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The BA LLB course deals with the nature of social, economic, and political aspects related to the development of society. The government formulates the policies. Its course structure is developed so that it is harmonious with the changes in the socio-economic factors of society.  

If you want to become a legal advisor, lawyer, public prosecutor, notary, litigation attorney, company secretary, etc., you could study this course. The aspirants to learn and understand both practical and theoretical representations of law in India.  

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BA LLB Syllabus 2025

The table below covers the syllabus, where BA LLB subjects (1st year) are common in almost every institution. Check out the semester-wise BA LLB course subjects list that is typically taught across different Law schools below:

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 1

Legal Method

Sociology-I

History-I

Political Science-I

Economics-I

English-I

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 2

History-II

Sociology-II

Political Science-II

Economics-II

General English-II

Law of Contract-I

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 3

Law of Contract-II

Sociology-III

Political Science-III

Criminal Law-I

Constitutional Law-I

Law of Contract-II

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 4

Constitutional Law-II

Family Law-II

Property Law

Labour Law-I

Environmental Law

 

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 5

Criminal Law-I

Corporate Law-I

Administrative Law

Jurisprudence

Public International Law

Law of Evidence

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 6

Conflict Laws

Company Laws

Human Rights

Intellectual Property Law

Code of Civil Procedure

Criminal Law-II

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 7

Taxation-I

Labour Law-II

Environmental Law-II

Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing

Optional Paper-I

 

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 8

Intellectual Property Rights

Taxation-II

Professional Ethics

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 9

Private International Law

Merger, Acquisition and Competition Laws

Optional Paper-V

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 10

Law of Equity, Trusts, Suit Evaluation and Registration

International Trade Law

Moot Courts

Note - This information is taken from multiple sites and can vary.

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BA LLB Syllabus 2025: Course Subjects

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws is a combined UG degree with a strong foundation in both law and humanities. The curriculum will provide a basic understanding of the legal system and its interplay with society.

BA LLB Core Subjects

Here's a detailed breakdown of some of the core subjects.

Subject Title  

Subject Details 

Legal Methods 

In this course, students will have an in-depth analysis of the legal methods in the system. It helps them obtain a clear picture of the law. It enables students to think, analyze, idealise, and unfold the various aspects of the law. This subject also offers an understanding of the structure of legal institutions and decodes legal conclusions. 

Political Science 

This discipline benefits students by delving into the study of the state, man, government, political ideas, political concepts, and constitution. Since the law is a broad scope of man's political, social and economic actions, both law and science are formed together to provide a system of logic and reasoning. 

Economics 

This subject helps students be aware of the various concepts and applications from an economic perspective. It enables the students to clarify the theoretical and practical implications of both microeconomic and macroeconomic policies. It familiarises law aspirants with financial jargon and economics in their day-to-day lives. 

Sociology 

This subject enables students to have a different perspective of the sociological aspects and unique ideologies in an extra dimension. They become familiar with the various diversifications in society and adapt to open ideologies from a sociological perspective. 

BA LLB Elective Subjects

The elective subjects can vary widely from university to university, but here are some common examples:

Subject Title 

Subject Details 

History of Constitutional and Political Development in India 

This subject focuses on the key aspects of developing the Indian Constitution. It also encompasses the concepts of English Common Law and the Development of Common Law in India. It provides the students with legislative, judicial and executive ideas in the pre-independence phase.  

Exploration of Social Inequalities 

This subject explores the areas of social inequalities and the constraints existing in a sociological perspective. The inequalities include classification based on gender, race, educational background, social class, ethnicity, etc. This subject provides an in-depth analysis of these perspectives and areas of concern.  

Criminal Procedure Code 

This subject provides an overview of the criminal justice delivery system. It enables students to understand the practical and theoretical aspects relating to the code of criminal procedure. This helps them realise the law's impact in our society for all the injustice prevailing.  

BA LLB Specialisations  

Here are some common BA LLB specialisations:

Specialisation 

Specialisation Subjects  

Subject Details  

BA LLB  

Corporate Law 

This subject gives an overview of the regulations, rights, policies, relations, the conduct of business, persons, companies, organisations and businesses. Corporate law includes the governance and auditing of the legal aspects of a company form of business organisation. The subject includes corporate governance, auditing, scrutinising and financial laws. 

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Civil Law  

This subject teaches how wrong is done against an individual and how the codified set of principles help govern the legal system in India. The principles in this law are not based on legal principles but on judge-made laws.  

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Criminal Law 

This subject deals with the law related to crimes and the remedies prescribed by the adjudicating authority based on the legal frameworks and set of laws prescribed in the constitution. The Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Penal Code form part of this subject. 

