Braja Mohan Thakur Law College (Autonomous), Purnea

Established in 1982, Braja Mohan Thakur Law College (BMTLC) is a premier institution located in Purnea, Bihar. Recognized under Sections 2(F) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956, and permanently affiliated with Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University (BNMU), the college is also approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for law courses. In 2011, it received a "B" grade accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Courses Offered

BMTLC offers the following full-time law programs:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – 3 years

• Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws (BA LL.B.) – 5 years

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) – 2 years

The college has an intake capacity of 180 students for the LL.B. program.

Infrastructure and Facilities

Spread over a 3-acre campus, BMTLC provides a conducive environment for legal education. Key facilities include:

• Modern classrooms and seminar halls

• Computerized library with over 4,000 volumes

• Moot court hall for practical training

• Hostel facilities for both boys and girls

• Yoga and health center

• Auditorium named after Kumar Adyanand Sinha

• Cafeteria and sports facilities

• Wi-Fi enabled campus

• Medical facility with regular doctor visits

Vision and Mission

BMTLC aims to provide qualitative legal education, especially to students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The college envisions imparting professional, vocational, and computer-integrated legal education, aligning with the guidelines set by the Bar Council of India.

Admission Process

Admissions are conducted based on the guidelines of BNMU. For the LL.B. program, candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% marks. For the BA LL.B. program, candidates should have completed their 10+2 education. The college follows a merit-based selection process, which may include an entrance test or interview.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

BMTLC offers scholarships and financial aid to meritorious and economically weaker students. These include merit-based scholarships and assistance for students from reserved categories.