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The legal profession is one of the most respected and intellectually stimulating career paths in India. Whether you aspire to become a lawyer, judge, legal advisor, or a civil servant, a degree in law is your gateway to multiple prestigious career options.
Two popular law degrees offered at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in India are BA LLB (Integrated Law) and LLB (Bachelor of Laws).
š What is BA LLB?
BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws) is a 5-year integrated undergraduate program combining liberal arts and legal studies. Students study subjects like Political Science, Sociology, History, and Economics alongside core legal papers such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Law.
Key Highlights:
Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream with 45ā50% marks
Admission Mode: Entrance Exams (CLAT, AILET, LSAT, CUET)
Best For: Students who want to pursue law after Class 12
š What is LLB?
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) is a 3-year postgraduate program meant for graduates of any discipline. It is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and is the traditional route to becoming an advocate or entering legal professions.
Key Highlights:
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Bachelorās degree in any stream with 45ā50% marks
Admission Mode: Entrance Exams (DU LLB, MH CET Law, LSAT India, CUET PG)
Best For: Graduates who decide to pursue law after completing their bachelorās
š Difference Between BA LLB and LLB
| Criteria | BA LLB (5-Year) | LLB (3-Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | 10+2 | Graduation |
| Course Type | Integrated UG+Law | Standalone PG-level Law |
| Duration | 5 Years | 3 Years |
| Career Start | Earlier (after 12th) | After graduation |
| Popular Entrance | CLAT, AILET, LSAT | DU LLB, MH CET, LSAT |
š Law Subjects (Core)
Constitutional Law
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Law of Contracts
Law of Torts
Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
Family Law
Corporate Law
Human Rights Law
Moot Court and Internships
šļø Top Law Entrance Exams
CLAT ā Common Law Admission Test (NLUs & other top law colleges)
AILET ā All India Law Entrance Test (for NLU Delhi)
LSAT India ā For private universities like Jindal Global Law School
CUET UG/PG ā For central universities
DU LLB ā Delhi University (for 3-year LLB)
MH CET Law ā Maharashtra State Law Colleges
SLAT ā Symbiosis Law Admission Test
šÆ Why Choose Either?
ā Choose BA LLB if:
You are interested in public policy, civil services (like UPSC), judiciary, or academic research.
You want a solid foundation in humanities to understand societal and legal structures deeply.
ā Choose BBA LLB if:
You are business-oriented and want to work in the corporate sector.
You aim to become a corporate lawyer, work in MNCs, or specialize in areas like mergers & acquisitions, IP law, or international business law.
GGS IPU BA LLB(HONS) AND BBA LLB(HONS) COLLEGES
S.NO | INSTITUTE NAME | LOCATION | PROGRAMME NAME | INTAKE | MQ SEATS |
| 1 | Chandarprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies | NARELA | B.A.-L.L.B./ B.B.A.-L.L.B | 180 / 90 | 18 / 9 |
| Ā | Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of professional studies | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā |
| 2 | B.A.-L.L.B./B.B.A.-L.L.B. | 60 /60 | 6 /6 | ||
| 3 | Delhi Metropolitan Education (Sunshine Education & Development Society), | NOIDA | B.A.-L.L.B./ B.B.A.-L.L.B. | 180 / 120 | 18 / 12 |
| 4 | Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology | KAPASHERA | B.A.-L.L.B/ B.B.A.-L.L.B. | 200 / 120 | 20 /12 |
| 5 | Gitarattan International Business School | ROHINI | B.A.-L.L.B./ B.B.A.-L.L.B. | 120 /120 | 12 / 12 |
| 6 | Ideal Institue of Management ard Technology. | VIVEK VIHAR | B.A.-L.L.B. | 80 | 8 |
| 7 | JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus. | NOIDA | B.A.-L.L.B / B.B.A.-L.L.B. | 60 /60 | 6 / 6 |
| 8 | KCC Institute of Legal & Higher Edncation | NOIDA | B.A.-L.L.B./ B.B.A.-L.L.B | 120 /60 | 12 / 6 |
| 9 | Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies. | ROHINI | B.A.-L.L.B/ B.B.A.-L.L.B. | 180 / 120 | 18 / 12 |
| 10 | Maharaja Surajmul lastitute, | JANAKPURI | B.A.-L.L.B/ B.B.A.-L.L.B | 60 / 60 | 6 / 6 |
| 11 | Trinity Institure of Professional Studies, | DWARKA | B.A.-L.L.B. | 60 | 6 |
| 12 | Trinity Institure of Innovation in Professional Studies | NOIDA | B.A.-L.L.B. | 60 | 6 |
| 13 | University School of Luw & Legal Studies. | DWARKA | B.A.-L.L.B/B.B.A.-L.L.B. | 120 / 60 | NIL / NIL |
| 14 | Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, | PITAMPURA | B.A.-L.L.B/ B.B.A.-L.L.B | 300 / 240 | 30 / 24 |
ā Why Choose LLM?
