fundamental Rights (Articles 12–35) Very important. Article 14 – Equality before law Article 19 – Six freedoms Article 21 – Right to life & personal liberty Article 21A – Education Article 25–28 – Religious freedom Article 32 – Constitutional remedies Writs: Habeas Corpus Mandamus Certiorari Prohibition Quo Warranto Expect case-law based conceptual questions. 3️⃣ Directive Principles of State Policy Nature (non-justiciable) Relationship with Fundamental Rights Key articles 4️⃣ Parliament & Executive President’s powers Prime Minister & Council of Ministers Emergency provisions National emergency President’s rule Financial emergency 5️⃣ Judiciary Supreme Court jurisdiction High Court powers Public Interest Litigation (PIL) ⚖️ PART B: Jurisprudence This is theory of law. Many students ignore it and regret later. Schools of Jurisprudence: Natural Law School Positivism (Austin) Historical School (Savigny) Sociological School (Roscoe Pound) Realist School
1️⃣ Supreme Court & High Court Judgments Last 1–2 years: Landmark constitutional judgments Privacy Electoral reforms Reservation issues Criminal law reforms You need issue + legal principle + outcome. 2️⃣ New Laws & Amendments Major Bills passed Criminal law reforms (BNS, BNSS, etc.) Amendments in constitutional provisions New regulatory bodies 3️⃣ International Legal Developments International Court of Justice decisions UN conventions Human rights developments India’s treaty obligations 4️⃣ Legal Policy Developments Data protection law Environmental law decisions Election Commission rulings Important commissions or committees 5️⃣ Important Appointments Chief Justice of India Attorney General Key constitutional positions