Purnea University L.L.B : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 40,500
3 years, full course
Judge starting pay
INR 9.34 LPA
Civil Judge basic pay, not campus
Cutoff
45%
graduation minimum, General
Placement rate
Not published
no batch data from the college

About Purnea University LL.B.

Purnea University offers a three-year, full-time LL.B. through its law colleges in Purnea, Katihar and Araria. The main college in Purnea city has 120 seats in two sections of 60. The Bar Council of India approves each batch one year at a time. The university holds a NAAC B grade. The full course fee is INR 40,500, and the university registration fee takes it to INR 41,050. There is no entrance test: the merit list uses your graduation marks and the state reservation roster. You need 45% in graduation, 42% for OBC and 40% for SC and ST. The college does not publish placement data. A Civil Judge post, which needs an LL.B., starts at a basic pay of INR 9.34 LPA.

Purnea University LL.B. Fees 2026

The total fees with the university registration fee is INR 41,050, while the fees without it is INR 40,500. The course fee of INR 40,500 covers all three years, about INR 13,500 a year. The college fixes this fee and has not posted it online, so check it at the fee counter before you pay. You pay the INR 550 registration fee to the university once. There is no hostel fee on record.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Course feeINR 40,500Full course, the last fee on record
University registration feeINR 550One time, paid to the university
HostelNot publishedWomen's hostel only
Total, no registration feeINR 40,500Full course
Total with registration feeINR 41,050Full course

Purnea University LL.B. Admission Dates 2026

The 2026 admission form is not out yet. The Bar Council of India approved the 2026-27 batch on 29 Aug 2026, so the form is expected in Oct 2026. Classes are expected to start in Dec 2026. The college posts every date on its notice board and website, so check both each week from October.

EventDateStatus
Online admission form opensOct 2026Tentative
Last date to applyOct 2026Tentative
Selection on graduation marks and rosterNov 2026Tentative
First merit listNov 2026Tentative
Seat offer in the second merit listNov 2026Tentative
Admission fee paymentNov 2026Tentative
Document check and admissionNov 2026Tentative
Classes startDec 2026Tentative

Purnea University LL.B. Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with 45% marks, or 42% for OBC and 40% for SC and ST. Any stream works: arts, science or commerce. The Bar Council of India sets these marks and the college checks them at admission. If your marks are below the line for your category, you cannot join.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeA bachelor's degree in any stream
Marks, General and EWS45% in graduation
Marks, OBC42% in graduation
Marks, SC and ST40% in graduation
Entrance testNone

Purnea University LL.B. Admission Process

You apply online, and the college makes a merit list from graduation marks and the state reservation roster. You then pay the admission fee and bring your papers for the document check. If you miss the fee date on the list, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the form on the college admission portal
2. Check the merit listThe college posts it on its notice board and website
3. Pay the admission feePay by the date printed on the merit list
4. Document checkBring your degree, marks sheets and category certificate
5. University registrationFill the university form when the university opens it

Purnea University LL.B. Cutoff

The minimum is 45% in graduation for General and 42% for OBC. SC and ST students need 40%. The college does not publish the closing marks of its merit list. Within your category, higher graduation marks put you higher on the list.

CategoryMinimum marksClosing marks, 2025
General and EWS45%Not published
OBC (BC and EBC)42%Not published
SC40%Not published
ST40%Not published

Purnea University LL.B. Placements

A Civil Judge post starts at a basic pay of INR 77,840 a month, or INR 9.34 LPA. The college does not publish campus placement figures. You need an LL.B. to write the Bihar judicial service exam. To practise in court, you enrol with the Bihar State Bar Council and pass the AIBE (All India Bar Exam).

