Master of Laws (LL.M.) 

at Gauhati University, Guwahati

Gauhati University LLM admission is completely entrance and merit based. While students must have completed/ be pursuing (final year) their UG degree in the field of Law, final subject to a university-level entrance exam conducted by GU. For the 2022 academic year, the admission process for LLM at Guwahati University started in November with the opening of applications and the entrance for the same was conducted in December. However, due to the normal study cycle that has rolled back in 2023 for Class 12 and higher education courses after 2 COVID-impacted years, it is expected that the 2023 admissions will start comparatively early for LLM at Gauhati University.

The total tuition fee for LLM  at Guwahati University ranges between INR 81,000 and INR 1.05 lakh. Other than the tuition fee, the students are also required to pay additional charges inclusive of the security and hostel deposits, etc. (if applicable). This tuition fee, however, is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. Additionally, this fee is inclusive of the tuition fee for all GU-affiliated colleges and GU's Law department offering LLM. Other than the tuition fee, students are also required to pay an application fee of INR 800 while filling and submitting the online application form.

To be eligible for LLM at Gauhati University, candidates must have passed a Law-related UG degree, such as BA LLB, BALLB (Hons), BBA LLB, BBA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB, BCom LLB (Hons), LLB or LLB (Hons). Those who are in the final year are also eligible to apply. Final admission to LLM at Gauhati University is subject to a university-level entrance exam conducted by GU. 

A list of affiliated colleges under Gauhati University that offers LLM programme along with the seats offered by all of them are as follows:

A list of affiliated colleges under Gauhati University that offers LLM programme are as follows:

• BRM Government Law College
• Dhuburi Law College
• Dispur Law College
• JB Law College
• NEF Law College
• Tezpur Law College

Yes, Gauhati University offers a two-year LLM programme in the field of Law. Offered via six affiliated colleges under Gauhati University, admission to LLM is subject to a university-level entrance exam. On the basis of the scores obtained in the GU-conducted LLM entrance exam, a merit list is prepared with the names of the selected candidates. A list of the Gauhati University affiliated colleges which offer LLM programme include BRM Government Law College, Dhubri Law College, Dispur Law College, JB Law College, NEF Law College and Tezpur Law College.

The modes of Gauhati University course admissions are online and offline. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The cut off changes every year. Hence, the students must visit the official website of the university and check the updated cut off. In general, the basic eligibility criteria involves passing Class 12 with a minimum of 40% to 55% aggregate (depending on the selected course). For postgraduate courses, the basic eligibility criteria involves pass in bachelor's course with a minimum of 45%-60% aggregate (depending on the selected course). The accepted entrance exams are MAT,  CMAT,  CAT,  CMAT, and others.

Gauhati University is a good and famous university. The accepted entrance exams are MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, and others. Students must prepare in advance for these entrance exams. Read the MAT preparation guidelines, study the MAT exam pattern, and study from MAT reference books and study material. Gauhati University is ranked 88 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2023 under the University category. Hence, it is a good and famous university that offers scholarships and placement assistance to students. The university is also famous for its infrastructure and the various facilities it offers to students.

Yes, Gauhati University is a government university which was established in 1948 and is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) and AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). The university is ranked 88 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2023 under the University category. Since it is a government university, the fee for various courses is not high. Even if the students find the fee a little high, they can apply for the scholarships provided by the university. To get admission to this government university, candidates must have valid scores in entrance tests. If applying through CAT, candidates must prepare according to the CAT syllabus and CAT exam pattern.