LLB Admissions in Lahore 2026: LAT, Dates, Eligibility and Universities

Universities/Colleges in LAHORE offering LLB

Institution Name	Program Name	Location
Alley Group of Colleges Lahore	LLB (Hons)	4-F Gulberg - II, Lahore
Hajvery University	LLB Hons	43-52 Industrial Area, Gulberg III, Lahore
School of Law SOL Lahore	LLB Hons	74B/III, Gulberg III Lahore Pakistan
The Institute of Legal Studies (TILS), Lahore	LLB (HONS)	Aziz Avenue, Canal Bank, Gulberg V, Lahore, Pakistan
Toppers Law College Lahore	LLB (Hons)	27-L Gulberg III Lahore

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  Alley Group of Colleges Lahore Program: LLB (Hons) Location: 4-F Gulberg - II, Lahore

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  Hajvery University Program: LLB Hons Location: 43-52 Industrial Area, Gulberg III, Lahore

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  School of Law SOL Lahore Program: LLB Hons Location: 74B/III, Gulberg III Lahore Pakistan

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  The Institute of Legal Studies (TILS), Lahore Program: LLB (HONS) Location: Aziz Avenue, Canal Bank, Gulberg V, Lahore, Pakistan

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  Toppers Law College Lahore Program: LLB (Hons) Location: 27-L Gulberg III Lahore

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If you want an LLB admission in Lahore, the HEC Law Admission Test (LAT) comes first. Registration for the current LAT cycle closes on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, and the test is tentatively set for Sunday, 15 November 2026. Most large Lahore universities listed their fall 2026 deadlines between July and early October, so many of those windows have already closed. Passing the LAT now keeps you eligible for the next intake. Check the HEC LAT notice for any change of date.

LLB Admission in Lahore at a Glance

LAT 2026: Dates and Paper Pattern

The Education Testing Council (ETC) of the Higher Education Commission runs the LAT. It is required for LLB admission in HEC and Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) recognised institutions, following Supreme Court orders.

Any change will be posted on hec.gov.pk and etc.hec.gov.pk. The earlier 6 September 2026 test had results scheduled for 16 October.

The paper carries 100 marks:

A few practical points:

• You can apply if you have passed HSSC, or if you have appeared and are waiting for your result.
• If you have already passed the LAT, you may sit it again to improve your score.
• You choose your test centre during registration, and it cannot be changed afterwards.
• A LAT score is valid for admission according to HEC policy. Check the validity date against the university’s closing date.

Apply on etc.hec.gov.pk. For help, use onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk. For step-by-step help, see our LAT registration guide.

Is the LLB 4 Years or 5 Years Now?

Both exist, and the transition is still under way. The Pakistan Bar Council and HEC moved towards a four-year LLB aligned with HEC’s undergraduate policy. Some Lahore universities, including UMT and Superior University, now publish four-year LLB programme pages. LUMS has said it will offer a four-year BA-LLB from Fall 2026 alongside its five-year programme. HEC’s current LAT notice also refers to four-year LLB admission.

In July 2026, HEC dismissed a viral letter that claimed students already enrolled in five-year programmes would be shifted to four years. Read the HEC clarification before sharing any such letter. Always confirm the duration in the university’s own admission notice. The Supreme Court has also barred admission to the old three-year LLB, so new applicants should not look for that route.

LLB Eligibility Criteria in Lahore

Rules differ by university, so read the notice for your target institution. The common pattern is Intermediate or A-Level with at least 45%, a pass in the LAT at 50 marks, and then the university’s own test or interview. Examples from published notices:

• University of the Punjab (University Law College, Quaid-e-Azam Campus): the 2025-26 notice requires a LAT pass at 50% and an appearance in the PU admission test, which carries 25% weightage. Only online forms are accepted, and the processing fee was PKR 500.
• GCU Lahore: its Fall 2025 LLB notice asked for at least 50% in Intermediate Part-I, a pass in the GCU entrance test, and a LAT pass by the closing date.
• UMT: its programme page states 45% in Intermediate or A-Level, 50% in the LAT, an interview, and a maximum age of 24.

See the national LLB eligibility criteria page for the general rules. If you hold A-Level or a foreign qualification, expect to need IBCC equivalence. PU requires it at the time of admission.

LLB Universities and Colleges in Lahore: Admission Deadlines

Deadlines marked “listed” come from the Eduvision listing and may have been extended. Confirm on the university’s own website before relying on them.

For a longer directory, see LLB universities in Lahore. Smaller colleges with their own pages include Lahore Law College, Quaid-e-Azam Law College and Superior College of Law.

How to Apply for LLB Admission in Lahore

1. Register for the LAT on the ETC portal and sit the test. Most universities will not process an application without a LAT pass.
2. Read the university’s current admission notice for the programme length, minimum marks, age limit and closing date.
3. Fill in the online application form on the university’s portal.
4. Pay the processing fee through the challan the portal generates. PU’s challan can be paid at HBL, UBL or through 1Bill.
5. Sit the university’s own test or interview if one is required.
6. Watch for the merit list. See LLB merit lists.
7. Submit your documents, including IBCC equivalence if you hold an A-Level or foreign qualification.

Check PBC Recognition Before You Pay

Only graduates of recognised law programmes can practise in Pakistan, so check that your university’s LLB is recognised by the Pakistan Bar Council. Published recognition lists have included PU, LUMS, UCP, UMT, Riphah, Minhaj, Kinnaird, the University of Lahore and others in Lahore, but lists change. Verify the current status with the PBC before paying any fee. This matters most for private law colleges.

What to Do Now

If you have not yet registered for the LAT, do it before 20 October. Collect your roll number slip in early November and prepare for the 15 November test. Meanwhile, review the LLB fee structure so you can budget, and practise with LLB past papers. Once results arrive, apply to the universities that open the next intake.