Campus Times | Lucknow 

In a significant move aimed at modernising legal education and making the academic framework more student-friendly, Lucknow University has announced the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) provisions in its three-year and five-year LLB programmes. The decision, which takes effect from the current academic session, is expected to bring major relief to law students while aligning the curriculum with contemporary educational standards.

According to the university administration, students currently enrolled in the second semester of the first year of both LLB programmes will also be covered under the new policy framework, making them among the first beneficiaries of the reforms.

Promotion from odd to even semester

As part of the NEP-driven changes, the university has decided to promote students from odd semesters to even semesters in both the three-year and five-year LLB courses. The move is expected to provide relief to a large number of students and help maintain the regularity of the academic calendar.

University officials said the decision has been taken in accordance with NEP provisions and is intended to ensure continuity in legal education without causing academic disruption.

Aggregate-based passing rule introduced

One of the most notable changes relates to the passing criteria for law students. Under the revised system, students will no longer be required to secure separate passing marks in the theory examination and internal assessment components.

Instead, a student will be declared pass in a subject if they secure a minimum of 40 per cent marks in aggregate, calculated by combining theory examination and internal assessment scores. The revised norm is in line with standards prescribed by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

However, students must also secure an overall semester aggregate of at least 45 per cent marks across all subjects to qualify successfully.

Shift to 75:25 assessment model

The university has also overhauled its evaluation system under the NEP framework. The earlier assessment pattern, which allocated 90 per cent weightage to written examinations and 10 per cent to internal evaluation, has been replaced.

Under the new model, 75 per cent marks will be allotted to the theory examination, while 25 per cent will be based on internal assessment, including assignments, projects and attendance. Students will need to secure at least 40 marks out of the combined total of 100 to pass a subject.

Revised mark sheets to be issued soon

The Office of the Controller of Examinations has informed that revised first-semester mark sheets reflecting the new evaluation and passing norms will be released shortly. Once the updated mark sheets are issued, eligible students will be able to complete the examination form process for the upcoming even semester.

University aims to make legal education more accessible

Commenting on the decision, Vice-Chancellor Prof. J.P. Saini said the reforms are intended to make legal education more contemporary, flexible and student-centric. The revised assessment structure is expected to reduce academic stress while ensuring that students continue to meet professional standards required in legal education.