NLU Eligibility

What is the eligibility criteria for LLM program offer by National Law University, Delhi and also let me know further information of program?

[Rajkumar Agarwal]

AS per your concern I will let you know National Law University, Delhi eligibility criteria for LLM program and other details of program.

Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to the LL. M. Programme, a candidate should have passed the LL.B. or an equivalent degree from a recognised University with not less than 55% marks on aggregate (50% in case of reserved categories, i.e. SC/ST/Persons with Disability).

Admission of foreign nationals shall be made on the basis of:
Academic record of LL.B. or equivalent degree recognized by the UGC/ Association of Indian Universities with not less than 55% marks or the equivalent grade.

Assessment of necessary communication skills in written and spoken English and performance at the interview in terms of aptitude and capacity.

Program structure
The course structure for the programmeis as follows:
Mandatory Papers (3 credits each)
Research Methodology (Semester I)
Comparative Public Law (Semester I)
Law and Justice in a Globalizing World (Semester I)

Optional Papers (2 credits each) [Based on Specialization Chosen]
Optional Paper 1 (Semester I)
Optional Paper 2 (Semester I)
Optional Paper 3 (Semester II)
Optional Paper 4 (Semester II)
Optional Paper 5 (Semester II)

Dissertation (5 credits)
A student will receive the LL.M degree in a particular specialization if s/he opts for and successfully completes all five optional papers and dissertation in that specialization. If a student opts for papers across specializations, the student’s degree and transcript will not indicate any particular specialization.

Specializations
Constitutional Law and Environmental Law
Constitutional Law (Semester I)
Environmental Law and Policy (Semester I)
Comparative Law (Semester II)
Constitutional Theory (Semester II)
Climate Change and Sustainable Development (Semester II)

Constitutional Law and Criminal Law
Constitutional Law (Semester I)
Contemporary Issues in Criminal Law (Semester I)
Comparative Law (Semester II)
Constitutional Theory (Semester II)
Advanced Criminal Procedure (Semester II)

Constitutional Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Constitutional Law (Semester I)
International Human Rights Law (Semester I)
Comparative Law (Semester II)
Constitutional Theory (Semester II)
International Humanitarian and Refugee Law (Semester II)

Constitutional Law and Personal Laws
Constitutional Law (Semester I)
Succession, Marriage and Divorce in Personal Laws (Semester I)
Constitutional Theory (Semester II)
Constitutional Claims and Sociological Perspectives on Personal Laws (Semester II)
Contemporary Issues in Personal Laws (Semester II)

IPR and Competition Law
Overview of Competition Law and Market Regulation (Semester I)
Economics of Competition Law (Semester I)
IPR and Competition Law Interface (Semester II)
Comparative Copyright Law (Semester II)
Anti-Competitive Agreements: Comparative Perspectives (Semester II)

Business Laws
Overview of Competition Law and Market Regulation (Semester I)
Cross Border Business Law and Practice (Semester I)
International Taxation (Semester II)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (Semester II)
Advanced Corporate Law (Semester II)

Employment Laws
Administrative and Service Law (Semester I)
Resolution of Service Matter Disputes (Semester I)
Labour and Industrial Laws in the 21st Century (Semester II)
Labour Disputes Resolution (Semester II)
Social Security and Welfare Safeguards (Semester II)

Competition Law and Market Regulation
Overview of Competition Law and Market Regulation (Semester I)
Economics of Competition Law (Semester I)
Combinations: Comparative Perspectives (Semester II)
Abuse of Dominance: Comparative Perspectives (Semester II)
Anti-Competitive Agreements: Comparative Perspectives (Semester II)

Admission Procedure:
The admission to the LL.M. Degree shall be done through an All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) conducted every year by the University.

Candidates awaiting results of the qualifying examination can appear for the Entrance Test subject to a condition that they produce proof of having passed the qualifying examination at the time of admission.

The total number of seats are 40 with the following reservations:
General 75%
Scheduled Caste 15%
Scheduled Tribe 7.5%
Persons with Disability 2.5%

Admission of foreign nationals: 5 seats are allotted to foreign national candidates possessing the citizenship of a country other than India will only be considered under this category. The foreign nationals are exempted from taking the admission test.

Vacant seats under the foreign national category shall be filled from the general category candidates in order of merit.


Address:-
National Law University, Delhi
Sector 14, Dwarka, Delhi, 110078

Phone:-
011 2803 4257