KSLU Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) a State university which is located in Navanagar, Hubli, in the Indian state of Karnataka offers various graduate and postgraduate courses in law. The courses include 5 years BA, LLB, BBA, LLB, and BBA, LLB, (Hon’s) Double Degree integrated courses and LLM in Intellectual Property Rights, Constitutional Law, International Law Business and Trade Law and Criminal Law.


The application process for the academic year begins in the month of June. The application process is both offline and online and interested candidates can obtain the application form from the official website of the university or directly from the University. The university does not conduct any entrance and the selection of candidates is solely based on merit. 
Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) has a percentage of seats reserved for the physically handicapped, students of Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmiri migrants, and students of Karnataka –Hyderabad region.

KSLU Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the university Karnataka State Law University (KSLU)
Type State University
Courses offered UG and PG
Basic Admission criteria Merit-based
Application mode Online and Offline
Scholarship Yes

KSLU UG Admission 2023

KSLU offers various courses in Law at the undergraduate level. The application process for applying to these courses will start in the month of June. The selection of candidates is done based on their merit. The names of different courses offered by KSLU and related details are given below.

Course Duration No.of seats Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Law (LLB) 3 years 60 Graduate in any discipline with at least 45% marks
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws (BALLB)

5 years

60 Complete 10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% marks
Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Law (BBA LLB) 5 years 60

Eligibility Criteria

LLB

  • The candidate has to graduate from an open or deemed university in any discipline in any discipline after completion of 10+2
  • The general category students have to secure at least 45% marks. In the case of SC/ST students, it is 40%.
  • For general category candidates, the age must be less than 30 years as on 1st June. It 35 years in the case of SC, ST, and other backward communities.

Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws (BALLB) & Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) + Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

  • Candidate has to successfully complete the 10+2 examination or equivalent from a recognized University in India or abroad.
  • The general category students have to secure at least 45% marks. In the case of SC/ ST students, it is 40%.
  • For general category candidates, the age must be less than 20 years as on 1st June. It 22 years in the case of SC, ST, and other backward communities.

Note: If you have obtained 10+2 Higher Secondary Pass Certificate or First Degree Certificate after prosecuting studies in distance or correspondence method, then also you shall be considered as eligible for admission to the course.

KSLU PG Admission 2023

KSLU offers a master’s degree in law. The application process starts in June every year. The selection of candidates is done based on their merit.

The University offers LLM Programme in the following specializations:

  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Criminal Law and International Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Business and Trade Law

Eligibility Criteria

For being eligible for the LLM program a candidate needs to fulfill the following criteria:

  • The candidate has to graduate in law from a recognized university either in India or abroad.
  • The candidate must secure at least 45 % marks in the qualifying exam. The minimum marks are 40% in case of ST/SC students.

Selection Process for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in KSLU

The selection of candidates is solely done on the basis of merit and there are no entrances as such. General category candidates must secure at least 45% marks in the qualifying examination. In the case of SC and ST applicants, the minimum qualifying marks is 40%.

KSLU Application Process

Candidates can obtain the application forms both online and offline.

  • For applying offline, candidates can obtain the application form directly from the office of Karnataka State Law University
  • While applying online, candidates can obtain the application form from the official website of the university

Application Fee

The application fee is INR 1000 for general category students and INR 500 in the case of ST/ SC students. The payment of the application fee can either be done through a demand draft drawn in the favor of the Finance officer of KSLU (Karnataka State Law University) or through a challan from any SBI branch or by credit/debit card and net banking.

The documents that are required to be submitted along with the application form are:

  • Caste/ Tribe/ Community/ Disability Certificate in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH.
  • Demand draft/ Challan From for the program fee.
  • SSLC/ SSC/ X Class Certificate/ Marks Card containing Date of birth.
  • 5 recent stamp size photographs along with the application.
  • PUC 2nd year/ HSC and Degree Qualification Examination mark card.
  • Acknowledgment Card duly stamped.
  • Eligibility certificate, if needed.
  • Income certificate, if fee concession is claimed.
  • Migration certificate, if needed.

