1. Overview
The School of Law, GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam was established in 2002 with the aim of producing skilled legal professionals to adorn the Bar, the Bench and the Corporate sector. As a part of a Deemed-to-be-University, it enjoys complete academic and administrative autonomy that allows it flexibility in innovation and experimentation in its pursuit for excellence in legal education. This fully residential, private institution lays emphasis on the development of soft-skills, drafting, pleadings, and conveyancing, setting it apart from most traditional law colleges in the country.
2. Courses Offered & How to Apply?
Undergraduate Programs
1. 5 Year integrated B.A.,LL.B., (Hons.)
Interested candidates who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination or are awaiting results for the same are required to apply by duly filling in the application form found on the official website and mailing the same along with other essential documents and a DD of Rs. 700 (Rs. 500 for Girls) to the Director.
2. 5 Year integrated B.B.A.,LL.B., (Hons.)
Interested candidates who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination or are awaiting results for the same are required to apply by duly filling in the application form found on the official website and mailing the same along with other essential documents and a DD of Rs. 700 (Rs. 500 for Girls) to the Director.
3. 3 Year LL.B., (Hons.)
Candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline (except B.F.A & Single sitting graduates from any distance mode education) can fill up the application form found on the website and mail the same to the Director along a DD of Rs.700 (Rs. 500 for Girls) and other documents as required on the website.
Postgraduate Programmes
1. 2 year LL.M. – Intellectual Property Rights
Candidates who have completed graduation in any Five or Three Year Law degree can fill up the application form found on the website and mail the same to the Director along a DD of Rs.700 (Rs. 500 for Girls) and other documents as required on the website.
2. 2 year LL.M. – Alternative Dispute Resolution
Candidates who have completed graduation in any Five or Three Year Law degree can fill up the application form found on the website and mail the same to the Director along a DD of Rs.700 (Rs. 500 for Girls) and other documents as required on the website.
3. Eligibility
Admission to Five year Integrated B.A., LL.B/B.B.A.,LL.B.
- Gitam Admission is based on entrance test.
- To be eligible, a candidate should have passed his/her higher secondary school/ intermediate examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with at least 50 marks in aggregate (45 % in case of SC/ ST and persons with disability).
- Candidates who are appearing/have appeared 10+2 examination and are awaiting results also eligible to appear in the test.
- The age of the candidate should not be more than 20 years in case of general category and 22 years in case of SC/ST and persons with disability as on 1st July, 2016.
Admission to Three year LL.B
- Gitam Admission is based on direct application by any graduate as specified.
- To be eligible a candidate should have passed his/her graduation in any discipline (except B.F.A & Single sitting graduates from any distance mode education) with at least 50 % marks (45 % in case of SC/ST and persons with disability).
- Candidates who are appearing for the final year and awaiting results may also apply for the entrance test.
- The age of the general candidates should not be more than 22 years (in case of SC/ST and persons with disability 24 years) as on 1st July 2016.
Admission to 2 year LL.M., (IPR & ADR)
- Gitam Admission is based on direct application.
- Graduates in Five Year / Three Year Law (B.A., LL.B, / BB.A., LL.B., / LL.B.,) or any equivalent degree in Law with a minimum of 45% marks (40 % in case of SC/ST and persons with disability) or equivalent grade are eligible to apply.
- Students who have appeared for their final year examination in the aforementioned courses and awaiting results are also eligible to apply.
NOTE:
- Candidates with LSAT and CLAT are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates seeking admission to the law programs are required to face a brief personal interview at the time of admission to ascertain their aptitude.
4. Fee Structure
UG programs
 5 Year Integrated B.A.LL.B (Hons) Programme
Annual Tuition Fee – Rs. 85,000/-
5 Year Integrated B.B.A.LL.B (Hons) Programme
Annual Tuition Fee – Rs. 85,000/-
3 Year Full time LL.B Programme
Annual Tuition Fee – Rs. 85,000/-
PG Programmes
2 Year Full time LL.M. (Intellectual Property Rights)
Annual Tuition Fee – Rs. 45,000/-
2 Year Full time LL.M. (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
Annual Tuition Fee – Rs. 45,000/-