1. Specialization
Deepen expertise in a specific field (e.g. Corporate Law, Cyber Law, Human Rights, Tax Law, IP Law).
Useful if you want to be seen as an expert in a niche area.
2. Career Advancement
Enhances your academic profile and employability, especially in teaching, legal research, or high-level corporate positions.
Preferred or required for some legal academic or judiciary roles in India.
3. International Recognition / Practice Abroad
An LLM from a foreign university (like in the UK, USA, Canada, etc.) may help you:
Qualify to take the bar in some countries (like the New York Bar).
Gain global exposure and work in international law firms or NGOs.
4. Transition or Shift in Legal Focus
If you’re already a law graduate but want to switch your legal interest (e.g., from litigation to corporate law or vice versa), LLM can help.
5. Teaching & Research
Required or preferred for academic jobs as a law professor or lecturer.
Necessary for pursuing a PhD in Law.
6. Boost Legal Writing & Analytical Skills
LLM programs often involve research papers, dissertation writing, and case analysis, improving your legal acumen.
GGS IPU LLM COLLEGES
S.NO | INSTITUTE NAME | LOCATION | PROGRAMME NAME | INTAKE | MQ SEATS |
| 1 | Chandarprabhu Jain College of Higher Stndies & School of Law | Narela | (Corporate Law) | 30 | 3 |
| 2 | Ā | (Alternative Dispute Resolution | 20 | 2 | |
| 3 | Ā | (Criminal Justice System) | 40 | 4 | |
| 4 | Delhi Institute of Science & Technolug DIST formerly Delhi Institute of Raral Development DIRDI. (Sister Branech of DIRD). | Nangli Poona | (Corporate Law) | 15 | 1 |
| 5 | Ā | (Criminal Justice System) | 15 | 1 | |
| 6 | Ā | (Alternative Dispute Resolution | 10 | 1 | |
| 7 | Delhi Metropolitan Educntion | Noida | (Alternative Dispute Resolution | 30 | 3 |
| 8 | Ā | (Corporate Law) | 30 | 3 | |
| 9 | Fairfield Institute of Managemeut & Technology | Kapashera | (Alternative Dispute Resolution | 30 | 3 |
| 10 | Ā | (Intellectual property rights) | 30 | 3 | |
| 11 | Ā | (Corporate Law) | 30 | 3 | |
| 12 | Ā | (Criminal Justice System | 30 | 3 | |
| 13 | Gitarattan International Business Scheol. | Pitampura | (Criminal Justice System | 20 | 2 |
| 14 | Ā | (Corporate Law) | 20 | 2 | |
| 15 | Ā | (Alternative Dispute Resolution | 20 | 2 | |
| 16 | Ideal Institute of Management and Technology | Karkardoma | (Corporate Law) | 15 | 1 |
| 17 | Ā | (Intellectual property rights) | 15 | 1 | |
| 18 | Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies. | Ā | (Corporate Law) | 10 | 1 |
| 19 | Rohini | (Intellectual property rights) | 10 | 1 | |
| 20 | Ā | (Alternative Dispute Resolution | 10 | 1 | |
| 21 | University School of Law & Legal Studies , GOSIP University Campus | Ā | (Alternative Dispute Resolution | 30 | NIL |
| 22 | Dwarka | (Criminal Justice System | 30 | NIL | |
| 23 | Ā | (Intellectual property rights) | 30 | NIL | |
| 24 | Ā | (Corporate Law) | 30 | NIL | |
| 25 | Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, | Pitampura | (Corporate Law) | 40 | 4 |
| 26 | Ā | (Alternative Dispute Resolution | 20 | 2 |
