Law

As per the NIRF report 2023 of Faculty of Law BHU, the total LLM students placed were 12. The total candidates who took part in the placements drive were 69. Moreover, the median package offered during the placements was INR 10 LPA. Apart from university placements, graduates can also find opportunities outside the university placements cell.

VELS University LLM course is spread across various specialisations. Listed below are some of the popular specialisations opted for by many students:

Corporate and Commercial Law

Constitutional and Administrative Law

Criminal Law & Criminal Justice Administration

Law Relating to Intellectual Property Rights:

Labour & Administrative Law

The toatl fee structure for PG course at both the universities is cumulative of various components. These are either one-time chargeable, or have to be paid annually/semesterly. The below table showcases the total tuition fee for LLM course at both the universities.

NOTE: The fee mentioned above is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative. Also, the given fee range is inclusive of fees for LLM one and two year long courses.

Before applying for the VELS University LLM course, students must check if they fulfill the eligibility requirements. To be eligible, candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board in India. However, it is also important to note that meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee admission to the programme, as the final selection is based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination.

Yes, LLM is available at VELS University. It is a dual degree programme that combines two different fields, Law and Commerce. Offered at the PG level, the duration of this programme is five years. Students seeking admission to this course must apply for the VEE exam conducted by the university. Students can apply for the preferred course by visiting the official website of the university.

Both Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) are top universities. In 2024 rankings, BHU is ranked #25 and AMU is ranked #12 in the law category. Moreover, as per the placements report of 2022 for both the universities, the LLM students have secured jobs in reputed firms. The median package offered to Faculty of Law BHU LLM candidates has stood at INR 10 LPA and for AMU LLM candidates it is INR 10.32 LPA. Students can consider this data and some other factors to make a decision.

Yes, Faculty of Law BHU facilitate scholarship to LLM course applicants. To avail of a scholarship, candidates must fulfil the criteria prescribed by the authority. The applicants can apply for BHU scholarships. Moreover, the scholarships are provided in the form of financial aid. The university offer INR 5,000 Per annum to a maximum of 20 blind students. Additionally, the first and second rank holders are awarded a cash prize of INR 4,000 and INR 3,000, respectively. Candidates belonging to economically weaker backgrounds can get INR 2,000 per annum.

Yes, the Faculty of Law, BHU accepts CUET-PG scores for admission to LLM courses. Candidates seeking admission must have a valid score in the national-level examination. In 2025, the cutoff marks for the one-year LLM and two-year LLM courses stood at 187 and 185, respectively. The mentioned cutoff was for the applicants belonging to the General All-India category.