Q1. Who can apply for the programme?

Our eligibility criteria are the following:

• Completed grade 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with a cumulative score of at least 45%
• BITS Law Admissions Test/CLAT/LSAT-India/AILET/MH CET Law entrance test score

Note: We will announce details for the BITS Law Admissions Test at the beginning of round 2. Applicants yet to receive their final grade 12 and/or law entrance exam scores are eligible to apply and will be expected to indicate in their application form that they are awaiting their results. An application will be considered complete only once all relevant scores have been shared.

Q2. Are students with a gap year eligible to apply?

Yes. Students with a gap year can apply provided they have completed grade 12 and have law entrance test scores valid for the AY 2023-2024 intake.

Q3. Is there an entrance test organised by BITS Law School to be eligible for the programme?

Yes, there is a separate entrance test organised by BITS Law School. BITSLAW will announce details for its entrance examination at the beginning of Round 2. Applicants in Round 1 will need to submit latest scores for any one of these entrance examinations – CLAT, LSAT-India, AILET, or MH CET Law for 5-year LL.B.

Q4. Which entrance test scores can students use to apply?

Students can use any one of the following entrance test scores to apply to BITS Law School

1. BITS Law Admissions Test
2. CLAT
3. LSAT-India
4. AILET
5. MH CET Law

Note: We will announce details for the BITS Law Admissions Test at the beginning of round 2.

Q5. Are test scores mandatory to fill?

Yes, it is mandatory for applicants to provide valid BITS Law Admissions Test/CLAT/LSAT-India/AILET/MH CET Law scores to complete their application. If an applicant is awaiting their law entrance test scores, they can submit their application by availing the option of ‘awaiting results’. However, applicants must update their applications with their respective entrance test scores upon receiving them, failing which their application will be disqualified.

Note: We will announce details for the BITS Law Admissions Test at the beginning of round 2.

Q6. Is there a minimum entrance test score required to apply?

BITS Law School evaluates applicants holistically. While a standardised test score is mandatory, there is no minimum score required for students to apply.

Q7. Does BITS Law School give preference to any of the standardised tests in the admission process?

No. There is no special preference given to a particular test. Each test is evaluated as per its own scoring profile.

Q8. Can I apply with CLAT 2022 scores?

No, only CLAT 2023 scores are valid for the cohort commencing in August 2023.

Q9. Can I apply with LSAT 2018 scores?

LSAT-India scores are valid for 5 years. You must have a valid LSAT-India score at the time of applying for admission.

Q1. Where can I apply?

You can visit our admissions page, and click on ‘Apply Now’ to get started with your application.

Q2. What are the steps in the admissions process?

BITS Law School has a three-step admissions process:

1. Step 1: Register on our online application portal
2. Step 2: Submit the application form
3. Step 3: Appear for personal interview

Q3. Do I need to complete my entire application in one go?

No, our online application portal allows you to save sections of your application so that you can log in multiple times at your own comfort to complete your application as per the stated deadlines.

Q4. What are the criteria for admissions?

BITS Law School’s admissions process has been carefully curated to holistically evaluate each applicant, taking into account:

1. Academic performance at the higher secondary level
2. Law entrance examination score (BITS Law Admissions Test/CLAT/LSAT-India/AILET/MH CET Law)
3. Co-curricular achievements
4. Written and Oral Communication skills

Note: We will announce details for the BITS Law Admissions Test at the beginning of round 2.

Q5. If I do not have my grade 12 final scores at the time of applying, what should I do?

If you do not have your grade 12 final scores at the time of application, you can indicate that you are ‘awaiting results’ on your application form and share any of the following for the interim period – predicted scores for grade 12/ pre-boards scores/ final grade 11 scores.

Q6. Is there any application fee?

No, there is no application fee for the 2023-2028 cohort.

Q7. When will the application form be available?

The application form is available right now. Students can visit our admissions page and click on ‘Apply Now’ to get started with their application.

Q8. When will admissions close?

Q1. Who are the faculty members teaching at BITS Law School?

Our faculty consists of imminent scholars, experienced academicians and noted practitioners. You can view our faculty directory here.

Q2. What is the faculty-student ratio at BITS Law School?

The faculty-student ratio at BITS Law School is 1:20.

Q3. How accessible will the faculty be?

All faculty will be accessible outside of classroom hours. Faculty will announce their office hours at the start of the course. Students can seek an appointment with the faculty based on the same. They will also be available on email and other electronic mediums once courses commence.

Q1. I have received an offer; how do I revert?

Your offer letter will mention the timelines for responding to your offer. You can also log in to the student dashboard/online application portal to access this information or reach out to our admissions team on +91 8824400600

Q2. I want to accept my offer; how much do I need to pay?

At the time of accepting the offer, applicants are required to pay a ‘one-time admission deposit’ of INR 50,000. The ‘one-time admission deposit’ will be adjusted when completing the year 1 tuition fee payment.

