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To become a tax consultant, aspirants have to study the post graduation course in Taxation. Otherwise, they should have done the Certified Public Accountant course offered by the CPA Council. On completion of the course, they have to undergo practical experience in the concerned areas so as to become a worthy tax consultant. These professionals can search out for career in industries, companies, business establishments and so on. Most of the tax consultants carry out private practice, as it is more profitable. In their day-to-day affairs, these experts help their clients or companies to be aware of the state-run, local as well as global tax structures. Tax consultants also assist them in their elementary tax planning.
Who is eligible to apply?
Graduates in taxation or related disciplines can pursue the post graduation programme in the concerned areas. Likewise, the eligibility criterion to apply for the CPA course is a pass in the Bachelors Degree in any disciplines. Students should have studied the course from a recognized University or institute.
Key Points in the process
Complete the 12 years of Schooling.
Earn a graduation in Commerce, Finance, Taxation or related fields.
Study the post graduation course in the respective fields.
Otherwise, pursue the CPA program.
Gain on-the-job training in Taxation law and practice.
Search out for employments in public or private sector establishments.
Or else, carry out private practice.
Skills required for a tax consultant
Tax consultants should have special skills, ability to think differently, good conversation and leadership skills in addition to their technical expertise. They should also have ample exposure about the taxation sector and the current market scenario.

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Yes, you can take admission in 3 years LL.B. Course without having to appear for entrance exam. There are colleges who offer admission on the merit basis. LL.B. Is a 3 years long course which has started to be replaced by B.A. LL.B. Course which is 5 years long. Most colleges these days are preferring to offer B.A. LL.B. Course to the candidates which can be taken after completing 12th standard. It is mandatory to appear for entrance exam for B.A. LL.B. Course. The name of entrance exam is CLAT. There is however no such requirement for LL.B. Course. You can seek direct admission based on the merit. You will have to appear for an interview after which you will be given admission for LL.B. Course. Although not every college follow this procedure and a large number of them prefer to select candidates through entrance exam. The criteria for entrance exam is:
Eligibility
1. A Bachelor degree in any stream.
2. Minimum of 45 percent marks in Bachelor degree.
3. SC/ST need 40 percent marks.
4. Age limit for LL.B. Is 30 years.
5. SC/ST gets 5 years relaxation in upper age limit. The criteria for admission based on merit is also same. However you will need to have good percentage to make the cut. Below are some colleges that offer admission through merit.
1. Government Law College (Mumbai)
2. Balaji Law College (Pune)
3. ILS Law College (Pune)