Department of Law Panjab University Chandigarh Answered Questions

Merit is calculated taking 50% of the class +2 percentage including weightages (if any) and 50% of the UGLAW Entrance Test marks. For B.A./B.Com LL.B. Merit is to be determined on the basis of score for which the percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying examination. In every semester in each paper/practical, as the case may be, maximum marks shall be 100, while minimum pass marks in each paper shall be 36% individually and 45% in aggregate i.e. total of all papers, as the case may be, of that semester taken altogether. Assuming that your board has set the passing marks at 33, then unfortunately, you have failed the exam as you have scored 32 marks which is less than the passing marks.

Absolutely. Punjab University is excellent place to pursue Law. Since it has large campus, excellent Professors, good hostel facility both inside and outside of campus. University has excellent campus placement records as well as good prospects without campus placement. The Department of Law at Panjab University was ranked 27th for Law by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2021. The Department of Law was established in 1959 and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. 210 LLB and 1 LLM students were placed during the Department of Law Panjab University placements 2022. The median package offered to LLB and LLM students was INR 2.30 LPA and INR 8 LPA, respectively.

The Department of Law at Panjab University has not released the 2023 placement statistics. However, the University has released the NIRF report 2023 for the Law department. As per the report, 210 LLB and 1 LLM students were placed during the Department of Law Panjab University placements 2022. The median package offered to LLB and LLM students was INR 2.30 LPA and INR 8 LPA, respectively. A fluctuating trend was recorded in the median package offered to LLB students over the past three years (2020 to 2022). Likewise, the median package for LLM has been fluctuating over the past three years.

Minimum 65 percentage in B.A. LLB is good score and have more chances of getting better opportunities than one who scored less. You can get good Law College on India if you can score well in B.A. LLB, any how entrance exam will be considered for admission but still it adds up value. And also needed minimum 55% percentage is required to qualify in PU LLB entrance exam. Candidates are advised to note that it is required to obtain at least 35% marks to get the passing marks out of 45 in Panjab University. The PU total marks is 120 for UG exams and 75 marks for courses such as PG and B.P.

The Department of Law, Panjab University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs. Some of the best courses offered by the Department of Law, Panjab University are mentioned below:1- Bachelor of Law 2- Master of Law  

Panjab University offers LLM as one year course as well as two year course. The syllabus for both is different, although both the courses contain similar subjects. Punjab University is providing total 50 seats for LLM of one year course. Which consists of 42 Indian + 4 NRI + 2 Foreign National students. For Department of Laws, Panjab University LLM admissions, valid PUCET PG scores are considered. The Department of Laws, Panjab University Chandigarh provides various facilities to its students on campus. The college has a separate and well-equipped Moot Court Hall where various Seminars, Presentations, and Moot Court Competitions are held each year.

The admissions at Department of Law, Punjab University are based on the merit of the candidate. The cut-off marks are different for different castes like 36.4 for General, 34.9 for SC, 38.5 for ST and 38.1 for other Backward castes. The minimum cut off scores for PU LLB 2023 entrance exam is 20 out of 100 for General/ OBC category, and 15 out of 100 marks for SC/ ST/ PwD categories. Merit is calculated taking 50% of the class +2 percentage including weightages and 50% of the UGLAW Entrance Test marks. Having secured minimum 45% marks in aggregate for general category and 40% marks in aggregate for SC/ST category.

Studies in Panjab University are at par with the leading Educational Institutes in our country. It was even the highest ranked Indian Institute for a while according to a survey by Times Higher education. Should have passed FA/F.Sc./ A level or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks. Should have passed the Law Admission Test (LAT) with 50% passing marks and with a validity date for admission. Must have appeared in the PU Admission Test conducted by Punjab University. To be eligible for the three-year PU LLB course, a candidate must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 45% aggregate marks or 40% marks for SC/ST candidates.

The Department of Law, Panjab University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs. Some of the best courses offered by the Department of Law, Panjab University are mentioned below:1- Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)2- Master of Law (LL.M.)Some LLM specializations include:  Criminal Law, Civil Law, Intellectual Property Law, Real Estate Law, Business Law, Competition Law, Labour Law, International Law, Taxation Law, Constitutional Law I would recommend Criminal and Real Estate Law in LL.M.

Department of Law, Panjab University has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses: CoursesEligibilityLL.M.Candidates completed LL.B. 3 Year Degree/ B.A. LL.B. / B.Com. LL.B. 5 Year degree from any recognised institute/university are eligible to apply.OR
Candidates completed graduation/bachelor's degree from any recognised institute/university are eligible to apply.LL.B.Candidate who have completed Master degree in any discipline with 45% marks in aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognised by Bar Council of India and Panjab University are also eligible to apply.
5% concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD candidate.