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Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Courses & Fees 2026

Q: Is Christ University approved?

Christ University Bangalore Karnataka is accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC & NBA. Christ Bangalore is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), BCI, & NCTE. Located in Hosur Road, Bangalore, Christ University BLR was established in 1969 & is also approved by UGC (University Grants Commission).

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Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons)
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Christ University, Bangalore BA LLB (Hons) admissions 2026 are open. The last date to apply is Mar 30, 2026. Aspirants can apply online for the course through the official portal of the university.

Christ Bangalore BA LLB Admission 2023

In the field of Law, Christ University Bangalore offers two UG Integrated courses in the field of Law, namely BA LLB and BBA LLB. Admission details regarding BA LLB are as follows:

Selection criteria: CUET + MP + PI + academic performance in Class 12
Duration: Five years
Eligibility criteria: A pass in Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate
Fee structure: Download here

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Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Highlights 2026
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Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Fees details 2026
Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Admission dates 2026
Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Curriculum
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Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons)
Highlights 2026

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 13L - 15.7L

Median Package₹ 6L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

Christ University Entrance Test CUET

CBSE 12th

ISC

Karnataka 2nd PUC

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10+2 score45%

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Bachelor of Law (BA LLB) (Honours)

3.55 yearsOffered by Christ - Delhi NCR Campus

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₹6 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

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B.A. L.L.B.(Hons.)

3.75 yearsOffered by Christ - Lavasa, Pune Campus

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Bachelor of Law (BA LLB) (Honours)

4.25 years

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180

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Q: How to get a seat in Christ University?

Christ University offers seats to candidates based on entrance exam score of the candidates. The university conducts Christ University Entrance Test for admission to courses such as BSc, BTech, BBA, BCom, etc. Besides, the university also considers scores in national-level entrance exams such as XAT, CAT, NATA, etc. for admission to specific courses. Selected candidates have to report at the campus for document verification and fee payment.

Q: How is Christ University cut off 2024 determined?

Christ University admission 2024 to UG and PG courses are through entrance exam marks, followed by Group Discussion, Micro Presentation, and Personal Interview. Christ University cutoff 2023 marks are determined on multiple factors, including

Seat availability at Christ University
Number of candidates who appeared for the exam,
Scores obtained by candidates in the Written Exam, Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.

Q: Is there any entrance exam to get into BSc courses offered by Christ University?

Yes, aspirants of BSc courses are required to take the Christ University Entrance Test (CUET). It may be compulsory for Economics, Mathematics and Statistics applicants to take this test. The entrance exam is conducted by the university. All the aspirants need to take part in Micro Presentation (MP), and Personal Interview (PI). Apart from this, it is also important the aspirants meet the course-specific eligibility criteria.

Q: What are the Christ University Entrance Test registration dates?

Christ University CUET application form 2026 is expected to release in the second week of December 2025. The application form will be released for both ET and Non-ET programmes offered by Christ University. The application process for the CUET exam continues for approximately three to four months.

CUET application form 2026 will be available on the exam website of Christ University CUET.

Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons)
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 5 years)
Tuition	₹ 10.15 L - 14.46 L
Hostel	₹ 2.1 L - 4.65 L
One-time Payment	₹ 5 K - 8 K
Total fee	₹ 12.3 L - 19.19 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

The value for money rating of this course is 3.9/5 (18 Reviews).View placement details

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Q: What is the fees of Christ University?

Christ University total fee includes various components such as hostel fees, tuition fees, security deposits, etc. It is within the rights of the university to revise the fee structure. Check below Christ University courses and fees:

Courses	Total Tuition Fee
BA LLB	INR 14.9 lakh
BTech	INR 5.2 lakh - 8.6 lakh
MSc	INR 40,000 - INR 6.7 lakh
MBA	INR 4.8 lakh - INR 9.5 lakh
BBA	INR 2.9 lakh- INR 7.5 lakh
BCom	INR 2.5 lakh - INR 12.5 lakh
BSc	INR 1.3 lakh - INR 8.4 lakh
BA	INR 1.6 lakh - INR 7.4 lakh
MCA	INR 3.6 lakh - INR 4.4 lakh
MA	INR 40,00 - INR 3.2 lakh
BCA	INR 6.6 lakh - INR 7.4 lakh
MCom	INR 1.9 lakh - INR 2.6 lakh

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to vary and hence, is indicative.

Q: Is Christ University approved?

Christ University Bangalore Karnataka is accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC & NBA. Christ Bangalore is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), BCI, & NCTE. Located in Hosur Road, Bangalore, Christ University BLR was established in 1969 & is also approved by UGC (University Grants Commission).

