BALLB Full Form
Ever wondered what BALLB stands for? It’s short for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. This is a five-year program that mixes arts and law subjects. In the first couple of years, students study arts-related topics, and later, they focus on law. It’s a great option for anyone who wants to become a lawyer right after high school.
How to Get into a BALLB Program
If you’re thinking about joining a BALLB course, here’s what you need to know:
- You must have completed your 10+2 (high school) with at least 50% marks or a C+ GPA.
- You’ll need to pass an entrance exam from the university you’re applying to.
- If you score high enough on the entrance exam, your name will appear on the merit list, and you can get admitted.
Who Can Study BALLB?
Anyone who has finished high school with at least 50% marks or a C+ GPA can apply. It doesn’t matter which stream (science, commerce, or arts) you studied in high school.
What’s on the BALLB Entrance Exam?
Different universities have different syllabuses, but here’s what Tribhuvan University (TU) includes:
- Introduction to Law
- Schools of Thoughts
- Kinds and Classifications of Law
- Role of Law in Society
- Sources of Law
- Rights and Duties
- Person
- Fundamental Rights under Nepal’s Constitution
Question Pattern at TU:
| Objective | Each question has four options. | 1*30 | 30 Minutes |
| Subjective | Group A [Long Question] = 1 | 20 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Group B [Short Questions] = 4 (Any Three Only) | 10*3 = 30 | ||
| Group C [Creative Writing] = 1 | 20 | ||
Where Can You Study BALLB in Nepal?
Several universities offer BALLB in Nepal. Here’s a quick look at some of them:
| Nepal Law Campus (NLC) | Kathmandu, Bagmati |
| National Law College (NaLC) | Lalitpur, Bagmati |
| Prithvi Narayan Campus (PNC) | Pokhara, Gandaki |
| Mahendra Multiple Campus | Nepalgunj, Lumbini |
| Butwal Multiple Campus | Butwal, Lumbini |
| Mahendra Multiple Campus | Dharan, Koshi |
| Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) | Bhaktapur, Bagmati |
| Chakrabarti HaBi Education Academy (CHBEA) | Kathmandu, Bagmati |
| Bright Vision Law College (BVLC) | Biratnagar, Koshi |
| PU College of Law | Biratnagar, Koshi |
| Khwopa College of Law | Bhaktapur, Bagmati |
| Lumbini Integrated Academy | Butwal, Lumbini |
| MU School of Law | Surkhet, Karnali |
| Butwal City College | Butwal, Lumbini |
| Tulsipur Metro College | Dang, Lumbini |
| FWU Central Campus | Mahendranagar, Sudurpashchim |
| Kailali Multiple Campus | Dhangadi, Sudurpashchim |
| University College | Pokhara, Gandaki |
| University College | Janakpur, Madhesh |
| University College | Pokhara, Gandaki |
| University College | Birgunj, Madhesh |
How Much Does a BALLB Course Cost?
Fees vary from one university to another. Here’s an estimate:
| 1. | Nepal Law Campus (NLC) | TU | Kathmandu, Bagmati | 105 | 3,50,000 |
| 2. | National Law College (NaLC) | TU | Lalitpur, Bagmati | 105 | 7,35,000 |
| 3. | Prithvi Narayan Campus (PNC) | TU | Pokhara, Gandaki | 70 | 3,50,000 |
| 4. | Mahendra Multiple Campus | TU | Nepalgunj, Lumbini | 70 | 3,50,000 |
| 5. | Butwal Multiple Campus | TU | Butwal, Lumbini | 70 | 3,50,000 |
| 6. | Mahendra Multiple Campus | TU | Dharan, Koshi | 70 | 3,50,000 |
| 7. | Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) | PU | Bhaktapur, Bagmati | 250 | 10,12,000 |
| 8. | Chakrabarti HaBi Education Academy (CHBEA) | PU | Kathmandu, Bagmati | 100 | 10,70,000 |
| 9. | Bright Vision Law College (BVLC) | PU | Biratnagar, Koshi | 100 | 6,00,000 |
| 10. | PU College of Law | PU | Biratnagar, Koshi | 120 | 3,60,000 |
| 11. | Khwopa College of Law | PU | Bhaktapur, Bagmati | 60 | 5,25,000 |
| 12. | Lumbini Integrated Academy | PU | Butwal, Lumbini | 60 | 6,50,000 |
| 13. | MU School of Law | MU | Surkhet, Karnali | 45 | 3,52,000 |
| 14. | Butwal City College | LBU | Butwal, Lumbini | 105 | 4,43,750 |
| 15. | Tulsipur Metro College | LBU | Dang, Lumbini | 40 | 4,43,750 |
| 16. | FWU Central Campus | FWU | Mahendranagar, Sudurpashchim | 48 | 1,96,000 |
| 17. | Kailali Multiple Campus | FWU | Dhangadi, Sudurpashchim | 48 | 1,96,000 |
| 18. | University College | GU | Pokhara, Gandaki | 48 | 4,60,000 |
| 19. | University College | RJU | Janakpur, Madhesh | 40 | 2,30,000 |
| 20. | University College | Pokhara University | Pokhara, Gandaki | 40 | 4,00,000 |
| 21. | University College | Madhesh University | Birgunj, Madhesh | 110 | 5,00,000 |
What Can You Do After BALLB?
A BALLB degree opens up many career options. Here are some popular choices:
- Advocate: Represent clients in court after passing the Bar Council Exam.
- Judge: With experience and an exam, you can become a judge in Nepal’s courts.
- Government Attorney: Work for the government in legal matters.
- Legal Researcher: Analyze laws and legal cases.
- Teacher: Teach law at colleges and universities.
- Legal Advisor: Help companies and banks with legal issues.
Why Choose BALLB?
If you dream of working in the legal field, this course is a smart choice. Instead of spending seven years studying BA and then LLB separately, you can complete both in just five years. If you’re serious about becoming a lawyer, BALLB is the way to go!
