Admission Open for B.A. LL.B at Kathmandu School of Law

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL), a QAA-accredited institution affiliated with Purbanchal University, and located in Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur, has opened admissions for its five-year B.A. LL.B. program.

Class Schedule

• First to Third Year (BALLB):  Day Shift | 11:00 AM – 3:45 PM
• Fourth and Fifth Year (BALLB): Morning Shift | 7:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Eligibility

•  C+ GPA or 50% marks in Plus 2 or equivalent level
• 3.5 GCE in case of A-Level

To Apply

Online Application:
Apply directly through the online portal: https://ksl.edu.np/admissions/register

Bank Details:

• Bank Name: Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd, Pulchowk
• Account Holder: Kathmandu School of Law
• Account Number: 00405010015307

Note: Payment through online payment gateways is strictly prohibited.

Required Documents:

1. SEE Marksheet
2. SEE Character Certificate
3. SEE Certificate
4. Class 11 Marksheet
5. Class 12 Admit Card
6. Transcript, Character Certificate, Provisional Certificate, and Migration Certificate (for those who have completed +2)
7. Photocopy of Citizenship
8. Two (2) Passport Size Photos

Scholarship Information

A. Scholarships

1. Merit-Based Scholarship
   • The top three candidates in the B.A. LL.B. entrance exam recipients receive merit-based scholarships, encouraging academic excellence from the start.
   • Awarded to academically outstanding students.
2. Reserved Quota Scholarship
   • Aimed at promoting inclusion and diversity.
   • Available for students from the following groups:
     • Dalit
     • Indigenous Nationalities
     • Students from remote areas
     • Persons with disabilities
     • Women
     • Economically disadvantaged groups
     • Families of the disappeared or martyrs
     • Injured during People's Movement or Madhes Movement
     • Madhesi
     • Muslim
     • Conflict-affected and displaced
     • Former Kamaiya/Haliya
     • Single Women
3. Madhesi and Hill Dalit Scholarship

• Granted to 2 first-year students from Madhesi and Hill Dalit communities.
• Covers one-year tuition fee or its equivalent amount.
• Renewal based on academic performance.

B. Fellowships and Special Scholarships

1. Prof. Madhav Prasad Acharya Fellowship
   • Total: Rs. 200,000 annually
   • Awarded to:
     • One student with physical disability (any year)
     • One BALLB 2nd year student excelling in Criminal Law
   • Renewal is based on:
     • At least one research article published in a KSL or an indexed journal.
     • Demonstrated commitment to research; otherwise, stipend is revoked and reimbursed.
2. Jeena Maharjan Student Advocacy Practice Stipend
   • Awarded to one 5th-year female student pursuing an internship in advocacy.
   • Requires a research report on Legal Ethics and the Art of Advocacy.
3. Balaram Kafle Scholarship
   • For any student interested in studying Criminology
4. Nepali Civilization Study Fellowship
   • Amount: Rs. 150,000
   • Awarded for legal research on justice within Nepali civilizations, such as:
     • Sinja
     • Magarat
     • Newa
     • Mithila
     • Kirat
     • Tharu
   • Selection based on proposal.
5. Sher Bahadur Basnet Employee Child Fellowship
   • Offered to the children of KSL staff members.
6. Moot Court Best Oralist Fellowship
   • Awarded to the best oralist in KSL Moot Court competitions.
7. Moot Court Best Research Fellowship
   • Awarded for outstanding legal research in moot court competitions.
8. Gajendra Keshari Bastola Fellowship
   • Open to students from any year.
   • Awarded based on Eastern Philosophy and legal reasoning.
9. Ramananda Prasad Singh (Tharu) Study Fellowship
   • Awarded to promote legal study or research focused on the Tharu community.
10. Rudra Bahadur Singh Study Fellowship
    • Granted based on principles of judicial conscience and ethics.
11. Suryabinayak-4 Resident Student Fellowship
    • Provided to permanent residents of Suryabinayak Municipality Ward No. 4.

Why Choose Kathmandu School of Law?

• First QAA-Accredited Law College in Nepal
  A pioneer in legal education, KSL is the first law college in Nepal to be accredited under the University Grants Commission’s Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) framework.
• Practice-Oriented Legal Education
  Gain hands-on experience through moot courts, clinical legal education, field visits, and community-based research.
• Onboarding Research for First-Year Students
  An introductory research program is conducted immediately after admission, helping students build academic orientation and research skills from day one.
• Paid Internship Opportunities
  Every year, over 10 students are selected for paid internships, providing valuable professional experience alongside academic learning.
• Student-Led Academic Committees
  Students actively participate in committees like the Moot Court Committee, Student Research Organizing Committee, Editorial Board of Kathmandu School of Law Review, and Cognitive Club, taking leadership roles in planning, organizing, and executing academic activities.
• National and International Conferences
  Students get opportunities to present research papers and serve on organizing teams in seminars and conferences hosted by the institution.
• Immersive Residential Learning Program
  KSL runs a unique residential program in Bhakunde, Kavre, where students spend 7–10 days engaging in intensive academic sessions and community-based research.
• Research and Innovation Support
  The college offers Student Research Grants and Creativity Exposure Grants to promote original thinking and academic inquiry.
• Digitally Equipped Learning Environment
  Features include tech-enabled classrooms, an international seminar hall, a fully resourced library, and an IT center that supports research and academic development.
• Expert Faculty and Guest Sessions
  Courses are delivered by experienced legal scholars, with regular expert classes and guest lectures from professionals and visiting faculty.