Post Graduate
LL.M
All the aspiring candidates are requested to read and understand the instructions mentioned below before proceeding for registration for admission to Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Symbiosis Law School, NAGPUR.
Introduction
Under the Centre for Post-Graduate Legal Studies (CPGLS), Symbiosis Law School, NAGPUR offers ONE YEAR LL.M Programme in following specializations:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Business and Corporate Law
- Criminal and Security Law
Eligbility
Three or Five Year LL.B. Degree from any Indian or Foreign University recognized by the UGC with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade [45% for SC/ST Candidates]. Candidates who have appeared for the final year LL.B. examination may also apply.
Intake
The total intake is 10 seats per specialization.
Application Procedure
Admission to LL.M (One Year) is offered through Symbiosis All India Admission Test (AIAT). Candidates aspiring to join LL.M. offered by Symbiosis Law School, NAGPUR, constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) have to mandatorily appear for the AIAT.
Step 2:
All India Admission Test (AIAT) (Computer Based Test)
Admission to LL.M (One Year) is offered through Symbiosis All India Admission Test (AIAT), [COMPUTER BASED TEST] which consists of :-
Registration Fee : Rs. 2150/- for AIAT Plus Rs.1000/- each for every institution applied.
(E.g. if a candidate applies for SLS, Pune and SLS, Nagpur then he/she will pay a total of Rs. 4150/- {Rs. 2150 (AIAT) + Rs. 1000/-(SLS, Pune) + Rs. 1000/- (SLS, Nagpur)}
Selection Procedure
1. As mentioned in the above para, candidates aspiring to join One Year LL.M. Programme offered by Symbiosis Law School, NAGPUR, constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) have to appear mandatorily for the All India Admission Test (hereinafter referred as AIAT), which consists of
- Written Test*(70%) Weightage
- Personal Interview**(30%) Weightage
* Written Test will comprise of objective and subjective questions to assess the teaching aptitude, research aptitude, legal aptitude and basic legal knowledge. It shall include questions from the following areas: Research Methodology, Legal Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Indian Penal Code, Public International Law, Human Rights, Indian Contract Act, Company Law, Family Law and Environmental Law.
** Personal Interview is intended to test the Personal Attributes, Fitment, Work Experience, Publications and Statement of Purpose.
Note: Candidates are requested to bring a Statement of Purpose (SOP) not more than 250 words and two references (one page each) from the Head and Supervisor/Professor of your Institute/ College at the time of appearing for the AIAT.
2. Candidates will appear for AIAT and PI as per the declared schedule. Final Merit list shall be drawn on the basis of Written TestScore (70%) and Personal Interview (30%) performance.
Reservation Of Seats
Within the sanctioned intake:
- Scheduled Castes15%
- Scheduled Tribes7.5%
- Differently abled3%
- Reservation for Candidates domiciled in Nagpur25%
Over and above the sanctioned intake:
- Kashmiri Migrants2 Seats
- International Students15%
Reservation chartNagpur Domicile (SLS, Nagpur)
I. Reservation of seats for Nagpur Domicile (SLS, Nagpur)
(25% of seats within the sanctioned intake – Only in case of Constituents at Off-Campus Centre, Nagpur)
In accordance with Clause A of Schedule C of the Lease Deed signed between Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Nagpur and Symbiosis, Pune on 4th September, 2017, the University has reserved 25% seats against the approved intake in each programme offered at the Off-campus Centre of the University at Nagpur for Nagpur Domiciled candidates.
The definition for Nagpur Domicile is:
‘Nagpur Domiciled’ means candidates who are domiciled in Nagpur for a period of five (5) years as on the date of commencement of the academic year and who:
- (a) Are or will be graduates or students of Nagpur University, and/or
- (b)are recipients of school certificates from the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, the Council of Indian School Certificate Examinations, and/ or the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)/ ICSE Board.
While giving admission under the Nagpur Domicile category:
- Residence Criterion: Resident of Nagpur Urban for five continuous or intermittent years is mandatory.
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Educational Criterion:
The candidate should fulfil one of the following:
- (a) Graduate or pursuing graduation from Nagpur University – OR –
- (b) Should have school certificates (10th and 12th) from:
- (i) Maharashtra Board
- (ii) CISCE
- (iii) CBSE
- (iv) ICSE
- Note: 10th and 12th certificates from other State Boards or foreign school boards are NOT accepted.
Contact
Mouza - Wathoda, Nagpur – 440008, Maharashtra
- No capitation is charged for admission to any programme at any institute of Symbiosis.
- All disputes are subject only to Arbitration in the jurisdiction of Nagpur.
