The L.L.M. at Career Point University (CPU), Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, is a two-year, four-semester postgraduate law programme for LLB graduates seeking advanced specialisation in legal scholarship and practice. The curriculum covers legal theory, constitutional law, human rights, comparative law, judicial process, and advanced legal research methodology, combining doctrinal research with practical legal reasoning and academic writing skills. CPU is UGC-approved, BCI-affiliated, and holds NAAC B-grade accreditation. Total fees for the two-year L.L.M. programme are ₹1,35,000, payable at ₹32,500 per semester over four semesters plus a one-time admission fee of ₹5,000.
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are open at Career Point University; candidates may apply through the official portal at admission.cpuh.in.
Key Points
- Career Point University is BCI-affiliated, UGC-recognised, and NAAC B-grade accredited.
- The two-year (four-semester) L.L.M. is designed for LLB graduates seeking advanced legal expertise.
- Total fees are ₹1,35,000 (₹32,500 per semester × 4 semesters plus a one-time ₹5,000 admission fee).
- Admission is through CLAT PG score or CPU-EST; merit-based admission on LLB aggregate is also available.
- Graduates are well-placed for academic faculty and legal research positions, senior advocacy, judicial services, corporate legal advisory, policy research in government and non-governmental organisations, and international law practice.
CPU L.L.M. Fees
L.L.M. Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Fee per Semester | ₹32,500 |
| Semesters | 4 |
| One-Time Admission Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | ₹1,35,000 |
- Total fees for the two-year L.L.M. programme are ₹1,35,000: ₹32,500 per semester × 4 semesters (₹1,30,000) plus a one-time admission fee of ₹5,000.
- A refundable caution deposit of ₹3,000 is collected at the time of admission and is not included in the Total Fees above.
- Fee figures are as per the current official schedule; refer to cpuh.in/llm/ for updates before applying.
CPU L.L.M. Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| CPU Admissions Open (2026-27) | Ongoing |
| CLAT PG 2025 (Exam) | December 7, 2025 |
| CLAT PG 2025 (Result) | December 16, 2025 |
| CPU-EST Round 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| Programme Commencement | August 2026 (tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
| CLAT PG | October 31, 2025 | December 7, 2025 | December 16, 2025 |
- Applications are submitted through admission.cpuh.in; candidates must upload LLB and graduation mark sheets, character certificate, and migration certificate.
- Admission is through CLAT PG score, CPU-EST performance, or direct merit based on LLB aggregate.
- The CPU-EST is conducted in multiple rounds from May to July and provides access to merit scholarships of up to 90 percent on tuition fees.
- A one-time admission fee of ₹5,000 and a refundable caution deposit of ₹3,000 are payable at the time of joining.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold an LLB degree or equivalent from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST candidates).
- CLAT PG score or CPU-EST performance is accepted for admission; direct merit-based admission on LLB aggregate is also available.
- Candidates must submit LLB and graduation mark sheets, migration certificate, character certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable) at document verification.
Admission Process
- Register on the admissions portal at admission.cpuh.in and complete the L.L.M. application form.
- Pay the application fee and upload LLB and graduation mark sheets with required documents.
- Submit CLAT PG score or CPU-EST result; or apply for merit-based admission on LLB aggregate.
- Receive the admission offer letter; complete document verification at the university campus in Hamirpur.
- Pay the one-time admission fee and first-semester fees to confirm the seat.
CPU L.L.M. Scholarships 2026
L.L.M. Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| CPU-EST Merit Scholarship | Up to 90% on tuition fee | Based on performance in the CPU Eligibility and Scholarship Test (CPU-EST) |
| CLAT / Class XII Merit Scholarship | 10% to 50% on tuition fee | Based on CLAT percentile or Class XII aggregate marks |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (GoI/GoHP) | Full to partial fee coverage | SC/ST students from Himachal Pradesh; annual family income as per scheme norms |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | ₹12,000 per year | Top 20 percent in qualifying examination; family income below ₹8,00,000 |
- CPU-EST merit scholarships apply to all semesters provided the student maintains satisfactory academic performance.
- Government scholarship applications must be submitted on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in within the annual window (typically August to October).
- Students eligible for both CPU-EST and CLAT/XII merit scholarships receive the higher of the two scholarship amounts.
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