Updated on, Dec 13, 2024
byFarjana Basir Content Writer
CUET PG LLM Syllabus 2024 has been released by the NTA on its official website, pgcuet.nta.in. You can also download the syllabus pdf provided here. Major topics included are Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Legal aptitude and theories of various scholars.
According to the latest CUET PG pattern, there will be no general test with each paper, however, a candidate can opt for General paper as a subject. CUET PG is a computer-based exam with a duration of 105 minutes. The paper comprises 75 questions and the duration of the CUET PG exam is 105 minutes. All common papers except language papers, like humanities, sciences etc. would be bilingual. In the CUET PG exam 2024, each question carries 4 marks and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Unattempted questions will be given no marks.
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CUET PG LLM Syllabus
CUET PG LLM Syllabus 2024
Unit wise CUET PG LLM syllabus has been mentioned below:
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit I | History – Formation of Contract – Agreement and Contract – Definitions – Classification ‐ Offer and Acceptance – Communication – Revocation – Essential elements – Invitation to Offer – Tenders. Consideration – Nudum Pactum ‐ Essential elements – Privity of Contract and of Consideration – Exceptions – Unlawful Consideration and its effect. Contractual Ability – Electronic Documents as Web Pages – Digital Certificates as Entry Passes – Time and Place of Contract – Secured Custody of Electronic Records. |
| Unit II | Capacity to Contract – Minor’s Agreements and its effects – Persons of unsound mind – Persons disqualified by Law. Free Consent – Coercion ‐ Undue influence – Misrepresentation – Fraud – Mistake – Legality of Object – Void Agreements – Agreements against Public Policy – Wagering Agreements – Its exceptions – Contingent Contracts. |
| Unit III | Discharge of Contracts and its various Modes – by performance – Time and place of performance – Performance of reciprocal promises ‐ Appropriation of Payments – Discharge by Agreement – By operation of Law – By frustration (Impossibility of Performance) – By Breach (Anticipatory and Actual). |
| Unit IV | Remedies for Breach of Contracts – Damages – Remoteness of damages – Ascertainment of damages ‐Injunction – When granted and when refused– Restitution – Specific performance when granted – Quasi Contracts. |
| Unit V | The Specific Relief Act Nature of Specific Relief – Recovery of Possession of movable and immovable Property – Specific performance when granted and not granted – Who may obtain and against whom – Discretionary remedy – Power of Court to grant relief – Rectification of instruments – Cancellation – Declaratory decrees – Preventive relief – Temporary injunctions – Perpetual and Mandatory Injunctions. Government as a contracting party: Constitutional provisions – Government powers to contract – Procedural requirements – Kinds of Government Contracts, their usual clauses, the performance of such contract, settlement of disputes and remedies. |
Constitution
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit I | Salient Features of the Indian Constitution, Preamble, Citizenship, Fundamental Rights. |
| Unit II | Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties, Parliamentary Government, Bicameralism, Legislative-Process, Privileges, Council of Ministers, President of India, Governor. |
| Unit III | Judicial process under the Constitution, Nature of Judicial Review, Judicial Review Arts.32, 226 and 227, Court system in India, Judges‐ Appointments, conditions of service, etc., Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, Public Interest Litigation, Activism v. Restraint. |
| Unit IV | Federalism, Center‐State Relations, Freedom of Inter State Trade, Methods of Constitutional Amendment, Limitation on Constitutional Amendment. |
| Unit V | Emergency provisions, Services under the State, State Liability. |
Law of Torts
| Unit | Topic |
| Unit I | Evolution of law of torts‐ Nature and scope of law of torts; Meaning; Torts distinguished from Contract; Crime‐ Development of Ubi jus ibi Remedium; Mental elementsIntention, Motive, Malice in Law and in Fact. |
| Unit II | General Defense, Vicarious Liability. |
| Unit III | Negligence; Nuisance; Absolute and Strict liability. Legal Remedies‐Awards‐Remoteness of damage. |
| Unit IV | Torts against person: Torts affecting body‐ Assault, Battery, Mayhem and False Imprisonment; Torts affecting reputation‐Libel and Slander, Torts affecting freedom Malicious Prosecution, Malicious Civil Action and Abuse of Legal Process; Torts affecting domestic and other rights‐Marital Rights, Parental Rights, Rights to Service, Contractual Rights, Intimidation and Conspiracy; Torts against property. |
