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No. 23 ] CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020 (JYAISTHA 15, 1942 SAKA)

PART I

Punjab Government Notifications and Orders

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

(Education-1 Branch)

NOTIFICATION

The 1st May, 2020

No. 13/10/2010/(2020-21) 3Edu.1/973.-The Governor of Punjab is pleased to appoint the Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar (hereinafter called the university) as the authority competent to conduct the centralized on line counseling for selection of students for admission to B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.) five year, B.A. L.L.B. five year, L.L.B three year, L.L.B. (Hons) three year, B.Com L.L.B. five year, B.Com L.L.B. (Hons) five year and B.B.A. L.L.B. five year for the session 2020-21 for the colleges affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Panjab University, Chandigarh and Punjabi University, Patiala and situated in the State of Punjab.

Accordingly, the following scheme is notified for the information of all concerned.

1. The colleges and the number of seats available:-

S. Name of the B.A. B.A. L.L.B L.L.B B.Com B.Com B.B.A. No. Institution L.L.B L.L.B. 3Years (Hons.) L.L.B L.L.B L.L.B. (Hons) 5Years 3 Years 5 years (Hons) 5 Years 5 Years

5 years

1. Guru Nanak --- 120 120 - - -

Dev University,

Amritsar

( Campus)

2. Guru Nanak --- 60 100 - - -

Dev University,

Regional

Centre

Jalandhar

( 263 )264 PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ., JUNE 5, 2020 (JYST 15, 1942 SAKA) PART I] 3. Guru Nanak -- 80 - - - -

Dev University

Regional Centre

Gurdaspur

4. V.M.S College - 80 80 - - -

of Law, Batala

(Gurdaspur)

5. St. Soldier -- 120 120 - 60 - 60 College of

Law,

Lidhran,

Jalandhar

6. K.C.L. - 120 120 - - -

Institute of

Laws,

Jalandhar

7. Bathinda - 60 60 - - -

College of

Law,

Bathinda

8. Lincoln - 80 100 - - -

College of

Law,

Sirhind

9. Bhai Gurdas - 180 120 - - -

College of

Law, Sangrur

10. Baba Farid - 180 120 - - -

College of

Law, Faridkot

11. Punjabi - - 112 - - -

University,

Patiala Campus

(morning)

12. Punjabi - - 60 - - -

University,

Patiala (Evening)

13. Punjab School - 120 - - - -

of Law, Punjabi

University, Patiala

CampusPART I] PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ., JUNE 5, 2020 (JYST 15, 1942 SAKA) 265 14. Punjabi University, - - 60 -

Regional Centre,

Bathinda

15. Rayat College of 120 -- -- - - 60

Law VPO

Railmajra, Tehsil

Balachaur, Distt.

Shaheed Bhagat

Singh Nagar

16. Baba Kundan 60 - 60 - - -

Singh Memorial

Law Collge

Jalalabad (E)

Tehsil Dharmkot

Distt. Moga

17. Guru Hargobind 60 - 60 -

Institute of Law

for Women,

Sidhawan Khurd,

(Ludhiana)

18. Khalsa College - 120 120 - 60 -

of Law, Ram

Tirath Road,

Amritsar

19. Sardar Amarjit - - 120 - - -

Singh Memorial

Institute of Law

Dhainthal Samana

20. Punjab College - 120 - - 120 -

of Law,

Vill. Usma,

Distt. Tarn Taran

21. Bahara College - 120 - - -

of Law Pind

Bhedpura,

Patiala

22. Aryan College 120 120

of Law, Vill.

Thuha,/ Napra ,

Tehsil Rajpura,

Distt. Patiala266 PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ., JUNE 5, 2020 (JYST 15, 1942 SAKA) PART I] 23. Universal College 120 120

of Law, Vill.

Bolpur, Tehsil

Dera Bassi,

Distt. SAS

Nagar Mohali

24. C.T. Institute - 60 60 - 60 -

of Law Shapur,

Jalandhar

25. Rayat Bahra 120 - - - -

College of Law,

Bohan,

Hoshiarpur

26. Punjab College 120 120

of Law, Vill.

