Admission to LL.M programme (one year duration) in Pune University is done on the basis of an entrance test and interview. Selection process is conducted for 100 marks, out of which 70 marks given for written test and rest for interview. Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, General English, Human Rights, General Knowledge, etc are the main topics covered for the entrance test. Graduates in law can submit online applications for the academic year 2013-14 till August 16th, 2013.

Eligibility Criteria for Pune University LL.M Entrance Exam 2013-14

Those who have completed graduation in law from any of the recognized university can apply for LL.M entrance exam. Total seats for the course are 60. Out of this, 50% seats are set aside for SC/ST/OBC category candidates. Five percentage seats are reserved for defense personnel and 3% seats for physically handicapped students.

Pattern and Syllabus for Pune University LL.M Entrance Test 2013-14

Pune University conducts an entrance test for admission to one year LL.M course. Successful candidates in written test should get through an interview session to confirm their admission. Total marks given for written test is 70 and that for interview is 30. Written test comprises of multiple choice questions with out any negative marking. Syllabus for the test is as follows.

Constitutional Law

• Preamble
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

Administrative Law

• Delegated Legislations
• Judicial Review
• Principles of Natural Justice

Human Rights

• Conceptual Perspectives of Human Rights
• Essential of Valid Contracts
• Formation of Contract
• International Perspectives of Human Rights
• Law of Contracts
• National Perspectives of Human Rights
• Performance of Contract

General English

Proficiency of the candidate in English language is evaluated in this section. The section includes questions on English grammar and comprehension.

General Knowledge/ Current Affairs

Questions related on events of national or international importance are asked in this section. General awareness questions related to sports, business, and important personalities can be expected.

Application Process for Pune University LL.M Entrance Test 2013-14

Applications for attending the entrance test can be submitted till August 16^th, 2013. It is possible to submit online applications through the web site of Pune University. Application fee is Rs. 500/- for open category candidates and those outside the state of Maharashtra. It amounts to Rs. 350/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category. Fee can be paid in the form of Demand Draft through any of the nationalized banks of India. It must be taken in favor of the ‘Registrar, University of Pune’ and should be payable at Pune.