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Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University’s New Law College, Pune, commonly known as BV New Law College or New Law College, Pune, is a constituent institute of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune. Established in 1978, the college was inaugurated by former Chief Justice of India Justice Y. V. Chandrachud. Bharati Vidyapeeth was founded by Dr. Patangrao Kadam, and the institution has developed its New Law College with the objective of providing quality legal education, promoting legal research, developing professional competence and contributing towards social justice through legal education and legal aid.

The college is located at Bharati Vidyapeeth University's New Law College Educational Complex, Erandwane, Paud Road, Pune – 411038, Maharashtra. The Erandwane campus is situated in Pune and provides students with access to an academic environment dedicated to legal education. The college operates from a seven-storied independent building designed to accommodate academic, research, legal-training and student-support activities. The exact land area of the dedicated New Law College campus is not clearly specified in the current official information.

New Law College is a constituent unit of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) and is recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The college is recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) has been accredited/re-accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC, and the college's official profile highlights its national and regional rankings. The college's official 2026 website lists rankings including 4th among Top Private Law Colleges by Outlook 2026 and other rankings from India Today, GHRDC and The Week.

New Law College forms the dedicated law education unit of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) at its Erandwane campus. It has qualified faculty members comprising academicians, senior lawyers, retired judges, corporate professionals and other legal experts. The college provides undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and research-level legal education. Its academic environment is supported by moot court activities, legal aid, research centres, human rights initiatives, cyber-law facilities, placement support and student-development activities.

The college offers programmes at different levels, including B.A. LL.B. (5 years), B.B.A. LL.B. (5 years), LL.B. (3 years), LL.M. (2 years) and Diploma in Law. The college also offers research opportunities in law and various specialised diploma and certificate programmes. The five-year integrated programmes are available after Class 12, while the three-year LL.B. is intended for graduates. LL.M. admission requires an LL.B. qualification. Admission to the relevant programmes is conducted through the applicable Bharati Vidyapeeth entrance/admission process, with eligibility requirements varying according to the programme.

New Law College provides extensive infrastructure for legal education and practical training. Its seven-storied building includes a Moot Court Room, Auditorium, Cyber Cell, Legal Aid Cell, Placement Cell, Human Rights and Women Empowerment Cell, Foreign Student Cell and library facilities. The library provides legal books, journals, research materials and online databases including SCC Online, Manupatra, Westlaw and LexisNexis. Students also have opportunities to participate in seminars, workshops, moot courts, debates, legal-aid activities and other academic and co-curricular programmes.

The college has a dedicated Recruitment/Placement Cell that supports students through campus recruitment, career counselling, employability programmes, internships and industry interaction. Students receive opportunities for court visits, industrial visits, client counselling, moot court competitions, finishing-school programmes, AIBE and judicial-examination training. The college also reports internship and professional exposure opportunities with courts, law commissions, NGOs, corporate offices and legal organisations.

Overall, BV New Law College, Pune provides a comprehensive legal education environment combining academic study with practical legal training, research, moot courts, legal-aid activities, professional interaction and career development. Its long-standing history since 1978, BCI recognition, university status, specialised legal infrastructure and broad range of law programmes make it an established centre for legal education in Pune.

Established Legacy in Legal Education

BV New Law College, Pune has been providing legal education since 1978, giving the institution a long academic history in the field of law. The college was inaugurated by former Chief Justice of India Justice Y. V. Chandrachud and has developed into a dedicated legal-education institution within the Bharati Vidyapeeth ecosystem. Its long-standing academic environment provides students with opportunities to study law alongside legal research, professional development and practical training.

Comprehensive Range of Law Programmes

The college offers law programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., LL.B. and LL.M., along with diploma-level programmes. This range enables students to select an academic pathway according to their educational background and career interests. The integrated five-year programmes combine legal education with arts or business administration, while the three-year LL.B. provides a dedicated law degree for graduates.

Bar Council of India Recognition

The programmes offered by New Law College are recognised and approved in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Bar Council of India, while the institution is also recognised by the UGC. This provides students with a formal academic and professional framework for pursuing legal education.

