Undergraduate UGC Approved by BCI UG-076

LLB (Bachelor of Laws, 3 year)

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Three-year law degree for existing graduates. Requires State Bar Council enrolment and the All India Bar Examination to practise. A common route for those adding law to a prior degree such as B.Com or B.Sc.

Am I eligible?
Duration
3 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
CUET PG
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
MANDATORY to appear in court: enrolment with a State Bar Council plus clearing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). Not required for in-house or advisory roles
01 · Overview

Course overview

Three-year law degree for existing graduates. Requires State Bar Council enrolment and the All India Bar Examination to practise. A common route for those adding law to a prior degree such as B.Com or B.Sc.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum qualifying marks.

How you get in. DU LLB entrance, CUET PG, State university law entrance, MH CET Law.

How it is studied. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.

Licence to practise. MANDATORY to appear in court: enrolment with a State Bar Council plus clearing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). Not required for in-house or advisory roles.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Law firms
  • Corporate legal departments
  • Courts
  • Banks (legal officer roles)
  • Government departments
  • Independent practice

What you can study next.

  • LLM
  • Judicial services examinations
  • Ph.D in Law
  • Specialised legal certifications
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. National Law Universities: about 8,00,000 - 20,00,000 total; Govt/State: about 30,000 - 2,00,000; Private: about 3,00,000 - 15,00,000.

Indicative starting salary. 25,000 - 55,000 per month.

Typical duration. 3 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any —

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

CUET PG
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

4 routes mapped from this qualification.

Legal Advisor
Provides in-house legal guidance to an organisation. Does not require Bar Council enrolment unless appearing in court.
Alternative route
Litigation → Senior Advocate
slow start, high ceiling
Alternative route
Corporate Lawyer
Advises on companies, contracts, governance, transactions and commercial legal risk.
Alternative route
Compliance Officer
Helps an organisation understand, implement, monitor and document its legal and regulatory obligations.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

Company Secretary (CS)
RelatedField · Alternative route
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
RelatedField · Alternative route

What you can study next

Ph.D (Law)
Direct · Alternative route
Master of Laws
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for LLB (Bachelor of Laws, 3 year)?

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum qualifying marks. Admission is through DU LLB entrance, CUET PG, State university law entrance, MH CET Law.

How long does LLB (Bachelor of Laws, 3 year) take?

3 years. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.

What does LLB (Bachelor of Laws, 3 year) cost?

National Law Universities: about 8,00,000 - 20,00,000 total; Govt/State: about 30,000 - 2,00,000; Private: about 3,00,000 - 15,00,000. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after LLB (Bachelor of Laws, 3 year)?

LLM, Judicial services examinations, Ph.D in Law, Specialised legal certifications.

Does LLB (Bachelor of Laws, 3 year) need a licence or registration to practise?

MANDATORY to appear in court: enrolment with a State Bar Council plus clearing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). Not required for in-house or advisory roles.