LLB Distance Education Admission 2025: Registration, Qualification, Selection Process

Updated on Mar 3, 2025 11:57 IST
Akansha Bisht

Akansha BishtSenior Executive

Distance LLB admissions 2025 are based on the criteria that you must have a cleared class 10+2 examinations with a minimum of 45 to 50 percent. Many private institutes provide LLB distance education with the same curriculum as the regular LLB course, but it is been taught for educational purposes only.  

Through LLB distance education admissions 2025, you can take part in Law and related educational programs, but to practice law legally in courts is still not approved by BCI (Bar Council of India), the reason being the lack of practical knowledge and experience gained through regular LLB classes.
Moreover, you do not need to sit for Law entrance exams like CLAT, for LLB distance education, as there is no such requirement for an entrance exam score for admissions. However, the facilitating institute can ask for their own entrance scores, followed by the interview or GDs.

LLB Distance Education Admission Process 2025

There are no entrance exams at the national level like CLAT or AILET for admission to LLB correspondence courses. Most admissions in colleges are based on merit in the qualifying exam, which is graduation or post-graduation.

Apart from marks in the qualifying exam, candidates must meet the institute’s eligibility criteria. There can be personal interviews before offering admission or a small written test. In a nutshell, no state-level or national-level entrance exam is applicable for admission to correspondence/distance LLB courses. 

Moreover, some general steps to enroll in the LLB degree distance learning course entail:

  • Research and choose an LLB Distance Education program (correspondence Law degree) from a recognized institution.
  • Check eligibility criteria and ensure you meet the requirements.
  • Obtain the application form, fill it out, and submit it along with the required documents.
  • Pay the application fee as specified.
  • Await admission review and confirmation from the institution.
  • Upon admission, complete enrollment formalities and pay tuition fees.

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LLB Distance Education Eligibility Criteria

Here's a table outlining the eligibility criteria for "after graduation- LLB distance learning" programs in India across various course levels:

Course Levels

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate

10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or institution

Diploma

10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or institution

Bachelor's (LLB)

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution

Master's (LLM)

Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university or institution

Please note that the specific eligibility criteria may vary depending on the institution offering the LLB distance learning course. Students should verify the requirements with the respective institutions before applying.

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Distance LLB Entrance Exams 2025

As LLB distance Education is not recognised by BCI, hence there is no requirement of national or state level exams for this course. But there are some universities that provides this course for knowledge and education purposes. 

But you can refer to the table below for common law exams. Some popular entrance tests for Law that candidates can consider giving:

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

SLS AIAT 2025

15 May '24

(Closed for 2025)

SLS AIAT Exam Date 2025

CLAT 2025

1 Dec '24

(Closed for 2025)

CLAT Exam Date 2025

AILET 2025

08 Dec '24

(Closed for 2025)

AILET Exam Date 2025

AIBE 2025

22 Dec '24

(Closed for 2025)

AIBE Exam Date 2025 

NOTE: This information is sourced from the official website of the institute/exam.

LLB Distance Education Admissions 2025: Top Entrance Exams Syllabus

 Distance LLB graduates can take the below table as a reference to learn about the Law exam syllabuses in order to gain knowledge of the field in detail:

Exam

Syllabus

MHCET Law Syllabus

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge with Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, English 

LPUNEST Syllabus

English, Quantitative and Logical Aptitude, Legal Reasoning, General Awareness

APLAWCET Syllabus

Legal Aptitude, Legal Awareness covering Constitutional Law and Policy, General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs

LSAT India Syllabus

Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs

TSLAWCET Syllabus

General Knowledge and Mental Ability, Current Affairs, Aptitude for the Study of Law

LLB Distance Education Admissions 2025: Admission Details

To get admitted to an LLB distance education course in 2025, you can research and apply to a recognized institution. You may need to meet eligibility criteria, submit an application, and pay a fee. 

Distance LLB Private College

Distance LLB Salary (INR)

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA 

Note: This information is sourced from the official website/ counselling body and may vary.

LLB Distance Education Admissions FAQs

Q. What is the primary reason the BCI does not recognize distance LLB degrees?

A. The BCI believes that the practice of law requires a deep understanding of legal principles, procedural law, and courtroom etiquette, which they feel can only be adequately imparted through regular, face-to-face instruction.

