The Aligarh Muslim University LL.M. Entrance Examination, officially known as the LL.M. Admission Test, is conducted for admission to the Master of Laws programme offered by the Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

The university conducts a separate entrance examination assessing candidates’ knowledge of seven undergraduate law subjects. The examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, with a duration of two hours.

Latest Update (2 November 2026): The AMU LL.M. Admission Test 2026 was scheduled for 2 June 2026. The university published its official answer key, subsequent answer-key corrections and provisional selection lists. Revised counselling schedules were also issued during July 2026.

The official admission website continues to display information concerning the 2026–27 academic session. A separate 2027–28 admission notification has not been independently verified.

Candidates should visit the AMU Controller of Examinations for subsequent admission updates.

AMU LL.M. Entrance Examination: Overview

Particulars	Details
Examination name	AMU LL.M. Admission Test
Conducting university	Aligarh Muslim University
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Programme	Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Programme duration	2 years, comprising 4 semesters
Admission procedure	University Admission Test
Examination mode	Offline, OMR-based
Question type	Multiple Choice Questions
Number of questions	100
Maximum marks	100
Examination duration	2 hours
Negative marking	0.25 marks per incorrect answer
Minimum academic eligibility	55% in LL.B./B.A. LL.B. or recognised equivalent
Maximum age	27 years as on 1 July of the admission year
Regular intake in 2026	36 seats
Self-financed intake in 2026	24 seats
Total published intake	60 seats
Examination centre	Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Last verified examination cycle	2026
Official website	amucontrollerexams.com

These requirements follow AMU’s Guide to Admissions 2026–27. Future cycles may introduce amendments.

What Is the AMU LL.M. Admission Test?

The AMU LL.M. Admission Test is the university’s prescribed entrance examination for postgraduate legal education.

Candidates who have completed a recognised LL.B. or integrated B.A. LL.B. programme may seek admission, subject to the specified eligibility conditions.

The LL.M. programme comprises four academic semesters and provides opportunities for advanced legal study and research.

The postgraduate course may benefit candidates interested in legal academia, specialised practice, research and further higher education.

Who should apply?

The programme may be suitable for:

• LL.B. graduates intending to pursue advanced legal education.
• Advocates seeking further academic qualifications.
• Candidates interested in legal research and teaching.
• Law graduates preparing for specialised legal careers.
• Students considering future doctoral research in law.

Admission depends on satisfying the official academic and age requirements.

Is AMU LL.M. admission through CLAT PG?

No. The 2026–27 admission guide prescribes an independent university admission test.

Candidates should not assume that CLAT PG or CUET PG scores substitute for AMU’s prescribed examination.

The admission process must be followed through the university’s official application system.

AMU LL.M. Entrance Exam 2026: Important Dates

The official admission guide provides the following historical schedule.

Event	Date
Online applications commenced	1 February 2026
Last date without late fee	5 April 2026
Last date with ₹300 late fee	12 April 2026
Entrance examination	2 June 2026
Scheduled examination time	4:00 PM
Examination duration	2 hours
Official answer key dated	3 June 2026
Last date for answer-key challenge	5 June 2026
Provisional selection list issued	28 June 2026
Revised counselling schedule notice	25 July 2026

These dates relate exclusively to the 2026–27 admission cycle.

Candidates preparing for the next examination should wait for the corresponding official admission schedule.

Official Source: AMU Guide to Admissions 2026–27 (PDF).

AMU LL.M. Eligibility Criteria

The university prescribes academic qualifications and a maximum age for admission.

Both requirements must be satisfied by applicants.

Educational qualification

Candidates must have passed:

• The LL.B. examination of Aligarh Muslim University;
• The integrated B.A. LL.B. examination of Aligarh Muslim University; or
• An examination recognised by AMU as equivalent to the prescribed law qualification.

A three-year LL.B. or recognised integrated law degree may satisfy the degree requirement, subject to university recognition.

Minimum qualifying marks

Candidates must obtain not less than 55% marks in the prescribed qualifying examination.

The 2026–27 LL.M. course entry does not provide a separate 50% eligibility threshold for SC/ST/PwD applicants.

Candidates claiming any concession must identify an applicable university rule authorising it.

The university’s general admission rules do not permit rounding up a percentage falling below the prescribed minimum.

For example, applicants should not assume that an aggregate below 55% will automatically be rounded upwards.

Maximum age limit

The official 2026–27 guide prescribes the following condition:

Candidates must not be more than 27 years of age as on 1 July in the year of admission.

For the 2026 cycle, the relevant reference date was 1 July 2026.

The university also states that age exceeding the prescribed limit, even by one day, ordinarily makes a candidate ineligible.

Applicants should consult the complete university rules concerning any specifically applicable relaxation or exemption.

Can final-year LL.B. students apply?

Yes. The university’s general admission instructions permit candidates awaiting qualifying examination results to submit applications.

However, they must satisfy all eligibility requirements when admission formalities are completed.

A candidate who fails to obtain the prescribed minimum marks cannot claim admission solely because they appeared in the test.