Sarkapra,P.O.

Chunni, Fatehgarh

Sahib

27. * Army Institute - 80 - - - -

of Law, Mohali

1. The revised allocation of seats for the Army Institute of Law, Mohali (Sr.no. 27) as per the decision taken in the meeting called by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Punjab on 23.04.2012 is as under:-

a) * Out of 80 seats of Army Institute of Law, 16 seats of Punjab residents of civil category will be filled up though centralized on-line counseling by the Punjabi University Patiala. The remaining 60 seats of Wards of Army Personnel and 4 seats of all India General Category will be filled up by Army Institute of Law, Mohali by conducting Online written test. Army Institute of Law will co-ordinate the admission process with the conducting university on the following points:-

i. Setting up of the question paper.

ii. Evaluation of the question paper.

iii. Preparation of the Merit List.

iv. Decision of Examination Centers.

v. Provision of observers.

vi. Date of Exam and Examination Centers.

The reservation policy of the Punjab Govt. shall not be applicable to 16 seats of Punjab Residents of Civil Category.

b) Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar will authenticate the intake of seats as approved by Bar Council of India and notified by the Punjab Government before publishing the Prospectus.

2. Every college shall submit the following certificates to the counseling University before starting of counseling:-

a) Certificate of affiliation from the concerned University.

b) Approval for the session 2019-20 from Bar Council of India/proof of inspection fee sent for thisPART I] PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ., JUNE 5, 2020 (JYST 15, 1942 SAKA) 267 purpose to the Bar Council of India.

3. Affiliation from the University and approval by Bar Council of India for the academic session 2020-21 and approval of seats by Bar Council of India. This information shall be sent by the each college to the counseling university through the affiliating University.

2) ELIGIBILITY

a. Eligibility regarding educational qualifications will be prescribed by the respective affiliating university, keeping in view the regulations of the Bar Council of India.

b. Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examination and whose result has not been declared, may be provisionally allowed to apply for centralized on line counseling at his/her own risk and responsibility but he/she will have to submit proof of his/her passing the qualifying examination before the start of the counseling.

c. The candidates are advised to check the eligibility norms of the Bar Council of India, Panjab University Chandigarh, Punjabi University, Patiala and Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar were carefully before applying for admission and take a well considered and informed decision as to under which they want to pursue their chosen law courses. The candidate shall be solely responsible for their choice.

Eligibility for Admission:-

Eligibility for admission shall be as per the regulation of Bar Council of India. (Annexure-A)

Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar

LL.B ( Three Years Course)

(i) Graduate in any Faculty of this University or any other recognized University or an equivalent national institution recognized as a Deemed to be University or foreign University recognized as equivalent to the status of an Indian University by an authority competent to declare equivalences, with not less than 45% marks in case of general category applicants and 40% in case of SC/ST applicants.

L.L.B, BBA L.L.B ( Five Years Course)

(i) Passed10+2 or examination of Punjab School Education Board or any other equivalent examination (such as 11+1, 'A' level in Senior School Leaving certificate course from a recognized University of India or outside or from a Senior Secondary Board or equivalent institution from a foreign country recognized by the government of that country securing not less than 45% marks in case of general category applicants and 40% of the total marks in case of SC/ST applicants.

Explanations: The applicants who have obtained 10+2 or equivalent through open Universities system directly without having any basic qualification or pursuing such studies are not eligible for admission in the law courses.

Panjab University Chandigarh

Eligibility Conditions

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

(a) Those candidates who have passed Bachelor's degree in any faculty of the Panjab University with at least 45% of the aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).

Or

b) A Bachelor's degree in any faculty of any Other University recognized as equivalent to the corresponding degree of the Panjab University at least 45% of the aggregate marks (40 %) for SC/ST candidates).

Or

c) Master's Degree in any subject from the Panjab University.

Or

d) A Master's degree from any other university recognized as equivalent to the corresponding post-graduate degree of the Panjab University.

B.A. LL.B (Hons.)Five year integrated Course

a) 10+2 Examination of Punjab or Haryana Board of School Education /ICSE or any other Board/ University recognized as equivalent to it with atleast 50% marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST)

b) The candidate must not be above 20 years of age as on 1st of the year in which admission is sought to the First Semester (22 years in case of SC/ST)

c) The admission shall be on the basis of merit 10+2 marks.

Punjabi University Patiala & Army Institute of Law, Mohali

Three Year LL.B. Course

Graduation/Post-graduation in any faculty from Punjabi University, Patiala or any equivalent examination from any other statutory university securing at least 45% marks and in case of Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes and Physically handicapped candidates with at least 40% marks.

Five Year LL.B. Course

a) 10+2 examination of the Punjab School Education Board or any other equivalent examination recognized as such by the Punjabi University, Patiala, with at least 45% marks and in case of Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes and Physically handicapped candidates with at least 40% marks.

b) He / She should not have completed the age of 20 years (22 years in case of SC, ST and other Backward Classes) on 1st July of the academic session of admission.

Note:- The candidates are advised to check the eligibility norms of the Bar Council of India and the above universities very carefully before applying for admission.

(3) ALLOCATION OF SEATS

Candidates will be admitted on the basis of the seats that will be allocated through centralized counseling by the counseling University.

(4) PLACEMENT OF CANDIDATES:-

a) The admission to the respective law colleges affiliated with the Universities will be done strictly as per norms laid down by Bar Council of India, by the admission committee to be constituted by the Vice-Chancellor of the University. Mode of admission shall be determined and notified by the counseling University.

c) When two or more candidates have secured equal marks in the combined on line counseling, their inter-se-merit for admission will be decided on the following criteria in the order of performance:-

i) Candidate with higher percentage of marks in Mater's degree.

(ii) Candidate with higher percentage of marks in the qualifying examination;

(iii) Candidate older in age.

(5) DIVISION OF SEATS

a) (a) 85% seats will be reserved for the Candidates from within the State of Punjab and 15% seats will be open to candidates of other States/U.Ts on the basis of merit of CET prepared on all India basis excluding Punjab. The eligibility criteria for 85% seats will be that the candidate must be a resident of Punjab State in terms of the Punjab Government, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (PP-11 Br.) letter No. 1/3/95-3PP-11/96 19, dated the 6th June, 1996 and letter No. 1/3/95-3PP-11/80, dated 1st January, 1999. The notifications are annexed at Annexure B and C respectively.

b) If sufficient number of candidates belonging to reserved category (ies) is not available, the vacant seats will be offered to candidates in the open category. Likewise, if seats under 15% category remain vacant, these would be transferred to 85% category and vice-versa. Further if suitable candidates are not available in any one of the sub-categories of reserved categories, the seats so available will be filled up by the candidates from the other sub categories and if they are not available in any sub- category, then seats shall be filled up from general/open category candidates.

(c) The admission to NRI seats shall be as per direction of the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

(d) Supernumerary seats exclusively for the Kashmiri migrant students who are temporarily residing in the Punjab State will be created for the year 2012-13, in terms of letter D.O.No. F.10-1/2002 Destk (U) dated 13.03.2003 of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi subject to condition that they will have to submit proof of their being Kashmiri migrant, and further:-

i) Increase in intake capacity upto 5%

ii) Reservations of at least one seat in merit quota in the institution; and

iii) Waiving of domicile (residence) requirement.

(6) RESERVATION OF SEATS

Reservation of seats shall be as per the policy of Punjab Government applicable at the time of admission.

(7) GENERAL CONDITIONS:

a) The merit of each candidate shall be determined on the basis of marks secured by him or her in the qualifying degree. There will not be any entrance test.

b) The qualifying marks obtained by each candidate will be normalized using a set formula. After normalization of marks for each university of the Punjab State, a combined merit list will be prepared.

