LLM

LLM entrance examinations test the academic knowledge of the candidates who have completed their basic legal education. These entrance examinations are competitive as well as timed, and test the candidates' capabilities to answer questions from various branches of law in a short period of time. Many entrance examinations are either based on objective questions as well as subjective questions. It is suggested that candidates should attempt more than one entrance examination in order to secure admission to top Law schools. 

There are more than 20 LLM entrance examinations which are conducted to secure admission across central, state, as well private universities offering LLM courses. The popular entrance examinations are CUET PG, TS PGLCET, CLAT PG, AILET,  etc. 

Admissions to the LLM programme are very competitive, with Lacs of law graduates applying across government and private universities to pursue LLM. This competitiveness is due to the requirement of trained lawyers in various specialisations such as Corporate Laws, Business Laws, Criminal Laws, IPR Laws, etc. Candidates have to prepare extensively for the LLM 2025 exams in order to face the tough questions asked in the entrance examinations. They must be thorough with their syllabus in order to tackle the changing pattern and difficulty of these exams. The following preparation method is the norm for all LLM entrance exams:

• Students must be thoroughly aware of the requirements and acceptable exam scores for a college before applying there for LLM admission.
• Aspirants should research which universities accept which entrance examinations before planning the entirety of their preparation around those schools.
• Candidates must select an LLM course and their desired specialisations from among the many renowned law schools in India.
• They must also pay attention to the curriculum as well as the fee structure across top colleges offering the LLM course.
• Candidates must also ensure that the law college is recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) as well as the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The standard Admission process for the LLM course across every college is the same, and the candidates desiring to pursue LLM can check the points given below:

• Candidates must select the college where they want to apply for the  LLM course. 
• They must also decide which specialisation to choose as per their academic goals.
• Candidates must have completed LLB or a five-year integrated LLB from a recognised university. They must have also scored 50% on average in their course to be eligible to pursue an LLM.
• For candidates belonging to reserved categories, the minimum marks scored in graduation are 45% in aggregate.
• Candidates must then check the relevant entrance examination, which would secure admission in their desired institution.
• They must duly fill out the application form and submit all the relevant documents, and pay the application fee as per their category. 
• They must score a decent rank for securing a position in the merit list and be offered admission in their desired college.

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