Gauhati University Removes Age Limit For Law Courses
A Good news for LAW Students that, Gauhati University has removed the age bar for Three-year and Five-year law courses.
GU officials said that the order will be put into effect from the 2014-15 academic calendar.
Aspirants of any age, who have scored the minimum marks required for admission to three-year and five-year courses in law, can apply for a seat in the two courses in law under GU. The decision has been taken following directives from the Bar Council of India,” said J Dutta, academic registrar of GU on Sunday.
Students holding a bachelor degree were eligible for the three-year law course, while those with a 12-pass record can opt for the five-year course. The minimum cut-off for applying in both the courses was 45 percent, however upto 5 percent grace was said to be provided for SC, ST and OBC students.
He also confirmed that this new rule will be applied to all law colleges which are affiliated to G.U.
“We are hopeful that removal of the age bar for admission to the three-year and five-year courses in law will fulfill the aspirations of those who want to practise law but can not get a law degree because of the age bar. It’s a positive step,” said Subhram Rajkhowa, professor in the department of law at GU.
Until last year, students aged 20 or under should apply for the five-year course while students aged 30 or under could apply for the three-year course.
This is great news for anyone who dreamt of becoming a lawyer but had to give up half-way due to personal or financial issues. This will give them another chance at fulfilling their dreams. Category: Assam, News, North East
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