Content Curator | Updated on - Apr 8, 2026

The Master of Laws [L.L.M.] (Family Law) at Shri Khushal Das University (SKDU), Hanumangarh, is a 2-year full-time postgraduate law programme with a specialisation in Family Law, offered under the Bar Council of India (BCI)-approved Faculty of Law. The programme provides advanced study in personal laws, matrimonial disputes, child custody, adoption, succession, and related areas of family jurisprudence applicable across Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and other personal law systems in India. With a seat intake of 40 seats and a total fee of Rs 67,000 for the entire 2-year duration, it is one of the most affordable specialised LLM programmes in Rajasthan. The mode of study is full-time on-campus, and admission is merit-based on LLB percentage. The Family Law specialisation is particularly popular among law graduates who wish to practice in family courts, handle matrimonial and succession matters, or pursue academic careers in personal and family law.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are expected to open tentatively from May 2026, based on the previous year's schedule (2025-26 applications were open from December 13, 2025 to January 24, 2026). Students are advised to visit the official website skduniversity.com for the latest updates and registration details.

Key Points

The LLM (Family Law) programme is approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and offered under the Faculty of Law at SKDU.
The specialisation covers Hindu Law, Muslim Personal Law, Christian Family Law, Matrimonial Remedies, Child Custody and Guardianship, Adoption, Maintenance, Succession, and Inheritance.
Seat intake: 40 seats for the Family Law specialisation.
Students participate in moot court competitions, legal aid clinics, debates, and internships with law firms, NGOs, and judicial institutions.
Faculty includes experienced academicians, legal practitioners, and retired judges.
The programme is also available in hybrid mode as per the SKDU 2025-26 brochure.

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FAQs

SKDU L.L.M. (Family Law) Fees

The LLM (Family Law) at SKDU is priced at a total of Rs 67,000 for the 2-year programme, payable at Rs 33,500 per year. The fee includes tuition fees of Rs 29,500 per year and other charges (registration and exam fees) of Rs 4,000 per year. This makes it one of the most cost-effective specialised LLM programmes in the region. Hostel accommodation is available separately on campus.

Academic Fees Breakdown

Fee Component	Year 1 (INR)	Year 2 (INR)	Total (INR)
Tuition Fees	29,500	29,500	59,000
Registration Fees	1,000	1,000	2,000
Exam Fees	3,000	3,000	6,000
Total Academic Fees	33,500	33,500	67,000

Hostel Fees (Optional)

Hostel Component	Amount (INR)
Hostel Fees (2 Years)	1,44,000
Total Fees (with Hostel)	2,11,000

Hostel fees are optional and not included in the total academic fees.
Fees are refundable as per university policy.
No EMI or instalment option has been officially announced; students may contact the admissions office for payment schedule details.

SKDU L.L.M. (Family Law) Admission 2026

Admissions to the LLM (Family Law) programme at SKDU are merit-based, primarily on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying LLB degree. The university may also consider CUET-PG scores. The 2025-26 application window was open from December 13, 2025 to January 24, 2026, and the 2026-27 session admissions are expected to open tentatively from May 2026. Students can apply online via the official website or visit the campus directly.

SKDU LLM (Family Law) Admission Dates

Event	Date
Application Start (Tentative)	May 2026
Application Last Date (Tentative)	June 2026
Merit List / Counselling (Tentative)	June - July 2026
Batch Commencement (Tentative)	July - August 2026

Relevant Entrance Exam Dates for LLM 2026

Exam	Registration	Exam Date	Result
CLAT-PG 2026	Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025	Dec 7, 2025	Dec 16, 2025
CUET-PG 2026	Dec 14, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026	Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026	May 6, 2026
AILET LLM 2026	Aug 7, 2026 (Tentative) - Nov 13, 2026 (Tentative)	Dec 14, 2026 (Tentative)	Dec 18, 2026 (Tentative)

Note: SKDU does not mandate any specific entrance exam for LLM admission. CUET-PG scores may be considered. CLAT-PG and AILET LLM are national-level exams for NLU admissions and are listed for reference only.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an LLB degree (3-year or 5-year integrated) from a recognised university.
Minimum 50% marks in LLB for General/OBC category candidates.
SC/ST candidates: 45% marks in LLB (as per BCI norms).