| Unit V | Consumer Protection Act, 1986 |
Family Law: Hindu
| Unit | Topic |
|---|---|
| Unit I | Introduction ‐ Concept of Dharma ‐ Sources of Hindu Law – Modern and Ancient ‐ Importance of Dharma Shastra on Legislation – Two Principal Schools of Hindu Law ‐ Application of Hindu Law. |
| Unit II | Marriage and Kinship ‐ Evolution of the Institution of Marriage and Family‐ Law Prior to Hindu Marriage Act ‐A detailed study of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ‐Matrimonial Remedies ‐ Maintenance and Alimony; Customary Practices and legislative provisions relating to dowry prohibition. |
| Unit III | Hindu undivided family – Mitakshara Joint Family ‐ Formation and Incidents ‐ Property under both Schools – Kartha: His Position, Powers, Privileges and Obligations ‐ Debts –Doctrine of Pious Obligation ‐ Partition and Reunion –Religious and Charitable Endowment. |
| Unit IV | Inheritance and Succession ‐ Historical perspective of traditional Hindu Law relating to Inheritance ‐ A detailed study of Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Stridhana‐ Woman’s Property ‐ Recent State and Central Amendments to Hindu Succession Act; Gifts and Testamentary Succession – Wills. |
| Unit V | Law relating to Hindu Minority and Guardianship: Kinds of Guardians; Duties & Powers of Guardians; A detailed study of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956; Maintenance: Traditional Rights and Rights under Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act 1956. |
Criminal Law: Indian Penal Code
| Unit | Topic |
|---|---|
| Unit I | General Principles of Crime; Conceptions of Crime; Distinction between Crime and other wrongs under common Law – Crime and morality distinction – Circumstances when morality amounts to crime ‐ State’s responsibility to detect, control and punish crime. Principles of criminal liability – Actus reus and mens rea (also statutory offences) and other maxims; Variations in liability – Mistake, intoxication, compulsion, legally abnormal persons; Possible parties to the crime: Principal in the I degree; Principal in the II degree; Accessories before the fact; Accessories after the fact. Indian Penal Code: General Explanation, Sections 6 – 33 and 39 – 52A; Punishment, Sections 53 – 75‐ Social relevance of Capital Punishment ‐ Alternatives to Capital Punishment ‐ Discretion in awarding punishment and minimum punishment in respect of certain offences with relevance to precedents (judgements). |
| Unit II | General Exceptions: Sections 76 – 106; Criminal act by several persons or group: Sections 34 – 38; Abetment: Sections 107 – 120; Criminal Conspiracy: Sections 120A & 120B; Offences against State: Sections 121 – 130; Offences against the public tranquility: Sections 141 – 160; Offences relating to election: Sections 171A – 171; Contempt of lawful authority and public servants: Sections 172 – 190; False evidence and offences against public trust: Sections 172 – 229; Offences relating to coins and Government Stamps: Sections 230 – 263A; Offences relating to weights and measures: Sections 260 – 294A; Offences relating to religion: Section 295 – 298. |
| Unit III | Offences affecting human life, causing miscarriage, injuries to unborn children ‐ Exposure of infants, concealment of birth ‐ Hurt, Grievous Hurt‐ Wrongful restraint ‐ Wrong confinement ‐ Criminal force and Assault (Sections 299 – 358). |
| Unit IV | Kidnapping, Abduction ‐ Slavery and forced labour – Rape: custodial rape, marital rape ‐ Prevention of immoral traffic ‐ Prevention of Sati ‐ Prohibition of indecent representation of women ‐ Unnatural offences, theft, robbery and dacoity ‐ Criminal Misappropriation of property ‐ Criminal breach of trust ‐ Receiving of stolen property – Cheating ‐ Fraudulent deeds and disposition of property (Sections 378 – 424). |
| Unit V | Mischief (Sections 425 – 440) ‐ Criminal Trespass (Sections 441 – 462) ‐ Offences relating to document and property marks (Sections 463 – 480) ‐ Offences relating to marriage (Sections 493 – 498 A) ‐ Defamation (Sections 499 – 502); Criminal intimidation and annoyance and attempt to commit such offenses (Sections 506 – 511). |
CONTRACT‐II
| Unit | Topic |
|---|---|
| Unit I | Contract of Indemnity – Documents/Agreements of Indemnity ‐ Definition, Nature and Scope ‐ Rights of indemnity holder – Commencement of the indemnifier’s liability – Contract of Guarantee – Definition, Nature and Scope – Difference between contract of indemnity and Guarantee – Rights of surety –Discharge of Surety – Extent of Surety’s liability – Co‐surety. Contract of Bailment – Definition – Kinds – Duties of Bailer and Bailee – Rights of Finder of goods as Bailee – Liability towards true owner – Rights to dispose of the goods. Contract of pledge – Definition – Comparison with Bailment – Rights and duties of Pawn or and Pawnee. |
