February 3, 2023
National Testing Agency has notified the CUET PG LLM eligibility criteria along with other notifications listed earlier.
If you are going to appear in the CUET exam for admission to the LLM program, you must check the information brochure for all eligibility-related details.
As per the brochure, a total of twenty-one central and state-based universities shall be taking admission on the basis of the CUET PG LLM score card. Therefore, you are advised to make sure that you fulfill all the factors before filling out the application form.
One of the primary reasons for this is if your application forms do not adhere to the basic CUET PG eligibility prescribed by the agency? Then, your application form will be rejected and you won't be allowed to take up the examination.
The registration process of CUET PG LLM has been already commenced by the agency. The latest updates suggest that the entrance examination shall be held in the first or second week of July 2022.
NTA has released the CUET PG Admit card for exam dates 01, 02, 03 September 2022 on 29 August 2022. Please download the admit card from the official website of CUET PG website.
All the state, central and private universities shall be taking admission to the LLM courses on the basis of the scorecard of the CUET 2022 examination.
A total of twenty-one universities have decided to participate in the admission process.
Also, the final admission in the LLM course is based on two factors i.e qualifying for the CUET PG LLM eligibility and scoring high marks in the examination.
With that in mind, check out the basic eligibility criteria relevant to the Law programs offered by the universities below.
No age limit is mentioned for the CUET PG LLM examination. However, the university may notify them of separate age limits relevant to them before the counseling process. If you qualify for that only then, you will be provided admission into the LLM course.
As per the CUET PG LLM eligibility, the basic educational qualification for this going to be a BA LLB degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
The agency is going to follow the caste-based reservation policy as laid down by the central government. Go through the section below to know about the reservation policy followed by NTA:
Check: CUET PG LLM Exam Pattern
As per the information brochure if you are visually or orthopaedically disabled and cannot write the exam on your own. Then, in that case, you will be allowed to take the help of a scribe for writing the examination. However, there are certain rules that you should know before opting for the scribe facility in the CUET PG LLM exam.
Check: CUET PG LLM Syllabus
As notified earlier, only twenty-one state and central universities shall be participating in the CUET PG LLM examination. However, not all the universities are offering LLM in Law. Some of them are also offering LLM with specialization. You can check out the CUET PG LLM eligibility for all the colleges from the table mentioned below.
College Name | Course Name | Respective eligibility criteria |
Apex University | LLM-2years Corporate & Commercial Law | Passed in LL.B. Obtained at least 48% Marks for All categories |
Central University Kashmir | LLM in Legal Studies | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) 3 Years OR 5 Year Integrated BA LLB from a recognized University with at least 55% marks from a recognized University or its equivalent on the Grading Scale of respective Universities/ Institute (50% for OBC/ SC/ST/ PWD candidates). |
Central University Kashmir | LLM in Legal Studies (Cyber Security and Cyber Forensics) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) 3 Years or 5 Year Integrated BA LLB from a recognized University with at least 55% marks from a recognized University or its equivalent on the Grading Scale of respective Universities/ Institute (50% for OBC/ SC/ST/ PWD candidates). |
Banaras Hindu University | LLM/LLM 1Yr/LLM HRDE | 3-Year LL.B. after Graduation under 10+2+3 pattern or 5-year (Integrated) LL.B. under 10+2+5 pattern recognized by the Bar Council of India securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in LL. B. 3 year/ 5 year (Integrated) Degree. |
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Law | LL.B. with 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST/PwD) from recognized University/Institution |
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | LLM in Human Rights | Law Graduate Degree (Three & Five years LL.B.) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognized University/Institution |
Sardar Patel University of Police, Security, and Criminal Justice, Jodhpur | LLM in Criminal Law | LLB with a minimum of 55% Marks. |