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Cyber Law 

This subject deals with the related to Information Technology, which includes computers and the internet. The circulation of information digitally is governed by technology and software, and it is a crime to misuse the information available digitally. All these aspects form part of the subject. 

BA LLB Syllabus 2025: Books and Authors 

Great scholars recommend many books for students aspiring to pursue BA LLB. These books could provide an insight into the subjects and their basic outline in a much more engaging way. Many of these books would be available in libraries, or the online versions of these books could also be downloaded and accessed by any student. 

Subject 

Book Title 

Author 

Sociology 

An Introduction to Sociology 

Bhushan, V wrote this book, and D.R. Sachdeva introduced the sociological aspects of the law. 

Bhushan, V and D.R. Sachdeva 

Political Science 

Political Theory and Political Thought 

This book, written by Arora, N.D. and S.S. Awasthy, provides an in-depth analysis of the political aspect of the law, including logic and reasoning. 

Aror, N.D. and S.S. Awasthy 

Law of Torts  

Law of Torts 

This book, written by Dr R.K. Bangia, provides a deep understanding and knowledge of the law relating to torts and the remedies involved in providing justice to the victims.  

Dr R.K. Bangia 

Constitutional Law 

V.N. Shukla’s Constitution of India 

This book, written by Dr Mahendra Paul Singh, delves into India's law involved in the constitutional framework. 

Prof (Dr) Mahendra Paul Singh 

Law of Contracts 

The Indian Contract and Specific Relief Act  

This book, written by Pollock and Mulla, provides an in-depth analysis of the law relating to contracts, including the Sale of Goods Act, Partnership Act, and the Specific Relief Act. 

Pollock and Mulla 

BA LLB Syllabus for Distance Program

As per the All India Bar Council, distance education in BA LLB is not recognized as the regular degree program in India because it is a professional course. However, they have implemented an option of distance education for working professionals. These correspondence courses are well-suited for working professionals. The syllabus would be the same as the BA LLB regular program. 

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PIMR UG Campus offers a five-year Integrated BA LLB (Hons) course at the UG level. Admission to BA LLB (Hons) programme is merit-based. Candidates who have completed Class 12 from a recognised board can apply for this course.

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The NLU Mumbai CLAT cutoff 2026 has been released till round 2 for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota. 

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The NLU Patiala CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released till round 2 for admission to UG and PG level law courses for various categories under the All India quota. 

For the SC AI category, the cutoff for the BA LLB (Hons) course was 9650 in the 2nd round. On the other hand for the LLM course and its variou spe

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The NLU Lucknow CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released till round 2 for all categories under the All India quota. For the PWD AI category, the round 2 for the BA LLB (Hons) course was 16485. On the other hand, for the LLM course, the cutoff was 5286. Students can click here to know the round 1 and round NLU

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The BAMU Aurangabad BA LLB Cutoff 2025 was released on the basis of MH CET Law entrance exam for all rounds. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing scores for various categories belonging to the All India and Home State quota. 

For the General AI category, the hardest college for

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The minimum eligibility for BA LLB (Hons) at SOL, Presidency University, Bangalore is passing Class 12 or its equivalent examination from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ ST candidates). The maximum age limit for a candidate is 20 years as on July 1 of that year (22 ye

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 The minimum eligibility for BA LLB (Hons) at Department of Law, MDU is passing Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate (42.7% for SC/ ST of Haryana state only). The sleection criteria for the same is entrance based.

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Yes, IMS Law College provides a relaxation of 3 - 5% in eligibility criteria for candidates who are recognised under special categories. These canddiates need to provide supporting documents for their recognition under these categories to avail the relaxation benefit.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, IMS Law College provides provisional admissions for BA LLB courses to candidates still awaiting the release of their Class 12 board exams.

These candidates will be required to provide their Class 12 marksheet within a deadline.

If the candidate is able to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the

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The male students of BA LLB course at IMS Law College are not charged any other fee component besides the tuition fee. However, for girl students, IMS Law College provides hostel service which can be customized based on candidate's preference.

Thus, BA LLB girl students at IMS Law College have to pay

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Candidates are charged the BA LLB fees on per annum basis at IMS Law College. In 2026, the BA LLB course fees at IMS Law College is INR 6.99 lakh.

This fees is charged in five instalments of INR 1.39 Lacs each. These instalments need to be paid at the beginning of each year throughout the course dura

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The IMS Law College accepts necessary documents in both online and offline mode for BA LLB admissions. The following documents will be required to complete the IMS Law College BA LLB admission process:

  • 10th & 12th Class Mark Sheet and Certificate.
  • Graduation Documents (for LL.B. applicants only).
  • Trans

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The total tuition fees is INR 14.5 lakh for BA LLB (Hons) programme at USWL, Karmavati University. Aspirants who are selected for admssion need to pay the course fees to confirm their seat. Candidates must pay the fees in the mode accepted by the university.

