Master of Laws [L.L.M.]

Meerut College offers LLM, a 2-year full-time postgraduate law programme for LLB graduates seeking advanced legal specialisation. Affiliated to Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, admission is through a CCSU-conducted LLM entrance test. Total fees for the programme are INR 2,531, and the college offers multiple seats under its government-aided structure. The NAAC B-accredited college is among the few institutions in Meerut providing a postgraduate legal qualification at this scale.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Merit list release begins July 2026 (Tentative).

Meerut College LLM Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Fees (2 Years)	INR 2,531
Total Fees	INR 2,531

• Fees are charged as per CCSU government-aided college fee norms for the LLM programme.
• SC and ST students may receive fee waivers under applicable UP state scholarship schemes.

Meerut College LLM Admission 2026

Event	Date
CCSU LLM Application Opens	May 2026
CCSU LLM Application Closes	19 June 2026
CCSU LLM Entrance Test	July 2026
Merit List and Seat Allotment	July 2026
Document Verification and Fee Payment	July 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026

• CCSU conducts its own LLM entrance test with no negative marking for any answer.
• Applications are submitted on the CCSU Samarth portal (ccsuniversityadm.samarth.edu.in).
• Candidates must produce original LLB mark sheets and degree certificate at the time of verification.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Three-year or five-year LLB degree from any recognised university
• Minimum 49.8% aggregate in LLB (48% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
• Candidates from both 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated BA LLB are eligible
• Final-year LLB candidates may apply provisionally if permitted by CCSU guidelines

Admission Process

• Register on the CCSU Samarth portal and submit the LLM application form online
• Pay the application fee and download the LLM entrance test admit card from the portal
• Appear for the CCSU-conducted LLM entrance examination at the designated centre
• Check the merit list on the official CCSU portal after result publication
• Report to Meerut College with original LLB mark sheets on the specified date
• Pay programme fees at the college accounts section to confirm enrolment

✓ Opt for this if

• Planning to appear for UP judicial service exams after LLM
• Looking for a very low-fee government-aided postgraduate law degree
• Already practising as an advocate in Meerut or western UP
• Want to qualify UGC NET Law for a law college teaching career

✗ Skip if

• Seeking an LLM from an NLU or university with specialised law clinics
• Targeting corporate or international law roles in large metros
• Want dedicated research publication support and moot court facilities

Meerut College LLM Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Post-Matric Scholarship	As per UP government norms	SC/ST/OBC/minority students with UP domicile
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship	INR 12,000 per year	Merit-based with family income below INR 1.5 Lakhs per year
College Merit Scholarship	INR 5,000 to INR 7,000 per year	Top academic performers in the current academic year

• Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
• UP Post-Matric Scholarship amounts vary by category and are revised by the state government periodically.

Meerut College LLM FAQs

Ques. What is the minimum LLB percentage required for LLM at Meerut College?

Ans. Candidates need a minimum of 49.8% aggregate marks in a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree for LLM admission at Meerut College under CCSU norms. SC, ST, and OBC candidates are eligible with a minimum of 48%. Admission is based on merit in the CCSU-conducted LLM entrance test rather than LLB percentage alone. Final-year LLB students may apply provisionally.

Ques. Is there a separate entrance exam for LLM at Meerut College?

Ans. Yes, CCSU conducts its own LLM entrance test for admission to the postgraduate law programme at all affiliated colleges, including Meerut College. The exam covers legal reasoning, constitutional law, criminal law, and general legal knowledge. There is no negative marking. Seats are allotted strictly on the basis of entrance test merit scores, not on LLB graduation marks alone.

Ques. What specialisations are offered in LLM at Meerut College?

Ans. The LLM curriculum under CCSU covers Constitutional and Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Private International Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Human Rights Law over four semesters. Candidates typically choose a dissertation area in the second year aligned with their preferred specialisation, guided by the law department faculty at Meerut College.

Ques. Can LLM graduates from Meerut College become law college lecturers?

Ans. Yes, an LLM from a UGC-recognised university like CCSU qualifies graduates to apply for law lecturer positions in degree colleges. Candidates with LLM and minimum 55% aggregate may appear for UGC NET in Law to secure lectureship eligibility for government college posts. NET qualified candidates can also apply for JRF to pursue legal research with a stipend.

Ques. What are the career options after completing LLM from Meerut College?

Ans. LLM graduates from Meerut College can appear in judicial service examinations such as UP PCS J (Higher Judicial Service), join law faculties as lecturers after qualifying UGC NET, work in legal departments of government organisations, advance to LLD for a doctoral research career, or return to active legal practice with enhanced expertise in a chosen area of law.

Ques. Is the Meerut College LLM degree recognised for UP judicial service exam eligibility?

Ans. Yes, LLM from a CCSU-affiliated college like Meerut College is recognised for UP Judicial Service (UP PCS J) examination eligibility. The Allahabad High Court conducts the UP PCS J exam and accepts degrees from BCI and UGC-recognised institutions. An LLM degree with strong legal knowledge is considered an advantage during the interview stage of UP judicial service recruitment.