Practical-Oriented Legal Education

Legal education at the college extends beyond conventional classroom teaching through moot courts, client counselling, legal-aid activities, court visits, internships, drafting exercises, seminars and workshops. These activities allow students to develop practical understanding of legal procedures, advocacy, research and professional communication.

Strong Moot Court and Advocacy Culture

The college has a dedicated Moot Court Room and regularly conducts moot court competitions and related activities. It also organises the Justice P. N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition on Human Rights, providing students with opportunities to engage in legal research, written submissions and oral advocacy.

Advanced Legal Research Resources

Students have access to a specialised law library containing books, journals, research material and online legal databases. Resources such as SCC Online, Manupatra, Westlaw and LexisNexis support legal research, assignments, projects and academic preparation.

Exposure to Legal Professionals

The college provides opportunities for students to interact with judges, senior advocates, academicians, legal professionals and other experts through seminars, workshops and academic programmes. Such interactions can help students understand different areas of legal practice and develop professional awareness.

Career and Placement Support

The dedicated Recruitment Cell provides career counselling, placement activities, employability programmes and professional-development support. Students can also receive assistance through internships, finishing-school programmes, personality development activities, judicial training and AIBE preparation.

Legal Aid and Social Justice Activities

New Law College places emphasis on legal aid and community-oriented legal education. Its Legal Aid Clinic conducts free legal-aid and legal-literacy initiatives, while Human Rights and Women Empowerment Cells provide opportunities for students to engage with broader social and legal issues.

Vision

To be a world-class university for social transformation through dynamic education.

Mission

• To provide quality higher education that responds to changing and diverse social needs.

• To promote quality legal research and apply knowledge for community development.

• To develop national and international networks with industry, service organisations and academic institutions.

• To promote access to social and economic justice through legal education and legal aid.

• To develop legal education that supports global employability and professional competence.

• To encourage creativity, innovation and technology-enabled learning in legal education.

Admission to BV New Law College, Pune is conducted according to the applicable Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) admission regulations and programme-specific requirements. For the five-year B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. programmes, eligible candidates are required to complete the prescribed Bharati Vidyapeeth admission/entrance process and follow the applicable merit and counselling procedure. The 2026 admission information indicates an All India Common Entrance Test route for the five-year law programmes.

For the three-year LL.B. programme, candidates must fulfil the graduate-level eligibility requirements and complete the prescribed admission process. For LL.M. admission, candidates must possess the required LL.B. qualification. Applicants should complete the online application, appear for the applicable entrance examination where required, participate in the merit/counselling process, complete document verification and pay the prescribed fees within the specified deadline. The current 2026 admission updates also list admissions for limited vacant seats in the first year of the five-year B.A. LL.B./B.B.A. LL.B. and three-year LL.B. programmes.

Admission Criteria:

B.A. LL.B.

Admission Process

• Candidates must fill out the prescribed B.A. LL.B. application form through the college or university admission portal.

• Admission is generally based on the candidate’s performance in an entrance examination or merit, depending on the institution.

• Candidates may be required to appear for an entrance examination such as CLAT or MAH-LL.B. 5 Years CET, wherever applicable.

• Shortlisted candidates must participate in the prescribed counselling and seat-allotment process.

• Candidates must complete document verification and pay the prescribed admission fees to confirm their seat.

Eligibility

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.

• Students from Arts, Commerce, Science, or any other recognised stream can generally apply.

• Candidates must fulfil the minimum percentage requirement prescribed by the concerned university or admission authority.

• Candidates must qualify in the relevant entrance examination, wherever entrance-based admission is applicable.

• Final eligibility is subject to the rules of the concerned university, college, and applicable legal education regulations.

B.B.A. LL.B.

Admission Process

• Candidates must fill out the prescribed B.B.A. LL.B. application form through the college or university admission portal.

• Admission may be based on merit or an entrance examination, depending on the rules of the concerned institution.