Q: What is Christ University Bangalore India famous for?

Christ University Bangalore India is famous for the placements and the infrastructure. Till today, as per the official data, the deemed to be university has 520+ international students & 40+ academic departments. The university is famous for its MBA and BTech programmes. The university is accredited by A+ Grade by NAAC, NBA. Eminent personalities like Dalai Lama, Sudha Murty, etc. are notable visitors to the campus. Hence, these notable people, motivates students to work hard in their life.

Q: What is the fees of Christ University for a BSc?

Christ University Bangalore fees for BSc is a sum of components such as hostel fee, caution deposit, tuition fee, and more. Students have to pay the admission fee amount during enrolment for seat confirmation. The fee structure includes a one-time fee of INR 5,000. Christ University BSc tuition fees range between INR 1.25 Lacs and INR 8.4 lakh. Additionally, the hostel charges can be between INR 38,000 and INR 3.36 lakh.

The university/governing body reserves the right to revise the fee in an admission year. It must be noted that the given fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons)
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Upcoming Events
3 Dec '25 - 30 Mar '26	B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Application 2026 start and end dateOngoing
14 Apr '26	Christ University Entrance Test Result 2026 (Session 2)

Dates	Past Events
18 Dec '25	Christ University Entrance Test Result 2026 (Session 1)
9 Dec '25	Christ University Entrance Test CUET 2026: Last date of Application (Non-ET)

Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons)
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
Discontinued (DEC 2025) B.A. LL.B. (Hons.),Christ University Law
Bachelor of Law (BA LLB) (Honours),Christ University Delhi
B.A. L.L.B.(Hons.),Christ University Pune

Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons)
Seats

180

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Christ University	180

Christ University Bangalore BA LLB Placements 2023

The University has released the annual consolidated report for 2022-23. D. E. Shaw & Co. offered the highest package of more than INR 15 LPA. Further, Tresvista selected the highest number of students and the count stood above 75. Analyst emerged as the top hiring role during Christ University placements 2023. The list of recruiters included Becton Dickinson, EY GDS, Godrej Properties, and many others.

The key highlights of Christ University placements 2023 and 2022 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 15 LPA	INR 15 LPA+
Top role offered	N/A	Analyst
Popular recruiters	Zomato, Wells Fargo, Amazon	Goldman Sachs, Bain & Company, ZS Associates

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the annual consolidated reports.

Insights on Placements

Based on 427 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Q: What is the highest package offered at Christ University placements?

The highest package offered during Christ University placements 2025 stood at INR 32 LPA. Refer to the data tabulated below to know the school wise highesr salaries:

School	UG Highest Package in INR (2025)	PG Highest Package in INR (2025)
School of Arts and Humanities	22 LPA	11 LPA
School of Social Sciences	NA	9.75 LPA
School of Sciences	15.75 LPA	INR 8.75 LPA
School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy	15.75 LPA	11.5 LPA
School of Psychological Sciences	11 LPA	7.5 LPA
School of Business and Management	15.75	NA

Q: What is the placement rate at Christ University?

The School wise placement rate recorded during Christ University placements 2025 are tabulated below::

School	Placement Rate (2025)
School of Commerce	49.2%
School of Science	25.1%
Social Science , Arts & Humanities	519.9%
Psychological Science	5.7%

Q: Are the placements at Christ University good?

Christ University has an impressive placement record. The placement statistics recorded in the recent years is given in the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2025)

No. of students Placed

682+

the highest package

INR 15.75 LPA (UG)

INR 87.50 LPA (PG)

Q: What is the reality of placements at Christ University?

Christ University provides great placements to its students. Check out the table below to know about the Christ University placement statistics 2025:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest Package	INR 32 LPA
Average Package	INR 7 LPA
Total Students Placed	4065

Christ University Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons)
Comparison with similar colleges

Compare B.A. LL.B. (Hons) at Christ University Bangalore with other similar colleges

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
Christ University Bangalore	₹ 6 LPA	₹ 14.15 L	-/-
Christ University Pune Compare	₹ 6 LPA	₹ 12.99 L	-/-
NLU Kochi Compare	₹ 15 LPA	₹ 8.28 L	-/-
DSNLU Compare	₹ 6 LPA	₹ 5.24 L	-/-
MNLU Nagpur Compare	₹ 7 LPA	₹ 11.29 L	-/-
NLU Assam Compare	-/-	₹ 4 L	-/-

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Placements are good, and students got internships in Hon'ble Supreme Court also.

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Some students get placed from our college, and our college is not encouraging many students to get placed.

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Discontinued (DEC 2025) B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2030

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Christ University - A place for your career.

