ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
Department of Law — BCI-approved programmes, eligibility criteria, semester-wise syllabus, and PDF downloads for LLB, BA LLB, and BBA LLB (Hons).
The School of Law offers BCI-approved integrated and graduate law programmes. Programme structure below is for the academic year 2025–2030 (*Approved by BCI). Use the table of contents to jump to regulations, then select a programme tab for eligibility, PDF download, and semester-wise subjects.
Programmes & Syllabus
Vision and Mission
Vision
To be a centre of excellence in legal education, research, advocacy, ethics and social justice, producing legal professionals of national and international repute.
Mission
- Provide quality legal education aligned with constitutional values, national policies, and global legal standards.
- Promote research and innovation in law to address emerging societal and technological challenges.
- Strengthen clinical legal education through moot courts, internships, legal aid, and experiential learning.
- Foster interdisciplinary learning integrating law with economics, social sciences, and technology.
- Produce socially responsible legal professionals committed to access to justice and public service.
Career Opportunities
- Litigation practice before district courts, high courts, and the Supreme Court of India.
- Judicial services through State and Central judicial examinations.
- Corporate legal practice, in-house counsel, and legal consultancy.
- Civil services, public policy, and government law departments.
- Academia, legal research, and law reform commissions.
- International organizations, NGOs, and human rights institutions.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Develop comprehensive legal knowledge spanning substantive and procedural law, legal theory, and comparative jurisprudence.
- Cultivate advocacy, legal drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills necessary for professional practice.
- Instil ethical responsibility, professional conduct, and awareness of social justice obligations.
- Build research competence, critical thinking, and capacity for policy analysis.
- Develop leadership qualities and the ability to engage effectively in multidisciplinary professional environments.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
- PO1 Legal Knowledge: Apply substantive and procedural legal principles to analyze complex legal problems.
- PO2 Legal Analysis: Identify legal issues, apply relevant rules, and arrive at reasoned conclusions.
- PO3 Research: Conduct independent legal research using primary and secondary sources.
- PO4 Communication: Communicate legal arguments persuasively in oral and written forms.
- PO5 Ethics: Uphold professional ethics, bar council norms, and the duty to the court and client.
- PO6 Clinical Skills: Apply legal knowledge through moot court, drafting, ADR, and legal aid.
- PO7 Critical Thinking: Evaluate legal systems and propose reforms based on evidence and reason.
- PO8 Lifelong Learning: Engage in continuous professional development and legal education.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
- PSO1 Demonstrate competence in litigation, trial advocacy, and court procedure.
- PSO2 Draft pleadings, contracts, wills, and other legal documents with precision.
- PSO3 Apply alternative dispute resolution mechanisms including mediation, conciliation, and arbitration.
- PSO4 Conduct legal research and publish work on emerging areas of law and policy.
- PSO5 Advise clients on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
Regulations – Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
The Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is a flexible UGC-prescribed framework that allows students to choose courses based on their interests and career goals. It assigns credits to each course based on contact hours, evaluates performance through CGPA, enables credit transfer across institutions, and promotes holistic legal education through continuous assessment, internships, moot court, and research.
Duration of Programmes
Programme | Normal Duration | Maximum Duration | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 5 Years (10 Sem) | 8 Years | 240 |
B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 5 Years (10 Sem) | 8 Years | 240 |
LL.B. (Hons.) | 3 Years (6 Sem) | 6 Years | 160 |
Credit Definition
S.No | Activity | Credits per Hour/Week |
|---|---|---|
1 | Lecture (L) | 1 Credit |
2 | Tutorial (T) | 1 Credit |
3 | Practical / Clinical (P) | 0.5 Credit |
Assessment Pattern
The break-up of assessment and examination marks for theory subjects is as follows:
Component | Internal Marks | External Marks |
|---|---|---|
First Assessment Test | 15 | – |
Second Assessment Test | 15 | – |
Assignment & Attendance (Seminars, Group Discussion) | 10 | – |
Total Internal Marks | 40 | – |
End Semester Examination | – | 60 |
Grand Total | 40 | 60 |
Practical / Clinical courses follow the same 40:60 internal-external split with observation reports, model test, and record-book components forming the internal assessment.
