University of Burdwan LLM Admission 2026-2028 Open at buruniv.ac.in; Check Last Date to Apply

The University of Burdwan (BU) has opened online applications for the Master of Laws (LL.M.) programme for the session 2026-2028 under the Arts Faculty. The notification was issued by the Faculty Council for Arts, Commerce, Law, Music and Fine Arts on the official university portal at buruniv.ac.in. Candidates can submit the online application form till October 22, 2026.

The written admission test for the two-year postgraduate law programme is scheduled for October 29, 2026. Admission to the LLM programme is strictly merit-based and depends on performance in the university-conducted entrance test. The programme is offered by the Department of Law at Golapbag, Bardhaman.

University of Burdwan LLM 2026 Important Dates

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Applicants must hold a 3-year or 5-year Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a Bar Council of India (BCI) approved Centre of Study under a UGC-recognised university. The degree must be earned through a regular mode of study.

The minimum qualifying marks are 50 percent in aggregate for unreserved candidates. A relaxation to 45 percent is given to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, Differently-Abled, Sports Persons, and EWS category candidates. Final-year LL.B. candidates awaiting results may also apply as per university norms.

Fee Structure for LLM 2026-2028

The total programme fee for the LLM course at the University of Burdwan is Rs 9,100 for the full two-year duration. The fee is payable in semester-wise instalments as per the university schedule. Candidates must also pay a separate application fee at the time of online submission.

How to Apply for the LLM Programme?

Interested candidates must apply through the official online portal only. Offline or printed applications will not be accepted by the Department of Law.

1. Visit the official website at buruniv.ac.in.
2. Open the Notices section and click on the LLM 2026-2028 admission link.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in academic, personal, and category details.
5. Upload scanned copies of required documents and photograph.
6. Pay the application fee online through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
7. Submit the form and download the acknowledgement for future use.

Admission Test Details

The University of Burdwan conducts an offline written entrance test for shortlisting LLM candidates. The test is scheduled on October 29, 2026, at the designated centre in Bardhaman. Candidates must carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam hall.

Final admission is granted on the basis of the merit list prepared from the written test score. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification before confirmation of seats.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit buruniv.ac.in and read the official information brochure.
2. Verify your eligibility against the LL.B. aggregate percentage requirement.
3. Keep scanned copies of your LL.B. mark sheets, photograph, signature, and category certificate ready.
4. Arrange online payment credentials for the application fee.
5. Submit the completed application form on or before October 22, 2026.
6. Download the admit card once released and prepare for the October 29 written test.