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya | LLM | LL.B./ B.A.LL.B/ B.Com.LL.B/ B.Sc.LLB./ BBA. LL.B.: Candidate must have passed LL.B. 3-Years after graduation under 10+2+3 pattern or five years LL.B. under 10+2+5 pattern duly recognized by the Bar Council of India and have secured a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in the LL.B. Degree. Relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination will be given to the candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PWD categories. |
Central University Punjab | LLM | Bachelor‟s degree in Law with 50% marks {45% in case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University |
Central University South Bihar | LLM | Passed with 50% marks in the final examination of Bachelor's Degree in Law, approved by the Bar Council of India, conducted by a University/ College duly recognized by the UGC. |
Central University Tamil Nadu | LLM in Corporate Law and Industrial Jurisprudence | LLB Degree or it's equivalent with not less than 50% of marks (45% in case of SC/ST/PWD) in the aggregate in all the 3 years / 5 years of B.L / LLB Degree Course |
Central University Haryana | LLM | You should be having three years / five years LL.B. Degree from a recognized Indian or foreign university (As per AIU list) with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate |
Tezpur University | LLM | Bachelor’s Degree in Law with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent Grade Point. Relaxation of 5% marks or equivalent Grade Point for reserved category candidates as per Rules. |
Tripura University | LLM | Passed Three years LLB Degree admitted after graduation under (10 +2+ 3) pattern or 5 years integrated LLB degree course under (10+2+5) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate OR Appearing in the final semester of the above-mentioned qualifying examination, 2022 |
Central University Kerala | LLM | You should be having a three-year/five-year regular L.L.B. Degree from a recognized University (studied in the 10+2+3+3/10+2+5 system) with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade point in the aggregate. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. |
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar | LLM | 50% in LL.B. 3-year/Law Integrated Courses for all categories. |
Manipur University | LLM | 3 years Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B.) after Graduation under 10+2+3 +3 pattern or 5 years LL.B. Degree under 10+2+5 pattern recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI); 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade; 45% in aggregate for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layers)/PWD categories |
Sikkim University | LLM | Law Graduate with 50 % Marks for General & 45% for SC/ST/OBC/DA |
Central University Karnataka | LLM | Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized Indian or Foreign University (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list and Bar Council of India) with at least 50% marks aggregate (45% for OBC {NON-CREAMY LAYER}, SC, ST, PWD, and Kashmiri Migrant and Non-migrant Pandits) at the graduate level. All seats will be filled on the basis of merit in the Central Universities Entrance Test 2022 to be conducted by NTA |
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chattisgarh | LLM | LLB after graduation under 10+2+3 pattern or five-year Integrated LLB under 10+2+5 pattern recognized by the Bar Council of India securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in LLB. Relaxation of 5% to aspirants belonging to the SC/ST/PWD/OBC (NC) category |
Pondicherry University | LLM | LL.B. Degree or it's equivalent with not less than 50% of marks(45% in case of SC/ ST) in the aggregate in all the 3 years/5 years of B.L/ L.L.B Degree Course. |
North-Eastern Hill University | LLM | Secured 55% (for General candidates) and 50% (for SC/ST candidates in LL.B. or equivalent examination. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for the CUET PG LLM exam?
How many colleges are participating in the CUET PG LLM exam?
What is the basic educational qualification for the CUET PG LLM course?
Is there any scribe facility for the PwDB candidates appearing in the CUET PG LLM exam?
Yes, there is a scribe facility in the CUET PG LLM exam if you belong to the PwDB category.
What is the reservation policy in the CUET PG LLM exam for the OBC category?
As per the CUET PG LLM information brochure, there is going to be a 27% reservation in total seats for the OBC category.
What is the CUET PG LLM eligibility for Apex University?
You should have passed an LL.B. course and must have scored at least 48% Marks in all categories
What are the eligibility criteria for the LLM program of Central University Kashmir?
The eligibility criteria for the LLM program of Central University Kashmir is having a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or Integrated BA LLB with 3 or 5 years duration from a recognized University with at least 55% marks.
