Varu Institute of Professional Studies Lucknow BA + L.L.B : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 5-year BA LLB programme at VIPS Lucknow is INR 3,06,000 for the entire duration. SC/ST and OBC-NCL students may receive full tuition reimbursement through the UP Post Matric Scholarship, substantially reducing the net cost of the programme. Female students with strong Class 12 marks also qualify for an additional 10% fee waiver under the VIPS Merit Scholarship.

Ans. Yes. VIPS Lucknow is affiliated with the University of Lucknow and its law programmes hold approval from the Bar Council of India. Graduates of the 5-year BA LLB are eligible to enrol with the State Bar Council and practise as advocates in India after clearing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).

Ans. Admission is primarily through the CLAT-UG score, conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. Candidates register at consortiumofnlus.ac.in and appear for the exam in December. VIPS also considers merit-based direct admission on Class 12 marks when CLAT-UG-allocated seats remain available after the initial merit round.

Ans. As per Bar Council of India norms, the upper age limit is 20 years for general category candidates and 22 years for SC/ST candidates at the time of seeking admission to the 5-year integrated BA LLB programme. Candidates above these limits are not eligible for the integrated LLB.

Ans. Graduates can enrol as advocates with the State Bar Council after clearing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). Other paths include UP Judicial Services (PCS-J), corporate legal departments, central and state government legal posts, legal aid organisations, and civil services with law as an optional subject. Pursuing LLM or specialised law diplomas after the integrated degree is also a common route among VIPS law graduates.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST and OBC-NCL students with annual family income below INR 2 lakh can claim the UP Post Matric Scholarship for full tuition reimbursement. Female students who scored 60% or above in Class 12 are eligible for a 10% tuition fee waiver under the VIPS Merit Scholarship. All eligible students can also apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.