MetricValue
Average payNot published
Batch placedNot published
Campus recruitersNot published
Civil Judge starting basic payINR 9.34 LPA (INR 77,840 a month)

Purnea University LL.B. Scholarships

Two state schemes can cover the full course fee of INR 40,500. The Bihar Post Matric Scholarship pays up to INR 15,000 a year for law, more than the INR 13,500 yearly fee. SC and ST students qualify with a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, and BC and EBC students up to INR 3 Lakhs. You apply on the state portal with an income certificate. If you take another scholarship that year, the state rejects the form.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship, SC and STSC or ST, Bihar resident, family income up to INR 2.5 LakhsINR 40,500 over the course
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship, BC and EBCBC or EBC, Bihar resident, family income up to INR 3 LakhsINR 40,500 over the course
Bihar Student Credit CardBihar resident who passed Class 12 in BiharA loan up to INR 4 Lakhs with no interest, not a waiver

Purnea University LL.B. Ranking

The university holds a NAAC B grade, valid till 2027. It has no NIRF law rank and no Collegedunia law rank. NAAC grades the whole university on teaching, research and campus. NIRF ranks only the institutes that send it their data.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAACValid till 2027B
NIRF Law2025Not ranked
Collegedunia law ranking2026Not ranked

Purnea University LL.B. Course Structure

The course has three parts, Part I to Part III, one a year. The university holds one exam at the end of each part. Along with the law papers you take four practical papers set by the Bar Council of India. You need 70% attendance in each subject to sit the exam.

YearWhat you study
Year 1, Part ILaw papers set by the university, with the Part I exam at the end of the year
Year 2, Part IIMore law papers and the Part II exam
Year 3, Part IIIThe last law papers and the Part III exam
Across the courseFour practical papers: drafting, professional ethics, settling disputes out of court, and moot court

Purnea University LL.B. Seats and Intake

The main law college in Purnea has 120 LL.B. seats for 2026-27, in two sections of 60. The Bar Council of India approved them on 29 Aug 2026. The state reservation roster splits the seats by category.

ItemDetail
Seats, 2026-27120
SectionsTwo sections of 60
Approved byBar Council of India, 29 Aug 2026
Seat splitBihar reservation roster

Purnea University LL.B. Hostel and Campus

The main law college has a women's hostel, and its fee is not published. The college sits on the west side of the university campus in Purnea city. Classes are in English and Hindi.

ItemDetail
Women's hostelYes, fee not published
LocationWest side of the university campus, Purnea
Teaching languageEnglish and Hindi
Other law collegesKatihar and Araria

Should you pick LL.B. at Purnea University?

This course suits graduates who want to practise law in the Purnea region and can attend classes every day.

Pick it if:
You want to practise in Purnea: the district court is in the same city, so you can watch real cases while you study.
You worry about the cost: the full fee is INR 40,500, and a Civil Judge's first month of basic pay, INR 77,840, is more than that.
You studied arts, science or commerce: any bachelor's degree works, and the merit list ranks you only on your graduation marks.
You want moot court and drafting practice: the Bar Council of India makes four practical papers part of this course.
Skip it if:
You plan to keep a full-time job: the Bar Council of India needs 70% attendance in each subject before you can sit the exam.
You want campus jobs with law firms: the college publishes no placement data, so you find a senior advocate to train under on your own.
You need classes to start by a fixed month: the Bar Council approves each batch late, and the 2026-27 approval came only on 29 Aug 2026.
You want to work near a High Court: Purnea is a district town, and the Patna High Court is in Patna, far from this campus.
Counsellor's advice
If you want to practise in the Purnea region or write the Bihar judicial exam, take this seat. Pay the fee only after your name is on the merit list.
LL.B. Eligibility▾
Degree: A bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university.
Marks: 45% in graduation for General and EWS, 42% for OBC, 40% for SC and ST.
Entrance test: None. The merit list uses your graduation marks.
Reservation: Seats follow the Bihar reservation roster for each category.
Attendance: The Bar Council of India needs 70% attendance in each subject to sit exams.
LL.B. Admission Process▾
Watch the notice: The college posts the admission notice after the Bar Council of India approval.
Apply online: Fill the form on the college admission portal and pay the form fee.
Merit list: The college ranks forms by graduation marks and the state reservation roster.
Pay and report: Pay the admission fee and bring original papers by the date on the list, or you lose the seat.
Register: Fill the university registration form when the university opens it after you join.

LL.B. Admission Dates 2026

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The 2026 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2025. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Oct 2026
Online admission form opens
Expected after the 29 Aug 2026 approval; the college posts the exact date.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Last date to apply
Last year the last date to apply was 2 Aug 2025, moved from 31 Jul 2025.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Selection on graduation marks and roster
No entrance test. The college ranks forms by your graduation marks.
Tentative
Nov 2026
First merit list
Expected on the college notice board and website.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Seat offer in the second merit list
Only if seats are left after the first list.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if you do not pay by the date on the list.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Document check and admission
Bring your degree, marks sheets and category certificate.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Classes start
Expected soon after admission closes. You need 70% attendance in each subject.

