LLB (Hons.) at Banaras Hindu University

The Bachelor of Legislative Law (Legum Baccalaureus) or LLB is an undergraduate law degree that is a prerequisite for anyone who wishes to enter in the field of law and judiciary. The course is 3 years of duration, which helps to develop skills such as problem-solving, communication and decision making. LLB (Hons.) is a three-year course (6 semesters) which is offered by Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University. Admission in LLB (Hons.) is based on the BHU-UET marks. If you are willing to pursue this bachelor degree from Banaras Hindu University, then you are at the right page. Get complete information about Bachelor of Law (Hons.) course on this page including about the course, procedure of admission, eligibility, availability of seats and much more information. Just keep scrolling.

Admission is given to the students on the basis of BHU-UET marks. The qualifying students are required to clear a counselling round which is done only when they have passed their entrance examination.

Course Highlights

Course	LLB (Hons.)
Duration	3 Years
Eligibility	10+2+3
Course Level	Undergraduate
Course Type	Regular (full-time)
Location	Faculty of Law
University	Banaras Hindu University
No. Of seat	286 (male & female)
Admission Procedure	On the basis of BHU-UET
Course Code	151

What is LLB (Hons.) all about?

LLB (Hons.) is a 3-years bachelor degree course. A law degree is a great start for the entire spectrum of careers. The legal industry gives exposure to a good amount of diversity; From barrister and solicitor to paralegal or judge. Outside of the legal industry, a law degree can lead to careers in politics, journalism, finance, human resources, and many more.

Eligibility

Every year, Banaras Hindu University conducts a common entrance exam (BHU-UET) for taking admission into LLB (Hons.). It is one of the most prestigious and highly ranked central universities in the country.

• Candidate must have passed B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Com./ Shastri (at least 10+2+3 pattern) or any equivalent exam under at least 10+2+3 pattern from any recognised board/university.
• General category candidates must score at least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination, while OBC candidates require 45%. Meanwhile, ST and SC candidates require only 40% to be eligible.
• Candidates who have passed the 10 + 2 examination or have obtained graduation / post-graduation directly from the Open University System without any basic qualification for such studies, however, are not eligible for admission.

What are the stages covered in BHU-UET?

Before appearing for the BHU BSc biology exam, the candidates should know all the details about the steps involved in the entrance exam. Keep the following steps in mind:

• BHU UET Registration and Application Process
• Procedure for filling the application form of BHU UET
• BHU UET Admit Card released
• BHU UET Entrance Exam
• BHU UET Results Announced
• Counselling and seat allocation process of BHU UET
• BHU UET admission process

For detailed counselling procedure, read this article: Complete Counselling Procedure of BHU

LLB (Hons.) application form

For seeking admission into LLB (Hons.) course from Banaras Hindu University, candidates need to follow the given prescribed set of procedures of BHU which starts from –

• FILLING UP OF FORM- First and primary step to get admission is filling the form issued by BHU and available at official website in the month of January – February, every year. (bhuonline.in)
• ENTRANCE TEST- After that entrance examination is conducted by BHU across India at different centres either online or offline (majorly online). Of which candidates can download their admit card one week prior to the scheduled date from their portal on the official website.
• COUNSELING- Once after completion of test, counselling process starts based on the merit list of marks/ ranking that a candidate secured in the entrance test (BHU-UET).
• Around 2-3 times students are called in respect of available seats for this process. For e.x. if a course has 20 seats, around 40- 60 candidates are called for counselling in respect of course and available seats. The call letter is uploaded on their portal.
• At last, the final result is declared and allotment of college is made as per the preference of candidates for subjects and availability of seats.

Availability of Seats

LLB (Hons.) course is an undergraduate course offered by the Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University.

Location	Number of Seats
Faculty of Law	286 (male+female)

Application fees

Category	Amount (in Rs.)
SC/ST/PwD	300
Others	600

LLB (Hons.) Exam Pattern

It should be noted that the BHU LLB (Hons.) exam is conducted in online mode. Candidates can select the preferred mode while filling the BHU UET application form.

BHU-UET (LLB Hons.)	Details
Exam mode	Offline or Online
Test level	10+2+3 or equivalent
Total marks	450
No. of questions	150
Type of questions	MCQs
Duration	2 hours
Topics covered in the exam	(a) General Awareness and Current Affairs, (b) Legal Aptitude and Mental Ability, and (c) English Comprehension
Topic weightage	50 questions from each topic

LLB Top Industries

The salary of a law graduate depends mainly on the industry. Each corporate sector requires legal services and, moreover, has separate legal agencies. When we talk about the corporate world, telecom law is the highest-paid field for graduates. Subsequently, consulting companies employ law graduates for legal counselling.

Some industries that provide job opportunities to LLB graduates are:

• Courts and judiciary
• multinational corporations
• Legal advice
• News channel
• Judiciary
• Sales tax and excise department
• Bank (Legal Department)
• Legal entity
• Telecom
• Business house

Career & Jobs

Lawyers can find employment in both public and private sector organizations. Central and state government jobs are also available for lawyers. Lawyers can also serve as legal advisors and legal consultants for firms, organizations and families.

• Public Prosecutor
• Legal Expert
• Attorney General
• Advocate
• Munsifs (Sub-Magistrate)
• Trustee
• Solicitor
• Notary
• Legal Advisor
• Magistrate
• District & Sessions judge
• Teacher & Lecturer
• Law Reporter

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