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BAJ-LLB (Hons.) (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Law) Program

  • The ICFAI Law School offers 5 Years Integrated BAJ-LLB (Hons.) (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Law) Program.
  • Students apart from getting enriched with law subjects are also exposed to various Arts disciplines.
  • The Program consists of 56 courses in law and arts, 6 law electives and 8 law Honors courses. There are 5 legal internships, one at the end of each year.

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in Class XII or equivalent with an aggregate of 50% and above marks in single attempt any discipline in English medium. Class XII (or equivalent) students who appeared for their fi nal examinations before August 01, 2024 and awaiting for results are also eligible to apply.

Age

Age should not be more than 21 years as on the date of admission. However, the changes if any made to age limitation by the Bar Council of India from time to time will be followed

Admission Calendar
Particulars Phase I Phase II
Last date for submission of completed Application Dec. 14, 2024 April 05, 2025
ILSAT 2025 Dec. 15, 2024 April 06, 2025
Entrance Results Dec. 26, 2024 April 10, 2025
Personal Interviews Jan 09, 2025 onwards April 25, 2025 onwards
Provisional Admission Intimation Jan. 24, 2025 onwards April 30, 2025 onwards
Registration & Payment of Program Fee Jan. 25 - Feb. 06, 2025 May 08 - May 22, 2025
Orientation Program / Deeksharambh July 14 - July 25, 2025
Commencement of Classes July 28, 2025

5 Years Integrated BAJ-LLB (Hons.) Program Structure*

Year

Course #

Semester I

Credits

Course #

Semester II

Credits

First Year

BJ111

Business English/ Legal Language and Legal Writing/ Functional English

3

BJ112

Media and Cultural Studies

3

BJ121

Sociology

3

BJ122

Social Justice & Media

3

BJ131

Introduction to Journalism

3

BJ132

Communication, Research & Modelling

3

BJ141

IT Applications / IT for Lawyers / IT Systems & Analytics

3

BJ142

Media & Politics

3

BJ151

Political Science

3

LL152

Special Contracts

4

LL161

General Principles of Contract

4

LL162

Law of Torts and Consumer Protection

4

LL171

Jurisprudence and Interpretation of Statutes

4

LC172

Clinical Course – I (Moot Court)

2

 

LI182

Legal Internship Program-I

2

 

Course #

Semester III

Credits

Course #

Semester IV

Credits

Second Year

BJ211

Introduction to Psychology

3

BJ212

Reporting and Editing

4

BJ221

Multimedia and Communication

3

BJ222

Media and Cross-border Challenges

3

BJ231

Indian Economy

3

BJ232

Advertisement and Public Relations

3

LL241

Indian Penal Code

4

LL242

Law of Evidence

4

LL251

Constitutional Law – I

4

LL252

Constitutional Law – II

4

LL261

Family Law – I

4

LL262

Family Law – II

4

LC271

Clinical Course – II (Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing)

2

LC272

Clinical Course – III (Professional Ethics, Accounting for Lawyers and Bar-Bench Relations)

2

 

LI 282

Legal Internship Program-II

2

 

Course #

Semester V

Credits

Course #

Semester VI

Credits

Third Year

BJ311

Social Media and Media Friends

3

BJ312

Managing the Media House

3

BJ321

Indian Heritage and Culture

3

BJ322

Entrepreneurship And Skill Development

3

LL331

Law of Property and Easement

4

LL332

Company Law – I

4

LL341

Intellectual Property Rights

4

LL342

Criminal Procedure Code

4

LL351

Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation

4

LL352

Administrative Law

4

LL361

Industrial and Labour Laws – I

4

LL362

Industrial and Labour Laws – II

4

LL371

Alternative Dispute Resolution

4

LC372

Clinical Course – IV (ADR)

2

 

LI 382

Legal Internship Program-III

2

 

Course #

Semester VII

Credits

Course #

Semester VIII

Credits

Fourth Year

LL411

Company Law – II

4

BJ412

Media: Ethics and Law

4

LL421

Land Laws

4

LL422

Mergers and Acquisitions

4

LL431

Public International Law

4

LL432

Cyber Law

4

LL441

Environmental Law

4

LL442

Banking and Insurance Law

4

 

Elective – I

3

 

Elective – IV

3

 

Elective – II

3

 

Elective – V

3

 

Elective – III

3

 

Elective – VI

3

 