Source: Purnea University and law college admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Purnea University LL.B. Fees 2026

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the university registration fee.

Course fee
Full course, as published, the last fee on record
INR 40,500
Add university registration fee
University registration fee
One time, paid to the university after you join
INR 550
Total course fee
INR 40,500
3 years · course fee, registration not added
Total course fee
INR 41,050
3 years · course fee + university registration fee
Education loan EMI
INR 683
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 1,125
the full fee over 36 months of study
Education loan EMI
INR 692
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 1,140
the full fee over 36 months of study

Source: Purnea University registration fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a seat at Purnea University?

Pick your category and your graduation marks. There is no entrance test, so the merit list goes by these marks.

Category
Graduation marks
General or EWS · 45% or more: Yes, you can apply.
You clear the 45% line for every category. Your place on the merit list depends on how high your marks are.
General or EWS · 42% to 44.9%: Not yet.
Your category needs 45% in graduation. You cannot join this course with these marks.
General or EWS · 40% to 41.9%: Not yet.
Your category needs 45% in graduation. You cannot join this course with these marks.
General or EWS · Below 40%: Not yet.
Your category needs 45% in graduation. You cannot join this course with these marks.
OBC (BC or EBC) · 45% or more: Yes, you can apply.
You clear the 45% line for every category. Your place on the merit list depends on how high your marks are.
OBC (BC or EBC) · 42% to 44.9%: Almost there.
You meet the 42% line for your category. Students above 45% sit higher on the merit list, so apply early and watch the second list.
OBC (BC or EBC) · 40% to 41.9%: Not yet.
Your category needs 42% in graduation. You cannot join this course with these marks.
OBC (BC or EBC) · Below 40%: Not yet.
Your category needs 42% in graduation. You cannot join this course with these marks.
SC or ST · 45% or more: Yes, you can apply.
You clear the 45% line for every category. Your place on the merit list depends on how high your marks are.
SC or ST · 42% to 44.9%: Almost there.
You meet the 40% line for your category. Students above 45% sit higher on the merit list, so apply early and watch the second list.
SC or ST · 40% to 41.9%: Almost there.
You meet the 40% line for your category. Students above 45% sit higher on the merit list, so apply early and watch the second list.
SC or ST · Below 40%: Not yet.
Your category needs 40% in graduation. You cannot join this course with these marks.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The college does not publish the closing marks of its merit list. Meeting the minimum lets you apply, but the students with the highest graduation marks in each category get the seats first.

Purnea University LL.B. Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies. Your category or income is outside that line.

Bihar Post Matric Scholarship, SC and ST
INR 40,500
SC and ST Welfare Department, Bihar
Pays the course fee up to INR 15,000 a year, so the whole fee is covered.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, Bihar resident, family income up to INR 2.5 LakhsApply by the state portal window, open 15 Jul to 30 Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship, BC and EBC
INR 40,500
BC and EBC Welfare Department, Bihar
Pays the course fee up to INR 15,000 a year, so the whole fee is covered.
Who qualifies: BC or EBC, Bihar resident, family income up to INR 3 LakhsApply by the state portal window, open 15 Jul to 30 Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about the Bihar Student Credit Card, which is a loan.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 40,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,500
Your net course fee: INR 0

Purnea University LL.B. vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Purnea University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, more seats, lower minimum marks.