Q. What types of law-related courses are available through distance education?

A. Many universities offer diploma and certificate courses in law-related fields, such as labor law, intellectual property law, and human rights law. These courses can provide valuable legal knowledge but do not qualify you to practice law.

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for distance LLB programs (if offered)?

A. Eligibility criteria vary by university but a bachelor's degree is a must. Some universities may have specific percentage requirements. However, please remember these degrees may not be valid for practicing law.

Q. What is the difference between a diploma in law and a distance LLB degree?

A. A diploma in law is a shorter course that provides basic legal knowledge, while a distance LLB degree (if offered) is a full-fledged undergraduate law degree. However, remember the BCI limitations on distance LLB degrees.

Q. Can I practice law in India with a distance LLB degree?

A. Generally, no, the Bar Council of India (BCI) regulations emphasize the importance of regular, in-person legal education. Therefore, distance LLB degrees are usually not recognized for practicing law in Indian courts.

Q. Can a LLB distance education degree holder appear for UPSC/IAS exam?

A. Yes, generally, an LLB degree obtained through distance education can be used to fulfill the educational qualification requirement for the UPSC/IAS exam. The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) primarily requires a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. 

Therefore, a distance LLB degree can technically fulfill this requirement.

 
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Popular Distance LL.B. Colleges in India

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Navneet

Beginner-Level 1

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It may be a good choice .The fees is around 4.50 Lacs .

 

LL.B cost must be low as placement opportunities are less.

Although the college is good but you can also explore about -

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Dinesh upadhyay

Scholar-Level 16

Answered a month ago

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gujot singh

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month ago

The eligibility criteria for admission in LLB programme at Chandigarh university is very simple and easy. The eligibility criteria is 10+2 with atleast 55% marks in any stream conducted by  a recognised board/ university/ council in the aggregate and it is also mandatory for the students to give CUC

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Jaspreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

Then BBA LLB (Hons) is one programme that gives both together. It is a five-year integrated course that makes students ready for corporate as well as legal fields.

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Jaswinder Singh

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

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santosh rautrai

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Getting into BBA LLB at Chandigarh University is striaghtforward. First, you need 10+2 with 55% or more in any stream. Then you can appear for CUCET, which not only decides your admission but also gives schalorships. For instance, high scorers can get their tution fully waived, while others get part

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Ravi

Beginner-Level 5

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Addy Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

You can check this  for particular University law admission rule.

 

In my view you can pursue 3 year LL.B from any college other than NLU 5 year course.

Bar council allow open university degree for LL.B pursue but must be from an approved university  ( ODL/distance approved )

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Dinesh upadhyay

Scholar-Level 16

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Lalit Rastogi

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There are many. Here are some top LLB colleges in India with their scholarship programs:

Top LLB CollegesScholarships
NLSIU BangaloreAjoy Halder Memorial Scholarship, Col. Prakash Manik Bhat Memorial Scholarship, Ajoy Halder THB Scholarship, Shri Ray Sharda Ranjan Prasad Scholarship, Hindustan Unilever Scholarship, Allen & Overy Scholarships, etc.
SLS PuneUG Merit Scholarships, PG Merit Scholarships, etc.
GNLU GandhinagarScholarship for student exchange programs, Scholarship for international internships, GNLU best research award scholarships, etc.

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

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Ishita Uniyal

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Answered a month ago

See, both 3-year and 5-year LLB are bachelor's programs; the only difference between them is that under a 5-year LLB, you'll get 2 years of Legal education and 3 years of the general bachelor's degree education (BA, BCom, BSc, or BBA). On the other hand, a 3-year LLB will only provide you with legal

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Sreetama Shrivastava

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The LLB course duration is 3 years; however, if you plan to pursue a BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, or a BBA LLB, then the course duration will be 5 years, that is, 3 years general course + 2 years LLB.
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Sreetama Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

According to NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore emerged to be as the No. 1 LLB college in India. Listed below are the other colleges along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years:

College Name

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

NIRF 2025

NLSIU Bangalore Ranking

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1

1

SLS Ranking

6

5

7

GNLU Ranking

7

8

5

SOA University Ranking

8

9

10

LLB2 B.R. Ambedkar College of Law Ranking

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16

16

LPU Ranking

16

19

26

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates who have completed Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate can apply for BA LLB programme at Barkatuallah University. There is a relaxation in the aggregate for reserved category candidates. Those who belong to OBC category need to secure at leas 42% abd 40% is for SC/ ST category aspira

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a month ago

ALC Noida concluded the placements for the LLB Class of 2024 with a median package of INR 6 LPA. The salary package offered during ALC Noida placements in 2024 is tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

INR 6 LPA

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

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According to the report,  32 LLB students were placed out of a total of 65 graduating students during the ALC Noida placements 2024. Further,  the median package offered to LLB students during ALC Noida placements 2024 stood at INR 6 LPA. 

