Compare Programmes
3 Year LL.B. vs 5 Year Integrated B.A. LL.B.
Both programmes are offered at our Seshadripuram campus and follow the curriculum prescribed by Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi. The difference lies in when you join and what you study alongside law.
Side by side
Key Differences at a Glance
| 3 Year LL.B. | 5 Year Integrated B.A. LL.B. | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Years | 5 Years (Integrated) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university, in any discipline | Pass in PUC / 10+2 or an equivalent examination |
| Entry stage | After completing a first degree | Directly after school (PUC / 10+2) |
| Subject mix | Concentrates on legal subjects throughout the programme | Arts subjects studied alongside law — society, governance and human behaviour with legal principles |
| Best suited to | Graduates from any discipline entering legal education after their first degree | Students who are clear early on that they wish to enter the legal profession |
| Curriculum and degree | Prescribed by Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi | Prescribed by Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi |
| Practical training | Moot court exercises, practical legal training and career guidance sessions | Moot court exercises, legal writing and skill development sessions |
| Degree-related documents | All Bachelor's Degree marks cards plus the Provisional Degree / Degree / Convocation Certificate are required | Not applicable — SSLC / 10th and PUC / 12th marks cards are the academic records required |
Eligibility guidance
Which Programme Are You Eligible For?
Choose the 3 Year LL.B. if
- You have already completed a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university.
- Your degree may be in any discipline — Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering or other.
- You want a programme that focuses on legal subjects throughout its duration.
Choose the B.A. LL.B. if
- You have passed PUC / 10+2 or an equivalent examination.
- You wish to begin legal education directly after school.
- You want Arts subjects studied together with law across five integrated years.
Minimum Marks Requirement
- General Category — minimum 45%
- OBC — minimum 42% for Karnataka students
- SC / ST — minimum 40% for Karnataka students
Eligibility and reservation benefits are governed by the rules of Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi and the applicable authorities. Admission is provisional and subject to verification of original documents and KSLU approval.
Document checklist
Documents Required for Each Programme
3 Year LL.B.
- SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card
- PUC / 12th Standard / +2 Marks Card
- Bachelor's Degree Marks Cards — All Semesters / All Years
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate, if applicable
- Provisional Degree Certificate / Degree Certificate / Convocation Certificate
- Caste Certificate, if applicable
- Income Certificate, if applicable
- Aadhaar Card Copy
- Passport Size Photographs
- Eligibility Certificate for candidates from Universities outside Karnataka, if applicable
- Undertaking Regarding Age Limit, if applicable
- Any Other Document
5 Year Integrated B.A. LL.B.
- SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card
- PUC / 12th Standard / +2 Marks Card
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate, if applicable
- Caste Certificate, if applicable
- Income Certificate, if applicable
- Aadhaar Card Copy
- Passport Size Photographs
- Eligibility Certificate for candidates from Boards outside Karnataka, if applicable
- Undertaking Regarding Age Limit, if applicable
- Any Other Document