Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Master of Laws (LLM) through its School of Law and Legal Studies. The one-year full-time postgraduate law programme covers advanced legal research, constitutional and administrative law, criminal jurisprudence, commercial law, international law, human rights law, and legal theory. Admission is through CLAT PG or MDUCET-PG Law; candidates require an LLB degree with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks. The total programme fee is INR 1,24,000 for the one-year duration. Graduates are prepared for academic careers, senior litigation practice, judicial services, and advanced legal research.
Admissions for 2026-27 are open; CLAT PG 2025 was conducted on December 7, 2025. MDU also accepts MDUCET-PG Law scores; counselling and document verification are scheduled for June to July 2026 at the Selaqui campus.
Key Points
- MDU offers LLM as a one-year full-time postgraduate law programme through its School of Law and Legal Studies, affiliated with the Bar Council of India framework.
- The curriculum covers advanced constitutional law, criminal jurisprudence, commercial and corporate law, international law, human rights, legal research, and dissertation work.
- Total programme fee is INR 1,24,000 for the one-year duration (INR 1,00,000 tuition plus other charges); hostel charges are separate.
- Candidates must hold an LLB degree with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks; admission is through CLAT PG or MDUCET-PG Law.
- Scholarships include CLAT PG merit awards (rank 1-200 receive 30-50% of tuition), Girl Child Scholarship (10%), and Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST through NSP.
MDU LLM Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (for 1 year) | INR 1,00,000 |
| Annual Other Charges (examination, ERP, library) | INR 7,000 |
| One-Time Charges (registration and admission) | INR 17,000 |
| Total Fees (1-Year Programme) | INR 1,24,000 |
- Tuition of INR 1,00,000 is payable for the one-year LLM programme.
- Other charges of INR 7,000 cover examination, ERP, and library fees for the year.
- One-time charges of INR 17,000 (registration and admission fee) are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate from academic fees; optional on-campus accommodation is available at the Selaqui campus in Dehradun.
MDU LLM Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opens | February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | May 2026 |
| CLAT PG 2025 (Result) | December 16, 2025 |
| MDUCET-PG 2026 (Law) | March to April 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | May to June 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Begin | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CLAT PG 2025 | August 1, 2025 | December 7, 2025 | December 16, 2025 |
| MDUCET-PG 2026 (Law) | February 2026 | March to April 2026 | April to May 2026 |
- Admission to LLM at MDU is merit-based through CLAT PG or MDUCET-PG Law; candidates must hold an LLB degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks.
- LLB graduates from any recognised university or law school are eligible; working legal professionals may also apply.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus; candidates must carry original LLB mark sheets, degree certificate, and entrance scorecard.
- All schedules including merit lists, counselling dates, and seat matrix are published on the official university website (maya.edu.in) and the admission portal (admission.maya.edu.in).
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed an LLB degree (3-year or 5-year integrated) from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks.
- Candidates appearing in their final semester of LLB may apply provisionally; final admission is confirmed on submission of the degree certificate with minimum qualifying marks.
- Entrance examination: CLAT PG (Common Law Admission Test Postgraduate) or MDUCET-PG Law. Admission is merit-based on entrance score combined with LLB aggregate.
Admission Process
- Register on the admission portal at admission.maya.edu.in and fill the LLM application form; enter CLAT PG or MDUCET-PG Law score and LLB details.
- Pay the application processing fee and submit before the May 2026 deadline; upload LLB mark sheets, degree certificate, and entrance scorecard.
- Merit lists based on CLAT PG or MDUCET-PG Law score and LLB aggregate are published on maya.edu.in; shortlisted candidates receive offer letters.
- Attend counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus in June to July 2026; carry original LLB certificates, entrance scorecard, and character certificate.
- Complete fee payment at the accounts section or through the online payment gateway to confirm enrolment. Classes for the 2026-27 academic year commence in August 2026.
MDU LLM Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| MDU Merit Scholarship | Up to 50% of tuition fee | Based on MDUCET-PG score; candidates scoring 95 percentile and above receive maximum scholarship |
| CLAT PG Merit Scholarship | 30 to 50% of tuition fee | CLAT PG rank 1-50 receive 50%; rank 51-100 receive 40%; rank 101-200 receive 30% |
| Girl Child Scholarship | 10% of tuition fee | All female students at MDU; automatically applied at the time of admission |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition and maintenance support | SC/ST candidates; family income below INR 2,50,000; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
| Defence Personnel Scholarship | 10% of tuition fee | Children or dependents of serving or retired defence/paramilitary personnel |
| Uttarakhand Domicile Scholarship | As per UK Act | Students domiciled in Uttarakhand under the Uttarakhand Private Universities Act |
- Merit scholarships are contingent on maintaining a minimum of 80 percent attendance per semester and clearing all examinations without backlogs on the first attempt.
- Government scholarship applications (SC/ST) are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) typically from August to November each year.
- A student can avail only one scholarship at a time from the listed options; the highest applicable scholarship is applied.
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