• Candidates may be required to appear for an examination such as CLAT or MAH-LL.B. 5 Years CET, wherever applicable.

• Shortlisted candidates must participate in the prescribed counselling and seat-allotment process.

• Candidates must complete document verification and pay the prescribed admission fees to confirm their admission.

 Eligibility

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.

• Students from Arts, Commerce, Science, or any other recognised stream are generally eligible to apply.

• Candidates must meet the minimum aggregate marks prescribed by the concerned university or admission authority.

• Candidates may need to qualify in an applicable entrance examination such as CLAT or MAH-LL.B. 5 Years CET, depending on the institution.

• Candidates must fulfil the applicable age, reservation, and other admission requirements prescribed by the concerned authorities.

LLB

Admission Process

• Candidates must complete the prescribed LLB admission application form through the college or university admission portal.

• Admission to the 3-year LLB programme is generally based on the candidate’s performance in the applicable entrance examination, such as MAH-LL.B. 3 Years CET, followed by the counselling/admission process.

• Candidates must participate in the prescribed Centralised Admission Process (CAP), wherever applicable.

• Selected candidates must complete document verification and submit the required certificates and photographs.

• Admission is confirmed after payment of the prescribed course and admission fees within the specified deadline.

Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

• Candidates must satisfy the minimum aggregate marks prescribed by the concerned university and admission authority.

• Candidates appearing for their final-year qualifying examination may be eligible, subject to the applicable admission rules.

• Candidates must qualify in the relevant LLB entrance examination, wherever entrance-based admission is applicable.

• Eligibility and reservation requirements may vary according to the state, university, college, and applicable admission regulations.

Scholarship opportunities for students of BV New Law College are subject to the applicable Bharati Vidyapeeth, government and category-specific rules. Eligible students may apply for scholarships, freeships or other financial-support schemes according to their academic performance, category, family income and the conditions prescribed for the relevant scheme. Students are generally required to submit supporting documents within the specified period. Since scholarship schemes, eligibility conditions and deadlines can change, students should verify the current academic-year requirements with the college administration before applying.

BV New Law College has a dedicated Recruitment/Placement Cell that supports students in developing employability and connecting with professional opportunities. The placement process includes activities such as student registration, company interaction, interviews, training and recruitment coordination. The college also provides career counselling, personality-development programmes, finishing-school activities, AIBE training, judicial training and prospective career-growth sessions. Students receive practical exposure through internships, court visits, industrial visits, client counselling, moot court competitions and interactions with legal professionals. The college reports opportunities and exposure involving national and international law firms, courts, corporate organisations, NGOs and other legal institutions.

BV New Law College provides a comprehensive range of facilities designed specifically for legal education and student development. The college has a seven-storied academic building with a Moot Court Room, Auditorium, Cyber Cell, Legal Aid Cell, Placement Cell, Human Rights and Women Empowerment Cell and Foreign Student Cell. Its library provides students with legal books, journals, research materials and online databases such as SCC Online, Manupatra, Westlaw and LexisNexis. Students can also participate in seminars, workshops, debates, moot courts, client counselling and other academic activities. The campus provides common rooms, canteen facilities and student-support infrastructure, while its legal-aid and research facilities provide opportunities for practical and research-oriented learning.

BV New Law College provides on-campus hostel accommodation for students who require residential facilities. Separate hostel facilities are available for male and female students, with furnished rooms, Wi-Fi and CCTV surveillance in common areas. Hostel accommodation can be particularly useful for students coming to Pune from other cities or states and seeking residential facilities close to the academic campus. Hostel admission, room availability, fees and allocation are subject to the rules of the institution and availability for the relevant academic year.

The college is located at Erandwane on Paud Road, Pune, providing access to the surrounding areas of the city through available public and private transportation options. Its central Pune location makes commuting possible from several parts of Pune. Students using daily transportation can use local public transport and other available commuting options. Details regarding any dedicated college bus service, routes, pickup points and transportation charges should be confirmed with the college administration for the relevant academic year.