What are the eligibility criteria for getting into Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) at Vidyashilp University?

Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, NIOS or other national examinations) with a minimum of 50% marks in any discipline. For A Levels, candidates must have 3 subjects and 5 passes in IGCSE/GCSE including English with an average of D grade. IB applicants must have an IB Diploma or Certificate with 3 HL and 3 SL subjects and a minimum of 24 points. Candidates with 10+2 qualifications from foreign boards are also eligible.

What is the annual fee for B.A.(Hons.) at Vidyashilp University?

The annual fee is as follows: 1st year - ₹4,07,500, 2nd year - ₹3,97,500, 3rd year - ₹3,97,500, 4th year - ₹4,03,000.

What are the career prospects after Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) at Vidyashilp University

Here are some of the rewarding career opportunities after completing B.A. (Hons.): clinical psychology, cognitive research, organizational behavior, mental health policymaking, forensic psychology, sports psychology, neuropsychology, educational psychology, and roles across healthcare, corporate sectors, law enforcement, and research institutions.

What is B.A. (Hons.) with research - Economics program offered by VU?

VU offers BA (Hons with Research) for eligible students. Students opting for it, undertake a supervised research project in their final semester, which makes them eligible to apply for a PhD program after their BA degree.

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Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws (Hons.)
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)

Combining the intellectual breadth of the liberal arts with the precision of legal education, Vidyashilp University's B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) program examines law in contemporary social and economic contexts.

With wide-ranging exposure to the humanities and social sciences, students develop critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and a deeper understanding of society and institutions. The interdisciplinary structure enables students to critically examine the law, its strengths and limitations, and its potential as a transformative force for social impact.

Moot Court & Legal Clinics

At Vidyashilp University, students participate in immersive moot court simulations in a professionally designed courtroom environment, strengthening their legal reasoning, public speaking, strategic thinking, and confidence in real-world legal settings. Experiential learning extends further through legal clinics and community engagement initiatives, where they apply legal knowledge to meaningful social contexts through Legal Awareness Programs. They also get opportunities to work with legal and local bodies.

Centre for Market Regulation and Governance (CMRG)

The integrated B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) program blends liberal arts with law, allowing students to explore how legal frameworks interact with broader systems. The Centre for Market Regulation and Governance (CMRG) introduces them to interdisciplinary research and practical engagement. Through CMRG’s workshops and policy dialogues, students build regulatory skills and gain real-world insight, preparing them to shape tomorrow’s legal landscape.

What Sets this Program Apart?

A Law Program with a Liberal Arts Advantage

The B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) program integrates law with the intellectual depth of the liberal arts, enabling students to understand legal systems through social, political, and human perspectives,...

The B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) program integrates law with the intellectual depth of the liberal arts, enabling students to understand legal systems through social, political, and human perspectives. Interdisciplinary courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Foundations of Gender Studies, Political Science, and Criminology & Victimology cultivate critical thinkers equipped to navigate complex societal and legal challenges beyond conventional legal practice.

Legal Services & Community Engagement

At the Legal Services Clinic, established by the School of Law in 2025, students engage with communities through legal literacy initiatives, field research, and social justice projects alongside...

At the Legal Services Clinic, established by the School of Law in 2025, students engage with communities through legal literacy initiatives, field research, and social justice projects alongside legal authorities and local bodies. Addressing issues such as environmental protection, women’s rights, and welfare access, the clinic reflects Vidyashilp University’s inclusive and interdisciplinary approach to legal education.

Internships for Practice-Based Learning

Through a minimum of 20 weeks of mandatory internships, students gain out-of-classroom legal experience across courts, law offices, regulatory bodies, NGOs, legislatures, media organisations,...

Through a minimum of 20 weeks of mandatory internships, students gain out-of-classroom legal experience across courts, law offices, regulatory bodies, NGOs, legislatures, media organisations, and public institutions. By observing how legal systems function within society, they develop highly-valued skills such as professional judgement, legal research, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of institutions, governance, and dispute resolution.

Guided by Leading Legal Minds

Students learn under the guidance of distinguished legal scholars, researchers, and practitioners from leading institutions in India and abroad, including SOAS University of London,...

Students learn under the guidance of distinguished legal scholars, researchers, and practitioners from leading institutions in India and abroad, including SOAS University of London, University College London (UCL), National Law University Delhi, NUJS, IIT Kharagpur, and Tel Aviv University. With deep expertise across legal scholarship, research, policy, and interdisciplinary studies, the faculty bring academic rigor, global perspectives, and real-world insight into every classroom experience.