LI 482

Legal Internship Program-IV

2

 

Course #

Semester IX

Credits

Course #

Semester X

 

Fifth Year

LL511

Law of Securities & Investment

4

LL512

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

4

LL521

International Trade Law

4

LL522

Law of Medicine and Health

4

LL531

Tax Laws – I

4

LL532

Tax Laws – II

4

 

Honors Course – I

3

 

Honors Course – V

3

 

Honors Course – II

3

 

Honors Course – VI

3

 

Honors Course – III

3

 

Honors Course – VII

3

 

Honors Course – IV

3

 

Honors Course – VIII

3

 

LI 582

Legal Internship Program-V

2

* Program structure is tentative and subject to change (if required)

Course #

Elective – I (Law and Society)

Course #

Elective – II (Law and Economy)

LE411

NGOs and Law

LE414

Economic Policy and Sustainable Development

LE412

Population, Public Health and Law

LE415

Law on Investment and Disinvestment

LE413

Law on Food Safety and Security

LE416

Law on Infrastructure Development

Course #

Elective – III (International Law)

Course #

Elective – IV (Law and Agriculture)

LE417

Private International Law

LE421

Farmers and Breeders Rights

LE418

International Criminal Law and International Criminal Court

LE422

Law on Micro-finance and Micro-insurance

LE419

International Dispute Resolutions

LE423

Real Estate and Infrastructure Laws

Course #

Elective – V (Crimes & Criminology)

Course #

Elective – VI (Constitutional Law)

LE424

Criminal Psychology

LE427

Gender Justice

LE425

Investigation and Criminal Prosecution

LE428

Media Law

LE426

Forensic Accounting

LE429

Judicial Institutions in India: The Law, The Courts and the Judicial Process

* Program structure is tentative and subject to change (if required)

Course #

Constitutional Law

Course #

Alternative Dispute Resolution

LH511

Legal and Constitutional History of India

LH521

Negotiation and Mediation

LH512

Comparative Constitutional Law – US, India and UK

LH522

Conciliation and Arbitration

LH513

Local Self-Governments, Gram Panchayat and Municipal Administration

LH523

International Arbitration

LH514

Law of Education

LH524

Lok Pal and Lok Ayukta

LH515

Right to Information and Law

LH525

Online Dispute Resolution

LH516

Legislative Drafting

LH526

Ombudsman System

LH517

Indian Federalism and Judicial Independence

LH527

International Institutions and Grievance Redressal Mechanism

LH518

Freedom of Trade and Commerce

LH528

Family Dispute Resolution

Course #

International Law

Course #

Intellectual Property Rights

LH531

Law relating to Regional Trade Agreements

LH541

International Regime of IPR

LH532

Trans-boundary Exports, Imports and Anti-dumping Laws

LH542

Copyright Law

LH533

WTO

LH543

Law of Patents

LH534

Maritime Law

LH544

Law of Trademarks and Service Marks

LH535

Law of the Aviation

LH545

Traditional Knowledge, GI and Farmer Rights

LH536

International Environmental Law

LH546

Intellectual Property: Industrial Designs

LH537

International Labor Organization and Labor Law

LH547

IPR Valuation and Management

LH538

International Criminal Law and Criminal Court

LH548

IPR Protections and Technology

Course #

Cyber and Data Protection Laws

Course#

Criminal Law

LH551

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Law & Regulations

LH561

Criminology and Penology

LH552

Cyber Crimes

LH562

Policing and Police Administration

LH553

E-Commerce and Law

LH563

Crimes against Women and Children

LH554

Data Privacy and Protection Law

LH564

Victimology

LH555

Block Chain and Crypto Currency: Legal Analytics

LH565

Prison Jurisprudence and Correctional Administration

LH556

Cyber Security and Cyber Forensics

LH566

Comparative Criminal Procedure

LH557

E-Governance and Judicial Administration

LH567

Restorative Justice

LH558

Emerging Technologies Related Concepts and Law

LH568

Economic Crimes

* Program structure is tentative and subject to change (if required)

Admission Modalities

BBA-LLB / BAJ-LLB - Eligibility

  • Pass in Class XII or equivalent with an aggregate of 50% and above marks in single attempt (any discipline) in English medium.
  • Class XII (or equivalent) students who have appeared for their final examinations before July 01, 2025 and awaiting for results are also eligible to apply
  • Should have qualified in CLAT or ILSAT 2025 conducted by ICFAI Law School
  • The last date for submitting the proof of Class XII (or equivalent) mark sheet is September 01, 2025, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled.

