⚖️ Law (LLB)

What it costs to get there

Indicative total tuition for the whole course in Karnataka

Tuition for the 5-year BA LLB. Government and aided law colleges in Karnataka are inexpensive; National Law Schools charge around ₹5L a year including hostel, and private universities sit in between.

Fees change every year and differ by college — confirm with the college before paying. Scholarships can cover much of this.

The journey, step by step

SSLC through to leadership.

1. 1Foundation · 1 Year🎓 SSLC — Class 10Finish Class 10. Your marks decide which colleges and subject combinations are open to you next.
2. 2Stream Selection · 2 Years📚 PUC — ArtsTwo years of pre-university study in the Arts stream. This is where you prepare for the entrance exam.
3. 3Entrance Exam · Exam year📝 CLAT / AILETEntry to BA LLB is through CLAT / AILET. CLAT is run by Consortium of National Law Universities and leads to 5-year integrated LLB at National Law Universities. Dates change every year — always confirm on the conducting authority's official portal.
4. 4Degree · 5 Years (Integrated)📘 BA LLBLaw (LLB): 5 Years (Integrated). You can specialise in Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Constitutional Law, IPR Law and more.
5. 5First Job · After graduating💼 AdvocateCommon starting roles include Advocate, Corporate Lawyer, Judge (via judiciary).
6. 6Higher Studies · Optional🎯 LLM (1Y)You can continue with LLM (1Y), PhD Law, Bar Council Exams.
7. 7Research · 3–5 Years (PhD)🔬 LLM → PhD in LawLLM → PhD in Law · Legal research fellowships · Policy and legislative drafting
8. 8Government Route · Exam-based🏛️ Public ProsecutorPublic Prosecutor · Judicial Services (Civil Judge) · Legal officer in PSUs · Law officer in banks · Government pleader
9. 9Entrepreneurship · Any time🚀 Independent legal practiceIndependent legal practice · Law firm · Legal-tech venture · Legal process outsourcing venture
10. 10Leadership · Long term⭐ Senior AdvocateSenior Advocate · Partner in a law firm · High Court Judge

Job roles and salary ranges

Salary figures are indicative annual ranges, not guarantees.

Where these facts come from

Bar Council of India; admission via CLAT / KLEE for 5-year integrated LLB