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The eligibility criteria for admission to LL.B. Courses may vary depending on the educational institution offering the programme. In general, the minimum educational qualification required for admission to a 3-year LL.B. Programme is a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates). As for the 5-year integrated LL.B. Programme, the eligibility criteria may vary, but it typically requires the candidate to have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates). Based on the information you provided, if you are applying for admission to a 3-year LL.B. Programme, you may not be eligible as your graduation percentage falls below the required minimum percentage. However, if you are applying for a 5-year integrated LL.B. Programme, you may be eligible as your PGDBA percentage meets the required minimum percentage. It is important to note that admission to LL.B. Programs may also depend on other factors such as the results of entrance exams and the availability of seats. Therefore, it is best to check with the educational institution where you wish to apply to confirm their eligibility criteria and the admission process.

Hi. Yes, Annamalai University distance education course is approved by UGC. Yet the process of approval took a lot of time. In the 2017, UGC came up with a set of protocols for giving distance and open learning programs which were amended in 2018. Under the new set of regulations, a new rule was introduced. A university was required to score a CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 3.26 out of 4 in the NAAC assessment. This new rule was mandatory for the university to be able to offer open and distance learning programs. The Annamalai University was awarded A grade accreditation by NAAC for scoring 3.09 out of 4 points. Hence the university then failed by the margin of 0.17. But the university was still allowed to impart distance and open learning programs till academic session 2019-20 since it was awarded A grade. Nearly six of the state universities across the country including Annamalai University, Bharathiar University, and Tamil Nadu University were affected by these rules. On seeking the help of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), the Annamalai University asked the UGC to relax the norms so that universities can continue to run various open and distance education courses. Now the HEA had asked the universities to approach individually to the UGC regarding the matter. The UGC rejected the recognition of Annamalai University for open and distance learning education in 2018. The universities including Annamalai made a plea to UGC seeking exemption from the rule, but the plea was rejected. Consequently, the varsity filed a petition in Madras High Court. The Madras High Court also stayed with the University Grants Commissions regulation, limiting universities from offering open and distance learning programs. The petition was then filed to Supreme Court. Chief Justice PT Asha and Indira Banerjee of the first Division Bench have asked the UGC to respond within three week time. The current Bench was also hearing the case filed by Annamalai University. After a successful hearing the Annamalai University distance education course was UGC approved.