Age

Applicants should not be more than 21 years of age as on the day of commencement of the Semester I, ie., July 31, 2024. However, the changes if any made to age limit by the BCI from time to time will be followed. Date of birth as recorded in the Secondary School Certificate will be taken as authentic.

Applicants interested in appearing for ILSAT 2025 can apply by any one of the following methods.
Applicants seeking admission into BBA-LLB (Hons.) & BA(J)-LLB (Hons.) programs must have qualified in CLAT or ICFAI Law School Admission Test (ILSAT 2025) being conducted by the ICFAI Law School, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) Hyderabad.
For Class XII students awaiting final examination results, provisional admission will be given. The admission of such applicants will, however, remain provisional until final mark sheets establishing their eligibility are submitted. The last date for submitting the proof of Class XII (or equivalent) mark sheet is September 01, 2025, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled.

ILSAT 2025 is an aptitude test conducted on Computer Based Test (CBT) format.

How to Apply: Applicants can apply by any one of the following methods.

(a) Online Application
Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.ifheindia.org/folblr and make payment of ₹1,000 towards the cost using Credit/ Debit Card (Visa/Master Card/Internet Banking) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Law Programs Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

(b) Download Application Form
Alternatively, applicants can download the Application Form from www.ifheindia.org/folblr and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Bank Demand Draft of ₹1,000 drawn on Scheduled Commercial Bank towards the cost of the application.

The Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “IFHE-Prospectus Fee A/c Law Programs - Bengaluru” payable at Bengaluru. The Law Programs Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

(c) Fill the Application Form
Applicants can fill-in the application form and submit to the Admissions Office.

Program Preference
Candidates seeking admission into the BBA-LLB (Hons) / BAJ-LLB (Hons) Program have to indicate preferred program in the application form.

Address for Correspondence: The Application Form should be sent to the Admissions Office, through speed post or courier to the following address:

IFHE Admissions office, law Programs
# 231, Near Check Post,
Mysore Road, Kengeri,
Bengaluru - 560060.
Karnataka.
Toll Free: 1800-599-0767
E-mail: folblr@ifheindia.org

Application Modalities

BBA-LLB / BAJ-LLB

Test Date Test Timings
Phase-I Dec. 15, 2024 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Phase-II April 06, 2025 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Test Pattern
Section A English 25 Questions
Section B Logical Reasoning 25 Questions
Section C Legal Reasoning 25 Questions
Section D GK / Current Affairs 25 Questions
Section E Analytical Reasoning 25 Questions
Total Marks: 125 (Each question carries one mark)

Test Process

Applicants have to appear for the ILSAT 2025 at the Test Center selected / specified on the Admit Card. Computer experience or typing skills are not required to take the test. ILSAT 2025 is a selfdirected Computer Based Test.

Please note that the applicants must arrive 45 minutes before the scheduled time of the test. This allows time to sign-in and for staff to verify the identification and documentation.

Applicants need to bring the following items to the test centre

1. Admit Card

Applicants must bring the Admit Card to the test centre. Applicants will not be allowed to appear for the test without the Admit Card.

2. Required Identification

Applicant must present the original and valid (non-expired) form of photo identifi cation before appearing for the test. The name on the photo identifi cation must match with the name as entered in the ILSAT 2025 registration.

Acceptable forms of photo identifi cation are limited to

Passport; Aadhaar Card; College ID or a notarized Affi davit with photo, signature, date of birth and residential address. Photocopies of the original are not acceptable.

Note: Applicants are not allowed to appear for ILSAT 2025 without submitting appropriate photo identification.

Test Center Regulations*

Please note that the following procedure will be observed at each test center to ensure that all applicants appear for the test under equally favorable conditions. Failing to follow any of the security procedures may result in the disqualification from the test. The University reserves the right to audiotape and videotape any test session.

References

No reference materials, papers or study materials are allowed at the test center. If any candidate is found with these or any other aids, he/she will not be allowed to continue the test and the answers will not be evaluated.

Resorting to Malpractices or Misconduct etc:

Applicants resorting to any kind of malpractice or indulge in misconduct during the test such as giving or receiving help, involving in impersonation, destroying the test material and misbehaving with the staff which delays or interrupts the conduct of the test may be expelled from the test.