Updated On : February 3, 2023
National Testing Agency has notified the CUET PG LLM eligibility criteria along with other notifications listed earlier.
If you are going to appear in the CUET exam for admission to the LLM program, you must check the information brochure for all eligibility-related details.
As per the brochure, a total of twenty-one central and state-based universities shall be taking admission on the basis of the CUET PG LLM score card. Therefore, you are advised to make sure that you fulfill all the factors before filling out the application form.
One of the primary reasons for this is if your application forms do not adhere to the basic CUET PG eligibility prescribed by the agency? Then, your application form will be rejected and you won't be allowed to take up the examination.
The registration process of CUET PG LLM has been already commenced by the agency. The latest updates suggest that the entrance examination shall be held in the first or second week of July 2022.
NTA has released the CUET PG Admit card for exam dates 01, 02, 03 September 2022 on 29 August 2022. Please download the admit card from the official website of CUET PG website.
All the state, central and private universities shall be taking admission to the LLM courses on the basis of the scorecard of the CUET 2022 examination.
A total of twenty-one universities have decided to participate in the admission process.
Also, the final admission in the LLM course is based on two factors i.e qualifying for the CUET PG LLM eligibility and scoring high marks in the examination.
With that in mind, check out the basic eligibility criteria relevant to the Law programs offered by the universities below.
No age limit is mentioned for the CUET PG LLM examination. However, the university may notify them of separate age limits relevant to them before the counseling process. If you qualify for that only then, you will be provided admission into the LLM course.
As per the CUET PG LLM eligibility, the basic educational qualification for this going to be a BA LLB degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
The agency is going to follow the caste-based reservation policy as laid down by the central government. Go through the section below to know about the reservation policy followed by NTA:
Check: CUET PG LLM Exam Pattern
As per the information brochure if you are visually or orthopaedically disabled and cannot write the exam on your own. Then, in that case, you will be allowed to take the help of a scribe for writing the examination. However, there are certain rules that you should know before opting for the scribe facility in the CUET PG LLM exam.
Check: CUET PG LLM Syllabus
As notified earlier, only twenty-one state and central universities shall be participating in the CUET PG LLM examination. However, not all the universities are offering LLM in Law. Some of them are also offering LLM with specialization. You can check out the CUET PG LLM eligibility for all the colleges from the table mentioned below.
College Name | Course Name | Respective eligibility criteria |
Apex University | LLM-2years Corporate & Commercial Law | Passed in LL.B. Obtained at least 48% Marks for All categories |
Central University Kashmir | LLM in Legal Studies | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) 3 Years OR 5 Year Integrated BA LLB from a recognized University with at least 55% marks from a recognized University or its equivalent on the Grading Scale of respective Universities/ Institute (50% for OBC/ SC/ST/ PWD candidates). |
Central University Kashmir | LLM in Legal Studies (Cyber Security and Cyber Forensics) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) 3 Years or 5 Year Integrated BA LLB from a recognized University with at least 55% marks from a recognized University or its equivalent on the Grading Scale of respective Universities/ Institute (50% for OBC/ SC/ST/ PWD candidates). |
Banaras Hindu University | LLM/LLM 1Yr/LLM HRDE | 3-Year LL.B. after Graduation under 10+2+3 pattern or 5-year (Integrated) LL.B. under 10+2+5 pattern recognized by the Bar Council of India securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in LL. B. 3 year/ 5 year (Integrated) Degree. |
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Law | LL.B. with 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST/PwD) from recognized University/Institution |
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | LLM in Human Rights | Law Graduate Degree (Three & Five years LL.B.) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognized University/Institution |
Sardar Patel University of Police, Security, and Criminal Justice, Jodhpur | LLM in Criminal Law | LLB with a minimum of 55% Marks. |