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Yes, the candidates who are applying for BA LLB courses at IMS Law College in offline mode are charged a higher application fees. The application fees for offline applications is INR 1,050. 

This amount is onlu INR 50 higher than online application mode which is INR 1,000 at IMS Law College.

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The website of IMS Law College has not mentioned the last date to apply for the BA LLB course in 2026. Generally, the deadline for admission registrations at IMS Law College are announced after the final merit list for CLAT has been revealed.

The final merit list of CLAT is revealed usually in the mo

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No, the CLAT registrations have been closed for the IMS Law College BA LLB admissions in 2026. The CLAT registrations were closed in November 2025 for IMS Law College 2026 admissions.

Thus, candidates who want to apply for BA LLB admissions at IMS Law College are required to wait for the CLAT 2027 to

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Yes, CLAT is a mandatroy entrance exam for BA LB admissions at IMS Law College. The LSAT scores used to be accepted for BA LLB admissions, . However, the LSAT has been discontinued since the year 2025.

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The IMS Law College BA LLB eligibility criteria does not require candidates to clear Class 12 board exams with law as a mandatory subject. Candidates who wish to apply for BA LLB admissions at IMS Law College are not required to have any specific course as a mandatory part of the board exams.

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The minimum eligibility requirement for BA LLB at Asian Law College is passing Class 12 in any discipline with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST UP Domicile). The selection criteria is entrance based with the institute accepting CLAT/ LSAT/ ALCAT scores for the same.

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The minimum eligibility for BBA LLB at Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS, Mumbai is passing Class 12 from a recognised Board / University with a minimum of 50% aggregate score. The selection criteria is entrance based with teh institute accepting NMIMS LAT / CLAT/ LSAT scores for the same.

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No, candidates who wish to apply for BA LLB (Hons) at VITSOL, Chennai are not required to have law as a mandatory subject to qualify for admissions. The only criteria that matters for Class 12 board exams is the minimum aggregate scored by a candidate. The subjects and stream of a candidate in Class

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The BA LLB (Hons) course offered by VITSOL, Chennai is offered for a duration of six years. The five-year integrated course allows candidates to finish their UG-level law degree earlier compared to doing two UG level courses separately. 

All LLB students are required to complete a UG level degree pri

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The eligibility criteria for the STSS is only applicable for VITSOL, Chennai BA LLB (Hons) students who have a total family income of less than INR 1.5 Lacs per annum. 

Only one candidate will be selected from each state under the STSS at VITSOL, Chennai. If the candidate is selected, they will be ca

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Yes, VITSOL, Chennai BA LLB (Hons) students are eligible for applying for the STARS scholarship scheme. The eligibiity criteria requires candidates to be admitted into any UG-level course. The remaining eligibility criteria is currently unknown.

Thus, candidates are advised to either go to the websit

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The placement data for BA LLB has been disclosed in the NIRF report 2025. Out of 107 students 35 were placed during MNLU Mumbai BA LLB placements 2024. The median package offered was INR 10 LPA.

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The VITSOL, Chennai BA LLB (Hons) admission fees is currently unknown. The institute only reveals the admission fees to the selected candidates. Generally, the BA LLB (Hons) admission fees is a small portion of the first instalment of tuition fees.

Hence, candidates can expect the BA LLB (Hons) admis

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VITSOL, Chennai BA LLB (Hons) course fees in 2026 is INR 10 Lacs in total. This is the tuition fee for the BA LLB (Hons) course at VITSOL, Chennai. It is paid in 5 instalments of INR 2 Lacs per annum.

Candidates are also required to submit a caution deposit of INR 5,000. The hostel fees for the BA LL

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If the candidate decided to register for the CLAT to apply to BA LLB (Hons) admissions at VITSOL, Chennai, candidates cannot apply in offline mode. This is because the CLAT registrations can only be completed in the prescribed manner on the official portal. 

For VITLEE applicants, the official websit

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VITSOL, Chennai BA LLB (Hons) admissions require candidates to provide several documents in digital form alongside the admission forms. Candidates will need the following document for the VITSOL, Chennai application process:

  • SSLC Certificate/10th Mark Sheet 
  • 12th Mark Sheet/Hall Ticket
  • Community Certif

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, the CLAT 2026 registrations have been closed for VITSOL, Chennai BA LLB (Hons) admissions. The regiteration window for CLAT 2026 was scheduled between August 1st 2025 and November 7th 2025. 

The CLAT 2026 was scheduled on December 7th 2025. Candidates who missed the CLAT 2026 exam can still appea

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