LFAT (Law Faculty Admission Test)

Content Writer Papri Dutta
Updated On Date: Oct 10, 2025

LFAT 2026 Eligibility criteria

LFAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 

LFAT 2026 (Law Faculty Admission Test) eligibility criteria, set by Allahabad University, are crafted to ensure fair access while maintaining academic standards for the 5-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.) program. The LFAT 2026 eligibility criteria prioritize academic qualification, minimum marks, category-based reservation, and flexibility for provisional applicants.

LFAT 2026 Educational Qualification

  • Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Class 12) or an equivalent examination recognized by a State or Central Board of Education.
  • Applicants appearing for the Class 12 exam in 2026 are eligible, subject to submission of passing certificates during admission counselling.
  • Credentials acquired directly through open universities without prior basic qualification are not accepted.

Minimum Marks Requirement

  • Allahabad University mandates no fixed minimum aggregate at the entrance level, but most participating colleges require at least 45% for General, 42% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST candidates in the qualifying exam.
  • Candidates must check individual affiliated college requirements as some may set higher aggregates.

Age Criteria

  • There is no specified lower or upper age limit for LFAT candidates as per Allahabad University or NTA guidelines.

Nationality

  • Only Indian nationals are eligible for LFAT 2026 admission through CUET scores.
  • International students follow different procedures and are exempt from the regular entrance test.

Reservation Policy

Allahabad University maintains reservation policies for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD categories as per government norms

  • Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%
  • Scheduled Tribes (ST):5%
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27%
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10%

Sports and NCC quotas also apply, subject to university-specific rules.

Additional Criteria for LFAT 2026

  • Candidates with academic gaps after the 10+2 examination are eligible provided they possess the necessary documents.
  • Submission of a government-authorized photo ID, qualifying exam mark sheets, certificates, and photographs is mandatory during registration.

FAQs

Q1: Can students appearing for Class 12 in 2026 apply for LFAT 2026?

Ans. Yes, candidates in their Class 12 final year can apply, but final eligibility is contingent on submitting the qualifying certificate during counselling.

Q2: Is there any minimum marks requirement for LFAT 2026?

Ans. While NTA does not specify a minimum aggregate, most colleges require at least 45% for General, 42% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST in the qualifying exam. Applicants should verify each college’s cut-off.

Q3: Is there an age restriction for LFAT 2026 applicants?

Ans. No lower or upper age limit exists for LFAT; aspirants of all ages may apply, subject to university-specific conditions.

Q4: Can foreign nationals apply for LFAT 2026?

Ans. International and NRI students are usually exempt from the regular LFAT and must follow separate university procedures for admission.

Q5: Are gap year candidates eligible for LFAT 2026?

Ans. Yes, students with gap years after their Class 12 examination are eligible so long as they meet academic and documentation requirements.
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