Faculty of Law Banaras Hindu University Varanasi Answered Questions

 The Faculty of Law at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is well-regarded, with a strong faculty team and a reputation for producing successful legal professionals. The college is often referred to as the "Judges Factory" and is known for its competent professors and good placement opportunities. The lush green campus and impressive infrastructure, including the cafeteria, library, and clubs, provide students with ample opportunities to learn and grow. Food Quality at BHU is Average, especially in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science. However, students are free to eat at any mess, regardless of their hostel. No Dress code for students.

Allahabad University - Faculty of Law is a prestigious law college in India, established in 1872. It ranks 401-450 in Asian University Rankings 2020 (Law) and is nationally accredited with an "A" grade by NAAC. The college offers various law programs, including BA-LLB, LLM, DPhil, and LLD, with experienced faculty who focus on academic rigor and practical application of legal knowledge. Regular guest lectures, seminars, and workshops by eminent jurists and practitioners are also offered. The college is located on a sprawling campus with good infrastructure and facilities, including a well-equipped library and Moot Court facilities for practical experience. The college has a strong track record of placements in reputed law firms, government agencies, and private companies, and a dedicated placement cell for career guidance. However, admissions can be highly competitive due to its reputation, and large class sizes may affect individual attention.

The Faculty of Law, BHU is one of the chief universities of faculties, which is ranked as the largest residential institution in Asia. According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 2018 the University stands 3rd place in the overall ranking of universities, released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD). The Law school provides the finest placement training to the students, thus many reputed firms recruit the students. It has records of 70-80% of students placed every year. 

The selection process for the B.A. LL.B. programme at the Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) involves the following steps:1. Eligibility: Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate.2. Application Process: The application process is online through the official website of AMU Controller of Examinations. Candidates have to fill out the online application form and submit the required documents, including a scanned copy of the date of birth certificate, marks-sheet/grade-sheet of the qualifying examination, and documents in support of claim under special category, if any.3. Application Fee: The application fee for the examination is Rs. 900/- .4. Exam Pattern: The exam is an objective type test consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions based on the syllabus of the 10+2 examination, covering subjects such as English, General Knowledge, and Legal Aptitude.6. Negative Marking: There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for incorrect answers.7. Admit Card: The admit card for the AMU BA LLB Entrance Examination is released online, and candidates must bring it to the exam center.8. Result: The result of the AMU BA LLB Entrance Examination is declared online, and shortlisted candidates are invited for counseling and further admission process.

It seems that Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP are not among the top recruiters of Faculty of Law, Calcutta University. In fact, there is no evidence that these two firms have recruited any students from the Faculty of Law in the past few years. These firms are among the largest and most prestigious law firms in the world, with offices in major financial centers and a strong presence in the US market. They typically recruit from top-tier law schools in the US, UK, and other jurisdictions, and have very selective hiring criteria.Therefore, it is unlikely that they would consider the Faculty of Law, Calcutta University as a source of talent.

According to the NIRF report 2023, a total of 5026 students were placed during the 2022 placement drive at Calcutta University. The median package offered to BA LLB and LLM students was INR 9.20 LPA. However, there is no placement cell at the Faculty of Law, and most students practice in court or pursue higher studies.On the other hand, NUJS Kolkata placements 2022 concluded with a total of 118 job offers from 24 recruiters. Among them 80 offers were accepted by the 2022 graduating batch. The average package offered by the domestic firms ranges from INR 15 – 18 LPA, and the highest package offered was INR 22 LPA. Some of the prominent recruiters of NUJS Kolkata include Cyril Amarchand Mangaladas, Kaitan & Co., Trilegal, etc.Based on these data, it seems that NUJS Kolkata offers better placements than Faculty of Law, Calcutta University in terms of number of offers, average package, and diversity of recruiters.

According to the official website of the Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta, admission to the 5-year B.A. LL.B. course is based on the marks obtained in the 10+2 level from the board recognised by the University of Calcutta. There is no mention of CLAT as a requirement for admission. However, some other law colleges affiliated to the University of Calcutta, such as the Department of Law, Hazra Campus, may require CLAT scores for admission. Therefore, it is advisable to check the eligibility criteria and admission process of each college before applying.

No, regrettably, a 65 percentile on the CLAT exam will not get you into the B.A. LL.B programme at Calcutta University's Faculty of Law.According to the most recent admission requirements and prior cutoffs, the minimum CLAT percentile needed to be admitted to the Faculty of Law, CU for a B.A. LL.B. is:1. For candidates in the general category: 90+ percentile2. For candidates who are SC/ST: 55+ percentile3. 65+ percentile for candidates who are OBC or PWDThus, the cutoff for applicants in the general category is above the 90th percentile, which is fairly high. Only the reserved OBC/PWD category's relaxed cutoff is met by your 65 percentile score.The number of seats and cutoff ranks determine admission even for reserved candidates. For the general category, the minimum percentile is higher.I would advise you to try raising your CLAT score.

Yes, students can take admission at Faculty of law, Calcutta university with 70 percent in class 12 th. The minimum class 12 th marks required are also 45 percent. But only 12 th marks are not enough to get the admission. Students need to qualify in the entrance exam also. The West Bengal council of higher secondary education conducts a WBCHSE entrance exam. The students need to qualify in the entrance exam as well as in the cut off to get admission. The cut off will be released according to the seats intake and applications. So if any student wants to take admission, he/she must prepare for the entrance exam also. 

Yes, Faculty of Law Calcutta University is as good as NLU Kolkata. Faculty of law was ranked #28 out of 38 law college in India and is at number 2 and in calcutta. Is a well reputed Institute as NUJS. The median package offered to BA+LLB and PG students during the recent placements drive 2022 were INR 7.84 LPA and INR 9.20 LPA, respectively. The placements of this Institute are also good. Majority of the students got placed. The overall Institute is also good if we see other factors also such as faculties, infrastructure, reviews etc. So for any student trying to make his/ her career in the field of law, this Institute will be tha best option for him in calcutta.