Manav Bharti University (MBU) in Solan, Himachal Pradesh offers a 2-year Master of Laws (LLM) programme for law graduates seeking advanced specialisation in legal disciplines. MBU is a UGC-recognised university holding NAAC Grade B accreditation and ranks 337 in Collegedunia’s 2025 universities list. The LLM curriculum at MBU covers advanced constitutional law, jurisprudence, legal research methodology, and elective specialisations, preparing graduates for academia, advanced legal practice, judicial services, and policy research roles.
Admissions to the 2026-27 academic session are open; candidates may apply through manavbhartiuniversity.edu.in or in person at the Solan campus.
Key Points
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters); 40 seat intake; UGC-recognised university in Himachal Pradesh.
- Total fees: ₹90,000 over 2 years (₹45,000 per year, payable in two semester instalments).
- Accepts CLAT-PG and AILET (LLM) scores for merit-based admission alongside MBU Entrance Test.
- Advanced coursework in jurisprudence, legal research methodology, and specialised legal subjects.
- Graduates are eligible for UGC-NET (Law) to pursue teaching and research careers.
MBU LLM Fees
LLM Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | ₹45,000 |
| Total Tuition (2 years) | ₹90,000 |
| Hostel Fee (per year, optional) | ₹18,000 to ₹30,000 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | ₹90,000 |
- Fee of ₹45,000 per year is payable in two instalments at the start of each semester.
- Hostel charges and a one-time security deposit of ₹5,000 are billed separately and excluded from the total above.
MBU LLM Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CLAT 2026 Result (for reference) | December 16, 2025 |
| MBU Application Window | June 2026 |
| Last Date for Applications | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| MBU Entrance Test / CLAT-based Merit List | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commence | September 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CLAT-PG | October 31, 2025 | December 7, 2025 | December 16, 2025 |
| AILET (LLM) | November 10, 2025 | December 14, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
| MBU Entrance Test | July 2026 (Tentative) | August 2026 (Tentative) | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Candidates with a valid CLAT or AILET score may be admitted on the basis of their national law entrance rank without appearing in the separate MBU entrance test.
- Applications can be submitted online at manavbhartiuniversity.edu.in or in person at the MBU campus in Solan.
- SC and ST candidates receive a 5 percentage point relaxation in minimum eligibility marks.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold an LLB degree (3-year or 5-year integrated BA LLB) from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent marks in aggregate for General category.
- SC and ST candidates are eligible with a minimum of 45 percent marks in the qualifying LLB degree.
- A valid CLAT-PG or AILET (LLM) score, or a qualifying score in the MBU Entrance Test, is required for final selection.
Admission Process
- Visit the MBU official website at manavbhartiuniversity.edu.in and submit the online application form along with the required documents and application fee.
- Provide your CLAT-UG or AILET score in the application if applicable, so the university can consider your national law entrance rank.
- Candidates without a CLAT/AILET score must appear for the MBU Entrance Test conducted on campus.
- Check the published merit list on the university website after the entrance test and merit-list release.
- Report for document verification with original mark sheets, category certificate if applicable, and migration certificate.
- Pay the semester fee within the stipulated time to confirm your admission and secure the allotted seat.
MBU LLM Scholarships 2026
LLM Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| MBU Merit Scholarship | Percentage tuition waiver | Based on performance in MBU Entrance Test or Class 12/graduation aggregate |
| HP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | Up to full tuition reimbursement | SC, ST, and OBC students domiciled in Himachal Pradesh; apply via National Scholarship Portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship | ₹10,000 per year | Top 20 percentile students from recognised boards; income below ₹8 Lakh per annum |
| Sports and Cultural Achievement Award | Variable waiver | National or state level achievers in sports or recognised cultural events |
- HP Post-Matric Scholarship applications must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the annual deadline.
- Merit scholarships are subject to maintaining minimum academic performance each semester as determined by the university.
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