LL.B Degree Course Duration: 3-Years
EducationalQualifications
The eligibility criteria for admission is as per the Bar Council of India Regulations-2008 and State Government Norms. The eligibility norms as prescribed by the University and approved by the Syndicate are as follows:
- Educational Qualification:
Candidates should have passed any Bachelor Degree Course of any University recognized by University Grants Commission and should have secured not less than 45% of marks (in aggregate).
Candidates belonging to SC/ST communities should have secured 40% of marks in aggregate in the qualifying degree course. For purpose of ranking, marks obtained in the Major and Allied subjects alone will be taken into account. [G.O.Ms.No.83, Law (LS) Department, dt.19-04-2007]
- The following eligibility criteria are to be compulsorily fulfilled by the Applicants:
1. Studied Upto 9th Standard – Regular Schooling AND
2. Studied 10th Standard and 12th Standard (Regular or Private) AND
3. Degree (Any Under Graduation)
4. Only Under Graduation will be taken for Eligibility and Rank Percentage of Marks;
5. Diploma and ITI are not eligible as it is not Equivalent to Higher Secondary that is 12th Standard (+2).
The above state of law regarding the eligibility criteria are in accordance with the Bar Council of India Rules of Legal Education, 2008 and W.P. No. 15278 of 2019 dated 24.07.2019, W.P. No. 31161 of 2019 dated 19-08-2020, W.P. No. 31043 of 2017 dated 13.03.2018, W.P. No. 7094 of 2021 dated 17.03.2021, W.P. No. 10684 of 2021 dated 06.07.2021, W.P. No.9961 of 2021 dated 08.07.2021 and W.P. Nos. 2872, 5870 of 2021 dated 01.09.2021 W.P. No.21570 and 21571 of 2021 and W.M.P. No.22769 and 22773 of 2021 dated 04.01.2022). 23
- No Age limit for admission.
- Employed candidates are not eligible to apply.
- The Transgender or Eunuch (Thirunangai or Aravani) candidates are included under Most Backward Class as per the Government Order and such candidates are required to choose the option as Most Backward Class (Community Code No.149 in the Annexure-I). However, they can claim their reservation based on their actual Community Certificate.
Note:
(1) Candidates should have obtained the Degree / Provisional Certificate in the qualifying examination on the date of their counselling. Otherwise, their candidature will not be considered.
(2) Candidates shall furnish the photo copy of the Consolidated Mark Statement of their qualifying degree course obtained from the University or from the institution where they studied, along with the application.
MODE OF SELECTION:
- Selection for the candidate applying for LL.B., Degree Course will be based on “the percentage of marks obtained by the candidates in aggregate of all subjects in the qualifying degree examination, excluding langauages, may be taken into account. In case where the language alone is the subject of the qualifying examination, the percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the said examination may be taken into account” (G.O.Ms.No.83 Law (LS) Department dt.19.04.2007). “All the subjects in the Qualifying Examinations” means and includes all the Main and Allied subjects of the qualifying degree and marks secured in those subjects taken for classification for class awarding purpose shall alone be taken for ranking purpose.
Note: Copy of the Consolidated Mark Statement shall be uploaded compulsorily. In case where grades are provided, it is the responsibility of candidates to obtain and enclose the equivalent conversion of marks from the University/College concerned. If a candidate fails to produce exact marks secured, the least mark for the concerned grade shall be taken into consideration for eligibility and ranking purpose.
