CSJMU L.L.M : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. CSJMU LLM (2-year) admission is conducted through a university-level screening test followed by a personality test/interview. The final merit list is prepared giving 70% weightage to the written screening test and 30% to the interview. This is different from the LLB programme which is purely merit-based. Candidates must register on the official portal, appear for the screening test (typically held in May-June), and then attend the interview round. The screening test covers legal aptitude, constitutional law, criminal law, and general legal knowledge.

Ans. CSJMU LLM offers three specialisations: Business Law, Criminal Law, and Constitutional Law. Specialisation allocation is typically done at the time of admission or at the beginning of the programme based on student preference and seat availability in each specialisation. Students interested in corporate and commercial law generally opt for Business Law, while those targeting judicial services or advocacy prefer Criminal Law or Constitutional Law. It is advisable to confirm the current specialisation allocation process directly with the ABVSLS admission coordinator (Ms. Kaushiki Trivedi, 9026233032).

Ans. From the 2025-26 session, CSJMU introduced a 1-year LLM programme with 120 seats (plus EWS) at an annual fee of Rs. 1,45,200. The 2-year LLM has 60 seats (plus EWS) at Rs. 65,200 per annum (total Rs. 1,30,400 for 2 years). The 1-year LLM is designed for working legal professionals who want to complete their postgraduate law degree in a shorter duration, while the 2-year LLM provides a more comprehensive research-oriented experience. Both programmes require a minimum of 50% marks in LLB for eligibility.

Ans. Yes, CSJMU offers a PhD programme in Law through the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Legal Studies. After completing LLM, graduates are eligible to apply for the PhD programme. Admission to PhD is based on the CSJMU Research Entrance Test (CRET) or UGC-NET/JRF qualification. The PhD programme involves pre-PhD coursework followed by research under a faculty supervisor. ABVSLS has active research in areas including Environmental Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Intellectual Property Rights.

Ans. Yes, the LLM degree from CSJMU is a recognised postgraduate law qualification from a UGC-approved, NAAC A++ graded university. It is accepted for judicial service examinations including the UP PCS-J (Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services - Judicial) exam, which requires an LLB degree as the minimum qualification. An LLM degree additionally strengthens a candidate's legal knowledge base and is valued in the selection process for higher judicial posts and academic positions.

Ans. The CSJMU LLM screening test is moderately competitive given the limited seats (60 + EWS) and the number of applicants from across the Kanpur region and affiliated colleges. The test typically covers constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, jurisprudence, civil procedure, and general legal awareness. Since 70% weightage is given to the written test, thorough preparation of core LLB subjects is essential. Candidates who have scored well in their LLB and have moot court or internship experience tend to perform better in the interview round as well.