School of Law, SASTRA

Crescent School of Law (CSL) is a constituent of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, which has achieved the following rankings:

Times Higher Education 2024: Ranked between 1201–1500 globally. 

QS Asia Ranking: Positioned between 451–500.

The LL.M. in Criminal Law at Crescent School of Law (CSL) has the following fee structure:

Tuition Fee: INR 50,000 per semester

Amenities and Service Fee: INR 20,000 (one-time payment at the time of admission)

Transport Charges: Optional, ranging from INR 40,000 to INR 50,000 per year, based on distance and mode of transport.

Crescent School of Law (CSL) offers comprehensive placement support, including mandatory internships each semester and a dedicated placement committee. The institute maintains strong relationships with various law firms, corporate entities, and government agencies, facilitating diverse career opportunities for its graduates. While specific placement statistics for the law programme are not publicly disclosed, the overall campus placement rate for the institute has been approximately 80% in recent years. 

Crescent School of Law (CSL) offers the following programs:

1. Undergraduate Programs (5 years):

BBA LLB (Hons.)

BA LLB (Hons.)

B.Com LLB (Hons.)

2. Postgraduate Program (2 years):

LL.M. in Criminal Law

For all degree programmes in Law, admissions will be based on the CLAT 2022 Scores and +2 aggregate taken in the ratio of 25% : 75% respectively. For all other degree programmes in Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Education, etc., admissions will be based on the qualifying exam marks.

Candidates who have completed graduation from recognised colleges can also apply at colleges which admit candidates on the basis of merit. Therefore, candidates have ample opportunities to pursue LLB even without appearing CLAT.

Following are some of the courses offered  by Ajeenkya DY Patil University-School of Law :

• B.A. LL.B.
• LL.B. 
• LL.M.

All the above-mentioned courses are considered good to pursue the program of interest.

The campus has an excellent infrastructure with modern facilities, moot courts, seminar halls, etc.

The institute motivates students to participate in various activities at moot courts, as this is a field which requires a lot of practice.

Some of the reputed law firms, corporates, and various NGOs, visit at Ajeenkya DY Patil University-School of Law for placements.

For Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law (BA.LL.B) program, the average package is around 5 lakhs per annum.

Ajeenkya DY Patil University-School of Law offers a good quality of the LLB program on practical legal education and is one of the mandatorily required ACET scores to get admission into it. The university, in its very comprehensive curriculum, provides for both theoretical and experiential study, including moot courts and internships. The average placement package for graduates around INR 6 lakh per annum with top recruiters such as  TATA Motors. Overall, the school is well regarded for their commitment towards the quality legal education and development of students.

Admission to Crescent School of Law's BA LLB program is not easy or difficult, but it is possible for those who meet the eligibility requirements:

Eligibility: Applicants must have passed their Higher Secondary Examination (HSC/CBSE/ISC) or equivalent exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate. They must also have studied Mathematics as a subject