Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws (BALLB)

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law (BALLB) at Gandaki University is a 5-year integrated program combining arts and law education to produce skilled legal professionals with interdisciplinary knowledge.

The BALLB program spans 10 semesters over five years, integrating core legal subjects with arts disciplines such as sociology, political science, history, economics, Nepali, and English. It emphasizes theoretical knowledge, practical application, and real-world legal skills through classroom instruction, internal assessments, and external examinations. Students must maintain at least 80% attendance and meet academic standards for progression. The program prepares graduates for legal practice, policy-making, research, and roles in national and international law settings.

Features:

• English medium instruction with select papers in Nepali
• Integrated arts and law curriculum (68 compulsory and 21 optional courses)
• 190 credit hours across 89 subjects
• Semester-end external evaluation combined with internal assessment (40% internal, 60% external)
• Focus on practical skills, ethical conduct, and interdisciplinary legal knowledge

Program Duration: 5 years, 10 semesters
Seat Intake: Determined by university regulations

Eligibility:

• Completion of 12-year schooling (10+2) or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board
• Minimum C+ grade (CGPA 2.4) in +2 or equivalent

Admission Criteria:

• Merit-based selection through a 100-mark entrance examination (85 marks written, 5 marks interview, 10 marks academic score)
• Evaluation considers aptitude for legal education and proper legal etiquette
• Submission of original certificates, transcripts, and other required documents after selection