Today we will compare the two institutes for BA.LLB which are BHU and Jamia Millia Islamia and arrive at the conclusion about which is b…
Today we will
compare the two institutes for BA.LLB which are BHU and Jamia Millia Islamia
and arrive at the conclusion about which is better. The article is divided into
different segments. First we will look at details about entrance exams of both
colleges, then move to why one should join the college as in the life and
facilities at the college, and finally conclude with the fee for each college,
the college rankings and placements.
compare the two institutes for BA.LLB which are BHU and Jamia Millia Islamia
and arrive at the conclusion about which is better. The article is divided into
different segments. First we will look at details about entrance exams of both
colleges, then move to why one should join the college as in the life and
facilities at the college, and finally conclude with the fee for each college,
the college rankings and placements.
First comes the
entrance tests for both colleges. Let us
start with BHU.
entrance tests for both colleges. Let us
start with BHU.
Banaras
Hindi University entrance exam
Hindi University entrance exam
Banaras Hindu
University conducts an exam for entrance to its 5 year law course. This exam is
called BLAT. The exam tests your knowledge of four sections which are
University conducts an exam for entrance to its 5 year law course. This exam is
called BLAT. The exam tests your knowledge of four sections which are
1.
General awareness and current
affairs
General awareness and current
affairs
2.
Common legal knowledge
Common legal knowledge
3.
Aptitude and mental ability
Aptitude and mental ability
and
4.
Language comprehension
Language comprehension
There will be 150
multiple choice questions which carry 3 marks each so the paper is for a total
of 450 marks and there is -1 mark per wrong answer. The duration of the course
is 2 hours.
multiple choice questions which carry 3 marks each so the paper is for a total
of 450 marks and there is -1 mark per wrong answer. The duration of the course
is 2 hours.
The eligibility
criteria is that one should have done his/her +2 from a recognized board and
the minimum marks obtained by general category at which these students can
apply is 50%, for OBC this percentage is 45% and for SC and ST candidates this
percentage is 40%.
criteria is that one should have done his/her +2 from a recognized board and
the minimum marks obtained by general category at which these students can
apply is 50%, for OBC this percentage is 45% and for SC and ST candidates this
percentage is 40%.
The total number
of seats ( M&F) are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 60. There is 27%
reservation for OBCs, 15% for SC category and 8% for ST category.
of seats ( M&F) are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 60. There is 27%
reservation for OBCs, 15% for SC category and 8% for ST category.
Then comes Jamia
Millia law entrance test
Millia law entrance test
Jamia
Millia Islamia University entrance exam
Millia Islamia University entrance exam
The entrance exam
will check your knowledge of the following subjects
will check your knowledge of the following subjects
1.
Legal aptitude
Legal aptitude
2.
Current affairs
Current affairs
3.
English
English
4.
Logical reasoning
Logical reasoning
and
5.
Maths
Maths
There will be a
total of 150 questions for 150 marks.
Out of 150 marks 130 are for objective questions and 20 marks are for
the descriptive questions. Each correct answer wins you 1 mark and for every
wrong answer .25 mark is deducted. The total duration of the test is 2 hours.
total of 150 questions for 150 marks.
Out of 150 marks 130 are for objective questions and 20 marks are for
the descriptive questions. Each correct answer wins you 1 mark and for every
wrong answer .25 mark is deducted. The total duration of the test is 2 hours.
The total number
of seats is 120 and out of these 60 seats are self financed seats. Out of all these
seats 30% are reserved for Muslim applicants, 10% seats for Muslim women,10%
seats for OBC,SC and ST category who are Muslims, 3% seats for physically
challenged, 5% seats for those who did their +2 from Jamia Millia school, not
more than 2 seats for Kashmiri migrants. These seats for Kashmiri migrants are
over and above the total seats. Also, not more than 2 seats for J&K
residents. These 2 seats for Jammu and Kashmir residents are also over and
above the total seats.
of seats is 120 and out of these 60 seats are self financed seats. Out of all these
seats 30% are reserved for Muslim applicants, 10% seats for Muslim women,10%
seats for OBC,SC and ST category who are Muslims, 3% seats for physically
challenged, 5% seats for those who did their +2 from Jamia Millia school, not
more than 2 seats for Kashmiri migrants. These seats for Kashmiri migrants are
over and above the total seats. Also, not more than 2 seats for J&K
residents. These 2 seats for Jammu and Kashmir residents are also over and
above the total seats.
