LLM

The admission process for the PG course is almost completed. Calcutta University Law Entrance Test (CULET-UG) 2024 was conducted on Aug 18. This exam date is as per a notification released by the university. Moreover, for the 2024 admission, the e-counselling rounds were scheduled on Aug 30, 2024,  Sep 9, 2024 and Sep 13, 2024, as per unofficial sources. 

Yes, the Calcutta University, Faculty of Law offers a two-year LLM programme. The full-time course is divided into semester patterns. For selection in this course, aspirants have to take the Calcutta University Law Entrance Test (CULET-UG) and secure a good score. The course aspirants who meet the eligibility criteria can visit the university's official website to register and apply.

For admission to LLM course at Calcutta University Faculty of Law, the aspirants should have passed a valid law programme. Hence, candidates with a valid LLB/BA LLB or equivalent degree passed with required minimum aggregate are eligible for admission. Moreover, the qualifying exam should have been passed from a recognised university. Candidates must also hold the relevant documents/pass certificates for verification of documents.

No, the University of Calcutta may not admit candidates without a valid score of CULET-UG. Hence, the aspirants must take the entrance exam and secure a good score in it. Apart from this, the aspirants must fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements, i.e., LLB/BA LLB or equivalent degree pass with the required minimum aggregate.

Eligible candidates can get admission at Chanakya National Law University for LLM by taking the CLAT exam. Students can follow the steps below to confirm seats for the LLM course:

• Candidates have to register themselves for the accepted entrance exam from the official website.
• Appear for the CLAT exam and achieve a valid score.
• Seats are allocated to the eligible candidates
• Application fee is to be paid to confirm their seats.
• The university's admission committee will verify the documents uploaded to support the confirmation of completion of the admission formalities.

CNLU is ranked at #31 as per the ranking agency NIRF 2024. It is considered to be one of the best law universities in India. For years, CNLU Patna has been well recognised as one of the top institutions by NIRF 2024 across various segments of universities for outstanding performances in Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research parameters and a marvellous learning environment.

Note: The referenced NIRF ranking is sourced from the official website.

The Chanakya National Law University has a very competitive LLM course with the minimum number of seats intake. The sanctioned number of available seats for CNLU LLM varies every year, and with that, the availability according to the admission level. However, the total intake of seats for the LLM course is 60. However, the university reserves the right to revise the seat allotment. The above-mentioned seat intake is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. This is still subject to change; hence, the same is indicative.

The CLAT 2026 counselling first allotment list for admission to LLM course will be published on January 7, 2026.