Note: The above-mentioned details are gathered from the Asian

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Shoaib Mehdi

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Yes, Asian Law College offers good placements to its LLB students. The key highlights of Asian Law College placements for the LLB batch 2024 in the table below:

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LLB Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

INR 6 LPA

Total students

65

Total students placed

32

Students opted for higher studies

25

Note: The above-mentioned details are gathered from the Asian Law College NIRF report 2025.

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

LLB me admission lene ke liye aapko kuch basic steps follow karne padenge:

  1. Sabse pehle, aapko apni eligibility check karni hogi – LLB ke liye minimum qualification graduation pass (any stream, 45–50% marks) hoti hai.
  2. Decide kijiye ki aap 3-year LLB lena chahte hain ya 5-year integrated BA/BBA LLB (jo

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Vivek Kumar Yadav

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Aspirants who have passed Class 12 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for BBA LLB programme at IFIM College of Law. Candidates must have relevant documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Besides, aspirants must also have a valid scor

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months ago

See, the Distance LLB degree is not recognised by the Bar Council of India; hence, this programme is not provided by any UGC-approved university in India. Though you can check out some institutions like Mbitious Institute of Professional Studies, Atharav Distance Education, Pratham Institute of Educ

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Sreetama Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, many universities abroad provide a Distance LLB program for Indian students. Here are some top options among them:

Distance LLB Colleges AbroadAnnual Course Fee 
University of LondonINR 5.8 Lacs - 9.4 Lakh
Harvard University Extension SchoolINR 8.7 Lakh
Australian National UniversityINR 11.37 Lakh
University of EdinburghINR 7.07 Lacs - 11.79 Lakh
Open University, UKINR 5.3 Lacs - 8.25 Lakh
University of TorontoINR 9.5 Lacs - 12.6 Lakh

Note: The information is taken from external sources and may vary.

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Nikita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Since the Bar Council of India does not recognize the Distance LLB degree, IGNOU does not provide the program. But you can check out their own Law School programs, like:

  • PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR)
  • PG Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ)
  • PG Certificate in Patent Practice (PGCPP)
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Rashmi Thakur

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

As the Distance LLB degree is not recognised by the BCI, no government institutions provide the program. However, some private entities offer the Distance LLB degree; their Distance LLB course fees are between INR 75,000 to INR 1.8 Lakh.
The duration of this programme is from 3 to 5 years and can var

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Shikha Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, a 3 year LLB Distance Education should be enough to provide the necessary legal knowledge, as the Bar Council of India does not recognize this degree, you can not go for the AIBE exam, which is a prerequisite to start practicing Law in India. Spending more than 3 years in the distance LLB progr

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Atul Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

See, the Bar Council of India does not allow any distance programs or degrees to pursue the AIBE exam, which is mandatory to practice Law in India. So, if you have plans to serve in the judiciary services, there's no point wasting your 3-5 years in a distance program.
However, if you just want to ga

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Rashmi Srivastava

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, many LLB colleges in India offer scholarships and financial aid to students based on their merit or financial background. For example:

Top NLU CollegesScholarships Programs
NLSIU Bangalore
  • Ajoy Halder Memorial Scholarship 
  • Col. Prakash Manik Bhat Memorial Scholarship
  • Ajoy Halder THB Scholarship 
  • Shri Ray Sharda Ranjan Prasad Scholarship
  • Hindustan Unilever Scholarship
SLS Pune
  • UG Merit Scholarships
SOA University
  • SOA UG Scholarship for all Undergraduate Programs
LPU
  • Based on LPUNEST
  • Based on the qualification after Class 12

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

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Rashmi Srivastava

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

More than 100 Law colleges in India are offering the BCom LLB course, and the course fee structure of every college can differ depending on its rating, placement record, infrastructure, etc. However, the average B.Com LLB fees in India range between INR 34,650 - INR 32.5 Lakh.

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Akansha Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

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