The PU BA LLB / B.Com LLB (Hons.) 5-Year result 2026 was officially declared on May 12, 2026 at results.puchd.ac.in and uglaw.puchd.ac.in. Now the most critical question is: "How many marks do I need to get into UILS Chandigarh?" This guide gives you the most accurate category-wise, college-wise cutoff analysis — based directly on the official PU Prospectus 2026 and verified 2024 actual data.
💡 2026 Result Update: PU BA LLB result declared on May 12, 2026. Expected counselling cutoff for UILS Chandigarh General (BA LLB) is 74.50–75.00 marks out of 100. Aim for 75+ in the entrance exam. Remember: your Class 12 marks carry 50% weightage in the final merit list — this is critical.
⚠️ How Merit is Calculated — Most Students Get This Wrong
Before looking at cutoff marks, understand how the final merit is actually prepared. As per the official PU Prospectus 2026 (Section 23), the merit formula is:
⚠️ Important: Cutoff marks in all tables below are entrance exam marks out of 100. But your actual admission rank depends equally on your Class 12 percentage. A student with 70 in entrance + 90% in Class 12 can rank higher than a student with 78 in entrance + 70% in Class 12. Focus on both.
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PU BA LLB 2026 — Exam Pattern ✅ Official
ℹ️ Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet) | Duration: 90 minutes | Total Questions: 100 | Total Marks: 100 | Marking: +1 correct, −0.25 wrong | Exam Date 2026: April 26, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Result: May 12, 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude & Awareness (Law) | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 40 | 40 |
| Reasoning Ability | 10 | 10 |
| English Language | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Source: Section 6.3, Official PU UGLAW Prospectus 2026. Question paper is available in English, Hindi and Punjabi — except the English section which is in English only.
Eligibility for Admission 2026 ✅ Official
ℹ️ As per Section 22 of the official PU Prospectus 2026: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates) from any recognized Board/University. Admission is based on the Final Merit List (50% entrance + 50% Class 12 marks + admissible weightage).
Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026 ✅ Official
These are the minimum marks required to appear in the Preliminary Merit List. Qualifying the entrance test is not the same as getting a seat — hundreds of students qualify but only top merit rankers get admission.
| Category | Minimum % Required | Minimum Marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 15% | 15 marks |
| SC / ST / Backward Class / PwD | 10% | 10 marks |
Source: Section 20.2, Official PU UGLAW Prospectus 2026.
PU Law 2026 — Official Seat Matrix ✅ Official
As per the official PU Prospectus 2026 (Page 15), the seat distribution is as follows. Note that only UILS Chandigarh offers B.Com LLB — regional centres offer BA LLB only.
| College / Centre | Course | Seats | SGC/OGC Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| UILS, PU Chandigarh | BA LLB (Hons.) 5 Years | 180 | +4 |
| B.Com LLB (Hons.) 5 Years | 180 | +4 | |
| UIL, PURC Ludhiana | BA LLB (Hons.) 5 Years only | 60 | +2 |
| UILS, PUSSGRC Hoshiarpur | BA LLB (Hons.) 5 Years only | 60 | +2 |
| Total | 480 | +12 |
Reservation: 46.5% seats are reserved (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, BC 5%, PwD 5%, Sports 5%, Defence 5%, Freedom Fighter 2%). Remaining ~50% are open/general category seats. 3.5% are reserved for NRI candidates.
UILS Chandigarh — Safe Entrance Score Reference 2026
These are entrance exam score targets for UILS Chandigarh. Remember your Class 12 marks also carry 50% weight in final merit — so these targets assume an average to good board result.
