University of Lucknow L.L.M : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee (Year 1)	INR 13,090
Annual Fee (Year 2)	INR 13,090
Total Fees (2 Years)	INR 26,180

Component

Amount (INR)

Annual Fee (Year 1)

INR 13,090

Annual Fee (Year 2)

INR 13,090

Total Fees (2 Years)

INR 26,180

University of Lucknow L.L.M. Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Open	April 20, 2026
LLM Entrance Exam	July 16 to July 22, 2026
Result Declared	First week of August 2026 (Tentative)
Counselling Begins	Second week of August 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	September 2026 (Tentative)

The LLM entrance exam is conducted by the University of Lucknow separately from CUET-PG.

Candidates must generate a LURN at lkouniv.ac.in before submitting the application form.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate for General/OBC candidates and 48% for SC/ST candidates

Must qualify the University of Lucknow LLM entrance examination

Final-year LLB students may apply provisionally, subject to completion of degree before admission

Admission Process

Generate a LURN at lkouniv.ac.in and complete the LU PG admission registration

Fill and submit the LLM application form online and pay the application fee

Download the admit card from the university portal before the entrance exam

Appear for the LLM entrance exam at the designated centre

Check result on lkouniv.ac.in and participate in counselling based on merit rank

Complete document verification and pay the programme fee to confirm admission

✓ Opt for this if

LLB graduates seeking a highly affordable state-university LLM in Uttar Pradesh
Those targeting a career in the Allahabad High Court or UP judiciary
Candidates preferring LU’s own entrance test over CLAT PG or CUET-PG
Reserved-category students eligible for UP government scholarship reimbursement

✗ Skip if

Candidates targeting NLU LLM programmes via CLAT PG
Those seeking specialised corporate law or international law LLM programmes in metro cities
Students requiring research-intensive LLM with a strong foreign collaboration component

University of Lucknow L.L.M. Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Government Fee Reimbursement (SC/ST)	Full tuition fee	SC/ST students from UP with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum
UP Government Fee Reimbursement (OBC/General)	Partial tuition fee	OBC and General students below prescribed income limits via NSP
University of Lucknow Merit Scholarship	Up to 100% tuition fee waiver	PG students with CGPA of 9.2 and above after the first year

Scholarships are disbursed directly into bank accounts after verification by the university.

Central government fellowships may also be available for UGC-NET-qualified law graduates.

University of Lucknow L.L.M. FAQs

Ques. What is the admission process for L.L.M. at University of Lucknow?

Ans. Admission to the L.L.M. programme at University of Lucknow is based on the university’s own LLM entrance exam, which is held separately from CUET-PG or CLAT PG. Candidates must register at lkouniv.ac.in, generate a LURN, fill the application form, and appear for the entrance exam. Seat allotment is based on merit rank in the entrance test, followed by document verification and fee payment during counselling.

Ques. What is the total fee for L.L.M. at University of Lucknow?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year L.L.M. programme at University of Lucknow is INR 26,180, paid as INR 13,090 per year. This makes it one of the most affordable postgraduate law degrees at a nationally ranked institution in India. The fee structure is unchanged from the 2025 session and does not include the non-refundable application fee of INR 1,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.

Ques. What is the eligibility for L.L.M. at University of Lucknow?

Ans. You must hold a 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (General/OBC). SC/ST candidates need at least 48% marks. Final-year LLB students may apply provisionally. You must also qualify the University of Lucknow LLM entrance examination to be considered for admission.

Ques. How many seats are available for L.L.M. at University of Lucknow?

Ans. The L.L.M. programme at University of Lucknow has an intake of 45 seats. Admission is based on merit in the LLM entrance exam, with seat reservations following the UP government reservation policy for SC/ST, OBC, and EWS categories. Given the limited intake, competition for seats at this NIRF 2025 Law Rank 29 institution tends to be high.

Ques. Does L.L.M. at University of Lucknow offer scholarships?

Ans. Yes. SC/ST students from Uttar Pradesh with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs can avail full tuition fee reimbursement under the UP Government scholarship scheme. OBC and General students below prescribed income thresholds may apply for partial reimbursement through the National Scholarship Portal. The university also provides a merit-based scholarship of up to 100% tuition fee waiver for students with a CGPA of 9.2 or above.

Ques. What career options are available after L.L.M. from University of Lucknow?

Ans. After completing L.L.M. from University of Lucknow, you can practise as a senior advocate at the Allahabad High Court or district courts. Graduates pursue UGC-NET to enter academia as law lecturers. Other options include positions as legal advisors in corporations, legal officers in government departments, law researchers, and international law consultants. The LLM also qualifies candidates for PhD programmes in law at UGC-recognised universities.

University of Lucknow L.L.M : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility