Mohali has several excellent places to study law. The most famous one is the Army Institute of Law (AIL), which is known for its high quality education.
Popular Law Colleges in Mohali
Here are the colleges offering law programs in the city:
Eligibility Criteria
The rules for admission depend on the type of law degree chosen:
1. For the 5-Year Law Course (B.A. LL.B., BBA LL.B., etc.)
This course is for those who have just completed 10+2.
- Education: A candidate must have passed the 10+2 (or equivalent) final board exam.
- Marks: A minimum of 45% to 50% marks is usually required in the final school exam (with lower marks for reserved categories).
2. For the 3-Year LL.B. Course
This course is for those who already have a Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.Sc., etc.).
- Education: A candidate must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
- Marks: A minimum of about 45% to 50% marks in the Bachelor's degree is typically required.
3. For the LL.M. Course (Master of Laws)
This is the advanced course for those who have finished their first law degree (LL.B.).
- Education: A candidate must have an LL.B. Degree (either 3-year or 5-year course).
- Marks: A minimum of 50% to 55% marks in the LL.B. degree is usually needed.
Admission Process
Admission to law college is usually done in two main ways:
- Entrance Test:
- For AIL Mohali, admission is based on the college's own test called AIL LET (Army Institute of Law Law Entrance Test).
- For Chandigarh University (CU), candidates often need to clear the university's entrance test, CUCET.
- Merit/Marks: Many other colleges accept students directly based on the marks scored in the 12th board exam or the Bachelor's degree marks for the 3-year LL.B.