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BA LLB Course: One of the most in-demand law courses for the 10+2 passed law aspirants is the BA LLB course. BA LLB which is elaborated as Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Legislative Law is an integrated law course of 5 years duration. Admission is BA LLB course is via entrance tests mostly. In most famous law colleges in the nations, like National Law Universities, Symbiosis Law Schools, NALSAR, etc, BA LLB admissions are based on entrance tests like CLAT, SLAT, etc.

Apart from CLAT, SLAT, many colleges take admission in BA LLB course based on LSAT India scores like O P Jindal Global University, Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS, School of Law, UPES, Lloyd Law College, GD Goenka University, GITAM School of Law etc.

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After BA LLB, candidates can pursue a master's degree in law like LLM. However, job opportunities are also in abundance after BA LLB course completion. Aspirants can take up jobs as lawyers, advocates, legal assistants, legal associates, and even a judge in government as well as in private sectors. Read all about the BA LLB course on this page.

Types of BA LLB Courses

BA LLB course has no type as such. The candidates who enroll in this 5-year course have to study all core subjects in the first year. After the first year, candidates are taught various law specialisations.

The specialisations offered in BA LLB after 1st year are as follows:

  1. Labour law
  2. Energy law
  3. Corporate law
  4. Criminal law
  5. Constitutional law
  6. Banking, Finance and Insurance Law
  7. International Trade and Investment Law
  8. Taxation law
  9. Media and Entertainment Law
  10. Legal Compliance and Secretarial Practices
  11. Food Health and Environment Law
  12. Forensic Science and Law
  13. Medicine, Health, and Law
  14. Digital Innovation and Law
  15. Cyber Laws
  16. Intellectual Property Rights

BA LLB course Structure

BA LLB course is a 5-year integrated course. The course is offered on a semester basis and in 5 years there are a total of 10 semesters. Check the course structure semester wise below (as per NLU Delhi):

Semester 1

Legal Methods

Law of Torts-I

History of Legal & Constitutional Development in India

Political Science-I 

English – I 

 

Semester 2

Law of Contracts-I 

Law of Torts-II 

Criminal Law-I

Political Science-II

English –II

 

Semester 3

Law of Contracts-II 

Family Law-I 

Criminal Law-II 

Economics & Law-I 

Sociology-I

 

Semester 4

Law of Property

Family Law-II

Law and Poverty 

Economics & Law-II

Sociology-II

 

Semester 5

Jurisprudence-I 

Constitutional Law-I 

Administrative Law

CPC & Law of Limitation 

Law of Evidence

 

Semester 6

Jurisprudence-II 

Constitutional Law-II 

Clinic-I (ADR) 

International Law 

Labour Laws 

 

Semester 7

Corporate Law-I 

Intellectual Property Rights Law

Environmental Law

Banking Law & Negotiable Instruments 

Semester 8

Corporate Law-II

Taxation Laws

Cyber Laws

Clinic -II


Semester 9

International Trade Law

Judicial Process & Interpretation of Statutes

Clinic-III 

 

Semester 10

Law of Insurance

Human Rights, International Humanitarian & Refugee Law

Clinic-IV 

 

BA LLB Degree Courses

BA LLB is a degree course. BA is a bachelor of arts and LLB is Legum Baccalaureus. BA LLB is a 5 year degree course that is one of the most popular courses among the law aspirants after 10+2.

In this course, candidates get to study the subjects covered under the arts including Sociology, History, Political Science in correlation with legal subjects of Criminal Law, Civil Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law and Labour Laws.

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Distance BA LLB Courses

BA LLB course can be also studied in distance. However, one cannot opt for a career based on a distance BA LLB course, that is because it is not recognised by BCI. The colleges that offer BA LLB in distance mode are as follows:

  1. NLU, Jodhpur
  2. Jamia Milia Islamia
  3. ILS law college
  4. Kalinga University
  5. ICFAI University
  6. Amity University
  7. University College of Law, Osmania University
  8. Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University
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Answered 4 hours ago

The placement percentage recorded during Department of Law MDU BA LLB placements 2024 and past two years was 100%.

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Krishnendu Chatterjee

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Answered 4 hours ago

Department of Law MDU BA LLB placement highlights over the past two years are mentioned below:

Particulars

BA LLB Placement Statistics 2023

BA LLB Placement Statistics 2024

Median Package

INR 1.2 LPA

INR 1.25 LPA

Number of Graduating Students

100

114

Students Placed

65

68

Students Selected for Higher Studies

35

46

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Dhanya Arora

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Yes, Geeta Institute of Law does have an entrance test for Geeta Institute of Law BA LLB admissions. The test is GLAT. Students have to appear for the 90 minutes online test conducted by GIL to get selected.

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Upasana Harsha

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Answered 5 days ago

SGBAU MH CET Law cutoff 2025 was 76.78 for the BA LLB course in the 3rd round. In 2024 and 2023, the cutoff was 35.86 and 55, respectively. As per these cutoff ranks, we can see that the cutoff trend has seen fluctuation. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

To get admission in BA LLB at Xavier Law School the applicant has to follow the application process given below:

  • Visit the official college portal to apply for the course you want to purse.
  • There is an option of 'Programmes' where all the courses are listed.
  • Click on that and then select 'BA LLB' from

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered a week ago

The selection process of BA LLB at Xavier Law School is based on test + merit. The final selection is done on the basis of academic performance in XLET entrance, Class 12, and personal interview.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered a week ago

The eligibility of getting admission in BA LLB at Xavier Law School is Class 12 pass (or equivalent) in any discipline, with at least 60% marks in aggregate, from a recognised Board. Class 12 students, who are expecting their results, can also apply.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered a week ago

Yes, the college offers scholarship for female students. Bhagwati and Mulk Raj Mahajan Scholarship is offered to first year female students. Amount offered in this scholarship is INR 25,000. 