For applicants from outside Karnataka and foreigners

Candidates can collect the application form either online from the university website or in person from the university campus. After completion, the candidates have to send the application form along with necessary enclosures to the following address:

Karnataka State Law University

Navanagar

Hubli - 580025

Karnataka

Application Fee: The application fee is INR 2200 for Indian students and INR 11000 for foreign students.

Reservation of seats in KSLU

Category Quota
Jammu and Kashmir students 2 seats
Kashmiri migrants 5%
Hyderabad-Karnataka students 8%
Physically Disabled 3%

FAQ

Ques. Is it compulsory for all students to present the eligibility certificate at the time of admission?

Ans. No, only students who are from non-Karnataka state or outside India are required to submit the eligibility certificate. Such candidates are required to submit the 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and transcripts issued by the concerned board or department. The candidates are also required to submit the original documents of all the previous mark sheets. Only candidates who are exempted from submitting the eligibility certificate are students who have completed 10+2 from the Karnataka board or CBSE (New Delhi).

Ques. What is the eligibility certificate fee?

Ans. The eligibility certificate fee is as follows:

  • For Indian candidates: INR 2200
  • International student: INR 11,000

Ques. What is the reservation criteria for integrated course admissions?

Ans. The reservation criteria for integrated course admissions are:

Category Percentage
Kashmiri migrants 5
Hyderabad and Karnatak students 8
Physically challenged 3
Gadinadu/ Horanadu Kannadiga 5

Ques. Does KSL University provide scholarships?

Ans. As per the UGC and state government norms, the university provides two scholarships:

  • Wrangler Dr.D.C.Pavate Diamond Jubilee Celebration Scholarships
  • Prof.V.R.Bhat Endowment Scholarship 

Ques. Can I take a year off after the 1 year of LLB in KSLU University?

Ans. Yes, you may take a year off after LLB 1st year at KSLU University. The minimum time period to complete the LLB program is 3 years and the maximum time period given by the university is 3 more years (i.e. 3+3 years).

Ques. What is the passing mark at KSLU?

Ans. The passing marks at KSLU are 40% marks in each semester. The 100 marks for each subject is divided into 80 and 20 ratios. 80 marks are for the theory paper and 20 marks are for the internal assessment. The students are required to score 32 marks in each subject. 

Ques. What are the best LLB colleges in Karnataka?

Ans. Some of the best LLB colleges in Karnataka are:

Ques. What is the scope of the PG Diploma in Law in India?

Ans. Candidates with PG Diploma in Law certificate are eligible to apply for the following job positions:

Job Positions Expected Salary Package
Law Office Manager INR 3.6 LPA to 4.8 LPA
Contracts Manager INR 5 LPA to 6 LPA
Legal Advisor INR 3.6 LPA to 4.8 LPA
Research Assistants INR 3.6 LPA to 4.8 LPA
Taxation Expert INR 6 LPA to 8 LPA
Public Prosecutor INR 4.8 LPA to 6 LPA

Ques. Can I submit my application form for 2020 admissions after the last date?

Ans. Yes, you may submit your application fee even after the last date. The last date for admission to KSLU is 10th September 2020, if you are applying for admission after this date, you will be charged INR 300 and INR 1000 depending on how late your documents are submitted. The first date after the deadline is 21st September 2020 with a penalty of INR 300 and the second date after the deadline is 30th September 2020 with a penalty of INR 1000.

Ques. What is the minimum percentage (category-wise) at KSLU for admission?

Ans. The minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying exam is 45% for the general category students (44.5% and above is treated as 45%); 42% marks for the OBC category; and 40% marks for the SC/ ST category students.

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KSLU Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

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CLAT 2025 Registration Date
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Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
CLAT 2025 Exam DateDec 07, 2025
CLAT 2025 ResultDec 17, 2025

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AILET Registration Timeline (End Date Tentative)
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Aug 07, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
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Nov 28, 2025
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AILET Result
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Dec 21, 2025

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CLAT 2025 Exam DateDec 07, 2025
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CLAT 2025 Exam DateDec 07, 2025
AILET Exam Date
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Dec 14, 2025
CLAT 2025 ResultDec 17, 2025
AILET Result
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Dec 21, 2025

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