B.A. LL.B. at APG Shimla University

If you are looking at B.A. LL.B., APG Shimla University in Shimla runs it as a 5-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹4 lakh (roughly ₹80,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers constitutional, criminal, contract and corporate law, with moot courts and internships.

APG Shimla University is a other institute, founded in 2012. This page brings together what is on record for this course at APG Shimla University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.A. LL.B. programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means constitutional, criminal, contract and corporate law, with moot courts and internships. Typical first jobs: advocate, legal associate or corporate legal roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask APG Shimla University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with APG Shimla University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.A. LL.B., you usually need a bachelor's degree in any subject. The minimum marks on record at APG Shimla University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CLAT, LSAT India and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check APG Shimla University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CLAT, LSAT India and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to APG Shimla University on its website (agu.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in constitutional? You will spend 5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹4 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does APG Shimla University compare with other colleges offering B.A. LL.B. in and around Shimla?