NLU Lucknow (RMLNLU) - Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Answered Questions

Yes, the RMLNLU follows a semester pattern. The LLM course in one academic year is divided into two semesters covering core and elective courses. This semester system will ensure that the student gets ample time to pursue the learning process in a focused manner and attend to the completion of course work. The research project would be attended within this structure, which thus envisages comprehensive legal education with preparation for subsequent career goals.

Yes, RMLNLU charges a one-time fee for the LLM course. There is a one-time payment after the selection of candidates, which is INR 20,000, including admission fee and caution deposit refundable in addition to the tuition fee that has to be paid annually. However, the aggregate amounting to INR 35,000 sums up to INR 55,000 as course fees for the LLM course. The above-mentioned fees are subject to revision. Hence it emanates from the official website/sanctioning body and is inductive.

The tuition fee for the LLM course at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University has been kept at INR 35,000. An additional amount of INR 20,000 is charged as a one-time admission and caution deposit. Therefore, the total fee that candidates are required to pay to pursue the entire LLM course is INR 55,000. The above fee structure is provisional and therefore subject to change. Hence, it is taken from the official website/sanctioning body.

Eligibility for admission to RMLNLU's LLM course is based on performance in the CLAT PG examination. Candidates qualifying in the cut-off after the publication of the result shall be invited for a counselling process. A candidate may opt for the Institutions in order of preference during counselling. Seats shall be allotted through merit and reservation policy. Thus, the candidates selected in the list will have to go through the admission formalities like document verification and fee payments to confirm their admissions.

The total intake for the LLM programme in RMLNLU is 31 seats. The apportioning of the seat total would ideally be so made as to leave room for accommodating different categories for admission to the University. This will be a purely merit-based admission through the CLAT PG exam, followed by counseling. In this manner, RMLNLU can continue to serve as a hub of competitive yet comradely fellow students of the future legal persons who will be trained to undertake different responsibilities in the fields of law.

The LLM course offered at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University is considerably cheaper compared to most of the law colleges, such as NLSIU Banglore, NLU Delhi, etc. The total fee of the LLM course amount is INR 55,000 and entails tuition fees and all charges. The above amount may change, as the information is sourced from the official website. Hence, it is less than most of the other top law colleges. However, RMLNLU can be considered one of the affordable options to study law.

The cut-off closing rank for RMLNLU LLM in the General All-India category dropped to 277 in 2024. In comparison, the previous year's closing rank was 101 in 2023 and 108 in 2022. RMLNLU LLM CLAT Cutoff is released for every round of seat allotment. The closing rank is finalised only after the last round of counselling. The candidates should have a valid score in CLAT and meet the eligibility criteria; for this, the candidates must hold an LLB degree with at least 50% aggregate marks.

The candidates applying to the LLM course at RMLNLU must meet certain eligibility criteria. Applicants having a three-year LLB degree or five-year integrated BA LLB programme from a recognised university. Candidates must have passed with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks to be eligible to apply. The candidates have to further qualify through CLAT PG, an entrance essential for admission. Accordingly, aspirants need to fulfill the eligibility criterion before applying through the application form in the LLM course at RMLNLU.

The LLM course at RMLNLU is a one-year course that provides a full-time programme. It has core as well as elective subjects, which together would eventually provide the widest exposure to the knowledge of different legal fields. Core courses include covering the law basics. The programme also places strong emphasis on research skills, with all students required to complete a research project.

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University accepts the score of CLAT PG for admissions in the LLM course. Candidates need to qualify for the minimum eligibility index score in this national-level entrance test for admission. The postgraduate level entrance test CLAT PG is designed to test the knowledge of a candidate in various law subjects and its aptitude for analysis. It is quite necessary that marks in the CLAT PG fulfill the required cutoff for admission to the LLM programme at RMLNLU as admissions are made in tune with the merit list prepared on the basis of CLAT PG scores.