Gujarat University LLB Syllabus 2026-27: Semester-Wise Guide for Law Students

Gujarat University (GU), established in 1949 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, is Gujarat's premier state university offering the Bar Council of India (BCI) accredited 3-Year LL.B. and 5-Year Integrated B.A. LL.B. programmes. For the academic year 2026-27, the curriculum incorporates the historic criminal law transition from IPC, CrPC, and the Indian Evidence Act to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2023), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS 2023), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA 2023). Law students studying across affiliated institutions—such as Sir L.A. Shah Law College, Motilal Nehru Law College, and City Law College—must navigate a structured 6-semester roadmap emphasizing both statutory interpretation and practical advocacy.

The 3-Year LL.B. program consists of 30 compulsory and elective papers structured across 6 semesters: ### Semester 1 (Foundational Jurisprudence) - Paper 101: Constitutional Law - I (Fundamental Rights, Preamble, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties) - Paper 102: Law of Contract - I (General Principles of Contract, Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Specific Relief Act) - Paper 103: Law of Torts & Consumer Protection Act (Negligence, Nuisance, Strict Liability, Consumer Redressal Forums) - Paper 104: Law of Crimes - I (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023) (General Exceptions, Offenses against Body & Property) - Paper 105: Family Law - I (Hindu Law) (Hindu Marriage Act 1955, Succession, Adoption, Maintenance) ### Semester 2 (Commercial & Public Law) - Paper 106: Constitutional Law - II (Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, Emergency Provisions, Writs, Amendment) - Paper 107: Special Contracts (Contract - II) (Indemnity, Guarantee, Bailment, Pledge, Agency, Sale of Goods, Partnership) - Paper 108: Family Law - II (Muslim Law & Special Marriage Act) - Paper 109: Property Law & Easement Act (Transfer of Property Act 1882, Doctrine of Election, Lis Pendens) - Paper 110: Environmental Law (National Green Tribunal Act, Environment Protection Act 1986, Public Trust Doctrine) ### Semester 3 & 4 (Statutory Procedure & Evidence) - Labour & Industrial Laws - I & II (Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, Trade Unions Act, Social Security Code) - Criminal Procedure (BNSS 2023) & Juvenile Justice (Arrest, Bail, Charge, Trial, Judgment, Appeal) - Law of Evidence (BSA 2023) (Primary/Secondary Evidence, Electronic Records under Sec 63, Burden of Proof) - Jurisprudence & Legal Theory (Analytical, Positivist, Natural Law, Historical, and Sociological Schools) - Company Law & Corporate Governance (Companies Act 2013, Directors, Prospectus, Winding-up) ### Semester 5 & 6 (Procedural & Clinical Training) - Civil Procedure Code 1908 & Limitation Act (Pleadings, Execution, Injunctions, Appeals) - Principles of Taxation Law (Income Tax Act 1961, Goods & Services Tax) - Arbitration, Conciliation & ADR (Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, Section 89 CPC Mediation) - Clinical Paper: Drafting, Pleading & Conveyancing (Plaints, Written Statements, Deeds) - Clinical Paper: Moot Court & Internship Training (Memorial Drafting, Court Visits)

Gujarat University follows a standardized dual-evaluation system: 1. Internal Assessment (30 Marks): Comprises classroom attendance (5 marks), internal test/mid-semester examination (15 marks), and assignment/case presentation (10 marks). 2. University External Examination (70 Marks): 3-hour descriptive examination comprising five 14-mark descriptive questions or short note combinations. 3. Passing Minimum: A student must secure at least 40% in individual subject external papers (28/70) and 50% overall aggregate across the semester to qualify for clear progression.

1. Master the IRAC Answering Method: In 14-mark questions, always structure answers into Issue, Relevant Statute Section, Judicial Precedents, and Application/Conclusion. 2. Cite BNS & Old IPC Sections in Parallel: Examiners award bonus evaluation when students accurately mention: "Under Section 103 of BNS 2023 (corresponding to Section 302 of the erstwhile IPC 1860)..." 3. Memorize Landmark Supreme Court Ratios: Ensure minimum 2 precedents per major topic (e.g., Maneka Gandhi (1978) for Article 21, Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. for unilateral contracts). 4. Practice Timed Mock Papers: Use LowStudy's simulated 3-hour mock tests to manage time allocation (approx. 32 minutes per 14-mark question).