Faculty of Law, Delhi University 2026 | Admission, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Ranking & Placements

All three centres — Campus Law Centre (CLC), Law Centre I (LC-I), and Law Centre II (LC-II) — are part of the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and award the same DU LLB degree of identical academic value. The differences are: CLC is on North Campus, has morning classes (8 AM–2 PM), and has the highest CUET cutoff (~213 UR in 2025) — it is the most prestigious centre by reputation. LC-I is also on North Campus with afternoon classes (1 PM–7 PM) and a lower cutoff (~188). LC-II is on South Campus with a cutoff of approximately 193. Employers and the legal profession treat all three DU Law degrees equally — the centre name does not appear on the degree.

This is one of the most debated questions in Indian legal education. The honest answer: it depends on the NLU and the career path. For top-5 NLUs (NLSIU, NLU Delhi, NALSAR, WBNUJS, GNLU), the NLU degree typically has an edge in formal placements, structured curriculum, and peer quality due to the residential NLU environment and smaller class sizes. However, the DU 3-year LLB is significantly more affordable (₹18,030 vs ₹10–15 lakh at NLUs), provides unmatched access to Delhi's legal ecosystem (SC, DHC, senior advocates), has a more powerful alumni network in certain judicial and policy circles, and is a perfectly valid path to a distinguished legal career. Many Senior Advocates, HC judges, and government law officers are DU LLB graduates. The DU degree is a strong choice for students who specifically want to build a Delhi-based practice, are cost-conscious, or are older graduates transitioning into law.

Yes — and you should. CLAT applies only to the 5-year BA LLB and BBA LLB (Hons.) at DU. CUET PG applies to the 3-year LLB and LLM. These are completely separate entrance exams for different programmes. If you are appearing for Class 12 and aspire to the 5-year programme, prepare for CLAT (December 2026 for 2027 admission). If you have already completed graduation and want the 3-year LLB, prepare for CUET PG (typically held in February–March). There is no bar on appearing for both if you are appearing in Class 12 and also hold a graduation degree (unlikely but technically possible).

The Faculty of Law, Delhi University has over 2,500 seats across its three centres (Campus Law Centre, Law Centre I, and Law Centre II) combined for the 3-year LLB programme. This makes it one of the largest law programmes in India by seat count. Seats are distributed category-wise as per central government reservation norms. Despite the large total seat count, competition remains intense for General category students at the more prestigious Campus Law Centre, where the UR cutoff was 213 (out of 300) in Round 1 of CUET PG 2025.

Class timings at the three centres are: Campus Law Centre — 8 AM to 2 PM (morning batch); Law Centre I — 1 PM to 7 PM (afternoon/evening batch); Law Centre II — timings vary but generally similar to CLC morning schedule. The afternoon timing at LC-I is a significant practical advantage for working professionals or those managing other commitments alongside their LLB. Many DU Law LLB students are graduates who work part-time — the 6-hour class schedule at a single centre gives enough remaining time for internship and self-study.

Yes — the University of Delhi has hostel facilities available through the university's central accommodation system, though hostel seats are limited and competed for. Students at CLC and LC-I (North Campus) can apply for hostel accommodation at DU's North Campus hostels. Most students who do not get hostel accommodation find PG accommodation (paying guest) in the areas surrounding North Campus (Kamla Nagar, Mukherjee Nagar, Hudson Lane) at reasonable rates. The North Campus area is very student-friendly with affordable accommodation options.

The DU LLM (2-year or 3-year) is one of India's most respected postgraduate law degrees for academic careers in law. Faculty positions at NLUs, state law universities, and private law schools regularly see DU LLM graduates being appointed — particularly with NET/JRF qualifications. The DU LLM fee of just ₹12,040 (complete) makes it an extraordinary value proposition. Specialisations include Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Business Law, International Law, and Labour Law. For those who want to pursue an academic law career or research-oriented practice, the DU LLM followed by a DU PhD is one of the strongest possible credential combinations at a tiny fraction of the cost of private LLM programmes.