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Purnea University
Purnea
Compared with
C.M. Law College
Darbhanga
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T.N.B. Law College
Bhagalpur
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Patna Law College
Patna
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S.K.J. Law College
Muzaffarpur
Fee per yearcourse fee, one year
INR 13,500
full fee over 3 years
INR 24,841
INR 11,341 more, session 2025-28
Not published
Not published
Not published
Seats3-year LL.B.
120
2026-27, main college
Not published
300
180 more, older college profile
300
180 more
300
180 more, 2022-23 to 2024-25
Minimum marksgraduation, General
45%
Bar Council rule
45%
Same
45%
Same, 55% for a pass degree
Not published
45%
Same
Minimum marksgraduation, OBC
42%
Bar Council rule
45%
3 points higher
Not published
Not published
Not published
Minimum marksgraduation, SC and ST
40%
Bar Council rule
40%
Same
40%
Same, honours degree
Not published
Not published
In short
CM Law College charges INR 11,341 more a year and asks OBC students for 45%, not 42%. If you are OBC with marks from 42% to 44.9%, Purnea University is the one you can join.
In short
TNB Law College has 300 seats against 120 here, so more students get in. If you live nearer Bhagalpur and hold an honours degree with 45%, apply to both and take the first seat offered.
In short
Patna Law College has 300 seats but admits through an entrance test, not graduation marks alone. If you can prepare for a test, apply there too; if not, Purnea University is the simpler route.
In short
SKJ Law College has 300 seats but asks for an entrance test set by its university. If you do not want to write a test, apply to Purnea University, where graduation marks decide the seat.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Purnea University LL.B.

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is the LL.B. at Purnea University worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who want to practise law in this region. The full course fee is INR 40,500 for three years, and a Civil Judge's starting basic pay is INR 9.34 LPA. The college publishes no placement data, so the return depends on your own practice or exam result. Check the fee at the college counter before you pay, because it is not posted online.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You can practise as an advocate or write the judicial service exam. To practise, you enrol with the Bihar State Bar Council and pass the AIBE. With the LL.B. you can also write the Bihar judicial service exam, where a Civil Judge starts at INR 77,840 a month. Decide which path you want by the second year, because each needs different preparation.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want to keep a full-time job or want campus placement with law firms. The Bar Council of India needs 70% attendance in each subject before you sit the exam. The college publishes no placement data, so you find your first work with a senior advocate yourself. If either point matters to you, look at other options before you apply.
Should I take this course if I work full time?▾
No, not if your job keeps you away from classes on weekdays. This is a regular, full-time course, and the Bar Council of India needs 70% attendance in each subject. Students below that line cannot sit the exam. Talk to your employer about leave or shorter hours before you pay the fee.
Is this course good for the Bihar judicial service exam?▾
Yes, the LL.B. is the degree the Bihar judicial service exam asks for. A Civil Judge post starts at a basic pay of INR 77,840 a month, which is INR 9.34 LPA. The course gives you the law papers, but the exam needs extra study of your own. Start with the bare acts and past papers from the second year.
Should I wait a year to try for a law college in a bigger city?▾
Only if you have a clear plan for that year. Here the merit list uses your graduation marks, so waiting a year does not raise your chances. Waiting also costs you a year of practice or exam preparation. If your marks clear the minimum for your category, apply here this year and decide once the merit list is out.
Will I get placement after this course?▾
Do not count on campus placement. The college publishes no placement figures, and there are no campus recruiters on record. Plan to train under a senior advocate at the district court in Purnea after you finish. Start visiting the court in your first year so that you know some lawyers by the end.
Is the three-year LL.B. or the five-year B.A. LL.B. better for me?▾
Pick the three-year LL.B. if you already hold a bachelor's degree. It takes three years instead of five and gives the same right to practise once you pass the AIBE. Pick the B.A. LL.B. only if you have just passed Class 12. The main college has 120 seats in each course for 2026-27.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online when the college posts its admission notice, which is expected in Oct 2026. There is no entrance test, and the college makes a merit list from graduation marks and the state reservation roster. If your name is on the list, pay the admission fee and bring your papers for the document check by the date given, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full course fee is INR 40,500 for all three years. The university registration fee of INR 550 takes the total to INR 41,050. The college has not posted its fee online, so this is the last fee on record. Check the amount at the college fee counter before you pay.
Is there a hostel for law students?▾
The main law college has a women's hostel, but its fee is not published. There is no boys' hostel on record. If you need a room, ask the college office about the hostel before you pay the admission fee, and keep a rented room in Purnea city as a backup.
Which scholarships can I get?▾
If you are SC, ST, BC or EBC and live in Bihar, the state Post Matric Scholarship can cover the full fee of INR 40,500. It pays up to INR 15,000 a year for law, and the course fee is INR 13,500 a year. SC and ST students need a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, and BC and EBC students up to INR 3 Lakhs. Keep your income certificate and a bank account linked to Aadhaar ready before the portal opens.

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