Normalization of marks will not be applicable to the candidates taking admission under the all India quota.

c) While calculating merit, credit of 1% of maximum marks will be given to candidates seeking admissions under 85% category, who have passed their 10th and 12th class examination from schools situated in rural areas of Punjab. For this, they will have to submit a certificate issued by the Head/Principal of the270 PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ., JUNE 5, 2020 (JYST 15, 1942 SAKA) PART I] school stating that the student has passed 10th and 12th class from his school and that the school falls in the rural area. The certificate should be counter signed by the Sarpanch of the village.

d) The Prospectus will be made available by the University on-line by it at its official web-site.

e) The procedure and dates for on-line (and otherwise) submission of the application form for counseling will be notified by the University.

f) The candidate will deposit counseling fee as per the mode to be notified by the University. No counseling fee will be charged by the college/institute from these candidates at the time of admission.

g) The candidate will be solely responsible for wrong supply of information on-line or otherwise. He/She should check his/her eligibility carefully and should supply all the information correctly; else his/her application form for allocation of seat will stand automatically rejected. Also, incomplete application forms will be rejected.

h) The University will declare the result of centralized counseling for all the candidates.

i) Merit list of the candidates regarding allocation of seat for admission in the Law Course will be displayed on the web site of the University. No separate intimation will be sent to the candidates.

j) The eligibility of the candidate and his/her original documents will be checked by the institution in which the candidate is allocated seat at the time of admission. Thus, allocation of seat does not entitle automatically the candidate to get admission to the course. This will be subject to checking of his/her original documents and his/her eligibility at the institution level in which he/she is allocated the seat.

k) The reservation of seats as given above shall be strictly adhered to. However, in case seats in a reserved category remain vacant on account of non-availability of qualified candidates, such seats may be filled up from the general category candidates.

l) Candidates applying for the reserved category shall carefully indicate the claim for only one category in the admission form to be submitted to the University in the first instance before the start of counselling.

No change of category will be entertained / permitted at the later stage in the application form.

(m) If any new Institute is approved or seats are increased / altered in the existing institution by the Bar Council of India, such approvals will be taken into consideration. If the affiliation is granted by the affiliating University, permission for admission can be granted before the start of counselling. No permission for admission will be granted after the start of counselling in such cases.

(n) There will be three counselling for admission. The total process of counseling will be completed within a period of six weeks. The shifting of seats will be allowed during the second and third counseling only.

(8) MANAGEMENT QUOTA SEATS:

i) In pursuance of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India's judgment in T.M.A. Pai Foundation and others versus State of Karnataka and Others and in view of the interim Policy Regulations Notification, dated 10th June, 2003, issued by the University Grants Commission, 15% of the seats out of 85% state quota seats in un-aided private self-financing institutions shall be treated as management quota and shall be brought out of the purview of centralized counseling to be conducted by the University.

ii) The University shall exclude the management quota seats from the centralised counselling and accordingly publish the details of these seats (institute-wise) on the option of the respective institutes.

iii) The seats under the management quota shall be filled up by the concerned institute in the followingPART I] PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ., JUNE 5, 2020 (JYST 15, 1942 SAKA) 271 manner:-

a) The management quota seats will be filled up only after the third counseling is over as per the notified schedule.

b) Each institute duly authorized by the University, conducting the counseling, shall publish an advertisement, mentioning the name of institute and seats against subject-wise combinations offered, in two leading newspapers (i.e. one in English and one in Punjabi Language). On the last day of counseling and may repeat this advertisement subsequently.

c) The Management of the Institute shall fill up management quota seats on the basis of a merit list of applicants who had applied in pursuance to advertisement as stated in 3(b) above through its own counseling in a transparent manner.

d) The basic eligibility criteria regarding educational qualification etc shall remain the same as prescribed in the notification.

e) There shall be no reservation, in respect of the prescribed management quota seats.

f) No college will be allowed to give any advertisement in the newspapers regarding admission before the third counseling is over. Any college found doing this, the admission committee shall cancel admission process of that college.

(9) In case of any dispute, the decision of the Counseling University shall be final.

(RAHUL BHANDARI)

The 30th April, 2020

Secretary to Govt. of Punjab,

Department of Higher Education.

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