Attendance Requirements
- A student must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance to be eligible for end-semester examinations in any course.
- Students with attendance between 70% and 79% may be permitted to appear for exams on payment of a condonation fee, subject to approval by the Dean.
- Students below 70% attendance must re-register and repeat the course.
Grading System
After the end-semester results are declared, the Controller of Examinations converts marks to letter grades as follows:
Marks Range | Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
90 – 100 | S | 10 |
80 – 89 | A | 9 |
70 – 79 | B | 8 |
60 – 69 | C | 7 |
55 – 59 | D | 6 |
50 – 54 | E | 5 |
Below 50 | F | 0 |
Insufficient Attendance | I | – |
Withdrawn | W | – |
GPA is computed as the weighted average of grade points earned, weighted by course credits. CGPA is similarly calculated cumulatively from the time of admission.
Degree Classification
Classification | Minimum Credits | Time Limit | Min. CGPA |
|---|---|---|---|
First Class with Distinction | As prescribed | Normal duration | 8.25 |
First Class | As prescribed | Normal duration | 6.5 |
Second Class | As prescribed | Maximum duration | Pass |
Honours Specialisation
Areas of Honours Specialisation
| Constitutional Law | Business Law | Criminal Law | General Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 subjects focused on constitutional principles, fundamental rights, judicial review, and governance. | 8 subjects covering corporate, commercial, banking, taxation, and regulatory law. | 8 subjects exploring criminal justice, penology, forensics, cybercrime, and victim rights. | 8 subjects chosen from any combination of the above groups, as per BCI guidelines. |
Honours Elective Structure
| Slot | B.A./B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons) | LL.B. (Hons) | Subjects Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hons. 1 & 2 | Semester V | Semester II | 2 subjects |
| Hons. 3 & 4 | Semester VI | Semester III | 2 subjects |
| Hons. 5 & 6 | Semester VII | Semester IV | 2 subjects |
| Hons. 7 & 8 | Semester VIII | Semester V | 2 subjects |
| Total | 4 Semesters | 4 Semesters | 8 subjects |
Eligibility Criteria for Admission
A. B.A. LL.B. (Honours) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Honours) — 5-Year Integrated Programme
1. Educational Qualification
Pass in Higher Secondary (+2) / HSC with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised board.
2. Age Limit on Admission — LL.B. 5-Year
| Category | Maximum Age at the Time of Admission |
|---|---|
| General Category | 20 Years |
| SC / ST / Other Backward Communities | 22 Years |
Note: Age shall be determined as on 1st July of the year of admission. Programmes are exclusively for women and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
B. LL.B. (Honours) — 3-Year Programme
1. Educational Qualification
Any undergraduate degree from a UGC recognised university.
2. Age Limit on Admission — LL.B. 3-Year
| Category | Maximum Age at the Time of Admission |
|---|---|
| General Category | 30 Years |
| SC / ST / Other Backward Communities | 35 Years |
Who Can Apply?
Duration
3 Years
Qualification
Any UG degree from a UGC recognised University.
LL.B. (Honours) – Curriculum
Who Can Apply?
Duration
5 Years
Qualification
Pass in Higher Secondary (+2) with minimum 60% marks.
B.A. LL.B. (Honours) – Curriculum
Who Can Apply?
Duration
5 Years
Qualification
Pass in Higher Secondary (+2) with minimum 60% marks.
Download Syllabus (PDF)
BBA LLB (Hons)
B.B.A. LL.B. (Honours) – Curriculum
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Contact
Prof. Dr. Nirmala Kumari, Dean, Department of Law
Mobile No: 8217691536 , 9159615534
Mail Id: sol@kanchiuniv.ac.in