What is the admission process for law programs at SASTRA University School of Law?

SASTRA School of Law admits students in two phases. Phase 1 (April to May 2026) is based on CLAT 2026 score alone. Phase 2 (from June 2026) uses a combined merit of 50% CLAT score and 50% Class 12 marks. SASTRA conducts its own counselling independently of the CLAT Consortium.

Is CLAT mandatory for SASTRA School of Law admission?

CLAT 2026 score is required for Phase 1 admission. For Phase 2, CLAT score carries 50% weightage and Class 12 marks carry the remaining 50%. Candidates without a CLAT score or with a low CLAT percentile can still apply under Phase 2 using their Class 12 performance.

What is the minimum eligibility for SASTRA School of Law?

Candidates must have passed Class 12 (any stream) with a minimum 50% aggregate. English must be a compulsory subject in Class 12. A valid CLAT 2026 score is required for Phase 1. Phase 2 accepts candidates with or without CLAT score.

What is the total fee for BA LLB at SASTRA School of Law?

The total 5-year BA LLB (Hons.) fee at SASTRA University School of Law is INR 7,93,000. Semester 1 fee is INR 1,09,000 (includes one-time admission charges). Semesters 2 to 10 are INR 76,000 per semester. The same fee structure applies to BBA LLB and BCom LLB programs.

Does SASTRA School of Law admit through CLAT Consortium counselling?

No. SASTRA University School of Law is not an NLU and does not participate in the CLAT Consortium centralized counselling. SASTRA conducts its own two-phase admission process directly through its admissions office.

Which law programs does SASTRA School of Law offer?

SASTRA University School of Law offers three 5-year integrated law programs approved by the Bar Council of India: BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), and BCom LLB (Hons.). All three programs have the same admission process and fee structure.

How is the merit rank calculated for SASTRA Law Phase 2 admission?

In Phase 2, the merit score is calculated using 50% weightage to CLAT 2026 score and 50% weightage to Class 12 aggregate marks. Candidates are ranked on this combined score. Seat allotment proceeds on a rolling basis as candidates confirm admission.

What is the per-semester fee at SASTRA School of Law?

The first semester fee at SASTRA School of Law is INR 1,09,000. From Semester 2 onwards, the fee is INR 76,000 per semester for all 10 semesters of the 5-year program. Total program fee: INR 7,93,000.

Can final-year Class 12 students apply to SASTRA School of Law?

Yes. Candidates appearing in the final Class 12 examination can apply provisionally. Admission is confirmed after submission of final marksheets showing the required minimum 50% aggregate within the deadline specified by SASTRA University.

What documents are required for SASTRA School of Law admission?

Required documents include Class 10 and 12 marksheets, CLAT 2026 scorecard (for Phase 1 and Phase 2 applicants), photo ID, and recent passport-size photographs. Upload all documents on the SASTRA admissions portal at sastra.edu/admissions-2026 during the online application process.