What is the minimum eligibility required to pursue LLM (Master of Law) course at South Asian University ? Provide the SAU LLM Entrance Exam eligibility and exam pattern . Also provide the SAU LLM Entrance Exam dates .

The South Asian University aims to provide for programs of studies which have the potential to promote regional understanding, peace and security which ultimately enhances the well being of the people of the region.

Master of Laws (LLM)

LLM is a two year (four semesters) academic programme.

Minimum Eligibility
12 years of schooling + a 5 year integrated BA/LLB degree or 12 years of schooling + a 2 or 3 year Bachelor’s degree + a 3 year LLB degree or 12 years of schooling + a 4 year LLB degree) from an institution recognized by the government of any of the SAARC countries with the following minimum eligibility marks criteria:

I. For one from the annual system: 50% and above
II. For one from the semester system (percentage): 55% and above
III. For one from the GPA semester system, the formula for determining percentage is as follows:
CGPA obtained X 100 / Maximum GPA obtainable.
Such candidates are required to have a minimum of 60% marks or above.

Format of the Entrance Test

The duration of the Entrance Test is 3 hours and the question paper consist of 100 multiple choice questions in two parts.

 Part A have 20 multiple choice questions of 1 mark each on General Knowledge, Political Science, Geography, General Science and Civics of the 10+2 level.

 Part B have 80 multiple choice questions of the LLB level carrying one mark each and will generally include the following areas:

 Public International Law: General Principles of International Law (Recognition, Succession, State Responsibility, State Immunity, Relationship between International law and Municipal Law); International Organizations; Law of the Sea; Diplomatic and Consular Immunity and others; International Trade Law; International Criminal Law; International Humanitarian Law; Intellectual Property Rights; International Environmental Law; International Human Rights Law.

 Jurisprudence: Analytical School of Law; Pure Theory of Law; Sociological Jurisprudence; Legal Personality and Legal Rights; Ownership; Possession and Rule of Law.

Negative Marks for Wrong Answers
If the answer given to any of the Multiple Choice Questions is wrong, ¼ of the marks assigned to that question is deducted.

Contact Detail:
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