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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at DYPIU

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Program Overview

The B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) is a full-time, five-year integrated degree of ten semesters and 210 credits, offered by the School of Legal Studies at D. Y. Patil International University. It combines rigorous legal training with a grounding in the social sciences (history, political science and economics), so that graduates understand law in its historical, political and economic context.

The first two years pair foundational law papers with the non-law subjects, English and a foreign language (French, German or Spanish). From the third year, the curriculum moves into advanced core law, electives, practical training and an Honours specialization. It closes with a moot court and internship paper and a research dissertation.

The programme follows the Choice Based Credit System and combines core courses, discipline-specific electives, skill enhancement courses and practical training. Its stated aims are to:

  • Provide intensive study of law integrated with the social sciences.
  • Build skills in advocacy, drafting, research, analysis and communication.
  • Meet the needs of the Bar, the Bench and industry.
  • Prepare students for dispute resolution and legal technology.
  • Encourage leadership and community engagement.

The programme starts with the first year in 2026–27. The remaining years are introduced in phases, with the fifth year beginning in 2030–31.

Assessment

Each course carries 100 marks: 50 for internal assessment (a faculty-evaluated component, a mid-semester exam and attendance) and 50 for the university written exam. The four practical training papers are assessed through written submissions, journals and a viva voce before an internal and an external examiner. Results are reported on a 10-point grading scale.

Course Structure of B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Program

Semester I
  • Law of Contract I
  • History I (Indian History)
  • Political Science I
  • Economics I
  • English I (Law and Language)
  • Foreign Language I
Semester II
  • Law of Torts (incl. Motor Vehicles and Consumer Protection laws)
  • History II (Legal History of Modern India)
  • Political Science II
  • Economics II (Macro-Economics)
  • English II (Legal Professional Communication Skills)
  • Foreign Language II
Semester III
  • Law of Contract II (Specific Contracts)
  • Constitutional Law I
  • History III
  • Political Science III (International Relations)
  • Economics III
Semester IV
  • Jurisprudence
  • Law of Crimes I
  • History IV
  • Political Science IV (Public Policy & Administration)
  • Economics IV (Managerial Economics)
Semester V
  • Constitutional Law II
  • Family Law I
  • Two Electives
  • Honours Papers 1 & 2
Semester VI
  • Law of Evidence
  • Family Law II
  • Two Electives
  • Honours Papers 3 & 4
Semester VII
  • Labour & Industrial Law I
  • Law of Crimes II
  • Civil Procedure Code & Limitation Act
  • Honours Papers 5 & 6
  • Professional Ethics & Professional Accounting System
Semester VIII
  • Labour & Industrial Law II
  • Administrative Law
  • Company Law
  • One Elective
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
Semester IX
  • Public International Law
  • Principles of Taxation Law
  • Environmental Laws
  • One Elective
  • Drafting, Pleading & Conveyance
Semester X
  • Property Law
  • Honours Papers 7 & 8
  • Moot Court Exercise
  • Internship
  • Research & Dissertation
Electives (Choose One per Slot)
  • Semester V - Interpretation of Statutes / Corporate Governance / Legal Writing & Research Methodology
  • Semester V - Right to Information / Law on Infrastructural Development / International Human Rights
  • Semester VI - Health Law / Women and Criminal Law / International Trade Law
  • Semester VI - Equity and Trust / Probation & Parole / Bio Diversity Protection Law
  • Semester VIII - Law of Carriage / Cyber Laws / Private International Law
  • Semester IX - Intellectual Property Law / Prison Administration / Humanitarian and Refugee Law

Practical training - Four clinical papers (Professional Ethics & Professional Accounting; ADR; Drafting, Pleading & Conveyance; Moot Court Exercise & Internship) run through Years 4 and 5. Non-credit Moot Court Training runs alongside the semesters.

Specialization Tracks

Students choose one of four Honours groups. All eight papers (3 credits each) from the chosen group are taught across Semesters V, VI, VII and X.

Intellectual Property Rights Constitutional Law Business Law Criminal Law
Intellectual Property Law Indian Federalism Banking Law White Collar Crime
Patent Right Creation & Registration Comparative Constitution Investment Law Penology & Victimology
IPR Management Law on Education Insurance Law Prison Administration
Copyright Law Gender Justice & Feminist Jurisprudence Law on Corporate Finance International Criminal Law
Trade Mark and Design Media & Law Merger & Acquisition Criminal Sociology
Other Forms of IPR Creation & Registration Right to Information Competition Law Offences Against Child & Juvenile
Bio Diversity Protection Local Self Government incl. Panchayat Administration Information Technology Law Criminal Psychology
Farmers and Breeders Rights Human Rights of Disadvantaged Groups Law on Bankruptcy & Insolvency Forensic Science

Eligibility Criteria & Fees Structure

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised Board or institution in India, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised foreign institution.
  • Minimum marks as prescribed by the University and BCI norms: 45% for the general category and 40% for SC/ST.
  • Qualify the entrance examination or interview, where applicable.
  • Applicants who completed 10+2 through distance or correspondence study are eligible. Applicants who obtained 10+2 directly through an open university, without the basic qualification for such study, are not eligible.

