JB Law College, Guwahati

Guwahati, AssamEstd 1969

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About JB Law College

After the name of a well-known personality in the legal field of Assam and the first Principal of the first Law College of Assam, Jnanadabhiram Borooah Law College was named. It is popularly known as J.B. Law College (JBLC). Established in 1969 in Guwahati, Assam, JB Law College has been imparting legal education. It currently offers LLB, LLB Hons., BA LLB Hons., and LL.M.

Admission to the respective courses is based on the eligibility of students to get selected on merit cum admission test and interview, which is conducted in college premises as per schedule. Students from the entire North-Eastern region come to JBLC to study law.

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JB Law College, Guwahati Quick Facts
JB Law College, Guwahati Courses & Fees
JB Law College, Guwahati Placement
JB Law College, Guwahati Scholarships
JB Law College, Guwahati FAQs

JB Law College, Guwahati Quick Facts

JBLC is the only Law College in the North-Eastern region, assessed by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and awarded Grade-B in November 2015 for its pursuits of legal education.
The College is accredited by NAAC, AICTE. It is permanently affiliated to the Gauhati University and recognized by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission.
The college has a facility of contemporary Moot Court Hall for skill development and Law students to practice trials so that they can develop advocacy skills.
Many prestigious well-known personalities in the legal environment with high intellectuals have served as faculties here. Naming a few amongst them, former Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, Justice K.M. Lahiri; former Chief Justice of Orissa High Court, Justice B.L. Hansaria; former Judge of Supreme Court of India, Justice T.C. Das, and many more.
JBLC completed 50 glorious years of its journey and celebrated its Golden Jubilee in the year 2019
There are many hangout spots within 5 km. the area around the campus like KFC, Domino’s Pizza, Moti Mahal, The Yellow Chilli, etc.
Students get ‘Students Travelling Concession’ in the vacations to their homes.
JBLC is counted amongst the top law colleges in the North-Eastern region.
The college started its postgraduate course in law i.e. LLM from 2010-2011 because of high demand amongst students.
There are various facilities within the college premises like a library, canteen, computer lab, auditorium, etc.
JBLC provides free education to poor and needy students.

JB Law College, Guwahati Courses & Fees

The college provides 4 courses in the law stream. Below is the list mentioned:

Program	Program Details	Selection Basis
LLB	Duration: 3 years Fees: INR 26,000/- PA Eligibility: Graduation from a recognized University Intake: 120	Merit cum admission test, followed by an interview
LLB Hons	Duration: 3 years Fees: INR 26,000/- PA Eligibility: Graduation from a recognized University Intake: 120
BA LLB Hons.	Duration: 5 years Fees: As decided by the University (Approx. 27K annually) Eligibility: 10+2 Intake: 120
LLM	Duration: 2 years Fees: INR 44,000/- PA Eligibility: LLB/ Integrated LLB with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from the Gauhati University or any other University or institution recognized by the Gauhati University. Relaxation of 5% marks to SC/ ST/ OBC/ MOBC candidates who are permanent residents of Assam	Performance in the Statutory Written Admission Test in Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Indian Penal Code, and Current Legal problem

Note: Students need to submit self-attested copies of mark sheets, certificates, and registration certificates from the HSLC Examination onwards while applying for admissions to the courses.

JB Law College, Guwahati Placements

As far as the placements are concerned, the institute provides a few internships and job opportunities to various government and private law companies. Legal practitioners and legal firms take graduates from the college. The students themselves take charge to apply to internships that are a necessary part of the stream.

JB Law College, Guwahati Scholarships

JB Law College provides scholarships to students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MOBC and minorities.

JB Law College, Guwahati FAQs

Ques. Is JB Law College good?

Ans. JB Law College is one of the best law colleges in the North East. It has completed its 50 years in the industry and is doing great. The college has some of the best-known personalities in the legal field as teachers. It has a good infrastructure and pedagogy.

Ques. Does JBLC have a hostel facility?

Ans. The college does not have a hostel of its own. However, there are many private hostels available around the campus that provide rooms with good facilities.

Ques. Is there a dress code in JBLC?

Ans. Yes, there is a proper uniform for the students on JBLC. The dress material for the uniform including the blazer is provided by the college at the time of admission. The students need to pay the respective amounts for the uniform at the time of admission.

Ques. What are the additional campus facilities in JBLC?

Ans. JBLC provides a lot of additional campus facilities. It has an auditorium, a canteen, a library, a gym, a computer lab, a moot court to help students gain practical knowledge, etc.

Ques. Being a co-ed college, does it maintain discipline?

Ans. JB Law College has a list of rules on its official website. There are strict norms related to identity cards without which the students are not allowed in the college premises, 70% attendance is compulsory, strict check on college uniform, etc.

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Course	Fees	Eligibility
L.L.M	₹22,000 (1st Year Fees)	L.L.B.
L.L.B	₹13,000 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation
BALLB {Hons.}	₹13,500 (1st Year Fees)	10+2
L.L.B {Hons.}	₹13,000 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation