Oriental College of Law, Navi Mumbai. The admissions in the college are merit-based as per the rules and guidelines issued by the University of Mumbai and the Government of Maharashtra. The main entrance examination for seeking admission into law colleges is Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Law (MHCET Law).
The admission cycle is usually associated with the university's academic calendar. Applications mostly open in advance before the starting date of an academic year, although the actual dates may change every year, and students must follow the notice published by the college on their website and University of Mumbai websites.
To qualify for the eligibility round, candidates have to complete 10+2 education from any recognized board. The percentage expected may vary with the college's requirement, though generally, at least 45-50% aggregate marks are expected in the qualifying examination. Age limits exist as per Bar Council of India and University guidelines.
Application Process
The application procedure to Oriental College of Law, Navi Mumbai has been divided into the following procedures:
1. The applicant has to undergo the MHCET Law entrance examination conducted by the state of Maharashtra.
2. After declaration of results from the MHCET Law examination, the appeared candidates need to get themselves registered for the centralized admission process CAP held by the state.
3. Upload the preference to the college and the course wished, be it LLB or BA LLB on the online application form of Oriental College of Law in the CAP portal.
4. Fill up the remaining portion of the document that, as the general procedure has mentioned below -
- MHCET Law score card
- 10th and 12th standard mark sheets
- Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate for applicants seeking 3-year LLB course.
- Domicile certificate, if applicable
- Caste certificate along with caste validity, in case of applicant coming under any category
- Any other certificates if needed by admitting authority
5. Pay the application fee fixed by the admitting authority.
6. Attend counseling as per scheduled date and time of counseling notified by the State Admission Authority.
7. On allotment in Oriental College of Law, the candidate has to report at the college for completion of formalities of verification of documents and admission within the time line prescribed.
8. Complete the admission formalities, which include fee payment and enrollment in the college.
The selection process is mainly on MHCET Law scores and adheres to the reservation policy as is stipulated by the government norms.
Degree wise Admission Process
LLB: Oriental College of Law: The college has an intake of 120 for the 3-year LLB program. Students are admitted according to their scores in the MHCET Law exam, then counseling. Admission is open for those who hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from any recognized university.
BA LLB: The college offers a 5-year integrated BA LLB course with 120 seats. It is for those students who have completed their 10+2 education and are interested in making a career in law. The admission is made through the MHCET Law exam, and the selection is done through counseling based on the scores of the exam.
