Karnataka State Law University, also known as KSLU is an Indian state University located at Navnagar. The University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited with an “A” grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The University is also a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

The University offers UG, PG and doctorate programmes in the field of Law. The University has more than 100 affiliated colleges. The major courses offered at the University campus are discussed below.

KSLU admissions are conducted offline as well as online through the official website of the University. The University offers five UG and one PG programme in the field of Law. Admission to UG, PG and PG Diploma programmes is done on merit basis. PhD admissions are based on UGC NET/ JRF/ SLET.

At the UG level, the University offers five courses under the department of Law. Admission to all UG programmes is done on merit basis. The course duration varies from course to course. Given below is the course-wise selection and eligibility criteria.

The University three-year LLB programme with a total of six semesters. LLB admissions are done on merit basis. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks secured in HSC. Given below is the eligibility criteria for LLB admissions.

BA LLB and BBA LLB are five-year integrated programmes offered by the University. Each programme consists of 10 semesters, each year consisting of two semesters. The final merit list of selected candidates will be based on HSC scores. Eligibility criteria for the same is as follows:

Apart from the above UG courses, the University also offers BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) with a course duration of five years. Candidates will be selected based on the scores obtained in HSC. Eligibility criteria for these courses is given in the table below:

At the PG level, the University offers a two-year LLM programme, consisting of four semesters. The final merit list of selected candidates will be based on the marks obtained in bachelor’s degree. LLM is offered in five different specialisations. Name of the specialisations along with the eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

The University offers a PhD in Law with a minimum course duration of three years and a maximum of six. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks secured in the entrance exam and the performance in research proposal and Personal Interview (PI).

Apart from the full-time courses, the University offers a one-year PG Diploma in three different specialisations. PG Diploma admissions are done on merit basis. The final merit list of selected candidates will be based on graduation scores. Eligibility criteria for the same is given below:

KSLU application fee is Rs 1,000 for General category candidates and for SC/ ST category candidates, the fee is Rs 500. Candidates can apply online as well as offline for the admission process.

For offline application process, candidates can collect the application form from the University office and submit it with the required documents. For online admission process, follow the below-mentioned steps:

1. Visit the official website of the University, www.kslu.ac.in
2. Download the application form from the application form section
3. Fill the application form by entering personal and qualification details
4. Submit the application form along with required documents
5. Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards/ net banking or offline via DD/ challan

Candidates can pay the application fee offline through DD in favour of Finance Officer of KSLU or through challan from any SBI branch

• Marksheet of Class 10 and Class 12
• Certificate of Class 10 and Class 12
• Graduation marksheet and certificate
• Migration certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)

KSLU fee varies from course to course. The annual fee for all UG, PG and doctorate programmes is given in the table below:

KSLU seat intake for all UG and PG programmes is mentioned in the table below:

Note: Each specialisation of LLM has a seat intake of 20 students.

In each programme, some of the seats are reserved for J&K migrants, SC, ST and PwD category candidates. Given below is the category-wise reservation policy:

Note: Apart from the above reservations, two seats in each programme are reserved for the migrants of Jammu and Kashmir.

Q. Can I apply online for the admission process?

A. Yes, candidates can apply online through the official website of the University. 

Q. What is the selection criteria for LLM programme?

A. Admission to LLM programme is done on merit basis. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks secured in bachelor’s degree.

Q. What is the application fee for LLB programme?

A. The application fee for all the programmes is Rs 1,000 for General category candidates and for SC/ ST category candidates, the fee is Rs 500.

Q. When does the admission process begin?

A. The admission process begins in March every year. 

Q. What is the seat intake for LLM programme?

A. LLM programme has a seat intake of 100 students. Out of which, each specialisation has a seat intake of 20 students. 

Q. What all entrance exams are accepted for PhD admission?

A. The University accepts UGC NET/ JRF/ SLET for the admission to PhD programme.

Q. What is the selection criteria for LLB programme?

A. LLB admissions are done on merit basis. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks secured in HSC.

Q. What is the annual fee for LLM programme?

A. The annual fee for LLM programme is Rs 10,245.

Q. Does this University offer any scholarship?

A. MANUU offers various scholarships and fellowships on merit and needs basis. The University also offers scholarships for SC/ ST category candidates.

Q. How many seats are available in LLB programme?

A. LLB programme has a seat intake of 60 students. 

Q. What is the seat reservation policy of KSLU?

A. In each programme, 15% of the seats are reserved for SC students and 3% of the seats are reserved for ST and PwD category students, each. Apart from this, two seats are reserved for J&K migrants.

• Recognized as Four Star Institution in the category of Specialist University on the basis of comprehensive performance metrics set out in the Karnataka State Universities Rating Framework(KSURF) 2019
• Signing of MoU between Karnataka State Law University , Hubli and Rani Channamma University, Belagavi
• University has Two Research Centres to encourage research-related activities among students as well as faculty members
• University gives students opportunities to participate in various National and International Moot Courts, Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Special Lectures by eminent Academicians, Jurists, Lawyers