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BA LLB course

BA LLB (5-year integrated law)

An integrated arts-and-law degree straight after Class 12, through CLAT and similar exams.

  • Level

    Integrated

  • Duration

    5 years

  • Entrance exams

    CLAT +4 more

  • Stream

    Law

About the course

What is BA LLB?

BA LLB integrates an arts degree with professional law training over five years — constitutional, criminal, contract and corporate law, moot courts and internships. BBA LLB and B.Com LLB follow the same model.

National Law Universities admit through CLAT (AILET for NLU Delhi); other universities use LSAT India, state law entrance tests or their own exams.

Who can apply

Eligibility & admission

Class 12 in any stream. Minimum marks are set by each exam and university.
  1. 1

    Check eligibility

    Make sure you meet the subject and marks requirements above for each college you shortlist.

  2. 2

    Take the entrance exam

    Register and appear for CLAT, AILET, LSAT India or another accepted exam.

  3. 3

    Counselling & seat allotment

    Apply through central, state or college counselling with your score and preferences.

  4. 4

    Confirm your seat

    Report to the allotted college with your documents and pay the admission fee.

Choose your focus

Popular specialisations

  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Law

After the course

Career options

  • Advocate
  • Corporate lawyer
  • Legal advisor
  • Judicial services
  • Legal analyst / policy

Got questions?

BA LLB FAQs

What is the duration of BA LLB?

BA LLB takes 5 years.

What is the eligibility for BA LLB?

Class 12 in any stream. Minimum marks are set by each exam and university.

Which entrance exams are accepted for BA LLB?

CLAT, AILET, LSAT India, MH CET Law (5-year), SLAT. Accepted exams vary by college — check each college's admission page.

What can I do after BA LLB?

Common paths include: Advocate, Corporate lawyer, Legal advisor, Judicial services.