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4, Diamond Harbour Road, Kidderpore, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700 023

Admissions Open 2026-27

Bishop Canning Law College

Your Journey to Justice Starts Here.

B.A. LL.B. 5-Year Integrated Programme

Portrait of The Most Revd. Dr. Paritosh Canning
The Most Revd. Dr. Paritosh CanningFounder Chairman
  • Affiliated to University of Calcutta
  • Approved by Bar Council of India
  • A Unit of St. Thomas' School
Bishop Canning Law College entrance banner above the campus buildings at 4, Diamond Harbour Road

About us

Legal education rooted in justice, compassion and service

Bishop Canning Law College, located in the heart of Kolkata at 4, Diamond Harbour Road, is a premier institution for legal education.

Our mission is to provide quality legal education that combines academic excellence with practical training. We are committed to producing competent lawyers, judges, and legal scholars who will uphold the values of justice.

Leadership

Guided by a vision of justice and service

Portrait of The Most Revd. Dr. Paritosh Canning

The Vision of the Founder Chairman

“My vision for Bishop Canning Law College is to establish an institution of excellence that transcends conventional legal education by integrating academic rigour with ethical values, professional competence, and social responsibility.”

The Most Revd. Dr. Paritosh Canning

Founder Chairman, Moderator, Church of North India and Bishop of Calcutta

Portrait of Mr. Suman Biswas

Message from the Secretary

“Our endeavour is to nurture competent, ethical, and socially responsible legal professionals who uphold the rule of law and serve society with integrity and compassion.”

Mr. Suman Biswas

Secretary, Bishop Canning Law College

Our programmes

Law programmes at Bishop Canning Law College

5

Year Integrated

Undergraduate | Admissions Open 2026-27

B.A. LL.B. Integrated Programme

For students joining after Class 12, combining academic study with practical legal training.

  • Affiliated to University of Calcutta
  • Approved by Bar Council of India
  • Moot Court Training
  • Legal Aid Clinic
  • Internship Assistance
  • Judiciary Exam Classes

3

Year Undergraduate Programme

Coming Soon

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Designed for graduates who wish to pursue a career in litigation, the judiciary, or legal practice.

Courtroom Training | Legal Aid Clinic

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2

Year Postgraduate Programme

Coming Soon

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Advanced study in branches of law, with a focus on research methodology and academic excellence.

Advanced Legal Research | Specialisation | Dissertation

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Beyond the classroom

Practical training for a career in law

  • Moot Court Training
  • Legal Aid Clinic
  • Internship Assistance in High Court & Supreme Court
  • Special Classes for Judiciary & Competitive Exams

Admissions 2026-27

How to apply after Class 12

B.A. LL.B. eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) from any recognised board, with minimum marks of 45% (General), 42% (OBC) or 40% (SC/ST). Age limit as per Bar Council norms.

  1. 1

    Fill in the application form

    Complete the application form, online or offline.

  2. 2

    Submit your documents

    Provide your Class 12 marksheet, ID proof and photographs.

  3. 3

    Merit list

    The merit list is prepared according to University of Calcutta guidelines.

  4. 4

    Counselling and verification

    Your admission is confirmed after counselling and document verification.

College facilities

Everything you need to study law

  • Highly Qualified, Experienced Faculty
  • Well-Stocked Law Library with E-Library
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Smart Classrooms
  • Moot Court Hall with a Real Courtroom Experience
  • Legal Aid & Research Cell
  • Computer Lab with High-Speed Internet
  • Regular Seminars and Workshops with Judges & Senior Advocates
  • Placement & Internship Cell
College library with reading tables and glass-fronted bookcases
Library
Open wooden doors leading into the college library
Library entrance
College corridor with a human rights poster on the wall
College corridor
Poster titled Human Rights and Access to Justice
Human rights awareness

Get in touch

Enquire about admissions for 2026-27

Write to us or visit the college to ask about eligibility, the application form and the admission process.

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4, Diamond Harbour Road, Kidderpore
Kolkata, West Bengal - 700 023

Admissions Open 2026-27

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