Is CLAT mandatory for admission to Bhai Gurdas College of Law?

Yes. Admission to both LLB and BA LLB at BGCL Sangrur is based on merit in CLAT. Candidates who have not appeared in CLAT cannot apply. There is no direct admission or separate entrance test conducted by the college.

What is the total intake at Bhai Gurdas College of Law?

BGCL Sangrur has 120 seats in the 3-year LLB programme and 180 seats in the 5-year integrated BA LLB programme. A total of 85% of these seats are reserved for Punjab domicile candidates.

What is the annual fee at Bhai Gurdas College of Law?

The annual fee is INR 35,000 per year for both LLB and BA LLB programmes. This fee is fixed by the Punjab Government and applies to all students.

What is the age limit for BA LLB admission at BGCL?

For the BA LLB (5-year) programme, candidates must not be above 20 years of age as on July 1 of the admission year. The upper age limit is 22 years for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.

What is the minimum marks requirement to apply to BGCL?

Candidates need a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying examination. For SC, ST, and PH category candidates, the minimum is 40% marks. This applies to both LLB and BA LLB programmes.

Is there any reservation for outside Punjab candidates at BGCL?

Yes. While 85% of BGCL seats are reserved for Punjab domicile candidates, the remaining 15% of seats are open to candidates from all states. These candidates compete on CLAT merit in the open category pool.

Which university is Bhai Gurdas College of Law affiliated to?

BGCL Sangrur is affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala. It is also approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Degrees are awarded by Punjabi University upon successful completion of the programme.

How do I register on the MyBGCL portal for 2026 admission?

Visit bgcl.net.in and access the MyBGCL student portal. Register with your CLAT rank, personal details, and preferred programme. The college will shortlist candidates and issue call letters for on-campus counselling.