CSMU BALLB {Hons.} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Both BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB are 5-year integrated law programmes at CSMU, priced identically at Rs. 95,000 per year. The key difference is in the non-law subjects: BA LLB combines Arts subjects (political science, history, economics, sociology) with law, making it ideal for students interested in constitutional law, human rights, public policy, and civil services. BBA LLB combines business administration subjects (management, finance, marketing) with law, making it better suited for students interested in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and business litigation. Your choice should depend on your career interests.

Ans. CLAT score is not mandatory for BA LLB (Hons.) admission at CSMU. The university accepts admissions through CLAT score, CSMUCET (the university's own entrance test), or direct merit based on Class 12 marks. If you have a valid CLAT score, you can submit it during the application process. If you haven't appeared in CLAT, you can still apply and be considered based on your Class 12 percentage. CLAT 2026 was conducted on December 7, 2025; CLAT 2027 registration is expected to open around August 2026.

Ans. The total programme fee for BA LLB (Hons.) at CSMU for 2026-27 is Rs. 4,75,000 over 5 years (Rs. 95,000 per year). In addition, there is a one-time non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 15,000 and an application fee of Rs. 1,500. Examination fees are charged separately at Rs. 1,000 per exam. If you opt for hostel accommodation, it costs an additional Rs. 92,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 per year depending on room type, with mess charges billed separately. The total cost including hostel (triple non-AC) over 5 years would be approximately Rs. 9,56,500.

Ans. Yes, after completing the 5-year BA LLB (Hons.) from CSMU (a BCI-approved institution), you are eligible to enrol with the State Bar Council (Maharashtra and Goa Bar Council) and practice as an advocate. You will also need to clear the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) conducted by BCI to obtain a Certificate of Practice. The BA LLB (Hons.) degree is equivalent to the 3-year L.L.B. for the purpose of enrolment as an advocate.

Ans. Yes, the 5-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.) degree is recognised as equivalent to a law degree for the purpose of L.L.M. admission. After completing BA LLB (Hons.) from CSMU, you are directly eligible to apply for L.L.M. (also offered at CSMU at Rs. 80,000/year) without needing a separate bachelor's degree. This is one of the key advantages of the integrated 5-year programme over the 3-year L.L.B.

Ans. CSMU's School of Law mandates internships as part of the BA LLB (Hons.) curriculum, as required by the Bar Council of India. Students are required to complete internships with courts, law firms, legal aid organisations, or corporate legal departments during the programme. The Panvel campus is well-located for internships in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai, which has a large concentration of courts, law firms, and corporate offices. The university also conducts moot court competitions, legal aid clinics, and guest lectures by practicing lawyers and judges to provide practical exposure.