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CUET PG LLB COQP11 preparation guide

Success Mantra Admin October 27, 2026 10 minutes

CUET PG LLB 2027: Eligibility, COQP11 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Cut-off and Preparation Guide

By Success Mantra Admin

If you are planning to join a 3-year law degree after graduation, CUET PG LLB 2027 is the entrance route you will most likely take. This guide walks you through everything in one place: who can apply, the COQP11 paper and syllabus, fees, the DU LLB seat matrix, last year's cut-offs, a practical way to prepare, and what happens after the exam. Read it once end to end, then keep it handy as a checklist.

What Is CUET PG LLB and What Does COQP11 Mean?

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) was introduced in 2022 for admission into postgraduate programmes in Central and participating universities. The idea is simple: one common platform and equal opportunity for candidates across the country, especially those from the North-East, rural areas and other remote regions. It also helps students build a better connection with universities.

Because it is a single examination, one test lets you reach a wide range of Central Universities and other participating universities, and take part in their admission processes.

For law aspirants, the paper that matters is COQP11, the paper code used for the CUET PG general paper for the 3-year LLB programme. Keep this code in mind while filling the application form.

CUET PG LLB 2027 Eligibility Criteria

You can appear for CUET PG if you hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification. Students who are in the final year of their Bachelor's degree in 2027 can also apply.

Minimum percentage required

Category	Minimum percentage	Maximum percentage	Upload required
Unreserved	50	100	No
PwBD	45	100	No
SC	45	100	No
ST	45	100	No
EWS	50	100	No
OBC-NCL	50	100	No

Age limit and stream

There is no minimum or maximum age limit for the 3-year LLB course. You also do not need a law background or any specific subject at graduation. Graduates from science, arts, commerce, engineering or any other stream are eligible.

CUET PG LLB 2027 Important Dates

The dates below are tentative, so always confirm them on the official NTA website.

Event	Expected timeline
Online registration and application form	Mid-December to mid-January
Month of examination	March 2027
Duration of examination	90 minutes
Result declaration on the NTA website	Mid-April 2027

Official website: exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg

CUET PG Application Fee

Pay the fee online through the payment gateway in the application, using net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. The figures below are the CUET PG 2026 fees. Check the 2027 information bulletin for any change.

Category	Fee for up to two test papers	Each additional test paper
General	₹1,400	₹700
Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL	₹1,200	₹600
SC / ST / Third Gender	₹1,100	₹600
PwD / PwBD	₹1,000	₹600
Outside Bharat	₹7,000	₹3,500

CUET PG LLB Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Here is how the COQP11 paper works:

Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Language: English and Hindi (bilingual)
Duration: 90 minutes
Questions: 75 multiple-choice questions

Marking scheme

Each correct answer earns you 4 marks, and each wrong answer costs you 1 mark. Questions you leave unanswered, or mark for review without answering, carry no marks. Choose the one option you think is most appropriate for each question.

If the English and Hindi versions differ in any way, the English version is treated as final.

What happens if a question has more than one correct option, or an error?

NTA aims for one unique answer per question, but in rare cases things go differently:

If more than one option is found correct, 4 marks go to everyone who marked any of the correct options.
If no option is correct, or the question is wrong or dropped, all candidates who appeared receive 4 marks, whether they attempted it or not.

COQP11 Paper Pattern and Section-wise Syllabus

COQP11 is the CUET PG general paper for the 3-year LLB programme, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for Delhi University. It covers four areas: English Comprehension, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Computer Basics, and General Aptitude (Quantitative Aptitude plus Logical Reasoning).

English Comprehension syllabus

Expect English grammar, usage errors, jumbled paragraphs, sentence correction and improvement, reading comprehension, paragraph completion, one-word substitution, synonyms and antonyms, and idioms and phrases.

General Knowledge and General Awareness syllabus

Topics include literature, history, the Indian Constitution, personalities, sports, national and international economy, economics, science, politics, legal awareness, trade awareness, geography and culture.

Computer Basics syllabus

This section covers computer fundamentals, abbreviations and shortcut keys, Microsoft Windows and Office (including MS Word), types of computers, storage devices, hardware and software, input and output devices, the internet, networks, websites, web browsers, computer viruses and other important computer-related terms.

General Aptitude (Quantitative Aptitude) syllabus

The maths portion includes clocks, calendar, average, simplification, problems on ages, number system, trains, LCM and HCF, percentage, profit and loss, partnerships, compound and simple interest, ratio and proportion, time and work, pipes and cisterns, time and distance, stocks and shares, discount and banker's discount, geometry and mensuration, sets and union, permutation and combination, mixture and allegation, area, and volume and surface area.

Logical Reasoning syllabus

Expect ranking tests, linear and matrix arrangements, sequencing, statements and arguments, cause and effect, statement-assumption and statement-conclusion questions, number series, blood relations, coding and decoding, inferences, non-verbal reasoning, analogy, symbol-based problems, direction and distance, and analytical reasoning.

DU LLB Seat Matrix

If your target is the University of Delhi, here is the seat matrix across its three law centres.

Centre	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS
Campus Law Centre (CLC)	390	144	72	260	96
Law Centre 1 (LC1)	390	144	72	260	97
Law Centre 2 (LC2)	390	145	72	260	96
Total	1170	433	216	780	289

That adds up to 2,888 seats across the three centres.