Placements: I am a first-year law student at Christ University, Bangalore, and in my batch, we have 360 students, of which 60 students are in 1 class, and there are 6 sections. This year, a lot of students got placements (around 60). The highest package that is being offered in the recent batch is 24 LPA, and the average package is 8 LPA. The topic recruiting companies are AZB Partners, Luthra and Luthra, Trilegal, CA MS, etc.

Infrastructure: Christ University Bangalore has a campus that is expanded across 100 acres. There is a lot of greenery in the whole campus and a lot of sports facilities, with canteens and eateries also available. If we talk about the academic infrastructure, we have a library that has more than 10000 books offline and online, and we have high-tech classrooms with a smart projector to make the classroom experience more technology-based and easier. The whole campus is Wi-Fi enabled. The college campus has two hostels, one for girls and one for boys, which are available only for selected students.

Faculty: Teachers and Christ University School of Law are highly qualified and knowledgeable, and they are extremely passionate about their subjects and enthusiastic about their way of teaching. The course curriculum is relevant to present-day needs and fulfills the needs of the industry, whether it is corporate or litigation. The semester examination is moderately difficult, where some subjects have high difficulty, like the law of torts and Political theory. The past percentage is 40%.

Other: I chose the course because I saw it as an opportunity to learn law, as it is a practical subject and quite a learning one, also, it helps me to get exposure to the outer world and to know the realities of it. There are a lot of events that happened in Christ University, like Bhasha Utsav, etc. There are also sports events that happened, like Juristar and Pedagogic League.

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025Read More

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Bachelor of Law (BA LLB) (Honours) - Batch of 2028

Offered by Christ - Delhi NCR Campus

3.4

3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

College review of Christ (Deemed to be university) Delhi NCR.

Placements: Christ NCR provides decent placements to its students. The placements and internships committee of Christ NCR also organizes several workshops, seminars, and guest lectures so that the students are well aware of all the things required to get good placements.

Infrastructure: Christ NCR provides lots of courses like law, management, international studies, psychology, etc. I am enrolled in law and my course is well organized. My course has both types of subjects practical and theoretical. Students are allowed to choose some courses according to them in their higher classes. My college has a well-equipped library which provides both offline and online resources to the students. My college canteen provides decent food at a decent price to the students.

Faculty: Christ NCR faculty members are well qualified, and their method of teaching is very good. They can use video, PPTs, and other things for their lecture which makes their lecture engaging. Faculty members are approachable to the students and help them in solving their doubts.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025Read More

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Discontinued (DEC 2025) B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

Offered by School of Law, Christ University

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Satisfied with this college because they provide all the essential things for a law student.

Placements: Placement office is active, I mean almost 60 students are placed in the college, with an average package of 5 LPA. Most of the students try for PPO. Placement office also works in a pretty good way, like making a CV and experience from an internship. Tier 1 law firms also visit for placements like Khaitan & Co. and Trilegal.

Infrastructure: Hostel is available but for very less students. There is no separate hostel for the law course. One hostel is for boys and one for girls. Infrastructure is quite good compared to other private law schools, they have a moot court hall, a playground, and everything.

Faculty: We have semester-wise courses and each semester has 3 CIA (Internal assessment exam) and a final end-semester. Weightage is like, end-semester contains 50% of marks, 45% for CIAs, and 5% for attendance. Faculty is also very good and helpful nature. You can meet with the faculty in their cabins.

Other: Crowd and campus life are quite good. Seniors are very helpful.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025Read More

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Discontinued (DEC 2025) B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

Offered by School of Law, Christ University

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

You should go to Christ School of Law.

Placements: Around 60% of students get placed every year. The average package is around 6 LPA, and the highest is 24 LPA. The lowest package is 3 LPA. Law firms like Khaitan & Co and Trilegal are major recruiters. It is mandatory to do internship in law courses and that too in good companies which is possible through our college. We are offered roles as assistants of lawyers, drafting, and research-based roles too.

Infrastructure: Our course has every required facility like Wi-Fi, moot court halls, good quality classrooms with digital screens and smart boards, and a vibrant library with library for the school of law as well. Hostel is inside of the campus with good quality food where students can access the campus grounds for sports and equipment and medical facilities.

Faculty: All teachers are qualified professors with everyone having a Ph.D. doctorate and specialisation in subjects. The teaching quality is great and all teachers are approachable. Course curriculum is relevant and important and it prepares students for the real world. Semester exams cover the entire syllabus which is not very hectic but important with pass percentage of 40%.