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, to get admission into BA LLB course at Faculty of Law, BHU, students must clear the CUET UG entrance exam. The exam is for the duration of two hours. Questions are asked around Legal aptitude, General knowledge, Current affairs, and English comprehension skills. The total questions in this exam

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Chandeep Singh

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Answered a week ago

The minimum eligibility criteria for admission into BA LLB course is pass class 12 exams, with minimum 50% score. This is for general category students. Whereas, for reserved categories, the minimum marks required are 45%. Students can make their application up to 20 years of age. If it is less or m

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Chandeep Singh

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Answered 2 weeks ago

MIT School of Law does not offer BA LLB. However, the integrated course aspirants can check out available courses, including BBA LLB. During these law courses, candidates get theoretrical knowledge along with practical exposure. The topics covered in BA LLB and BBA LLB are same for law degree, while

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Manori Sahni

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Answered 2 weeks ago

A total of 3 students were placed out of 138 graduating students during Surendranath Law College BA LLB placements 2024.

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Pooja Divya

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The key highlights of Surendranath Law College BA LLB placements 2024 are mentioned below:

Particulars

BA LLB Placement Statistics 2024

Median package

INR 0.5 LPA

Number of graduating students

138

Students placed

3

Students selected for higher studies

21

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Aayush Singh

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The cost of BA LLB (hons) course at National Law University, Bangalore differs between candidates of different category. General category students will need to pay INR 4.74 Lacs for the BA LLB (hons) course during the span of five years at National Law University, Bangalore.

The aforementioned fees w

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, the National Law University, Bangalore does offer BA LLB (hons) students who financial aid through its managed fund for this purpose. However, students of National Law University, Bangalore can also receive financial assistance through other means such as government scholarship schemes.

There ar

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 weeks ago

No, the National Law University, Bangalore BA LLB (hons) admissions have been closed at this point. Candidates who appeared for the CLAT may still wait for the final merit-list which is scheduled to be released in May.

However, fresh admissions to the BA LLB (hons) at National Law University, Bangalo

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 weeks ago

No, direct admissions are not available for the National Law University, Bangalore BA LLB (hons) course. Candidates who wish to apply for National Law University, Bangalore BA LLB (hons) are required to appear for the CLAT in order to qualify for admissions. The institute will decide the admission f

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, the CLAT is compulsory entrance exam for all candidates who wish to apply for National Law University, Bangalore BA LLB (hons) admissions. In addition to the CLAT, candidates are also required to fulfill te BA LLB (hons) eligibility criteria to secure a seat.

The admission will be based on the c

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The LLB programme offered by School of Legal Studies, CMR University is a 3-year undergraduate law programme. On the other hand, BA LLB (Hons) is an integrated 5-year programme combines Arts/Humanities with Law. It offers broader career scope across academia, research, law firms, corporate houses, l

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Saumya Gairola

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Students have opportunities in academia, legal research, public governance & administration after completing BA LLB (Hons) at CMR University School of Legal Studies. Students can pursue a variety of professional roles such as Advocate, Legal practitioners, Legal consultant, Legal researcher, Legal o

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The complete semester-wise curriculum of BA LLB (Hons) offered by School of Legal Studies, CMR University is as follows:

Semester 1:

  • General English
  • Major I – Political Science 1
  • Major II – Political Science 2
  • Minor I – Sociology 1
  • Contract 1
  • Constitutional Law I

Semester 2:

  • Special English
  • Major III – Politi

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The BA LLB (Hons) curriculum at CMR University School of Legal Studies includes Moot Court Exercise to sharpen skills in practical advocacy. CMR University has a well-equipped moot court hall that allows students to participate in mock trials, moot court competitions, and simulations of real-life co

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered 2 weeks ago

IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) application window opens around November or December and stays open until April or May. Please start checking the official portal around October so you don't miss the announcement. Applying early is better, as it allows you more time to prepare for the entrance test.

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Admission to the IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) programme is now strictly and only integrated with the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) framework. As a member of the Consortium of NLUs, IIULER no longer conducts an independent entrance test for this program. Prospective students must register for CLAT during

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates applying to the BA LLB programme at IIULER Goa should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks to be eligible. Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on score in CLAT exam.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The total tuition fee of BA LLB at IIULER Goa is INR 49.8 lakh. This number is taken from the official website of college. It may change. Meritorious students who have got good rank in CLAT exam can apply for scholarship.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes. You can apply for IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) course as an "Appearing" candidate. You would need to provide your Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate at the time of physical verification at the campus once your results are declared. Make sure that you meet the minimum 45% for Gen (40% for SC/ST

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

If you fail to pay the confirmation fee within the deadline specified by the Consortium, your IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) seat will be forfeited. You will be removed from the subsequent counselling rounds, and the seat will be offered to the next candidate on the merit list.

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

To claim 20% Domicile Reservation as a Goan in IIULER BA LLB (Hons.), select the "Goa Domicile" category while filling out your CLAT application. You would need to upload a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Goa government. This quota also entitles you to a significant 40% tuition fee waiver.

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Rashmi Karan

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