Lucknow University: BBA LLB course to start at Lucknow University; approval received from BCI..
Lucknow University has achieved a significant milestone in the field of legal education. The Bar Council of India (BCI) has granted approval to the university to launch a five-year integrated BBA-LLB course. This course will commence in the 2026-27 academic session with a total intake of 180 students, distributed across three sections of 60 students each. The introduction of this new course offers students the opportunity to pursue studies in both management and law simultaneously. The university administration believes that this course will provide students with superior career prospects and prepare them to meet the demands of the modern legal and corporate sectors.
**Becomes the First State University in Uttar Pradesh**
With this approval, Lucknow University has become the first state university in Uttar Pradesh to offer an integrated BBA-LLB degree at the campus level. This enables students to pursue an integrated curriculum covering both law and management disciplines.
**Training for Students**
Vice-Chancellor Prof. JP Saini stated that this approval stands as a testament to the university's commitment to educational quality and legal education. He noted that the course aims to groom legal professionals capable of competing on a global scale.
The curriculum will cover subjects such as management science, financial accounting, marketing, constitutional law, business law, and international legal systems. Students will also gain practical experience through case studies, legal drafting, and internships.
**New Employment Opportunities**
Upon obtaining the BBA-LLB degree, students will have access to excellent employment opportunities in corporate law firms, multinational companies, banking institutions, NBFCs, the insurance sector, and fields related to legal compliance.
**University to Conduct Annual Review of NEP**
Lucknow University has also decided to conduct an annual review of the impact and progress of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. An 'NEP Progress and Performance Committee' will be constituted for this purpose. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Alok Kumar Rai stated that the committee would comprise principals from five districts, deans of various departments, the Dean of Student Welfare, and the Dean (Academics). This committee will review the implementation of the NEP and offer suggestions for improvement.
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