| Unit II | Agency – Definition – Creation of Agency – Kinds of Agents – Distinction between Agent and Servant – Rights and Duties of Agent – Relation of Principal with third parties – Delegation – Duties and Rights of Agent – Extent of Agents authority – Personal liability of Agent – Termination of Agency. |
| Unit III | Agency – Definition – Creation of Agency – Kinds of Agents – Distinction between Agent and Servant – Rights and Duties of Agent – Relation of Principal with third parties – Delegation – Duties and Rights of Agent – Extent of Agents authority – Personal liability of Agent – Termination of Agency. |
| Unit IV | Sale of Goods Act – The Contract of sale – Conditions and Warranties – Passing of property – Transfer of title – Performance of the Contract – Rights of Unpaid Seller against goods – Remedies for Breach of Contract |
| Unit V | Hire Purchase Act 1972 – Rights and Obligation of the Hirer and Owner, Form and contents of Hire Purchase Agreements, Warranties and Conditions ‐ Standard Form of Contracts: Nature, Advantages – Unilateral Character, Principles of Protection against the possibility of exploitation – Judicial Approach to such Contracts – Exemption Clauses – Clash between two standard forms of contracts. |
COMPANY LAW
| Unit | Topic |
| Unit I | The Companies Act, 1956 – Corporate Personality and its kinds – Promoters – Registration and Incorporation – M O A. |
| Unit II | AOA – Prospectus – Directors – Meetings – Role of Company Secretary – Dividends; Brief analysis of corporate ethics. |
| Unit III | Issue of Shares – Types of Shares – Debentures – Procedure for allotment of shares and debentures – share capital – Rights and privileges of shareholders – Preventions of Oppression and Mismanagement – Different modes of winding up of companies. |
| Unit IV | SEBI Act, 1992; Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 and Rules |
| Unit V | FEMA Act, 1999; Competition Act, 2002; Brief introduction to BPO & LPO |
CUET PG LLM Books
CUET PG LLM 2024 Books
Choosing good study books, is a significant step towards preparing for the entrance exam. Candidates must be aware of good and appropriate study materials. This list will include the list of some of the best books for preparing for CUET PG LLM 2024.
- Universal's CLAT Solved Papers 29th Edition (along with previous years' papers of NLU, Delhi) (English, Paperback, Universal)
- Universal Guide to LLM by Gaurav Mehta
- Ascent’s Law Guide for LLM entrance exam by Ashok K Jain
- Singhal’s Solved Papers of LLM
- Self-Study Guide CLAT by Arihant
- SS Handbook for LLM entrance by Singhal
Do your own research, and choose the book which suits you. Also, look for online study materials, YouTube is also a good source of notes for the CUET PG LLM aspirants.
CUET PG LLM Preparation Tips
CUET PG LLM 2024: Preparation Tips
- Have a strong hold over the fundamental legal terminologies.
- Learn to comprehend legal principles and break that into simpler terms for easy understanding.
- Improve reading comprehension by regularly reading newspapers, legal journals, case studies.
- Practice word games to improve vocabulary.
- Candidates must focus on developing logical reasoning skills by practicing reasoning problems and puzzles.
- One must dedicate more time to important topics and regularly track their progress to make themselves exam ready.
- It is advised to take mock tests to analyze the strengths and weaknesses.
- Use the mock test analysis to customize your CUET PG LLM preparation methods.
Previous Years’ Question Papers
CUET PG LLM Previous Years’ Question Papers
| CUET PG LLM Question Papers | Download Link |
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| CUET PG LLM Question Paper 2023 | Check Here |
| CUET PG LLM Question Paper 2023 | Check Here |
| CUET PG LLM Question Paper 2022 | Check Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
CUET PG LLM Syllabus 2024 FAQs
Ques. What is the eligibility to appear for a LLM CUET PG exam?
Ans. Aspiring candidates must complete a LLB degree, to be eligible for LLM.
Ques. How many questions will be there in the CUET PG LLM exam 2024?
Ans. There will be a total of 75 questions in the CUET PG LLM 2024.
Ques. What is the duration of CUET PG LLM exam 2024?
Ans. The CUET PG LLM exam duration is for 105 minutes.
Ques. Is there any negative marking in CUET PG LLM 2024?
Ans. Yes, 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer in CUET PG LLM 2024.
Ques. What is the marking scheme of CUET PG LLM 2024?
Ans. In the CUET PG exam 2024, each question carries 4 marks and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Un-attempted questions will be given no marks.
Ques. Which are the main topics of CUET PG LLM 2024?
Ans. The majority of the questions come from Constitution, Criminal Law, Torts, and Jurisprudence.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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