Urgent Notice for Law Aspirants: The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has set today — June 15, 2026 — as the absolute last date to submit the KLEE 2026 application form for both the 3-year LLB and 5-year Integrated LLB programmes. The registration portal closes sharply at 5:00 PM today, after which no applications will be accepted under any circumstances. Candidates who have not yet completed their KLEE 2026 registration must log on immediately to cee.kerala.gov.in to avoid missing their only chance to appear in this year’s Kerala Law Entrance Examination, scheduled for June 28, 2026.
What Is KLEE 2026?
The Kerala Law Entrance Examination (KLEE 2026) is a state-level competitive entrance exam conducted annually by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. It serves as the sole gateway for admission to three prestigious law programmes offered across government law colleges and government merit seats in private self-financing law colleges across the state:
- 3-Year LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
- 5-Year Integrated LLB (offered as BA LLB, BCom LLB, and BBA LLB)
- LLM (Master of Laws) — with a separate registration and exam schedule
The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and is a must for any candidate seeking a seat through Kerala’s centralised law college admission process. Participating institutions include prestigious establishments such as the Government Law College Thiruvananthapuram, Government Law College Ernakulam (Kochi), and Government Law College Kozhikode, among others.
KLEE 2026 Registration: Key Dates at a Glance
- Application Form Released: June 10, 2026
- Last Date to Apply (3-Year & 5-Year LLB): June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- LLM Registration: Also opens June 10, 2026 (separate schedule)
- KLEE 2026 Exam Date: June 28, 2026 (CBT mode)
- Result: Expected 15–20 days after the examination
- KLEE LLM Exam: Expected in August 2026
- Counselling (CAP): Dates to be announced post-result
Eligibility Criteria for KLEE 2026
Before submitting the KLEE 2026 application, candidates must confirm they meet the following eligibility requirements:
For 5-Year Integrated LLB:
- Must have passed or be appearing in Class 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognised board
- Minimum 45% marks in Class 12 for General category; 42% for SEBC; 40% for SC/ST
- No upper or lower age limit
For 3-Year LLB:
- Must hold a graduation degree from a recognised university in any discipline
- Minimum 45% aggregate for General category; 42% for SEBC/EWS; 40% for SC/ST candidates
- No age limit applicable
For LLM:
- Must be a graduate in law (LLB or equivalent)
- Minimum 50% marks in the qualifying law degree
How to Apply for KLEE 2026 — Step-by-Step
Candidates can complete the KLEE 2026 registration through the following steps before the 5 PM deadline today:
- Visit the official CEE Kerala portal: cee.kerala.gov.in
- Click on the relevant link — LLB 5-Year at
cee.kerala.gov.in/llb5online2026/or LLB 3-Year atcee.kerala.gov.in/llb3online2026/ - Register using your mobile number and email ID
- Fill in all personal, academic, and contact details accurately
- Upload a coloured passport-size photograph (JPEG, 150×200 pixels, 15–100 KB, light background) and your signature
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and save a printout or PDF of the confirmation for future reference
KLEE 2026 Application Fee
The registration fee for KLEE 2026 is:
- General / SEBC Category: ₹950
- SC / ST Category: ₹450
Payment must be completed online via the official payment gateway. Once submitted, the fee is non-refundable. Candidates are advised to double-check their category before payment to avoid discrepancies.
KLEE 2026 Exam Pattern
The KLEE 2026 examination for both LLB programmes consists of 120 multiple-choice questions spread across four sections:
- General English: 36 Questions
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs: 27 Questions
- Arithmetic and Mental Ability: 15 Questions
- Aptitude for Legal Studies: 42 Questions
The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode in a single session. Candidates must carry their KLEE 2026 admit card — expected to be released approximately one week before the exam date — along with a valid government-issued photo ID to the examination centre. Entry will be denied without both documents.
After the Exam: Result and Counselling
The KLEE 2026 result for 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes is expected to be declared approximately 15 to 20 days after the June 28 exam, on the official CEE Kerala website. The result will be available as a downloadable scorecard under the candidate’s login.
Qualified candidates will then be called for the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP), which is Kerala’s online single-window counselling mechanism. Seats in all participating government and private law colleges are allotted through CAP based on the candidate’s KLEE 2026 rank, preferred college choices, category reservation, and seat availability. Document verification and fee payment will be carried out at the allotted institution.
For LLM candidates, the exam is expected in August 2026, with results anticipated in September 2026, and a separate counselling schedule will follow.
Don’t miss the 5:00 PM deadline today. Visit cee.kerala.gov.in immediately to complete your KLEE 2026 registration.