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya | LLM | LL.B./ B.A.LL.B/ B.Com.LL.B/ B.Sc.LLB./ BBA. LL.B.: Candidate must have passed LL.B. 3-Years after graduation under 10+2+3 pattern or five years LL.B. under 10+2+5 pattern duly recognized by the Bar Council of India and have secured a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in the LL.B. Degree. Relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination will be given to the candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PWD categories. |
Central University Punjab | LLM | Bachelor‟s degree in Law with 50% marks {45% in case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign University |
Central University South Bihar | LLM | Passed with 50% marks in the final examination of Bachelor's Degree in Law, approved by the Bar Council of India, conducted by a University/ College duly recognized by the UGC. |
Central University Tamil Nadu | LLM in Corporate Law and Industrial Jurisprudence | LLB Degree or it's equivalent with not less than 50% of marks (45% in case of SC/ST/PWD) in the aggregate in all the 3 years / 5 years of B.L / LLB Degree Course |
Central University Haryana | LLM | You should be having three years / five years LL.B. Degree from a recognized Indian or foreign university (As per AIU list) with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate |
Tezpur University | LLM | Bachelor’s Degree in Law with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent Grade Point. Relaxation of 5% marks or equivalent Grade Point for reserved category candidates as per Rules. |
Tripura University | LLM | Passed Three years LLB Degree admitted after graduation under (10 +2+ 3) pattern or 5 years integrated LLB degree course under (10+2+5) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate OR Appearing in the final semester of the above-mentioned qualifying examination, 2022 |
Central University Kerala | LLM | You should be having a three-year/five-year regular L.L.B. Degree from a recognized University (studied in the 10+2+3+3/10+2+5 system) with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade point in the aggregate. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. |
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar | LLM | 50% in LL.B. 3-year/Law Integrated Courses for all categories. |
Manipur University | LLM | 3 years Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B.) after Graduation under 10+2+3 +3 pattern or 5 years LL.B. Degree under 10+2+5 pattern recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI); 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade; 45% in aggregate for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layers)/PWD categories |
Sikkim University | LLM | Law Graduate with 50 % Marks for General & 45% for SC/ST/OBC/DA |
Central University Karnataka | LLM | Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized Indian or Foreign University (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list and Bar Council of India) with at least 50% marks aggregate (45% for OBC {NON-CREAMY LAYER}, SC, ST, PWD, and Kashmiri Migrant and Non-migrant Pandits) at the graduate level. All seats will be filled on the basis of merit in the Central Universities Entrance Test 2022 to be conducted by NTA |
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chattisgarh | LLM | LLB after graduation under 10+2+3 pattern or five-year Integrated LLB under 10+2+5 pattern recognized by the Bar Council of India securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in LLB. Relaxation of 5% to aspirants belonging to the SC/ST/PWD/OBC (NC) category |
Pondicherry University | LLM | LL.B. Degree or it's equivalent with not less than 50% of marks(45% in case of SC/ ST) in the aggregate in all the 3 years/5 years of B.L/ L.L.B Degree Course. |
North-Eastern Hill University | LLM | Secured 55% (for General candidates) and 50% (for SC/ST candidates in LL.B. or equivalent examination. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for the CUET PG LLM exam?
How many colleges are participating in the CUET PG LLM exam?
What is the basic educational qualification for the CUET PG LLM course?
Is there any scribe facility for the PwDB candidates appearing in the CUET PG LLM exam?
Yes, there is a scribe facility in the CUET PG LLM exam if you belong to the PwDB category.
What is the reservation policy in the CUET PG LLM exam for the OBC category?
As per the CUET PG LLM information brochure, there is going to be a 27% reservation in total seats for the OBC category.
What is the CUET PG LLM eligibility for Apex University?
You should have passed an LL.B. course and must have scored at least 48% Marks in all categories
What are the eligibility criteria for the LLM program of Central University Kashmir?
The eligibility criteria for the LLM program of Central University Kashmir is having a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or Integrated BA LLB with 3 or 5 years duration from a recognized University with at least 55% marks.