Nepal Law Campus is the oldest institution imparting legal education in Nepal, operating since 1954. It began under the affiliation of Patna University, India, and ran as an evening school at Durbar High School, Rani Pokhari, before moving to its present location on Exhibition Road. As a constituent campus of Tribhuvan University it has produced much of the country's judicial and legal leadership.
- UniversityTribhuvan University
- Institution typeConstituent Campus
- Established1954 AD
- FounderRam Raj Pant
- AddressExhibition Road, Kathmandu (Post Box No. 1247)
- DistrictKathmandu, Bagmati
Programmes Offered
| Programme | Duration | Seats | Reported fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A.LL.B (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws) | 5 years (10 semesters) | 160 | Rs. 350,000 – 353,500 |
| LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) | 3 years | 600 | Rs. 20,000 |
| LL.M (2 years / 4 semesters, day shift) | 85 | ||
| LL.M (3 years / 6 semesters, morning shift) | 35 | ||
| Ph.D in Law |
Seat counts and fees change every academic year. Confirm with the college before applying.
Current Enrolment
- LL.B: 2,400 students
- B.A.LL.B: 685 students
- LL.M (4 semester, day shift): 150 students
- LL.M (6 semester, morning shift): 170 students
B.A.LL.B (Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws) — programme detail
- Awarding facultyFaculty of Law, Dean's Office, Balkhu, Kathmandu
- Examination systemSemester
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with at least D+ grade in all subjects. Entrance examination conducted by the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Law, TU is compulsory for all applicants except foreign nationals.
Entrance examination
TU Faculty of Law B.A.LL.B Entrance Examination — full marks 100, pass marks 40.
- Objective questions (MCQ): 30 x 1 = 30 marks, 30 minutes
- Long answer question: 1 x 20 = 20 marks
- Short answer questions: 3 x 10 = 30 marks
- Creative Writing (approx. 300 words) / English Language Test: 1 x 20 = 20 marks
Syllabus areas:
- Introduction to Law and Kinds of Law
- Importance and role of Law in a Society
- Sources of Law
- General Introduction to Rights and Duties
- Person: Kinds of Person (Legal and Natural Person)
- General Introduction to Constitution
- Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of Nepal, 2072
Language: English or Nepali
Attendance requirement
80% attendance is compulsory to sit the semester-end examination. Students with 70% attendance may be allowed in cases of serious illness with an authorised medical certificate. Attendance carries marks: 80-85% = 4, 85-90% = 6, 90-95% = 8, 95%+ = 10.
Evaluation: 40% weightage for internal evaluation: internal exam 20 marks, attendance 10 marks, subject teacher's evaluation 10 marks.
Reserved quota seats
20% of total seats per campus are reserved: Women 20%, Indigenous/Janajati 16%, Madhesi 14%, Dalit 9%, Persons with disabilities 9%, Backward/Remote districts 3%, Muslim 7%, Tharu 10%, Other 5%. Backward/remote districts means Mugu, Humla, Jumla, Kalikot, Dolpa, Achham, Bajhang, Bajura and Jajarkot.
LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) — programme detail
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution, plus the TU Faculty of Law entrance examination.
Highlights
- Oldest law college in Nepal (1954)
- Largest LL.B intake in the country
- MoU signed with Nepal Police, Crime Investigation Department
- B.A.LL.B syllabus (10 semester, 2025 AD) available for download from the campus site
Contact
- Phone01-4225358
- Fax01-4232307
- Emailinfo@nlc.edu.np
- Websitehttps://www.nlc.edu.np
- Also onlinehttps://nlc.tu.edu.np
Sources: Official site · Admission rules · Wikipedia
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