Other: I chose this B.A. LL.B. Hons program at the university because I was interested in it and Christ University provides one of the best law programs in the country with students across the country and even the world. My course can be a little more interesting by teaching real-life incidents and reviews of them. The university has some of the best events fests like an ethnic day which is super fun. Campus crowd is vibrant with people from all sorts of ethnicities and a new crowd. The connectivity is well enough for the bus station and metro station (Jayanagar). There is a scholarship provided and campus surrounding is good enough. The extracurricular activities are given importance and are fun too.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025Read More

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Bachelor of Law (BA LLB) (Honours) - Batch of 2029

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The attendance policy is quite strict, with a minimum of 85% attendance required for semester exams.

Placements: Last year, the placement percentage for the LL.B. course was around 75%. The highest salary package offered was between 18-20 LPA. Top recruiter at Christ Law is Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Law Firm. At Christ, it is compulsory to complete at least one internship each year. The major internships are provided by firms in Banglore. Last year, the highest salary package was offered in the field of arbitration.

Infrastructure: Smartboards are available in the classrooms for teaching purposes. There are jammers in our college. Wi-Fi service is available in the library. The central block library is the best, with books for all the courses by numerous writers. There are several cafeterias and the prices are average with good quality food.

Faculty: Professors have generally completed their Ph.D. with great qualifications. Teachers most often conduct interactive sessions which are very useful. Course curriculum is relevant to the current BNS. Christ in all forms, ranging from discipline to punctuality makes students corporate ready. Semester exams are quite lengthy and difficult. The average scores range between 60%-65%.

Other: Law is a very popular course, and Christ is one of the best options across private colleges for pursuing law. Course should focus more on practicals with the syllabus being more refined towards new events rather than focusing on old case laws. Campus is very good. Events are conducted every week department-wise. There are immense opportunities if we have the will to participate in it. Campus is very lush and green, situated in the middle of Bangalore city. Its proximity to bus stands makes it very much connected.

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School of law, Christ University review.

Placements: The Christ University School of Law has a placement record of around 40% in tier 1 firms in India, with the remainder of students going into individual practice. Top firms such as Trilegal, CAM, SAM, Khaitan, Wipro, AZB, etc., come to our college for placement drives. Approximately 50-60% of students get internships, with the rest securing internships through their own contacts.

Infrastructure: The college has smart boards and systems, and assignments and CIAs are submitted through Google Classroom. There are many online database facilities available for library and research. There is a separate block for research and development with facilities accessible to all. Student Wi-Fi is available, but only for laptops and with restricted access to applications.

Faculty: The teachers at Christ University are very welcoming and supportive. They are highly qualified and have impressive careers, and they always expect the best from us. The quality of teaching is good, but it is very difficult to get good grades. While we gain a lot of knowledge, the strict grading system makes it hard to get high marks, which lowers the CGPA of above-average students.

Other: I chose this college for this course because it is ranked among the top 13 in India and is the top private law school in Karnataka. The campus is clean and green, and the college offers a lot of fests and events. The student body is very diverse, with at least 60% of the students coming from different states and all corners of India.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024Read More

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Is Christ Delhi NCR good for placement?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, Christ University Delhi is good for placements. The recent stats is not available but as per the last stats, the the highest and average package offered during Christ University Delhi MBA placements 2023 stood at INR 13 LPA and INR 7.5 LPA, respectively.

Jagriti Shukla

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What entrance exam scores are accepted by Christ University, Pune Campus for admission?

Answered a month ago

Christ University, Pune campus, accepts various national/state-level entrance exams for admission to UG and PG courses. For MBA admission, candidates must target a minimum of 60 percentile in CAT/XAT/CMAT. For GMAT, the target should be 450 or higher.

Rashmi Sinha

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What are the facilities available at School of Business and Management, Christ University?

Answered 3 days ago

Some of the available facilities at the School of Business and Management, Christ University include well developed classrooms, library, etc. In general, the Christ University has the following facilities available for its students:

Facilities	In Number (s)
Classrooms	494
Main Auditoriums	5 (7,000 Seating Capacity)
Mini Auditoriums	10
Seminar Halls	26
Spacious Auditoriums	10

Liyansha Jain

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Is School of Business and Management, Christ University approved?

Answered 3 days ago

School of Business and Management is one of the schools of study under the Christ University Bangalore Karnataka (accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC & NBA). Christ Bangalore is approved by AICTE, BCI, & NCTE. Being one of the schools of study of the Christ University, the School of Business and Manag

Rashmi Arora

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Is School of Business and Management, Christ University tier 1 or tier 2 college?

Answered 3 days ago

School of Business and Management, Christ University is generally considered a top tier college. It has all the facilities given by a top tier university. There are placements, scholarships, and several othr facilities given by the university.

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