B.A., LL.B. — Five Years Programme

Duration 5 Years (10 Semesters)

Eligibility After 10+2 (Any Discipline)

Intake Capacity 60 Students

Pattern CBCS (Implemented from 2024-25)

The Five Years B.A., LL.B. Degree programme combines a Bachelor's Degree Course in Arts together with a Bachelor's Degree Course in Law. The programme is conducted under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) as implemented from the Academic Year 2024-25.

Regulations & Guidelines

Rule 1

Course & Duration

Five Years B.A., LL.B. Degree programme combines Bachelor's Degree Course in Arts together with Bachelor's Degree Course in Law.
The duration of the Five Years LL.B. Course shall be 5 academic years consisting of 10 semesters.
Each academic year shall be divided into two semesters.
Each Semester shall consist of 15 weeks with not less than 30 class hours per week.
The papers and the syllabus shall be as prescribed by Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Rule 2

Eligibility Criteria for Admission

Admission into Five Years B.A., LL.B. course is subject to MH-CET, Government of Maharashtra and Shivaji University, Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules and Regulations.
An applicant who has completed 10+2 in any discipline of knowledge from any recognised Board of Examination established by an Act of Parliament or by a State Legislature or an equivalent national institution, may apply for a Five Years programme leading to conferment of LL.B. degree on successful completion of the 10+2 programme.

Note: Applicants who have obtained 10+2 directly without having any basic qualification for prosecuting such studies are not eligible for admission in the law course.

Rule 3

Minimum Marks in Qualifying Examination

As per the rules stipulated by the Bar Council of India:

45% General Category

42% OBC Category

40% SC / ST Category

Such minimum qualifying marks shall not automatically entitle the applicant to get admission but admission shall be subject to rules made by MH-CET Cell (Government of Maharashtra) from time to time.

Rule 4

Admission Procedure

As per MH-CET admission procedure prescribed by Government of Maharashtra and BCI.

Rule 5

Medium of Instruction

English / Marathi shall be the medium of instruction in the B.A., LL.B. Programme. However, the students may maintain internship records either in English or regional language.

Rule 6

Attendance

No student shall be permitted to appear for the end-of-semester examination unless he/she has put in not less than 70% of the attendance in the course concerned.

A student who has attended not less than 65% of the classes in each of the subjects prescribed may be permitted to keep the term for reasons to be recorded in writing and to the satisfaction of the Principal or the Dean of the faculty.

Rule 7

Prohibition of Dual Registration

No law student shall be allowed to simultaneously register for a law degree programme with any other graduate or post-graduate degree run by this University or any other University or an Institute for academic or professional learning.

Course Completion Mandate: According to UGC norms, the Five Year Law Course must be completed in N+2 Years (i.e. 7 years). If a student fails to complete the course in the prescribed time, she/he has to take fresh admission and earlier performance will stand cancelled.

Course Structure — Part I

Semester I

Code	Subject	Theory	Internal	Total	Credits
DSC	Political Science - I (Local Self Government)	70	30	100	06
DSC	Political Science - II (Public Administration)	70	30	100	06
DSC	English - I (Grammar and Usage)	70	30	100	06
Add-on	Personal Communication	—	50	50	02
Total		210	140	350	20

Semester II

Code	Subject	Theory	Internal	Total	Credits
DSC-201	Political Science - III (Organisation & Administration of the State Government)	70	30	100	06
DSC-202	Economics - I (General Principles)	70	30	100	06
DSC-203	History - I (General History)	70	30	100	06
DSC-204	Sociology - I (General Principles)	70	30	100	06
Add-on	Interview Skills	—	50	50	02
Total		280	170	450	26

Course Structure — Part II

Semester III

Code	Subject	Theory	Internal	Total	Credits
DSC-301	Political Science - IV (Political Theory & Political Organisation)	70	30	100	06
DSC-302	Sociology - II (Special Sociology)	70	30	100	06
DSC-303	Economics - II (Special Economics)	70	30	100	06
DSC-304	History - II (Legal History)	70	30	100	06
AECC-305	Information and Communication Technology	—	50	50	02
Total		280	170	450	26

Semester IV

Code	Subject	Theory	Internal	Total	Credits
DSC-401	Political Science - V (Foundation of Political Obligations)	70	30	100	06
DSC-402	Political Science - VI (International Relations)	70	30	100	06
DSC-403	English - II	70	30	100	06
DSC-404	Use of Law Journals, Law Reports	—	50	50	02
Total		210	140	350	20

Course Structure — Part III (Law Subjects Begin)

Semester V

Code	Subject	Theory	Internal	Total	Credits
DSC-501	Law of Contract (General Principles of Contract and Specific Relief Act)	70	30	100	06
DSC-502	Constitutional Law - I	70	30	100	06
DSC-503	Law of Torts and Consumer Protection Act	70	30	100	06
DSC-504	Law of Crimes - I (Indian Penal Code)	70	30	100	06
DSC-505	Family Law - I	70	30	100	06
AECC-506	Legal Research	—	50	50	02
Total		350	200	550	32

Semester VI

Code	Subject	Theory	Internal	Total	Credits
DSC-601	Special Contract	70	30	100	06
DSC-602	Constitutional Law - II	70	30	100	06
DSC-603	Family Law - II	70	30	100	06
DSC-604	Environmental Law	70	30	100	06
DSC-605	Professional Ethics	70	30	100	06
AECC-606	Public Interest Lawyering	—	50	50	02
Total		350	200	550	32

Course Structure — Part IV

Semester VII

Code	Subject	Theory	Internal	Total	Credits
DSC-701	Jurisprudence	70	30	100	06
DSC-702	Property Law	70	30	100	06
DSC-703	Company Law	70	30	100	06
DSC-704	Public International Law	70	30	100	06
DSC-705	Criminology	70	30	100	06
AECC-706	Fundamentals of Cyber Law	—	50	50	02
Total		350	200	550	32

Semester VIII

Code	Subject	Theory	Internal	Total	Credits
DSC-801	Interpretation of Statutes	70	30	100	06
DSC-802	International Human Rights	70	30	100	06
DSC-803	Administrative Law	70	30	100	06
DSC-804	Banking and Insurance	70	30	100	06
DSC-805	Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR)	70	30	100	06
AECC-806	Entrepreneur Skills Lawyering	—	50	50	02
Total		350	200	550	32

Course Structure — Part V

Semester IX

Code	Subject	Theory	Internal	Total	Credits
DSC-901	Civil Procedure Code & Limitation Act	70	30	100	06
DSC-902	Law of Evidence	70	30	100	06
DSC-903	Labour Law - I (Industrial Laws)	70	30	100	06
DSC-904	Land Laws	70	30	100	06
DSC-905	Drafting, Pleading & Conveyancing	No Theory Exam	30+30+30 = 90; Viva = 10	100	06
AECC-906	Advocacy Skills	—	50	50	02
Total		280	270	550	32

Semester X

Code	Subject	Theory	Internal	Total	Credits
DSC-1001	Law of Crimes - II (Criminal Procedure Code)	70	30	100	06
DSC-1002	Intellectual Property	70	30	100	06
DSC-1003	Labour Law - II (Social Securities Laws)	70	30	100	06
DSC-1004	Principles of Taxation	70	30	100	06
DSC-1005	Moot Court, Pre-Trial Preparation & Participation in Trial Proceedings	No Theory Exam	30+30+30 = 90; Viva = 10	100	06
AECC-1006	Criminal Law Investigation & Forensic Science	—	50	50	02
Total		280	270	550	32

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