The School of Legal and Socio-Political Studies at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi has announced admissions to its newly launched One-Year Master of Laws (LL.M.) Programme for the academic session 2026–27. The research-intensive programme offers 35 seats, and the last date to apply is 25 October 2026.
About the University
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) is a public university established by the Government of NCT of Delhi. Its School of Legal and Socio-Political Studies (SLPS) offers academic programmes in law, politics, society and criminology.
The School currently offers programmes including B.A. in Law and Politics, M.A. in Law, Politics and Society, M.A. in Criminology and Ph.D. in Law/Legal Studies.
About the LL.M. Programme
The One-Year Master of Laws (LL.M.) Programme is being introduced from the academic session 2026–27.
The programme adopts a critical and research-intensive approach to legal education, examining law in relation to power, justice, contestation and social transformation.
It is designed for law graduates interested in pursuing careers in legal teaching, research, legal reform and public policy.
Programme Details
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Course: Master of Laws (LL.M.)
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Duration: One Year (Two Semesters)
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Academic Session: 2026–27
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Total Seats: 35
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Total Credits: 48
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Mode of Selection: CUET-based merit, followed by consideration of eligible non-CUET applicants if seats remain vacant.
Number of Seats
The programme offers 35 regular seats, distributed according to the reservation policy of the Government of NCT of Delhi.
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Delhi NCT | 30 |
| Outside Delhi NCT | 5 |
| Total | 35 |
Additionally, the admission brochure specifies three supernumerary seats, one each for Single Girl Child, Kashmiri Migrant and Orphan Child categories.
Category-wise reservations for UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD and CW applicants are provided in the official admission brochure.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the LL.M. Programme must possess:
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A three-year LL.B. degree or five-year integrated law degree from a UGC-recognised university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
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A minimum of 45% marks or an equivalent grade in the qualifying degree.
Relaxation in Eligibility
A relaxation of 5% marks is available to candidates belonging to the following categories:
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Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
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Scheduled Castes (SC)
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Scheduled Tribes (ST)
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Delhi OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
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Widows or Wards of Defence Personnel
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Kashmiri Migrants
Course Structure
The LL.M. Programme comprises 48 credits, distributed across two semesters.
| Component | Credits |
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| Four Compulsory Courses | 15 |
| Seven Elective Courses | 28 |
| Dissertation | 5 |
| Total | 48 |
The curriculum includes subjects such as Research Methods and Legal Writing, Comparative Public Law, Comparative Jurisprudence, Advanced Criminal Law, Global Administrative Law, Constitutional Governance, Public International Law, Company Law and Environmental Law.
Students must also complete a dissertation under faculty supervision on a topic approved by the Centre for Post-Graduate Legal Studies (CPGLS).
Assessment includes continuous evaluation, end-semester assessments and practical, training and research components.
Selection Procedure
Admission will be based on a merit list prepared using CUET scores (Subject Code: COQP14).
If seats remain vacant after all eligible CUET applicants have been considered, non-CUET candidates will be considered on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in their LL.B. degree, as specified in the admission brochure.
Programme Fee
The programme fee will be notified on the University’s official website. Fees are payable semester-wise.
Important Date
Last Date to Apply: 25 October 2026
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates can visit the official admissions portal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi to access the application process and relevant admission information.
Candidates are advised to carefully review the University’s admission instructions, eligibility requirements and applicable reservation provisions before submitting their applications.
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Contact
For admission-related queries, candidates may contact:
Email: [email protected]