Rule 5 of the BCI Rules explicitly states that applicants who obtained their "First Degree Certificate after prosecuting studies in distance or correspondence method shall also be considered as eligible for admission" into the 3-year LL.B. course.

2)Since your cousin has a regular 10th and 12th followed by a 3-year BBA, he satisfies the formal education sequence. The BCI only disqualifies those who obtain degrees from Open Universities directly (e.g., doing a degree without a 10th or 12th certificate).

Degree through distance or correspondence mode are not automatically disqualified, provided the qualification is from a recognized university.

Check,

1. Whether the degree is from a UGC-recognized university.

2. Whether a candidate with a UGC-recognized online BBA degree (after regular 10+2) is eligible for enrolment after completing a regular 3-year LL.B.Prior clarification from Bar Council is the safest and correct step.

3. Whether the mode -online is valid and approved for that period

If he has not completed graduation degree by three years regular course then he may not be eligible for enrollment as an advocate even though he may be permitted to study three years law degree course and completes it successfully.

Yes he will be subject to UGC & bar council rules if not then a writ petition needs to be filed 

Based on the Bar Council of India (BCI) rules and available clarifications, your cousin is likely eligible for enrollment with the Karnataka State Bar Council after completing a regular 3-year LL.B., provided his online BBA is from a UGC-recognized university.

The BCI's Legal Education Rules, 2008, specifically the proviso to Rule 5, explicitly states that applicants who obtained their "First Degree Certificate after prosecuting studies in distance or correspondence method shall also be considered as eligible for admission" into the 3-year LL.B. course . This means the BCI does not disqualify a graduation degree simply because it was obtained through distance or online mode, as long as the program and the university are recognized .

The key distinction is that the BCI only approves regular, full-time LL.B. programs for enrollment as an advocate . Since your cousin is pursuing a regular, on-campus 3-year LL.B., he satisfies this core requirement. His situation is different from a candidate who pursued the LL.B. degree itself through distance mode, which is not recognized for practice .

The fact that his 10th and 12th were in regular mode further strengthens his case, as the BCI's main concern regarding "distance" qualifications is when a student uses an open university system to obtain a degree without any basic prior qualification . Therefore, with a UGC-approved online BBA followed by a regular, BCI-approved 3-year LL.B., your cousin should be eligible for enrollment. It is always advisable to seek a specific written clarification from the Karnataka State Bar Council for complete certainty .

Sir/Madam,

The 3-Year Online/ODL is recognised and valid for the admission in 3-Year LLB course. 

Yes, in principle he should be eligible, provided his online BBA was from a UGC-recognised programme/university and he completes the 3-year LL.B in regular mode from a BCI-recognised law college. BCI has clarified that for 3-year LL.B, the required qualification is 12th plus graduation, and such qualifying degrees may be through distance/correspondence mode; UGC also treats recognised ODL/online degrees as equivalent to conventional degrees.

However, enrolment is always subject to final scrutiny by the Karnataka State Bar Council, so a written confirmation is advisable before paying the LL.B fees.

Next step you may consider

Take written confirmation from the law college and also email the Karnataka State Bar Council/BCI with the BBA recognition details before admission.