Additionally, students are required to pay a refundable security deposit of INR 20,000. The security deposit amount will be refunded after the convocation to the student.

The rest of the tuition fee and residential fee will be payable before the start of the programme. The timelines and details regarding payment of balance amount will be accessible in the student dashboard. Applicants will also be notified via email.

Q3. How can I pay the fees?

You can pay the fees by logging in to your dashboard. More information will be provided at the time of receiving your result.

Q4. I’m eligible to apply to BITS Law School but cannot afford the fees. Can I expect any assistance from BITS Law School?

Yes. BITS Law School provides financial assistance in the form of Merit and Means Based Scholarships, Scholarships of Excellence, and Regional and Demographic Diversity/Gender/Persons with Special Needs (PWSN) Scholarships.

Additionally, we seek to assist students with financing by ensuring the easy availability of education loans. We have collaborated with several banks to offer customised education loans at attractive rates.

Q5. When can I apply for an education loan?

Students can apply for an education loan after accepting the admission offer and paying the security deposit.

We have collaborated with several banks to offer customised education loans at attractive rates.

Q1. What are the types of scholarships that I can apply for?

At BITSLAW, we are committed to enabling access to high quality legal education through scholarships based on merit, financial capability, special needs, as well as scholarships to ensure diversity in gender and geography. More information to come soon.

Q2. When does BITS Law School announce scholarship decisions?

Decisions on scholarships will be shared with applicants at the time of receiving their offer letter from BITS Law School.

Q3. How can I apply for a scholarship?

If you qualify for a BITS Law School scholarship, a representative from the Law School will get in touch with you to inform you about the next steps.

Q1. What courses will I study as part of the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Programme?

As part of this programme, you will complete

• 26 Compulsory Law Courses
• 12 Social Science Courses
• 4 Clinical Legal Courses
• 8 Courses Towards Specialisation
• 6 Optional Courses

Q2. What courses will I study as part of the B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Programme?

As part of this programme, you will complete

• 26 Compulsory Law Courses
• 12 Business Courses
• 4 Clinical Legal Courses
• 8 Courses Towards Specialisation
• 6 Optional Courses

Q3. What are the optional courses available at BITS Law School?

BITS Law School will offer 10 market-oriented optional courses in conformity with the Bar Council of India. It is mandatory for a student to choose 6 optional courses out of the non-exhaustive and indicative list below

1. Law and Regulation
2. Telecom Law
3. Indirect Taxation
4. Banking Law
5. Health Law
6. Air and Space Law
7. Maritime Law
8. Law of the Seas
9. Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation
10. Comparative Legal Systems

Q1. Is there a placement/career cell at BITS Law School?

BITS Law School’s dedicated Career Advancement Strategy and Services (CASS) team is committed to jump-starting students’ law careers and supporting them throughout their professional journey. To know more about our Office of Career Services, you can visit our Career Services page.

Q2. After completing the programme, what career opportunities will I have?

Students’ dynamic internship journey throughout the programme will climax with placement drives in their 4th and 5th years, giving students face time with top recruiters across law firms and industries, before which they will be guided and primed to hone their resumes and interview skills.

Our programmes and Career Advancement Strategy and Services (CASS) will equip students to become well-rounded legal professionals and develop their application toolkit. This will enable students to engage with recruiters in their field of choice with confidence. The CASS team will work to bring on campus opportunities in the fields of litigation, corporate law, environmental law, taxation law, economic law, and entrepreneurship, among others.

Q1. Where is BITS Law School located?

BITS Law School is located in Mumbai. For the interim period, the Law School campus is at the Hiranandani Knowledge Park located in Powai. From 2025 onwards, the Law School will shift to a lush, 60 acre campus in Kalyan, Mumbai.

Q2. What facilities are provided on the campus?

Apart from access to the classrooms and the library, students have access to dining facilities, a cafe, common rooms, a computer lab, and other such facilities. The campus also has a first aid centre.

Q1. Does BITS Law School provide accommodation for outstation students?

Yes. Our programmes are residential and all students are expected to live in housing provided by the school. Each student has a shared room and shared toilet facilities. Students also have access to shared kitchenettes.

Q2. Is it mandatory for all students to live on campus?

Yes, our programmes are fully residential and all students are required to live on campus.

Q3. What facilities will be provided at the residences?

All students have access to recreational areas in the residence, including dining facilities, a TV room, a pool table, table tennis tables, etc. Additionally, students will have access to laundry, printing, and photocopying services (paid services). A limited parking facility is also available.

Q4. Can I see the accommodation services before taking admission?

Yes, you and your family members can see the accommodation as part of campus visits.

Q5. How far is the campus from the residences?

The interim campus is within 3 km of the student residences. A shuttle service is provided to students to travel between the student residences and interim campus and it takes approximately 5-10 minutes to travel from the residence to campus by shuttle, subject to traffic conditions.