Discontinued (May-2025) LL.M Shift II (SFS) 

at Department of Law, Rohtak

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A thirty-student LL.M. programme is offered by the Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Department of Law, which can be said that the intake officially is divided per specialisation as follows

criminal law - 30 seats

corporate law - 30 seats

constitutional law- 30 seats.

So, the Master of Laws programme is available in three specializations: Corporate, criminal, and constitutional law

This course is selected by an entrance exam, and the prerequisites are an L.L.B. (Professional) degree with a minimum of 50% overall or an equivalent exam that is approved by MDU Rohtak 3. As a result, the MDU Department of Law's LL.M. programme can accept 30 students.

There are three specialisations offered for LLM including, Criminal Law Group, Corporate Law Group and Constitutional Law Group.

MDU Rohtak offers two-year LLM through Department of Law and affiliated colleges. Below is the eligibility criteria for LLM:

Aspirants need to complete LLB (Professional) with a minimum of 50% aggregate or any other examination recognised by MD University Rohtak as equivalent thereto to apply for LLM programme.

Eligibility for LLM offered by MDU Affiliated Colleges

Candidates must have passed LLB or an examination recognised as equivalent thereto by MDU Rohtak with a minimum of 50% aggregate (47.50% marks for SC/ ST/ Blind/ Visually and Differently Abled candidates of Haryana only).

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Major differences that are concerning for LLM students are what specializations are offered. The Institute of Law and Research may offer specializations such as International Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Human Rights Law, and Environmental Law whereas on the other hand, MDU offers constitutional law, corporate law, and criminal law. So, you can go for your preference.

Although there are advantages and disadvantages to the LL.M. programs offered by the Institute of Law and Research and the Department of Law at MDU. When evaluating these programs, it's critical to take into account elements like the faculty's experience, the course content, research possibilities, and the alumni network. You might also want to think about the universities' general reputation, campus amenities, and location. In order to make an informed choice based on your unique academic and professional goals, I would advise if at all feasible visiting both the schools.

The minimum eligibility for PhD at Department of Law, MDU is having a Master's degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate or its equivalent B grade in UGC seven-point scale in the subject concerned or an allied subject. Yes, you are eligible for PhD at the university.

During 2022 placements, the highest median package stood at INR 8.20 LPA and was offered to LLM students. Check the complete insights of Department of Law MDU placements 2022 from the table below:

NOTE: The aforementioned details are collated from the NIRF report 2023.

Department of Law MDU offers  courses at multiple levels for candidates. The courses that candidates can apply to in the admission process 2026 are: 

• BA-LLB: The five-year law course is offered at the UG level for candidates who have cleared Class 12
• LLM: It is a two-year Masters course that is offered to candidates who have completed their LLB or a five-year UG law programme 
• LLB: The three-year course is designed for candidates wishing to pursue the field of law as their career. Candidates must have completed their graduation with any programme in order to be eligible for the course

The Department of Law, MDU admission process for the courses on offer can be merit-based or entrance-based, depending upon the course. Candidates can apply for their desired course through the official website of the Department of Law MDU. Candidates can visit the official MDU website to apply for admission.

As per NIRF report 2025, Department of Law MDU placements 2024 are mentioned below:

As per NIRF report 2025, the placement rate recorded during Department of Law MDU for BA LLB, LLB and LLB courses in 2024 was 100%.