Test Centers

ICFAI Law School Admission Test (ILSAT 2025 ) will be conducted at following test centers in India. The applicants can choose any one of the test centers available for ILSAT 2025.

Test Centers
Ahmedabad Delhi Lucknow
Bengaluru Guntur Patna
Bhopal Hyderabad Raipur
Chandigarh Jaipur Ranchi
Chennai Jodhpur Vijayawada
Cochin Kolkata Visakhapatnam

For latest update on test centers please visit www.ifheindia.org/fol

Model Test Papers

The Law School has no obligation to provide model test papers. However, it will try to post model test papers on the website which may be downloaded model test papers from website for practice purpose. However the test pattern may be modified without any notification to the applicant.

ILSAT 2025 Results

The results of the ILSAT 2025 will be posted online on www.ifheindia.org/fol on May 28, 2025. Successful applicants will be intimated individually through E-mail.

Selection Process Personal Interviews

The selection for admission into the program is based on merit secured in the ILSAT 2025 and performance in the personal interview and previous academics.

Provisional Admission

Selection letters for provisional admission will be issued to the applicants selected on the day of interview. The provisional admission is subject to payment of admission fee and verification of testimonials.

Once the applicants are given provisional admission, they should report for registration into first semester of the program on Jan 25 - Feb. 06, 2025 in case of Phase-I and May 08. - 22, 2025 in case of Phase-II along with the required certificates and program fee.

Submission of Self-Attested Photocopies of Certificates

All successful applicants will have to submit self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates (a set of Class X and Class XII Mark sheets, Birth Certificate, Transfer / Migration Certificate and Completion Certificate of the qualifying examination from the respective board) at the time of registration along with the original certificates. The original certificates will be returned to the applicants within a week’s time after verification.

If an applicant is found ineligible even after admission into the program, his/her admission is liable to be cancelled without notice. All admissions will be subject to verification of facts from the original certificates/documents of the applicants. The decision of the Admissions Committee regarding eligibility and admission of applicant shall be final.

Commencement of Classes

The classes will commence from July 28, 2025.

Fee Schedule

Students selected for the BBA-LLB (Hons) / BAJ-LLB (Hons) Programs are required to pay the fee as follows.

Due Date Particulars Fee (amount in ₹)

on the day of Personal Interview

Admission Fee 20,000

May 08, 2025 - May 22, 2025

Semester I Fee 80,000

December 30, 2025

Semester II Fee 80,000

July 27, 2026

Semester III Fee 80,000

December 24, 2026

Semester IV Fee 80,000

July 26, 2027

Semester V Fee 80,000

December 24, 2027

Semester VI Fee 80,000

July 24, 2028

Semester VII Fee 80,000

December 26, 2028

Semester VIII Fee 80,000

July 25, 2029

Semester IX Fee 80,000

December 26, 2029

Semester X Fee 80,000
Total 8,20,000

Caution Deposit

In addition, students have to pay ₹ 10,000 as refundable Caution Deposit along with the First Instalment of Program Fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest to the students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit is not adjustable against Program Fee and other dues.

Hostel Facility

Hostel facility is not available at ILS Bengaluru campus. However, the campus administration will assist the students in choosing a suitable off campus paying guest accommodation from service providers nearby the campus.

Merit Scholarships

ICFAI Law School offers merit scholarships to the students pursuing the BBA-LLB (Hons.) / BAJ-LLB (Hons.) program. The scholarships are based on the performances in Class XII (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance.

A. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record

Percentage achieved in qualifying examination (Class XII or its equivalent). Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining the minimum 6.0 GPA in the previous semester. The details are presented in the following table.

Aggregate Percentage of marks in Class XII or its equivalent ≥ 90 ≥80 - < 90 ≥70 - < 80
Scholarship amount (₹) per Semester 12,000 8,000 4,8,00
Total amount of Scholarship (₹) 1,20,000 80,000 48,000

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance

Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on the Semester-wise performance (Details are presented in the table given below).

Academic Performance (CGPA) ≥ 9.00 ≥8.50 - < 9.00 ≥8.00 - < 8.50
Scholarship Amount ( ₹) per Semester 24,000 17,600 12,000

Bank Loans

Several public and private sector banks provide educational loans to students. Applicants seeking educational loans are required to approach the respective bank branches. The Financial Aid Cell at Admissions Office helps the applicants to apply for bank loan and also facilitates for the bank loan process wherever required.

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