BA LLB - Course Overview

About BA LLB

Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law or BA LLB is a five-year dual degree course in the field of administrative law. The students during the five-year course cover various arts subjects from different areas such as Indian History, Political Science, English/ Hindi, Economics, Sociology, World History, and Sociopolitical Issues along with specialized courses in administrative law and legislature of the country.

The students mainly focus on different laws namely Criminal law, Labor Law, Civil Law, Tax Law, Administrative Law, Corporate Laws, Patents Law and others that form an indispensable part in maintaining law and order of the country.

BA LLB degree not only focuses on classroom teaching but also conducts various training sessions, case studies, mock drills, and interactive sessions for students. The main aim of the dual degree is just not to focus on theoretical knowledge but also for students to understand the practical application of the law in the real world and its dynamics.

BA LLB graduates are in demand across the country and can easily find jobs in both government and the private sector. 

BA LLB Highlights

Provided below are the significant features related to the BA LLB course.

BA LLB Eligibility Criteria

To pursue BA LLB from a top-notch college, it is of supreme importance to satisfy the eligibility criteria. It may vary from college to college. Provided below is an analysis of the eligibility criteria of BA LLB.

• Candidates must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education such as CBSE, ICSE etc.
• The minimum aggregate score may differ in each educational institute. It may range from 50% to 60% in class 12th or its equivalent examination.
• Few colleges have no age limit as their admission criteria. However, in some institute, the age limit is 20 for general category and 22 for reserved categories. It may vary from college to college.

BA LLB Admission Process

After filling the BA LLB application form in the desired college, an aspirant has to go through the selection process. It varies from college to college. The admission process of BA LLB has been described below.

• Admission to the BA LLB integrated course is generally done on the basis of entrance test conducted by various colleges and universities.
• Few colleges consider the score obtained at the national level entrance exam while others conduct an institute level law exam.
• Certain colleges also take a personal interview after the completion of the written exam.
• Some educational institutes also consider the score obtained in the Class 12th. The better the score in intermediate, the higher are the chances of getting selected in the desired college.

Top Entrance Exams for BA LLB

Here is a list of popular BA LLB Entrance Exams that a candidate can prepare for, in order to get admission in some of the top universities of India.

• CLAT Entrance Test

• LSAT Entrance Exam
• AILET Entrance Exam
• LPUNEST
• CULEE

BA LLB Syllabus

Career Options and Job Prospects

BA LLB is one of the widely popular courses across the country as it opens various employment opportunities in both government and the private sector. The graduates after pursuing the dual degree course are also eligible for Indian Civil Services, State Legal Services, and Public Service Commission Entrance exams.

Since it is one of the most lucrative profession all over the globe, the popular job areas for the graduates are banks, consultancies, Judiciary, MNCs, Sale Tax & Excise Departments, and others. The average salary package of a BA LLB student at the start of their career in a corporate firm is Rs. 7 lakh to Rs. 9 lakh whereas the starting salary while working as an adviser is between Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh. The salary package varies and largely depends upon professional experience and the college one has studied from.

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