Panjab University, Chandigarh has officially postponed the PU CET 5 Year LLB 2026 entrance exam. As per the latest press release issued on 21 November 2025, the PU‑B.A./B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) 5‑Years Integrated Course Entrance Test 2026 will now be held on 26 April 2026, instead of 4 January 2026.
This sudden change is very important for all students preparing for PU 5‑Year Law Entrance 2026, so make sure you update your exam plan and preparation strategy accordingly.
Old Date vs New Date of PU CET 5 Year LLB 2026
- Earlier announced exam date: 4 January 2026 (Sunday)
- Revised / New exam date: 26 April 2026 (Sunday)
- Official source: Press Release on the Panjab University Examination website (notice regarding postponement of PU‑BA/B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 Years Integrated Course Entrance Test 2026, dated 21.11.2025).
According to the press note, the exam has been rescheduled due to administrative reasons. All other detailed schedules (admit card, result, counselling, etc.) will be updated by the University on the official PU exam portals in due course.
What This Postponement Means for PU CET 5 Year LLB 2026 Aspirants
For many PU 5‑year law aspirants, the January 4, 2026 date meant very limited preparation time after boards and other competitive exams. With the exam now shifted to 26 April 2026, you effectively get almost three extra months to:
- Strengthen your Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning
- Improve GK & Current Affairs, especially legal current affairs
- Practice more full‑length mock tests for PU BA/BCom LLB
- Revise important topics from English, Quantitative Techniques and Mental Ability
Instead of getting confused or anxious about the change, this is the right time to re‑structure your preparation plan and aim for a higher rank in PU 5‑Year Law Entrance 2026.
Key Points Students Should Note
- The entrance test for PU‑B.A./B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) 5‑Years Integrated Course is not cancelled, it is only postponed.
- The new exam date is 26 April 2026 as per the official PU press release.
- Candidates should keep visiting the official PU‑CET (UG) / UGLAW portal and the Panjab University Examination / Noticeboard pages for updates regarding fresh schedule, admit card dates, and any change in prospectus or deadlines.
- Any student preparing for PU 5‑Year Law along with CLAT, AILET, SLAT, MH‑CET Law, etc., should now align their test‑series and revision keeping late April 2026 in mind.
How Surya Law Academy Can Help You Crack PU CET 5 Year LLB 2026
At Surya Law Academy, Chandigarh, we specialise in PU Law Entrance Coaching along with CLAT and other 5‑year LLB exams. With the PU CET 5 Year LLB 2026 exam date now shifted to April, we are:
- Updating our PU‑specific mock tests and practice papers as per the latest pattern
- Focusing on high‑weightage topics of PU BA/BCom LLB entrance
- Strengthening students’ Current Affairs + Legal GK through regular classes and tests
- Providing time‑bound practice so that you can attempt the real paper with confidence
If you are serious about PU BA/BCom LLB (Hons.) 5‑Years Integrated Course 2026, this extended timeline is a golden opportunity to fix your weak areas and boost your score.
Final Word: Stay Updated, Stay Prepared
To summarise:
- PU CET 5‑Year LLB 2026 new exam date: 26 April 2026
- Earlier date: 4 January 2026
- Reason: Postponed by Panjab University due to administrative reasons (as per official press release dated 21.11.2025).
Keep checking the official PU websites for updated notifications, and follow reliable coaching institutes like Surya Law Academy for guidance, doubt‑clearing and updated study material.
If you need help structuring your PU 5‑year law preparation for April 2026, you can contact Surya Law Academy, Chandigarh for online and offline batches, doubt sessions and mock tests dedicated to PU BA/BCom LLB (Hons.) Entrance 2026.