One is eligible
to apply for Jamia Millia’s law entrance test when one has obtained 50% marks at
least in the 10+2 exam. This score must include all core subjects and score in
English.
to apply for Jamia Millia’s law entrance test when one has obtained 50% marks at
least in the 10+2 exam. This score must include all core subjects and score in
English.
The age limit is
that a general category student can apply if he or she is not more than 20
years of age as on July 1 of the year in which application is made and for SC
and ST category this age limit is 22 years.
that a general category student can apply if he or she is not more than 20
years of age as on July 1 of the year in which application is made and for SC
and ST category this age limit is 22 years.
Now that we have
seen the procedure of entrance into these two law colleges let us look at what
one can expect when one is at the stage of joining these colleges
seen the procedure of entrance into these two law colleges let us look at what
one can expect when one is at the stage of joining these colleges
Why
one should join Banaras Hindi University
one should join Banaras Hindi University
Infrastructure
and crowd
and crowd
The two campuses
of BHU are situated over an area of 4000 acres. The campus is green and has
beautiful well maintained roads. There is even a temple for all students which
along with other beautiful architecture makes the whole atmosphere beautiful
and conducive for learning. To add to that the atmosphere is peaceful. The
crowd is an amalgamation of people who different castes, races, religions and
cultures.
of BHU are situated over an area of 4000 acres. The campus is green and has
beautiful well maintained roads. There is even a temple for all students which
along with other beautiful architecture makes the whole atmosphere beautiful
and conducive for learning. To add to that the atmosphere is peaceful. The
crowd is an amalgamation of people who different castes, races, religions and
cultures.
The university is
truly international in nature and there are students from all across the world
truly international in nature and there are students from all across the world
Located in the
beautiful and easily accessible city of Varanasi this college has created a
niche for itself in the legal arena.
beautiful and easily accessible city of Varanasi this college has created a
niche for itself in the legal arena.
Amenities
There are
separate hostels for both boys and girls. The college boasts of good libraries
and one of its library is the largest in Asia. To supplement the class room
teaching method there are lectures conducted in auditoriums and seminar halls.
The computer labs are state of art.
separate hostels for both boys and girls. The college boasts of good libraries
and one of its library is the largest in Asia. To supplement the class room
teaching method there are lectures conducted in auditoriums and seminar halls.
The computer labs are state of art.
The whole college
is Wi-Fi and there is 24*7 internet connection.
is Wi-Fi and there is 24*7 internet connection.
There is a guest
house as well along with a health centre in case of emergencies.
house as well along with a health centre in case of emergencies.
There are 3
branches of state bank on the campus so that the students do not have to rush
long distances just to operate their account. Then there are ATMs for quick
withdrawals.
branches of state bank on the campus so that the students do not have to rush
long distances just to operate their account. Then there are ATMs for quick
withdrawals.
That is not it
yet because there is even a petrol pump on campus.
yet because there is even a petrol pump on campus.
That leaves
nothing uncovered and the facilities available surpass any and every expectation.
nothing uncovered and the facilities available surpass any and every expectation.
Canteen
The canteen is
open during college hours and after and provides good food which is made under
very hygienic conditions. The seating capacity is around 100.
open during college hours and after and provides good food which is made under
very hygienic conditions. The seating capacity is around 100.
Teaching
Staff
Staff
There is a
faculty student ratio of 1:29 which means there is one faculty member per 30
students which in a way is good enough and each student tends to get enough
personal attention. Most of the staff holds a Ph.D. degree which is a big plus.
faculty student ratio of 1:29 which means there is one faculty member per 30
students which in a way is good enough and each student tends to get enough
personal attention. Most of the staff holds a Ph.D. degree which is a big plus.
