CU Law B.A.LLB FAQs
Ques. What is CULET and how is it different from CLAT for BA LLB admission?
Ans. CULET (Calcutta University Law Entrance Test) is the university-specific entrance exam for admission to the 5-year B.A.LL.B. programme at the Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta, and affiliated law colleges. It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions on English, GK, Maths, Reasoning, and Indian Polity, with a 0.25 mark penalty for wrong answers. CLAT, in contrast, is used for admission to National Law Universities across India and is not accepted by the University of Calcutta’s own faculty.
Ques. What is the total fee for BA LLB at Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for B.A.LL.B. at the Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta, is INR 40,000 per year. Over the 5-year duration, the total tuition fee comes to INR 2,00,000. This does not include miscellaneous charges or hostel fees. Students from reserved categories may apply for West Bengal government scholarships or Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships to offset the cost.
Ques. What is the minimum percentage required to apply for CULET 2026?
Ans. General category candidates must have a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the best four subjects in Class 12 (excluding compulsory Environmental Studies for WBCHSE students). OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS candidates require 42%, and SC/ST/PwD candidates require 40%. English must be one of the subjects studied at the Class 12 level as per university norms.
Ques. What career paths are available after BA LLB from Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta?
Ans. Graduates of the 5-year B.A.LL.B. programme from the University of Calcutta can enrol as advocates with the Bar Council of West Bengal and practise at the Calcutta High Court or district courts. Other career options include joining law firms as associates, pursuing judiciary examinations (West Bengal Judicial Service), working in legal departments of corporations, or enrolling in LL.M. programmes at national and international universities.
Ques. How many seats are available in BA LLB through CULET 2026?
Ans. CULET 2026 covers admissions to B.A.LL.B. at the Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta, and its affiliated law colleges. As per publicly available data, a total of 2,442 seats are available across 14 participating colleges under the CULET 2026 admission process. Seat allocation is determined by CULET rank and individual candidate preferences.
Ques. Is there a personal interview round after CULET for BA LLB admission?
Ans. As per the published admission process for Calcutta University’s B.A.LL.B., candidates who qualify the CULET written examination may be called for a personal interview round as part of the final selection process. Admission is based on the combined performance in the written test and the interview, as per the university’s official notification for the relevant academic year.
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