At BHU (Banaras Hindu University), the Faculty of Law is one of the oldest faculty of the university. The faculty has a 100 years old history which is very valuable to any traditional institution in this country. The Faculty of Law offers many courses as professional diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. These courses cover a wide range of legal studies.
The Faculty of Law has well qualified, experienced and committed teachers. The faculty is fully dedicated to development of learning, enhancement of knowledge and skill.
Professional Courses (UG)
(a)
| Course Name | LL.B. (Hons.) (Bachelor of Laws) |
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| Duration | 6 Semesters (3 Years) |
| Course Code | 151 |
| Minimum Eligibility | B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Com./ Shastri (at least 10+2+3 pattern) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate considering all the subjects in the three years except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) mark sheet OR any other Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern recognized by the Bar Council of India for the purpose of admission to LL.B. Course securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate considering all the subjects in the three years (aggregate being calculated as mentioned above). . |
| No. of Seats | Faculty of Law (286 M&F). |
Note:
As per directive of the Bar Council of India, the candidates who have obtained 10+2 or Graduation/Post-graduation through open Universities system directly without having any basic qualifications for pursuing such studies are not eligible for admission in Law Courses.
Minimum marks in qualifying examination for admission not below 50% of total marks in case of General category applicants, 45% in case of OBCs and 40% in case of SCs & STs applicants).
(b)
| Course Name | B.A. LL.B. (Hons) (Under Special Courses of Study) |
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| Duration | 10 Semesters (5 Years) |
| Course Code | 137 |
| Minimum Eligibility | Applicant who has successfully completed/ is appearing in Senior Secondary School (10+2) or equivalent (Such as 11+1, “A” level in Senior School Leaving Certificate course) examination from a recognized University of India or outside or from a Senior Secondary Board or equivalent constituted or recognized by the Union or by a State Government or from any equivalent institution from a foreign country recognized by the Government of that country for the purpose of issue of qualifying certificate on successful completion of the course. |
| No. of Seats | Faculty of Law, (M&F; Min -37 and Max- 74). |
Note:
The applicants who have obtained 10+2 or Graduation/Post Graduation through open Universities System directly without having any basic qualification for pursuing such studies shall not be eligible for admission to 5-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Course. Minimum marks in qualifying 32 examination for admission not below 50% of total marks in case of General category applicants, 45% in case of OBCs and 40% in case of SCs & STs applicants.