Extracurricular
For fitness
freaks there are athletic tracks, a swimming pool, room for table tennis,
tennis courts, and badminton courts. In addition there are stadiums for
cricket, football and hockey. Then there is a hobby centre for all. Plus there
are yoga classes which are conducted by yoga experts. To top it all there is
even a flying club.
freaks there are athletic tracks, a swimming pool, room for table tennis,
tennis courts, and badminton courts. In addition there are stadiums for
cricket, football and hockey. Then there is a hobby centre for all. Plus there
are yoga classes which are conducted by yoga experts. To top it all there is
even a flying club.
Next comes
extracurriculars such as language classes which are taken by language experts.
extracurriculars such as language classes which are taken by language experts.
Celebrations
and moot court competitions
and moot court competitions
The college
celebrates an annual college program for cultural activities. This fest is for
the whole university plus there is a faculty wise annual program as well. This
program is also a cultural program.
celebrates an annual college program for cultural activities. This fest is for
the whole university plus there is a faculty wise annual program as well. This
program is also a cultural program.
Then there are
moot court competitions which are a part and parcel of every good law school.
This means the moots are also taken care of. The college participates in not
only national moot courts but also international moot courts.
moot court competitions which are a part and parcel of every good law school.
This means the moots are also taken care of. The college participates in not
only national moot courts but also international moot courts.
Committees
and clubs
and clubs
The college has
various clubs and committees which cater to various interests of students.
various clubs and committees which cater to various interests of students.
Banaras
law journal
law journal
This journal is
the bi-annual publication of BHU law school. Eminent Indian and foreign authors
contribute to this journal and research is an important and underlined facet of
academics at this college. The journal includes case notes, book reviews and
legal articles
the bi-annual publication of BHU law school. Eminent Indian and foreign authors
contribute to this journal and research is an important and underlined facet of
academics at this college. The journal includes case notes, book reviews and
legal articles
Scholarships
The university is
not lacking in this aspect either and duly provides scholarships to its
meritorious students.
not lacking in this aspect either and duly provides scholarships to its
meritorious students.
Now let us look
at why one should go for Jamia Millia University.
at why one should go for Jamia Millia University.
Why
one should join Jamia Millia Islamia University
one should join Jamia Millia Islamia University
Infrastructure
and crowd
and crowd
Looking at the
crowd at Jamia Millia is heartwarming because one will find students from
different castes, religions and cultures come together to study at this college
which is truly a secular institute. Moving on to infrastructure I would start
with stating that the college has separate hostels for both boys and girls, a
gymnasium for health freaks, and basic amenities such as electricity and water supply
are available 24*7
crowd at Jamia Millia is heartwarming because one will find students from
different castes, religions and cultures come together to study at this college
which is truly a secular institute. Moving on to infrastructure I would start
with stating that the college has separate hostels for both boys and girls, a
gymnasium for health freaks, and basic amenities such as electricity and water supply
are available 24*7
The library is
well stocked and it is air conditioned and connected to LAN and 150 students
can at a time log in from their workstations. There are e-books, e-newspapers,
e- reference sources. The best thing I think is that there is a learning centre
for the physically challenged. There are learning resources for the visually
impaired through technological advancements such as screen reading, screen
magnification and optical recognition.
well stocked and it is air conditioned and connected to LAN and 150 students
can at a time log in from their workstations. There are e-books, e-newspapers,
e- reference sources. The best thing I think is that there is a learning centre
for the physically challenged. There are learning resources for the visually
impaired through technological advancements such as screen reading, screen
magnification and optical recognition.
Scholarships
and Freeships
and Freeships
The university provides
scholarships, freeships and gold medals to encourage excellence in education.
These scholarships are merit and means scholarships which means financial aid
is given to those who are meritorious but cannot afford the education. Then
there are gold medals which are provided to toppers as an acknowledgment to their excellence in terms of education.
scholarships, freeships and gold medals to encourage excellence in education.
These scholarships are merit and means scholarships which means financial aid
is given to those who are meritorious but cannot afford the education. Then
there are gold medals which are provided to toppers as an acknowledgment to their excellence in terms of education.
