KIIT School of Law (KSOL) Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

The KIIT School of Law allows admission to the BA LLB (Hons) based on performance in the national-level examination KIIT Law Aptitude Test meant to assess aptitude for legal studies among the applicants. Candidates seeking admission involve an online registration process where one needs to fill out the online application form along with attaching necessary documents at the time of registration. KIITEE is a test that checks those skills, which also gives scope to legal reasoning and analytical abilities. Once the results are declared on the official website of the concerned counselling authority, the shortlisted candidates undergo the further counselling process for admission.

Yes, merit scholarships are also available at KIIT School of Law (KSOL) for its BBA LLB (Hons) programme. The KIIT Merit Scholarship shall provide a monthly stipend ranging between INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 that the first position holder in each semester examination for various schools in the deemed university receives. These merit scholarships are six-month stipends.Besides, KSOL offers the Pradyumna Bal Memorial Scholarship, which provides absolutely free education to poor and meritorious students every year. This scholarship covers the college fees, hostel fees which also cover mess charges, books, and any other ancillary expenses.

The intake capacity for BA LLB (Hons) at KIIT School of Law for the academic year 2024 is 180. The seats are ideally suited for admission to the different kinds of students applying for law, with a healthy mix of competitive and diverse students providing an ideal opportunity for an educational environment. Admission to the BA LLB programme is generally based on marks obtained in the entrance exam, KIITEE.

Yes, KIIT follows a semester pattern for the LLM programme. The programme has two semesters. It will take one academic year to complete. This means that students will finish their postgraduate studies in a period of twelve months. Every semester has several core and elective courses. Students are given the opportunity to specialise in several related fields of law. The semester system helps to give a well-rounded education experience, infusing theoretical knowledge with practical skills together, propelling the graduates into such a wide range of careers as could be found in the legal profession. The semester pattern incorporated learning and in-depth engagements of the chosen specialisation. 

The LLM programme of KSOL at KIIT is structured in such a way that it can provide students with specialised knowledge in various areas of law, which can enable them to focus in the area in which they have professional interest and ambition. Specialised knowledge lays a robust foundation for full understanding of the subject matter and equips a student with the perfect foundation for a successful career in the legal profession. The six specialisations provided under the programme are as follows.Corporate and Commercial LawsTechnology and Intellectual Property LawsConstitutional and Administrative LawsCrime and Criminal Justice AdministrationFamily Laws and Family WelfarePublic and Private International Laws

During the admission process for the KIIT School of Law, candidates are required to provide all the documents for verification. The candidate will be prepared with all the documents and be well-equipped for verification. Verification is done as the authenticating procedure verifies whether the applicant is eligible and qualified enough to be admitted. Some of the required documents are as follows:Admit CardKIITEE/CLAT score cardRank CardQualification CertificatesMigration CertificateCategory CertificatePassport-size PhotographsID proof, i.e., Aadhar Card

There is no direct admission to the LLM programme available at KIIT School of Law. Admission is purely on a KIITEE—an entrance test held exclusively by KIIT for the purpose of getting admitted to the LLM programme. Applicants seeking admission to the LLM programme should have a recognised law degree, such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, or LLB. Candidates after qualifying in the KIITEE will be subjected to a counselling process followed by seat allocation as per their exam score. Therefore, admissions are entrance-based.

Overall ratings for the LLM programme by KIIT School of Law on Shiksha: KSOL received a 4.1 out of 5 rating, which reflects that students feel that teaching is satisfactory and infrastructure well-maintained with considerable placement avenues. In contrast, NLUO has an overall review score of 3.7 out of 5, whereas PRSU has a score of 3.5 out of 5. The ratings presented indicate satisfaction by students with the quality of education and support offered by each institution; it is apparent that KSOL fared fairly well among the three law schools.

The seats at the KIIT School of Law, popularly known as KSOL, are allocated after counselling based on a combination of merit and candidate preference. Merit-based allotment of seats will thus ensure the right candidates are selected to complete their preferred course at KSOL. In this regard, it follows these procedures:1. Candidates indicate the course preferences in order of choice during the counselling session.2. Distribution will be based on rank in KIITEE, availability, and preferred course choice.3. Preference for seat allocation is given to higher-qualified applicants.4. Counselling is closed when all the seats are booked.5. The applicants must pay the fee to confirm their seat.