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B.Sc LLB
5 Years
4 Colleges
B.Sc LLB Syllabus 2026
The B.Sc LLB (B.Sc LLB) syllabus covers a structured programme spanning 5 Years designed to build both foundational knowledge and specialised expertise. Below is the detailed semester-wise subject breakdown and programme structure.
B.Sc LLB Semester-wise Subjects
B.Sc LLB Subjects
The B.Sc LLB curriculum combines science subjects with law subjects across 10 semesters. BCI mandates compulsory law subjects (same as all integrated law programmes), while the B.Sc component includes science and technology subjects.
Core Law Subjects (BCI Mandated)
| Subject | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | Fundamental rights, directive principles, constitutional interpretation, judicial review |
| Law of Contracts | Indian Contract Act, specific contracts, commercial contracts, breach and remedies |
| Criminal Law | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 - replaced IPC from 1 July 2024. Offences, defences, punishments |
| Criminal Procedure | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 - replaced CrPC. Investigation, trial, bail, appeals |
| Law of Evidence | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 - replaced Indian Evidence Act. Relevancy, admissibility, burden of proof |
| Law of Torts | Negligence, strict liability, defamation, nuisance, consumer protection |
| Property Law | Transfer of Property Act, registration, real estate law, easements |
| Family Law | Hindu Law, Muslim Law, Special Marriage Act, divorce, maintenance, succession |
| Administrative Law | Delegated legislation, judicial review, tribunals, principles of natural justice |
| Company Law | Companies Act 2013, corporate governance, meetings, winding up, NCLT |
| Jurisprudence | Legal theory, schools of jurisprudence, rights, duties, legal reasoning |
| Public International Law | UN, international treaties, humanitarian law, law of the sea, WTO |
| Environmental Law | Environmental Protection Act, NGT, pollution control, climate law |
Science (B.Sc) Component
| Subject | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Physics / Applied Sciences | Mechanics, optics, electronics, energy technology - foundations for patent understanding in physical sciences |
| Chemistry | Organic, inorganic, physical chemistry - relevant to pharmaceutical patents and environmental chemistry |
| Biology / Life Sciences | Genetics, microbiology, biotechnology - relevant to biotech patents, pharma regulation, bioethics |
| Mathematics / Statistics | Quantitative reasoning, statistical analysis, data interpretation - useful for forensic analysis and evidence |
| Computer Science / IT | Programming basics, databases, networking - foundations for cyber law, digital evidence, and tech regulation |
| Environmental Science | Ecology, pollution, climate science, conservation - directly applicable to environmental law practice |
B.Sc LLB Programme Structure & Credit Distribution
B.Sc LLB Year-Wise Curriculum
Years 1-2 - Foundation (Semesters 1-4)
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Science Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental Science - building scientific foundations |
| Foundation Law | Legal Methods, Law of Contracts, Constitutional Law I, Law of Torts, Legal History |
| Skills | Scientific method, legal research, technical writing, laboratory work, introduction to moot courts |
Years 3-4 - Core Law + Applied Science (Semesters 5-8)
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Core Law Subjects | Criminal Law (BNS), Criminal Procedure (BNSS), Evidence (BSA), Family Law, Property Law, Administrative Law, Company Law, Jurisprudence |
| Science-Law Interface | Intellectual Property Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law, Forensic Science, Bioethics |
| Clinical Legal Education | Moot court, client counselling, trial advocacy, legal aid clinics (BCI mandates 4 clinical papers) |
| Internships | IP law firms, environmental organisations, tech companies, patent offices, and law firms |
Year 5 - Specialisation & Practice (Semesters 9-10)
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Specialisation Electives | Patent Law & Practice, Biotechnology Law, Pharmaceutical Regulation, Data Protection, Climate Law, Space Law, Nuclear Energy Law |
| Dissertation / Research | Research paper on a science-law topic (e.g., AI regulation, gene editing ethics, environmental impact assessment) |
| Placement Preparation | Campus placements with IP firms, environmental law organisations, tech companies, and general law firms |
Mandatory Practical Components (BCI Requirement)
- Moot Court: Simulated court proceedings with memorial and oral arguments
- Internships: Multiple internships across IP firms, environmental organisations, patent offices, and law firms
- Legal Aid: Participation in legal aid activities, legal literacy camps, and pro bono work
- Client Counselling / Negotiation: Simulated client interview and negotiation exercises
Skills Developed in B.Sc LLB
Skills Developed During B.Sc LLB
Science-Law Hybrid Skills
- Patent drafting: Writing patent applications that accurately describe inventions in scientific and legal language - a skill requiring both science and law expertise
- Technical analysis: Evaluating scientific claims in patent disputes, environmental cases, and forensic evidence
- Scientific reasoning: Applying the scientific method to legal analysis - hypothesis, evidence, and logical inference
- Environmental impact assessment: Understanding scientific data in pollution, biodiversity, and climate cases before NGT and courts
Legal Research & Analysis
- Case law research: Finding and analysing judicial precedents using databases (SCC Online, Manupatra, Indian Kanoon)
- Statutory interpretation: Reading legislation, understanding legislative intent, and applying provisions
- Legal reasoning: Constructing arguments from principles, applying ratio decidendi, distinguishing precedents
- Legal writing: Drafting opinions, memoranda, patent applications, and research papers
Professional Skills
- Oral advocacy and presentation skills from moot courts and scientific presentations
- Data analysis and interpretation from scientific training
- Cross-disciplinary problem-solving across science and law domains
- Ethical reasoning in science (bioethics) and legal practice