Kerala CEE LLM 2027 is the entrance test for LL.M admission to the four Government Law Colleges and government merit seats in self-financing law colleges in Kerala. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala conducts it as a computer based test. The 2027 dates are not out yet, and the exam is expected in July 2027.
Kerala CEE LLM 2027
This page covers Kerala CEE LLM 2027 expected dates, how to apply, the fee, eligibility, exam pattern and the colleges that take part.
| Full name | Entrance Examination for admission to the LL.M course, Kerala |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Exam level | State level (Kerala) |
| Courses / Purpose | LL.M in the 4 Government Law Colleges and government seats in self-financing law colleges |
| Exam date | Expected July 2027 |
| Application | Expected July 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 950; Rs 450 for SC, ST and PwD (2026 fee) |
| Eligibility | LLB (3 or 5 year) with at least 50% marks; final-year LLB students can apply |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Questions and marks | 200 MCQs, 600 marks, 2 hours |
| Negative marking | 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer (+3 for a correct answer) |
| Official website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
Kerala CEE LLM 2027 Important Dates
The Kerala CEE LLM 2027 schedule is not out yet, so the dates below are expected months based on 2026, when applications ran from 1 to 15 July and the exam was held on 26 July.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and prospectus | June 2027 Expected |
| Online application | July 2027 Expected |
| Admit card download | July 2027 Expected |
| LLM entrance | July 2027 Expected |
| Answer key | July 2027 Expected |
| Rank list | August 2027 Expected |
| CAP option registration | October 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for Kerala CEE LLM 2027
You apply for Kerala CEE LLM 2027 online at cee.kerala.gov.in once CEE Kerala publishes the prospectus, expected in June 2027. Only one application is allowed, and nothing can be changed after final submission, so read the prospectus first.
Apply Online for Kerala CEE LLM 2027
Applications for Kerala CEE LLM 2027 are expected in July 2027.
- Go to cee.kerala.gov.in and open the LLM 2027 online application link.
- Register with your basic details and create a strong password. You get a seven-digit application number.
- Fill the application form and click Save and finalize.
- Pay the application fee online by net banking, credit card or debit card.
- Upload your photograph (150 x 200 pixels, 15 to 100 KB, JPG), signature (150 x 100 pixels, 4 to 100 KB, JPG) and certificates as PDFs of 10 to 500 KB.
- Print the acknowledgement page and keep it. Do not post it to CEE.
| Category | Application fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| General and SEBC | Rs 950 |
| SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities | Rs 450 |
Defects in your photo, signature or documents are shown only in the candidate portal and by SMS. In 2026 candidates had until 23 July to fix photo and signature defects, or their admit card was withheld.
How to log in to the Kerala CEE LLM 2027 candidate portal?
You use the CEE Kerala LL.M candidate portal, with your application number and password, to pay the fee, see and fix defects in your application, download the admit card, file answer key complaints, register options and get your allotment memo.
- Open the CEE Kerala website. The LL.M 2027 candidate portal link will appear there when registration opens, expected in June 2027; the portal live now is for LL.M 2026.
- Click the LL.M 2027 candidate portal link.
- Enter your seven-digit application number, your password and the access code shown in the image.
- Click Login.
- Your home page opens with your application status, any defects to fix and the links live at that stage, such as the admit card, option registration and allotment memo.
Forgot your application number or password? Use the links under the login box. On the 2026 portal, Forgot Application Number asked for your name and registered mobile number, and Forgot Password asked for your application number and date of birth and sent an OTP by email or SMS.
Who can apply for Kerala CEE LLM 2027?
You can apply if you have passed the LLB examination with at least 50% marks from a university in Kerala, or from a university it recognises as equivalent. Students in the final year of LLB can also apply, but they must show the degree or provisional certificate and all mark lists at admission. These are the 2026 rules.
- There is no upper age limit.
- Indian citizens can apply. OCI and PIO cardholders are treated as Indian citizens for admission but get no reservation.
- Only candidates of Kerala origin (Keralites) can claim reservation or fee concession.
- If you want colleges under different universities, check that each university recognises your LLB degree.
Seats are shared as 60% State Merit, 30% SEBC and 10% SC/ST, with 5% of Government Law College seats for persons with disabilities and an extra 10% EWS quota. Government Law College, Ernakulam has one additional seat for a blind candidate, filled by the principal.
What is the Kerala CEE LLM 2027 exam pattern?
Kerala CEE LLM is a 120-minute computer based test with 200 objective questions at LLB standard, with three marks for each correct answer and one mark deducted for each wrong one. This is the 2026 pattern, which is expected to continue.
| Particulars | Details (2026) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer based test (CBT) |
| Questions | 200 objective questions in two parts (Part A 100, Part B 100) |
| Duration | 120 minutes (3:00 to 5:00 PM in 2026) |
| Marking | +3 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 if unanswered |
| Maximum marks | 600 |
| Standard | LLB examination level |
| Centres (2026) | Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode |
Part A covers Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Law of Crimes and Law of Contracts. Part B covers Public International Law, Administrative Law, Law of Property, Company Law, Interpretation of Statutes and Law of Torts. The subject-wise split is on the Kerala CEE LLM 2027 syllabus page.
Which colleges admit students through Kerala CEE LLM?
Kerala CEE LLM ranks are used for all LL.M seats in the four Government Law Colleges and for government merit seats in private self-financing law colleges that share seats with the government. For 2026 CAP, the Government Law Colleges offered these seats.
| College | LL.M seats (CAP 2026) |
|---|---|
| Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram | 15 |
| Government Law College, Ernakulam | 15 |
| Government Law College, Kozhikode | 15 |
| Government Law College, Thrissur | 10 |
Self-financing colleges in the 2025-26 list include Al-Azhar Law College Thodupuzha, CSI College for Legal Studies Ettumanoor, Mar Gregorios College of Law, Bharata Mata School of Legal Studies Aluva, Markaz Law College, Sree Narayana Law College Poothotta and NSS Law College Kottiyam. The list can change each year.
Official Kerala CEE LLM Notices and Downloads
- PDFKerala LLM Prospectus 2026-27 (latest) (30 June 2026)Official site · cee.kerala.gov.inOpen
- LINKCEE Kerala official websiteOfficial site · cee.kerala.gov.inOpen