Master of Laws (LL.M.)

About the Programme :

The LL.M. programme running under the aegis of Department of Contemporary and Tribal Customary Law, is a full time programme of study spanning across four (4) academic semesters, each of six (6) months duration.

The following specializations are being offered :

    • LL.M. (with specialization in Tribal and Customary Law)

    • LL.M. (with specialization in Human Rights)

The programme cannot be pursued simultaneously with any other full‐time study or employment.

Admission Notification :

The notification for admission to LL.M. programme is usually flashed in the month of March every year.

Eligibility Criteria :

A candidate seeking admission in the LL.M. programme must possess LL.B. degree from a recognized Indian or foreign University (recognized by the Bar Council of India), with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade/CGPA.

The same for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Divyang (differently abled) candidates is 45% or equivalent grade/CGPA.

There is no age bar for pursuing the programme.

Candidates appearing in the final year examination of LL.B. degree or those waiting for result, are also eligible to apply. However, if such a candidate secures seat, his/her admission shall be provisional and will be confirmed only when all prerequisites for admission are fulfilled on the day of admission or within the stipulated time frame as decided by the University.

Number of Seats :

The total number of seats in the LL.M. programme is currently TWENTY ONE (21).

The concurrent reservation rules as mandated by the Government of India/University Grants Commission (UGC), shall be applied accordingly.

Tentative Seat Matrix :

    • Unreserved (open for all) - 10 seats

    • Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non Creamy Layer - 05 seats

    • Scheduled Caste (SC) - 03 seats

    • Scheduled Tribe (ST) - 01 seat

    • Economically Weaker Sections - 02 seats

    • Divyang / Differently Abled - 01 seat (horizontal reservation)

Entrance Test :

Admission to the programme is made purely on the basis of candidate’s performance in Common University Entrance Test (CUET).

Entrance Test Centres :

CUET is conducted across the length and breadth of India.

Fee Structure :

    • (1st Semester - Rs 7,500), (2nd Semester - Rs. 4,400) , (3rd Semester - Rs. 4,400) and (4th Semester - Rs. 5,400)

    • For details regarding refund of fees in case of admission cancellation - [click here]

Queries / Clarification :

For any queries or clarification, feel free to contact :

Mobile : +91-9334230506 / E-mail : head.ctcl@cuj.ac.in