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Program Structure

YEARS

205
CREDITS

SEMESTERS

Liberal Arts Minor

Organisational Behaviour

People and Talent Management

Integrated Marketing Communications

Marketing Management

Liberal Discipline

Principles of Economics

Essentials of Business Management

Human Values and Ethics

Learning to Learn

Environmental Studies and Sustainability

Community Engagement & Service Experience

Socio-Cultural Perspective on Indian Life

Humanistic Leadership Development

Problem Solving with Design Thinking

Critical Thinking

Language

Communication Skills

Law and Literature

Analytical Academic Writing

Law Core Papers*

Legal Methods

Law of Tort including MV Accident & Consumer Protection Laws

Constitutional Law-I & II

General Principles of Contract Law (Law of Contract-I) & (Law of Contract - II)

Jurisprudence

Law of Crimes Paper I: Penal Code & Paper II: Criminal Procedure Code

Administrative Law

Labour and Industrial Law I

Law of Evidence

Public International Law

Family Law I & II

Environmental Law

Labour and Industrial Law II

Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act

Company Law

Transfer of Property Law

Principles of Taxation Law

Law Compulsory Clinical Papers*

Introduction to Alternate Dispute Resolution Methods

Legal Drafting: Pleading, Conveyancing and Document Preparation

Conflict Resolution Techniques Workshop

Judicial Writing and Judgment Analysis

Moot Court and Trial Advocacy: Practical Skills in Legal Argumentation

Advanced Courtroom Advocacy: High Court and Supreme Court Procedures

Bar and Bench Relationships and Ethical frameworks for Legal Professionals

Court Room Observation and Interviewing techniques: Exploring Pre-trial and Trial

Additional Courses* (indicative list)

Interpretation of Statutes and Principle of Legislation

Legal Writing and Research Methodology

Indian Legal and Constitutional History

* Students must complete 3 additional courses on Law as offered by the University.

Law Honors Specialization Courses*

Current Honours specialisations available:

Public Law

Business and Commercial Law

IPR / Intellectual Property Law

AI & Technology Law

Public Health Law

General Law

Dissertation Design & Synopsis | Dissertation Submission | Dissertation Defence and Viva Voce * In compliance with BCI requirements

Program Led by World-Class Faculty

Learn from faculty whose academic and research journeys span globally renowned institutions such as the University of Glasgow, SOAS University of London, National Law University Delhi, Central University of Kerala, National Law University, Tripura and Bhopal, and West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences. Their diverse perspectives bring together law, business, policy and global thought—creating a learning environment shaped by inquiry, collaboration and real-world relevance.

Prof. M.S. Sahoo

Distinguished Professor (Honorary)
School of Law
Ph.D. in Economics

Dr. Roopa Madhav

Dean & Program Chair
School of Law
Ph.D. in Law, SOAS

Dr. Amlanika Bora

Assistant Professor
School of Law
Ph.D. (Law), The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

Mr. Anurag Sarthi

Assistant Professor
School of Law
Ph.D. in Law at University of Delhi (Pursuing)

Dr. Kavya Salim

Assistant Professor,
School of Law
Ph.D. Law, Central University of Kerala

Dr. Ritika Behl

Associate Professor,
School of Law
Ph.D., Faculty of Law, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)

Dr. Neha Khurana

Assistant Professor,
School of Law
Ph.D. in English, Amity University

Mr. Aravindan Anandan

Assistant Professor
School of Law
Ph.D., National Law University, Tripura

Ms. Pallavi Roy

Assistant Professor,
School of Law
B.A.LL.B. (Hons), LL.M., UGC-NET (Law)

Dr. Vivek N.D.

Adjunct Faculty
School of Law
Ph.D.

Mr. Tarique Faiyaz

Assistant Professor
School of Law
PhD Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (pursuing)

Dr. Sumit Sonkar

Assistant Professor,w
School of Law
PhD from The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Ms. Dolashree Mysoor

Assistant Professor
School of Law
B.A.,LL.B., LL.M. (University College London (UCL)

Admissions 2026-27 : Quick Facts

Program	B.A.,LL.B (Hons.)
Duration	5 years \| Full-time
Annual fee	₹5,03,500
Eligibility	Students must have passed 10+2 from a recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks, irrespective of discipline.
Selection process	Registration Form Submission One-on-One Session with the Program Head - Admissions Interactions with the Dean Personal Interview Receive Letter of Selection

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For admission-related queries, contact

Mr. Arun Selvaraj
Program Head - Admissions
Phone : +91 63802 45735
Email : arun.s@vidyashilp.edu.in

The Learning Journey Across 5 Years

The Transformative Journey of a Vidyashilp Law Student

The B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) program at Vidyashilp University is designed as a progressive five-year journey that blends liberal arts with legal education at every stage. In the first year, students develop critical thinking and broader social perspectives before building strong legal foundations in the second. As the program advances, interdisciplinary learning, advocacy, research, moot courts, legal clinics, and internships gradually shape students into analytically sharp, socially aware, and practice-ready legal professionals.

Career Pathways

Legal Professionals

Lawyer Solicitor Judge Corporate Lawyer In-House Legal Professional Aribtrator Mediator

Analyst Roles

Legal Analyst Policy Analyst Financial Analyst Business Analyst Legal Tech Consultant

Academia: Law

Researcher Law Teacher Legal Historian Law Ethnographer Law & Economics Specialist.

Others:

Legal Journalist Government Services Army Legal Counsel Legal Process Outsourcing Law Entrepreneurship Management Roles Politics Law & Parliamentary Affairs Expert Embassy Officers Custom Officers Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Immigration Officers IAS, IPS, or IFS officers

Eligibility

An applicant who has successfully completed Senior Secondary School course (10+2) or equivalent, or (11+1) ‘A’ level in Senior School Leaving certificate course from a recognized Board in India or abroad.