Established in July 1909, Patna Law College emerged as a distinguished institution dedicated solely to legal education. Until January 1, 1952, Patna Law College operated as an independent government institution. It then became a constituent college of Patna University under the Patna University Act of 1951.

Patna Law College imparts educational courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Legal Studies. The institute offers 3-year LLB, 5-year BA LL.B at the undergraduate level, and an LL.M degree at the postgraduate level. Students who have passed at the graduate level in streams like Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, or any other discipline are eligible for admission to LLB. Patna Law College Admission is completely based on the scores obtained in an entrance test conducted by the college.

Additional campus facilities such as an auditorium, boys' hostel, Computer Lab, Library, Medical Facilities, Placement, Sports, Grounds, and Transportation are also offered to the enrolled students. This center of higher education boasts a rich legacy, having produced notable legal luminaries such as two Chief Justices of India, Mr. Justice B.P. Sinha, and Mr. Justice L.M. Sharma, as well as the first Attorney General of India from Bihar, Sri Lal Narain Sinha. Its alumni include numerous Supreme Court and High Court judges, esteemed jurists, accomplished advocates, renowned academicians, and administrators.

Patna Law College Courses and Fees

The table below consists of the details about Patna Law College Courses along with the eligibility and selection criteria.  

Course Details Selection Criteria
BA LL.B

Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
Seat Intake: 300 seats

 Based on merit, determined by the applicant's marks in the qualifying examination (e.g., Class 12 board exam)
LL.B Duration: 3 years
1st year fees: INR 2220 
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any streams from any recognized university		 Based upon the entrance exam conducted by the college
LL.M

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: LL.B
Seat intake: 20

 Based upon the entrance exam conducted by the college
PG Diploma Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Graduation		 Based on merit, determined by the applicant's marks in the qualifying examination (e.g., Class 12 board exam)
Ph.D in Law Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Postgraduation		 Based upon the entrance exam conducted by the college

Patna Law College Placements

Patna Law College invites a few firms and companies to visit the Patna Law College campus for a placement drive. Many firms visit the campus for the recruitment of interns and assistants. After completing an LL.B from Patna Law College, many students work as lawyers, magistrates, or assistants in the High Court or Sessions Court. Patna Law College Placements provides job opportunities in the field of Government services, private companies, law firms, corporate firms, Banks, etc.  Students are exposed to a 28-day internship program in any of the nearest Civil Court. Several Internship programs run throughout the course like internships in BALSA, NALSA, BHRC, NHRC, etc. 

Patna Law College Scholarships

Patna Law College offers financial assistance to students in the form of scholarships and fee waivers.

  • The institute provides scholarships to students from OBC, SC, and ST categories as per the government rules and regulations.
  • Students belonging to the Economically Weaker sections may ask for the fee concessions that completely depend on the college administration. 
  • Merit cum means scholarships are also awarded by the college to the deserving students. 
  • Merit and national scholarships are also offered to the brilliant students under Central and state scholarships.

In order to apply for the scholarships, Candidates have to fill out the application form available on the official website of the institute. Students will be notified about the application forms for scholarships when it gets released. The application forms will be available in both offline and online modes. Applicants are required to attach necessary documents such as income certificates and caste certificates while filling out the scholarship form.

Patna Law College FAQs

Ques: Is there a hostel facility at Patna Law College?

Ans: Yes, there is a hostel facility for the students at Patna Law College. The hostel rooms are allotted to the students based on their merit. There are different hostel rooms available at Patna Law College such as rooms with single beds, double beds, and rooms with attached washrooms.

Ques: How many seats are there in Patna Law College?

Ans: As of now, there are a total of 300 seats in LLB at Patna Law College.

Ques: How are the placements at Patna Law College?

Ans: The placements at Patna Law College are average. Lots of firms visit the college campus to recruit interns. Due to fewer chances of getting full-time job opportunities, students find jobs on their own.

Ques: What is the application procedure to apply for admission at Patna Law College?

Ans: The candidates seeking admission in Patna Law College, need to visit the official website of the college and click on the Admission link for online admission.

Fill out the form as per requirement and send a copy with Rs 157/- through DD in the address below: Patna Law College, Rani Ghat, Mahendru, Patna, PIN - 800006, Bihar, INDIA.

Ques: What are the eligibility criteria to apply for LLB at Patna Law College?

Ans: Students who have studied and passed at the graduate level in streams like Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering or any other discipline are eligible to take admission in LLB at Patna Law College.