India, Oct. 20 -- Girls' enrolment in law courses in Maharashtra has registered a rise in the 2026-27 academic year, with their share of total admissions increasing from 40.75% to 43.38%. According to data from the Directorate of Higher Education, 14,761 girls secured admission to three-year and five-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programmes this year, compared with 13,521 in 2025-26, marking an increase of 1,240 students.

The sharpest rise was recorded in the five-year LLB programme, which students can pursue after completing Class 12. Admissions of girls to these courses increased from 5,450 in 2025-26 to 6,413 in 2026-27, a jump of 963 students, or around 17.7%. Meanwhile, enrolment in the three-year LLB programme, generally pursued afte...