5YEAR LL.B.
Department of LL.B.
B.B.A. LL.B, B.A. LL.B, and B.Com. LL.B – Integrated Double Degree Courses
The B.B.A. LL.B integrated double degree course combines the Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with the Bachelor’s degree in Law. The B.A. LL.B integrated double degree course combines the Bachelor’s degree in Arts with the Bachelor’s degree in Law. Similarly, the B.Com. LL.B integrated double degree course integrates the Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with the Bachelor’s degree in Law.
The duration of the B.A. LL.B, B.B.A. LL.B, and B.Com. LL.B courses shall be five academic years, comprising ten semesters.
Each academic year is divided into two semesters.
Each semester shall consist of six months, including 18 weeks of instruction.
Each subject shall have 90 hours of teaching per semester.
This will be followed by an internship and vacation period.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for the five-year B.B.A. LL.B degree course is English.
Examinees shall write their examination answers in English.
Award of the Degree
A student shall be eligible for the award of the B.B.A. LL.B, B.A. LL.B, or B.Com.LL.B degree upon successful completion of all prescribed courses in all ten semesters, provided their character and conduct have been found satisfactory during the course of study.
Award of Classes
The classification of results shall be as follows:
First Class with Distinction: 70% and above
First Class: 60% and above but less than 70%
Second Class: 50% and above but less than 60%
Pass Class: 40% and above but less than 50%
EXAMINATION RULES
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
All students are expected to read the instructions given below and must strictly adhere to them during the MID-TERM EXAMINATION / UNIT TEST / PRE-FINAL (Internal) and END SEMESTER EXAMINATION (External).
EXAMINATION PATTERN FOR 2024 BATCH ONWARDS
(100 Marks Pattern)
100 Marks for External Examination
4 Internal Assessments
From the batch of 2024 onwards, the KSLU end-semester examination will follow a 100-mark pattern for the 5-year BA LLB, BBA LLB, and BCom LLB programs.
Although internal marks are not added to the final KSLU examination result, the college conducts continuous internal evaluations throughout the semester to support and improve student performance in the external exams.Students will undergo 4 internal assessments each semester:
UNIT TEST-1
UNIT TEST-2
PRE-FINALS
Assignment Submission
Unit Test-1 will be conducted after the completion of 2 units, approximately 1.5 months from the commencement of the semester.
Unit Test-2 will be held after completing 4 units, approximately 1.5 months from the date of Unit Test-1.The Pre-Final Examination will be conducted after the completion of the entire syllabus, approximately 10 days before the last instruction day of the semester.
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR 2024 BATCH ONWARDS
(100 Marks Pattern)
Unit Test-1 and Unit Test-2
Maximum Marks: 30
Duration: 1 Hour (7:30 – 8:30 AM)
Pattern:
2 Long Answer Questions (Attempt any 2 out of 3) – 12 marks each (5 pages)
1 Short Note Question (Mandatory) – 6 marks (3 pages)
Pre-Final Examination
Maximum Marks: 100
Duration: 3 Hours
Pattern:
5 Long Answer Questions – 12 marks each (5 pages)
5 Short Note Questions – 8 marks each (3 pages)
EXAMINATION PATTERN FOR 2018 TO 2023 BATCHES
(80-20 Pattern)
80 Marks for External Examination
20 Marks for Internal Assessment
The Mid-Term and End Semester Examination will be conducted for all semesters of the 5-Year BA LLB, BBA LLB, and BCom LLB programs for the 2018 to 2023 batches as per this 80-20 evaluation pattern.
Awards & Recognitions
- ST. KURIAKOSE ELIAS CHAVARA EXCELLENCE AWARD for the best outstanding and best outgoing student.
- MEMORIAL AWARDS and SPECIAL AWARDS for the Toppers in various subjects.
- Award for 100% ATTENDANCE.
- INTRA MOOT COURT and EXTERNAL MOOT COURT awards for the Best Memorial, Best Team and Best Advocate.
BEST SPORTS PERSON for Internal/External Sports Events.
‘Varghese Panadan Memorial Award’ – Gold Medal to the topper in Political Science (6 papers together).
Sponsored by the Canadian Family in memory and reverence to the Late Mr. Varghese Panadan, beloved father of Fr. Dr. Davis Panadan Varghese CMI, Principal, CAIL‘Rosa Panadan Memorial Award’ – Gold Medal to the topper in Constitutional law (2 papers together)
Sponsored by the Canadian Family in memory and reverence to the Late Mrs. Rosa Panadan, beloved Mother of Fr. Dr. Davis Panadan Varghese CMI, Principal, CAIL‘Daisy Panadan Memorial Award’ – Gold Medal to the topper in Labour Law (2papers together)
Sponsored by the Canadian Family in memory and reverence to the Late Mrs. Daisy Panadan, beloved Sister of Fr. Dr. Davis Panadan Varghese CMI, Principal, CAIL‘Loveja Solomon Memorial Award’—Gold Medal to the topper in Taxation Law. Sponsored by Ms. Keerthi Solomon, CAIL faculty, in memory and reverence to her mother, Mrs. Loveja Solomon.
‘Arham Ali Memorial Award’ – Gold Medal to the Topper in Third Year
Sponsored by Mr. Mohd. Arham Intezam Ali, in memory and reverence to his son,
Late Mr. Arham Ali.
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
A. INTERNAL EXAMINATION GUIDELINES
KSLU End Semester Examination will be conducted for 80 marks. The remaining 20 marks are allotted to Internal Assessment, divided as follows:
Mid-Term Examination: 40 marks (converted to 10 marks)
Written Assignment & Presentation: 10 marks
Students must use the Green Book for the Mid-Term Examination, which can be purchased from Rosa Stores.
Every eligible student must compulsorily attend the Mid-Term Examination as it is a part of Internal Evaluation.
Students must carry their Hall Ticket and ID Card to the Mid-Term Examination.
Without these, students will not be allowed to write the exam.
A duplicate Hall Ticket will be issued only upon payment of Rs. 200 to the Accounts Department with the approval of the COE.
The examination will be held as per the date sheet published by the Examination Committee.
Students must report to their allotted room 20 minutes in advance.Time Duration of the Mid-Term Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
All students must remain in the examination hall for at least 1 hour after the start of the exam.
No student is allowed to leave the hall, go to the washroom, or move from their seat during this period.
No student is allowed to leave the hall during the last 15 minutes of the examination.
Permitted items:
ID Card
Hall Ticket
Stationery
Hand Sanitizer
Water Bottle
Borrowing of any items is strictly prohibited.
Students must confirm their seating and examination hall details from the seating allotment list before entering the examination hall.
Students must fill in the front page of the answer script as per the instructions given in the booklet.
Submission of the answer book is mandatory; no student is allowed to leave without submitting their script.
All students must sign the attendance sheet administered by the invigilator during the exam.
B. MID-TERM QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
The Mid-Term Examination will be for 40 marks.
It will follow the KSLU end-semester examination format.
Answer length requirements:
Essay-type questions: Minimum 5–6 pages (Approx. 22 minutes per question)
Short-note questions: Minimum 2–3 pages (Approx. 13 minutes per question)
Passing marks for the Mid-Term Exam: 16 out of 40
C. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
Students must secure a minimum of 40% marks in both External and Internal exams.
Minimum required scores:
32 out of 80 in the External exam
08 out of 20 in the Internal assessment (recommended for safety)
For Provisional Registration, a student must secure 60% aggregate.
To appear for the University Examination, students must have a minimum of 70% attendance in that semester.All students must clear all papers in the BA LLB, BBA LLB, and BCom LLB programs within 7 years from the year of admission.