If I want admission in BALLLB and I have 49.50% marks in 12th, can I get admission in university?
Hi,
BA LLB stands for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws, and is a five-year integrated undergraduate program that combines the study of arts and law. Its quite difficult for you to get admission in BA LLB course as you do not meet the eligibility requirements for BA LLB course in National Law University.
The eligibility requirements to get admission in this course are given below:
- Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board
- Meet a minimum percentage, often ranging between 50% and 55%.
- Some universities may require specific subjects, including maths and English
Admission to BA LLB programs is primarily determined by entrance exexamsconducted by top law University such as the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), and state-level entrance exams.
Some of the best Universities offering BA LLB courses are:
- National Law University, Kolkata
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- Banaras Hindu University
- Chandigarh University
- Lovely Professional University
- Amity University
For more information you can visit the link mentioned below
https://law.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-ba-llb-colleges-in-India
Hope this information will help you
Eligibility for BA LLB programs depends on the university or college's admission criteria. Generally, the following apply:
Common Criteria:
1. Minimum Marks Requirement:
Most colleges and universities require 45%-50% marks in 12th grade for general category candidates.
For SC/ST or reserved categories, the minimum marks are usually relaxed by 5% (i.e., around 40%-45%).
2. Entrance Exams:
Many reputed colleges require entrance exam scores such as:
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test): Conducted for NLUs.
SLAT, AILET, or state-level exams like MH CET Law.
Some private universities may also have their own entrance tests.
With 49.5% in 12th:
Yes, you may be eligible for BA LLB in some universities, especially those with a minimum cutoff of 45% or for reserved category candidates.
No, if the college/university you’re targeting has a strict 50% minimum requirement for general candidates.
What You Can Do:
1. Check the College's Eligibility Criteria:
Visit the official website of the institution where you want to apply.
2. Apply to Universities with Relaxed Criteria:
State universities and private colleges often accept candidates with marks slightly below 50%.
Examples include IGNOU (if it offers LLB), KIIT, or private law schools.
3. Improve Your Eligibility:
If required, consider improvement exams to increase your 12th percentage.
Would you like a list of colleges with relaxed eligibility for BA LLB?
If you have 49.50% in 12th , admission to a BA LLB program depends on the university:
- Government Colleges: Most require 50% marks , but some allow reserved category students with lower marks (around 45%).
- Private Universities: Many private colleges accept students with less than 50%, especially if you pass their entrance test.
- Entrance Exams: Good scores in exams like CLAT or LSAT India can improve your chances.
- Reserved Categories: If you belong to SC/ST/OBC, the percentage requirement might be relaxed.
You can still get admission in private or open universities even with your mark .