Fee Structure

  • Tuition fee - Rs. 1,25,000/- per semester
  • Registration fee - Rs. 2,500/- per semester
  • Caution Deposit - Rs. 10,000/- (refundable at the end of the program)

*Semester fees may change as per approval from Fee Fixation Committee

FAQ's - B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

It is a five-year full-time programme of ten semesters. Students must earn 210 credits to graduate.

You need 10+2 or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates), and you must qualify the entrance examination or interview where applicable.

[Confirm before publishing: The University has received BCI approval. Please confirm whether the approval specifically covers the B.A. LL.B. (Honours) programme.]

The B.A. component covers history, political science, economics, English and a foreign language. The LL.B. component covers the core law papers, electives, practical training and dissertation. Both are taught together as one integrated degree.

Yes. You choose one of four Honours groups:

  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Constitutional Law
  • Business Law
  • Criminal Law

Its eight papers are taught in Semesters V, VI, VII and X.

French, German or Spanish, studied in Semesters I and II.

Instruction is in English. Students may choose to write the university examinations in Marathi.

The programme includes four practical training papers:

  • Professional Ethics
  • ADR
  • Drafting/Pleading/Conveyance
  • Moot Court Exercise & Internship

Students also receive moot court training through the semesters.

Each course carries 100 marks, split equally between internal assessment and the university examination. Internal assessment includes a faculty-evaluated component, a mid-semester examination and attendance. Practical papers use written submissions and a viva voce.

You need at least 75% attendance to sit the end-semester examination.

Under the ATKT rules, a student who passes at least two-thirds of the required subjects can move on to the next year and clear the remaining papers later. The rules are strict about moving from one year to the next.

Seven academic years, including the year of admission.

The programme can lead to careers in:

  • Litigation
  • Judiciary
  • Corporate Law
  • Legal Consultancy
  • Civil Services
  • Academia
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Legal Journalism
  • Human Rights Organisations
  • International Organisations

The programme begins with the first year in 2026–27, and later years are introduced in phases through 2030–31.

PO and PSO for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

Programme Outcomes
POs Outcome
PO1 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of law and the social sciences
PO2 Conduct legal research using contemporary methodologies
PO3 Analyse legal issues critically, applying principles, precedents and socio-legal perspectives
PO4 Draft and present legal documents effectively and professionally
PO5 Communicate effectively and show professional competence
PO6 Apply ethics, accountability, integrity and confidentiality in practice
PO7 Promote constitutional, democratic and social values
PO8 Use legal reasoning and alternative dispute resolution to solve problems
PO9 Use modern legal technologies and digital tools for legal services
PO10 Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives on the impact of law on society
PO11 Show leadership and commitment to community engagement
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)
PSOs Program Specific Outcomes
PSO-1 Apply substantive and procedural law in litigation, the judiciary, corporate work and public administration.
PSO-2 Demonstrate competence in research, drafting, advocacy and interpretation.
PSO-3 Promote human rights, constitutional values and social justice through practice.
PSO-4 Use dispute resolution mechanisms and leadership skills for justice delivery.
PSO-5 Integrate legal technology and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary legal problems.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEOs Program Educational Objectives
PEO-1 Develop innovative solutions to pressing health and medical challenges using principles of bioengineering.
PEO-2 Design and develop novel tools and devices to enhance human health, while applying modern bioengineering techniques in both academic and industrial research.
PEO-3 Leverage artificial intelligence and advanced quantitative tools, including simulation and mathematical modeling, for problem-solving and innovation.
PEO-4 Engage in independent, cutting-edge research and design projects (in vitro, in vivo, or in silico) through experiential learning, including laboratory work, research assignments, and collaborative projects.
PEO-5 Build successful careers in industry, academia, and leading research institutions.
PEO-6 Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating professionalism, ethical conduct, and strong communication skills.
PEO-7 Foster entrepreneurial mindsets, empowering learners to launch their own ventures in the bioengineering domain.
PEO-8 Prepare for careers in teaching and research, with a strong foundation in scientific inquiry and pedagogical excellence.
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