Frequently asked questions
What is the pass mark in the TU LL.B. entrance?
40 out of 100. A separate merit list is published for each campus, listing the candidates who scored at least 40%.
How many questions are there, and how long is the exam?
100 multiple-choice questions, one mark each, in 1 hour 40 minutes, which is about one minute per question. See the exam pattern.
Which subjects are tested, and how are the marks split?
According to the Faculty of Law's 2083 model question paper: Jurisprudence 50, Constitutional Law 30, and 20 from the four Muluki codes (civil, criminal, civil procedure and criminal procedure). See the syllabus.
Is there negative marking?
The Faculty's 2083 model question paper does not mention negative marking. Always read the instructions printed on that year's question paper.
Are the questions in English or Nepali?
Both. In the LL.B. model paper each question and its options are printed in English and then in Nepali, so you can read whichever you prefer.
Who can apply for the 3-year LL.B.?
Anyone with a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Every applicant except foreign nationals must pass the entrance exam conducted by the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Law, TU.
How is merit decided when candidates score the same?
According to the Faculty's admission notice, ties are broken by the bachelor's degree percentage, then the +2 percentage, then the SEE/SLC percentage.
How is the B.A.LL.B. entrance different?
The 5-year B.A.LL.B. is for +2 graduates. Its TU entrance has 30 marks of MCQs, 50 marks of written law answers and a 20-mark English essay. Read the B.A.LL.B. entrance guide.
When is the entrance exam held?
In recent years the form has opened in spring and the exam has been held around Jestha–Ashar (June). Dates change every year, so follow the notices on the Faculty of Law website.
Is LLB Pass part of Tribhuvan University?
No. LLB Pass is an independent practice platform. Exam rules, dates and results come only from Tribhuvan University's Faculty of Law.