B. V. V. Sangh’s S. C Nandimath Law College, Bagalkot (Old name is Basaweshwar Law College

B.V.V. Sangh’s S.C. Nandimath Law College, Bagalkot (formerly Basaweshwar Law College) was established in 1986 to meet the region's growing need for legal education . Functioning under the aegis of Basaveshwar Veerashaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha—which runs over 100 institutions—the college reflects a mission-driven ethos .

Affiliated with Karnataka State Law University, Hubli, and approved by the Bar Council of India as well as UGC (under Sections 2(f) & 12(b)), the college is also NAAC accredited with a B‑grade, reinforcing its academic credibility .

The institution offers both the 3‑year LL.B. and 5‑year B.A.LL.B. programs, with admissions based purely on merit (qualifying examination marks) .

Spread across a 2‑acre campus with its own building (22,780 sq ft), the college is well‑equipped to support academic and extracurricular development. Facilities include a library (~10,600+ books and 19+ journals), moot court hall, auditorium, cafeteria, gym, indoor & outdoor sports, separate hostels, medical services, computer lab, Wi‑Fi campus, and an active alumni network .

Student life at S.C. Nandimath features regular moot court exercises, legal aid camps through its dedicated cell, debate and cultural programs, an NSS unit, LEAD cell (in partnership with the Deshpande Foundation), and special lectures—fostering holistic development .

Per Careers360, the fee for a law program is approximately ₹1.10 lakh. The college accommodates around 180 students per course, supported by about 12 faculty members .