• Need clarification regarding State Bar Council enrollment after 3 Year LLB

Hi everyone, I need some clarity regarding eligibility for enrolment with the Karnataka State Bar Council after my cousin completes a 3-year LL.B.

My cousin’s academic background is as follows: he has completed schooling and graduation under the 10+2+3 pattern. He completed his 10th and 12th in regular on-campus mode. After that, he completed his BBA through online mode from a UGC-approved university. The university is also NAAC A++ accredited, and the online BBA program is reflected in AICTE records as well.

He is now applying for a regular 3-year LL.B course. During the admission process, the university said they granted admission, but before paying the fees they told him to get a confirmation regarding eligibility for enrolment with the Karnataka State Bar Council after completion of the LL.B.

I came across Rule 5 of the Bar Council of India Rules of Legal Education, 2008, which states:
“Provided that applicants who have obtained +2 Higher Secondary Pass Certificate or First-Degree Certificate after prosecuting studies in distance or correspondence method shall also be considered as eligible for admission in the Integrated Five Years course or three years’ LL.B. course, as the case may be.”

So, my doubt is this:
If my cousin has completed his education in the 10+2+3 pattern, with 10th and 12th in regular mode and BBA through a UGC-approved online/ODL mode from a recognized university, and then completes a regular 3-year LL.B, will he be eligible for enrolment with the Karnataka State Bar Council?

Has anyone here faced a similar situation, or got any written clarification from BCI or a State Bar Council on this?

I just want to get proper confirmation before joining to the 3-Year LL.B