Shibli National College Azamgarh L.L.B : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, there is no state-level entrance exam such as CLAT required for the 3-year LLB at Shibli National College. Admission is purely merit-based on graduation aggregate marks. Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 45% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST candidates. Applications are submitted through the college or MSDSU portal and a merit list is drawn. No separate admission test is held at the institutional level either.

Ans. The 3-year LLB at Shibli National College is open to graduates from all streams including Arts, Science, Commerce, and professional degrees such as B.Tech or B.Ed, from any recognised university. The Bar Council of India guidelines for 3-year LLB allow admission from all graduation backgrounds, provided the minimum percentage criterion is met. There is no stream restriction, and the programme accommodates students from diverse academic backgrounds into the study of law.

Ans. For the 2026-27 session, applications were accepted through the MSDSU Samarth portal from March 20, 2026, with the college deadline on July 7, 2026. The merit list based on graduation marks is expected in August 2026. Classes are expected to commence in August 2026. Candidates with final-year graduation results pending should apply provisionally and submit final marksheets before the date specified by the college after merit list release.

Ans. Graduates of the 3-year LLB from Shibli National College can enrol with the UP Bar Council to practise as advocates in civil and criminal courts across Uttar Pradesh. Career paths include litigation, legal advisory, legal research, corporate legal work, and government legal services. Graduates may also appear for UP Judicial Services exams, prepare for the UP Higher Judicial Services exam after gaining experience, or pursue LLM for academic and specialisation careers in law.

Ans. Yes, Shibli National College is a UGC-recognised minority institution. A portion of LLB seats is reserved for minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, and Jain). These seats are filled through a separate round managed by the college after the main merit-based admission. Minority students should apply through the regular portal and additionally contact the college to enquire about the direct minority round and the required documentation for minority seat eligibility.

Ans. SC and ST students with family income below INR 2,50,000 per annum can avail the UP Post-Matric Scholarship, which covers full course fee reimbursement. OBC students with income below INR 1,50,000 are eligible for the UP OBC Post-Matric Scholarship. Minority community students can apply for the NSP Central Sector Minority Scholarship, which provides INR 10,000 per year. Applications for NSP scholarships are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.