CUET PG LLB Cut-off (2026, Second Round)

Cut-offs change every year, so treat these as a guide to the level you should aim for, not a promise. These are the second round of allocation and admission figures for 2026.

College	UR	EWS	OBC	PWD	SC	ST
Campus Law Centre	194	170	155	45	135	79
Law Centre 1	161	125	123	x	111	29
Law Centre 2	162	120	120	x	112	39

Campus Law Centre has the highest cut-offs in almost every category, so if it is your first choice, plan your preparation accordingly.

How to Prepare for CUET PG LLB 2027: Section-wise Tips

COQP11 is a general paper used for several programme types. It is not a dedicated law paper, so do not prepare for it the way you would for a law-subject exam. Prepare according to the official COQP11 syllabus and the admission rules of the university you want.

English and language comprehension

Practise reading comprehension that tests the central idea, inference, tone, purpose and detail. Build your vocabulary through synonyms, antonyms, idioms and one-word substitutions, and learn words in context, not from long lists. For grammar, work on sentence correction, error spotting and sentence structure.

A simple routine works best: read something every day, revise vocabulary in context, attempt timed passages, and keep an error notebook of mistakes you do not want to repeat.

General knowledge and current affairs

Split your effort between current affairs (national and international developments, government schemes, awards, appointments, reports and major events) and static GK (history, geography, polity and the Constitution, economy, science, culture, sports and important institutions).

Legal awareness can help as part of your general awareness, but do not turn your preparation into CLAT-style legal reasoning unless the official 2027 notification asks for it. Revise current affairs daily, consolidate every week, rely on trusted sources, and revisit facts again and again.

Computer basics

This section rewards short, clean notes. Cover computer fundamentals, hardware and software, input and output devices, storage, operating systems, common terms, basic office tools, the internet, browsers, networks, cyber security basics, abbreviations and shortcuts. Follow your notes with factual MCQs and revise at spaced intervals.

Quantitative aptitude

Arithmetic is the core: percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, profit and loss, discount, interest, time and work, time-speed-distance, ages, number system and LCM/HCF. Depending on the official syllabus, also practise geometry and mensuration, mixtures, partnership, calendars and clocks, and permutation and combination.

Get the concepts clear first, then solve a short set every day, learn quicker calculation methods and write down the errors that keep repeating.

Logical reasoning

Work on analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, directions, blood relations and ranking, then move to arrangements, sequencing, statement and conclusion, assumptions, cause and effect, inference and analytical reasoning. Learn a solving framework for each type, practise in timed sets, and always check why the wrong options are wrong.

How to Use Previous-Year Papers and Mock Tests

Mock tests are where preparation turns into marks. Here is a sensible way to use them:

Start with a diagnostic paper to find your weak areas.
Use previous-year papers to understand the style and difficulty of questions. Do not assume a topic that appeared once will appear again.
After every mock, record your total score, accuracy, section-wise performance, time spent and repeated mistakes.
Review more than your wrong answers. Look at lucky guesses and at questions that took too long.
Come back to selected questions after a few days to check that you remember them.

Success Mantra DU LL.B. 2027 Course

The Success Mantra team has built its DU LLB 2027 preparation as one complete system: concept clarity from founder-led faculty members, curated practice sessions, previous-year questions, mocks with detailed analysis, doubt support and mentorship. Classes run online as well as at our centres in Delhi.

After the Exam: Result, Cut-off and Counselling

Your work does not end when the paper does.

Follow NTA notices for the provisional answer key, recorded responses and the challenge process, where applicable.
Download your result or scorecard and keep it safe.
Track the official LL.B. admission page of each university you are targeting for separate registration, merit lists, preference filling and counselling.
Check category-wise eligibility, document verification, seat-allotment instructions and fee-payment deadlines.
Keep your own calendar of each university's deadlines. Do not assume every institution follows the same schedule.

Top LLB Universities Under CUET PG LLB

Some of the popular universities where you can use your CUET PG score for LLB admission:

Banaras Hindu University
Central University of Haryana
University of Delhi
University of Jammu
Lovely Professional University (LPU)

The full list of participating universities is on the NTA website.

CUET PG LLB 2027: Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

What is COQP11?

COQP11 is the paper code of the CUET PG general paper used for the 3-year LLB programme. It is a general paper used for several programme types, not a dedicated law-subject paper.

Who is eligible for CUET PG LLB 2027?

Anyone with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and final-year students appearing in 2027, can appear.

Is there an age limit for the 3-year LLB?

No. There is no minimum or maximum age limit.

Can a science, commerce or engineering graduate apply?

Yes. Graduates from any stream are eligible, with no specific subject prerequisite.

What is the minimum percentage required?

It is 50% for Unreserved, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, and 45% for PwBD, SC and ST candidates.

How many questions are there, and how long is the exam?

There are 75 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes.

Is there negative marking?

Yes. You get 4 marks for each correct answer and lose 1 mark for each wrong one. Unattempted questions carry no marks.

In which languages is the paper available?

It is bilingual, in English and Hindi. If there is any discrepancy, the English version is final.

Is the paper based on law subjects?

No. COQP11 tests English, general awareness, computer basics, quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning. Legal awareness is part of general awareness, so keep it as one topic and not the whole focus, and check the 2027 notification for any change.

When are the exam and the result?

The exam is expected in March 2027 and the result in mid-April 2027. Registration is expected from mid-December to mid-January. All dates are tentative until NTA confirms them.