PU BA LLB Expected Counselling Cutoff 2026 — All Colleges
The following expected cutoffs are based on 2024 verified trends and expert analysis. Official counselling cutoffs will be published on uglaw.puchd.ac.in after the merit list is released. These are entrance exam marks out of 100 only.
| Category | Expected Cutoff 2026 (Entrance, out of 100) | Expected Rank | 2024 Actual Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 74.50 – 75.00 | 120 – 130 | 74.95 |
| SC | 62.50 – 63.50 | 36 – 40 | 62.97 |
| ST | 39.00 – 41.00 | 20 – 22 | 39.77 |
| BC (OBC) | 70.00 – 71.00 | 20 – 24 | 70.57 |
| Defence | 65.50 – 67.00 | 16 – 20 | 66.15 |
| OGC / SGC | 72.50 – 73.50 | 22 – 25 | 72.82 |
| Category | Expected Cutoff 2026 (Entrance, out of 100) | Expected Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 75.50 – 76.50 | 190 – 210 |
| SC | 62.50 – 63.50 | 58 – 65 |
| ST | 39.00 – 41.00 | 20 – 22 |
| BC (OBC) | 70.50 – 71.50 | 28 – 32 |
| Defence | 62.50 – 64.00 | 27 – 31 |
| OGC / SGC | 74.00 – 75.00 | 35 – 39 |
| Category | Expected Cutoff 2026 (Entrance, out of 100) | Expected Rank | 2024 Actual Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 70.50 – 71.50 | 240 – 260 | 71.24 |
| SC | 57.00 – 58.00 | 92 – 98 | 57.67 |
| ST | — | — | — |
| BC (OBC) | 66.50 – 67.50 | 34 – 38 | 67.45 |
| Defence | 50.00 – 51.00 | 45 – 49 | 50.82 |
| OGC / SGC | 70.00 – 71.00 | 35 – 40 | 70.85 |
| Category | Expected Cutoff 2026 (Entrance, out of 100) | Expected Rank | 2024 Actual Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 68.50 – 69.50 | 360 – 380 | 68.50 |
| SC | 54.00 – 55.00 | 125 – 135 | 54.77 |
| ST | 45.00 – 46.00 | 14 – 16 | — |
| BC (OBC) | 62.00 – 63.00 | 68 – 72 | 62.55 |
| Defence | 50.00 – 51.00 | 47 – 50 | 50.45 |
| OGC / SGC | 67.50 – 68.50 | 58 – 63 | 68.25 |
ℹ️ Note: Expected cutoffs above are for entrance exam marks only (out of 100). Final admission rank is calculated as 50% entrance + 50% Class 12 marks. These estimates are based on 2024 actual cutoff trends. Actual 2026 cutoffs will be published officially on uglaw.puchd.ac.in after the merit list.
PU Law Cutoff Trend — 2022 to 2026 (UILS Chandigarh, Entrance Marks)
| Year | General (UILS BA LLB) | SC (UILS) | BC (UILS) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ~68–70 | ~55–58 | ~63–65 | 📈 Rising |
| 2023 | ~70–73 | ~58–61 | ~65–68 | 📈 Rising |
| 2024 | 74.95 | 62.97 | 70.57 | 📈 Rising |
| 2026 Expected | 74.50–75.00 | 62.50–63.50 | 70.00–71.00 | 📈 Stable/Rising |
Cutoffs have risen consistently every year. The 2026 cutoff is expected to remain at or slightly above 2024 levels. If the paper was tougher than usual, cutoffs may dip marginally.
Qualifying Marks vs Admission Cutoff — The Key Difference
- Minimum qualifying marks (to appear in Preliminary Merit List): General = 15 marks (15%) | SC/ST/BC/PwD = 10 marks (10%)
- Admission cutoff (actual marks to get a seat): General = ~74.50–75.00 entrance marks at UILS Chandigarh
- Scoring 15 marks only makes you eligible — it does not give you a seat
- 10+2 board percentage is equally important — 50% of final merit comes from your Class 12 marks
- Tie-breaking rule (from official prospectus): Higher Class 12% → Higher 10th% → Older candidate
- You must submit your category certificate at counselling — if not submitted, you are considered General category only
- Counselling is mandatory in-person at the respective centre — online is not available
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