Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) is a state university established by the Karnataka Government in the year 2009. The University is approved by the University Grants Commission and Bar Council of India. It is situated in Hubli, Karnataka, and is accredited by NAAC with a Grade A. It is the largest affiliating Law University in Asia, with 109 affiliated law colleges across Karnataka, serving 26,000 students. The University also runs its own Law School at the main campus in Hubballi.

The campus spans 55 acres in Navanagar, Hubballi, featuring state-of-the-art classrooms, an auditorium, an examination block, a guest house, boys' and girls' hostels, officers' residences, and sports facilities. The University offers a 3-year LL.B, a 5-year B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., and B.Com. LL.B. at affiliated colleges, and 5-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and BBA. LL.B (Hons.) at its Law School. Master’s programs are available in Constitutional and Administrative Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, IPR Law, and Criminal Law. Certificate courses in Information Law, Water Law, Aviation Law, and PG Diploma courses are also offered. Additionally, Ph.D. and LL.D. programs are available on campus. KSLU Admission to these law courses is done based on the candidate’s performance in the qualifying examination.

KSLU Highlights

  • KSLU is accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC.
  • There is no entrance test for admission. Admission is purely on a merit basis which may include an interview.
  • The candidates who are from other states have to apply for an eligibility certificate and have to provide it to the University or their application might not be considered for the merit list.
  • The university has two research centers to enable students and faculty members to participate in research.
  • Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of National and International Moot Courts, Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, and Special Lectures given by eminent Academicians, Jurists, and Lawyers, that are conducted by the University.
  • KSLU also has an Alumni Association and a College Development Council that looks after the development of the University and the colleges affiliated with it.

KSLU Courses and Fees

KSLU Hubli offers many law courses in different law colleges affiliated with it. Selection to these courses is purely based on merit which may also vary from college to college. KSLU Admission to integrated law courses is given to candidates who have passed 10+2 from recognized University or be less than 20 years in the case of the general category and 22 years in the case of SC/ST or should have secured not less than 45% for the general category and not less than 40% for SC/ST in the qualifying examination. The various Undergraduate and Postgraduate KSLU Courses are listed below.

Program Details Selection criteria
LL.B

Duration: 3 years
Fees: INR 10,400 (1st Year Fees)
Eligibility: Graduate from any recognized University with 45% for the general category and not less than 40% for SC/ST/OBC in the qualifying examination

 Merit based on the marks secured in the last qualifying exam
BA. LL.B

Duration: 5 years
Fees: INR 10,400 (1st Year Fees)
Eligibility: Graduate from any recognized University with 45% for the general category and not less than 40% for SC/ST/OBC in the qualifying examination
BBA LL.B

Duration: 5 years
Fees: INR 10,400 (1st Year Fees)
Eligibility: Graduate from any recognized University with 45% for the general category and not less than 40% for SC/ST/OBC in the qualifying examination

 Merit based on the marks secured in the last qualifying exam
B.Com LL.B

Duration: 5 years
Fees: INR 10,400 (1st Year Fees)
Eligibility: Graduate from any recognized University with 45% for the general category and not less than 40% for SC/ST/OBC in the qualifying examination
BA.LL.B (Hons)

Duration: 5 years
Fees: INR 10,400 (1st Year Fees)
Eligibility: Graduate from any recognized University with 45% for the general category and not less than 40% for SC/ST/OBC in the qualifying examination

 Merit based on the marks secured in the last qualifying exam
BBA LL.B (Hons)

Duration: 5 years
Fees: INR 10,400 (1st Year Fees)
Eligibility: Graduate from any recognized University with 45% for the general category and not less than 40% for SC/ST/OBC in the qualifying examination
LL.M

Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 11,850 (1st Year Fees)
Specialization: Intellectual Property Rights, Criminal Law and International Law, Constitutional Law, and Business and Trade Law.
Eligibility: Graduated in law from a recognized University or have secured marks not less than 45% for the general category and not less than 40% for SC/ST in the qualifying examination

 Merit based on the marks secured in the last qualifying exam
PG Diploma

Duration: 1 year
Specialization: Intellectual Property Rights, Human Rights, Cyber and Information Technology
Eligibility: Graduated in law from a recognized University

 Merit-Based

KSLU Placements

The law colleges affiliated with the KSLU Hubli such as KLE Law College, Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, and a few more have their own training and placement facility that organizes placement and internship opportunities for the students. It also offers mock tests and practice sessions to help students prepare for the Interview and Written Test. The majority of the Graduates from the university are placed in top-recruiting companies such as Wipro and IBM and litigating firms like Dua Associates, Khaitan & Co., Luthra, and Luthra, etc.

KSLU Reservation Criteria

KSLU offers reservations to the physically handicapped, students of Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmiri migrants, and students of Karnataka –Hyderabad region.

CATEGORY QUOTA
Jammu and Kashmir Students 2 seats
Kashmiri Migrants 5%
Hyderabad- Karnataka Students 8%
Physically disabled 3%

KSLU Scholarships

The University does not provide any scholarship. But a few of the Law colleges affiliated with the University provide scholarships. Seshadripuram Law College, which is affiliated with the University offers Sri K. C. Puttanarasaiah Endowment upon students who secure the highest marks in the final year examination. Also, there are many State and National level scholarships available that can be availed by the students studying at KSLU.

KSLU FAQs

Ques. How to obtain an eligibility Certificate that is required for KSLU Admission?

Ans. The candidate can seek the certificate from the office of KSLU by paying the applicable fee. The application must contain attested documents of 10th, 12th, or degree certificates along with any other transcripts issued by the relevant department. Original documents that have been countersigned must also be produced for certification.

Ques. Are hostel facilities available at KSLU Hubli?

Ans. KSLU Hubli provides both Men’s and Women’s Hostels. The majority of the affiliated colleges have their Hostel facilities as well.

Ques. Does KSLU Hubli have a Moot Court Society?

Ans. Yes. Many colleges affiliated with KSLU Hubli have their own Moot Court Society that provides hands-on experience to the students pursuing Law.

Ques. Are the eligibility criteria same for all law colleges affiliated under KSLU?

Ans. The basic criteria are the same for all law colleges affiliated with KSLU. However, there may be some additions or deductions to the eligibility criteria.

Ques. What are some of the best-ranked colleges under KSLU?

Ans. Some of the most popular KSLU affiliated colleges are K.L.E. Society’s Law College, KSLU’s Law School, Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, M.S Ramaiah College of Law, SDM Law College, and a few more.