Teaching
methodology and moots
methodology and moots
Besides class
room teaching one gets to learn through seminars. The teachers employ case
study methods, presentations and moot courts to make studies more fun and
interactive and easier on the students
room teaching one gets to learn through seminars. The teachers employ case
study methods, presentations and moot courts to make studies more fun and
interactive and easier on the students
Extra
curricular
curricular
Besides moots the
college also participates in and organizes debates.
college also participates in and organizes debates.
Journal
The college
through its journal encourages research and fosters debate on important
national and international issues. One can submit long articles of upto 10,000
words, short articles of upto 6000 words, notes and comments upto 3500 words,
and book reviews of upto 2000 words.
through its journal encourages research and fosters debate on important
national and international issues. One can submit long articles of upto 10,000
words, short articles of upto 6000 words, notes and comments upto 3500 words,
and book reviews of upto 2000 words.
Conclusion-
Important parameters such Ranks, fees and placements
Important parameters such Ranks, fees and placements
This is a
snapshot into how life will be at both these colleges and now let us talk about
the ranks of both these colleges. While BHU law was on the 13th position all over
India last year but this year the college has made a huge jump and is on 7th
position all over India. This ranking is issued by the prestigious India Today
group. According to the rank the prestigious BHU has beaten many national law
schools and rightly so because when one thinks of colleges with a better rating
then only NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, GNLU Gandhinagar, NLU Jodhpur, ILS
Pune, and Symbiosis Pune come to mind.
snapshot into how life will be at both these colleges and now let us talk about
the ranks of both these colleges. While BHU law was on the 13th position all over
India last year but this year the college has made a huge jump and is on 7th
position all over India. This ranking is issued by the prestigious India Today
group. According to the rank the prestigious BHU has beaten many national law
schools and rightly so because when one thinks of colleges with a better rating
then only NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, GNLU Gandhinagar, NLU Jodhpur, ILS
Pune, and Symbiosis Pune come to mind.
Now let us see
where Jamia Millia Islamia stands. According to the rating the college lags
behind BHU and stands at 25th number. This rating is to be read keeping in mind
that it covers all law schools all over India.
where Jamia Millia Islamia stands. According to the rating the college lags
behind BHU and stands at 25th number. This rating is to be read keeping in mind
that it covers all law schools all over India.
Then comes
another important factor which is the fee. Statistics show that the education
at BHU will cost a lot more than education at Jamia Millia.
another important factor which is the fee. Statistics show that the education
at BHU will cost a lot more than education at Jamia Millia.
Finally comes the
most important parameter on the basis of which one judges a law school. This
parameter is the placements. Let us start with Jamia Millia placements. Middle
tier firms such as Luthra and Luthra, Fox and Mendel came to this college for
placements in previous years and offered a package of 5-6 lakh p.a. and above.
Though the pattern observed was that students from this college were seen more
inclined towards further studies and litigation.
most important parameter on the basis of which one judges a law school. This
parameter is the placements. Let us start with Jamia Millia placements. Middle
tier firms such as Luthra and Luthra, Fox and Mendel came to this college for
placements in previous years and offered a package of 5-6 lakh p.a. and above.
Though the pattern observed was that students from this college were seen more
inclined towards further studies and litigation.
Now let us look
at BHU law placements. The alumni has made the college proud by becoming judges
of various High Courts and the Supreme Court. Plus the college placements were
not seen to be affected by the economic crisis and meltdown and the placement
drive took off with a great start is all that can be said. Out of all faculties
the legal faculty placements were found noteworthy
at BHU law placements. The alumni has made the college proud by becoming judges
of various High Courts and the Supreme Court. Plus the college placements were
not seen to be affected by the economic crisis and meltdown and the placement
drive took off with a great start is all that can be said. Out of all faculties
the legal faculty placements were found noteworthy
Now that we have
talked about the entrance exam for both colleges, life at these colleges, the
fee and their ratings and placements we are in a position to now make an
informed choice so do make the informed choice, talk to the alumni if possible,
think of more parameters if you can and research on them because it’s not just
a matter of five years but of your whole career.
talked about the entrance exam for both colleges, life at these colleges, the
fee and their ratings and placements we are in a position to now make an
informed choice so do make the informed choice, talk to the alumni if possible,
think of more parameters if you can and research on them because it’s not just
a matter of five years but of your whole career.