Admission Process

Visit the official website skduniversity.com and fill out the online application form.
Pay the registration fee of Rs 1,000 online or offline.
Submit required documents: LLB marksheets, degree certificate, ID proof, passport-size photographs.
Merit list is prepared based on LLB percentage.
Selected candidates are called for document verification and counselling.
Fee payment and final enrolment complete the admission process.

SKDU L.L.M. (Family Law) Scholarships 2026

SKDU offers multiple scholarship avenues for LLM (Family Law) students, including its own merit-based SKDU-NEST scholarship test and government-funded national and state scholarships. With the total academic fee already as low as Rs 67,000 for 2 years, scholarships can significantly reduce the financial burden for eligible students.

Scholarship Options

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
SKDU-NEST (University Scholarship Test)	Based on performance in SKDU's own entrance/scholarship test	Fee waiver / partial scholarship (varies by rank)
NSP - PM-USP Yojana (National Scholarship Portal)	80% in qualifying exam, parental income up to Rs 4.5 Lakhs, enrolled in AICTE-recognised UG/PG course	Up to Rs 82,000 per annum
UGC National Scholarship for PG Studies	First-time PG students under 30 years, enrolled in UGC-recognised full-time programme	Rs 10,000 per year (or Rs 15,000 per month for select categories)
Rajasthan State Scholarship (SJE Portal)	SC/ST/OBC/EWS students domiciled in Rajasthan	As per state government norms
Merit cum Means Scholarship (SKDU - Hanumangarh Domicile)	Domicile students of Hanumangarh district with merit	As per university norms

SKDU-NEST is conducted by the university; students are encouraged to appear for it to avail fee concessions.
Government scholarships (NSP, UGC) require students to apply separately on the respective portals.
Rajasthan state scholarships are available via the SJE portal (sje.rajasthan.gov.in).
Application deadlines for government scholarships typically fall between October and December each year.

SKDU L.L.M. (Family Law) FAQs

Ques. What subjects are covered in the LLM (Family Law) specialisation at SKDU?

Ans. The LLM (Family Law) at SKDU covers subjects such as Hindu Law (marriage, divorce, succession, adoption), Muslim Personal Law (marriage, dower, divorce, inheritance), Christian Family Law, Special Marriage Act, Guardianship and Wards Act, Juvenile Justice, Domestic Violence Law, Maintenance and Alimony, and Conflict of Laws in Family Matters. The curriculum provides both theoretical grounding and practical skills for family law practice.

Ques. What is the scope of LLM (Family Law) in India?

Ans. Family Law is one of the most in-demand legal specialisations in India given the large volume of matrimonial, custody, succession, and domestic violence cases in family courts across the country. LLM (Family Law) graduates are well-positioned to practice as family court advocates, legal aid counsellors, NGO legal advisors, mediators, and law faculty. The specialisation is also relevant for judicial service aspirants, as family law questions feature prominently in judicial service examinations.

Ques. Is LLM (Family Law) from SKDU valid for practicing in family courts across India?

Ans. Yes, the LLM (Family Law) from SKDU is a BCI-approved postgraduate law degree from a UGC-recognised university. Graduates can enrol with the Bar Council of their respective state and practice in family courts, district courts, and high courts across India. The degree is also valid for law teaching positions in colleges and universities.

Ques. Can I switch from LLM (Family Law) to a different specialisation after admission?

Ans. Specialisation changes after admission are subject to seat availability and university policy. Students are advised to confirm their preferred specialisation at the time of application. SKDU offers four LLM specialisations (Family Law, Criminal Law, Business Law, and General), each with 40 seats.

Ques. What is the difference between LLM (Family Law) and LLM (Criminal Law) at SKDU?

Ans. LLM (Family Law) focuses on personal laws, matrimonial disputes, child custody, succession, and domestic relations, while LLM (Criminal Law) focuses on criminal jurisprudence, penology, criminal procedure, and related areas. Both have the same fee (Rs 67,000 total) and duration (2 years). Students should choose based on their intended area of legal practice or research.

Ques. Are there any internship or practical training opportunities during the LLM (Family Law) programme at SKDU?

Ans. Yes, SKDU's Faculty of Law actively encourages students to participate in internships with law firms, NGOs, legal aid clinics, and judicial institutions. Students also engage in moot court competitions and legal aid activities on campus. These practical experiences are integral to the programme and help students build real-world skills in family law practice.