Are attempts limited?

The LL.M.-specific course entry does not prescribe a separate numerical limit on examination attempts.

However, academic eligibility and the applicable age condition continue to govern admission.

Applicants should verify the requirements prescribed for each admission cycle.

Official Reference: AMU LL.M. Eligibility, Faculty of Law, Page B.18.

AMU LL.M. Application Form and Registration Process

The university requires candidates to submit the prescribed application through its online admission portal.

Applications for the 2026 cycle opened on 1 February 2026.

Step-by-step application procedure

1. Visit the AMU Controller of Examinations website.
2. Open the official online application portal.
3. Register with the required personal and contact details.
4. Log in using the registered credentials.
5. Complete the candidate profile.
6. Enter the prescribed academic qualifications.
7. Select the LL.M. programme.
8. Upload the required photograph, signature and thumb impression.
9. Upload supporting academic and category documents, where applicable.
10. Pay the prescribed application processing charges.
11. Review all information carefully before final submission.
12. Retain the application details for subsequent reference.

The institute’s instructions require careful verification before confirming application particulars.

Candidates should follow the next published application instructions rather than assume that earlier application links remain active.

Documents required

Applicants should keep the following documents available:

• LL.B. or B.A. LL.B. marksheets.
• Qualifying law degree certificate or provisional documentation.
• Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth verification.
• Earlier educational documents where required.
• Recent photograph.
• Signature and thumb impression.
• Applicable special-category certificates.
• Valid contact details.
• Application processing fee payment information.

Final-year candidates should follow the prescribed procedure for submitting pending qualifying results.

AMU LL.M. Entrance Examination Application Fees

The 2026–27 admission guide prescribed the following charges.

Particulars	Amount
Application processing fee	₹850
Late application fee	₹300
Total application charges with late fee	₹1,150

The regular application fee was ₹850.

Candidates submitting applications during the permitted late window were required to pay an additional ₹300.

These charges concern entrance registration and do not represent the academic programme fee.

Future charges must be confirmed from the applicable admission guide.

AMU LL.M. Entrance Exam Pattern

The examination contains one objective-type paper of 100 marks.

Questions assess legal knowledge at the LL.B./B.A. LL.B. academic standard.

The 2026 examination was scheduled for two hours.

Examination component	Details
Mode	Offline
Response format	OMR answer sheet
Total questions	100
Question type	Objective Multiple Choice
Maximum marks	100
Marks for correct answer	+1
Marks deducted for incorrect answer	−0.25
Examination duration	120 minutes
Subject coverage	Seven officially prescribed law subjects

Does AMU LL.M. have negative marking?

Yes. The university’s general OMR examination instructions prescribe a deduction equivalent to 25% of the marks allotted to an incorrectly answered question.

Accordingly, an incorrect response to a one-mark question attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks.

The published exceptions to this general rule concern specified other programmes, not LL.M.

Candidates should therefore balance answer accuracy with examination speed.

Does AMU conduct an LL.M. interview?

The 2026–27 course entry specifies selection through the university Admission Test.

It does not prescribe a separate interview or group discussion for LL.M. admission.

Candidates should distinguish the university’s formal admission test from departmental tests prescribed for other postgraduate courses.

AMU LL.M. Entrance Examination Syllabus

Aligarh Muslim University publishes a separate official LL.M. entrance syllabus.

The syllabus identifies seven subjects taught at the undergraduate law level.

Official subject	Preparation coverage
Jurisprudence	Legal theories, concepts and schools of thought
Constitutional Law	Constitutional provisions, institutions and principles
Commercial Law	Contract, business and commercial legal principles
Family Law	Marriage, divorce, maintenance and succession
Labour Law	Employment relations and labour legislation
Criminal Law	Criminal liability, offences and related legal concepts
International Law	International legal rules and institutions

The university does not specify fixed marks for individual subjects in its official one-page syllabus.

The following detailed topics are therefore suggested preparation areas, not an exhaustive university-notified chapter list.

Official Download: AMU LL.M. Admission Test Syllabus 2026 (PDF).

1. Jurisprudence

Jurisprudence requires an understanding of fundamental legal concepts and recognised theories of law.

Candidates may revise:

• Natural Law School.
• Analytical and Positivist Schools.
• Historical School.
• Sociological School.
• Legal Realism.
• Legal rights and duties.
• Ownership and possession.
• Liability and legal personality.
• Sources of law.
• Administration of justice.

Important jurists commonly studied at undergraduate level include Austin, Salmond, Kelsen, Savigny, Hart and Roscoe Pound.

Candidates should understand their central legal propositions rather than memorise names without context.

2. Constitutional Law

Constitutional Law concerns India’s constitutional framework and the interpretation of constitutional provisions.

Useful preparation topics include:

• Preamble and constitutional interpretation.
• Fundamental Rights.
• Directive Principles of State Policy.
• Fundamental Duties.
• Parliament and legislative powers.
• President, Governor and executive authorities.
• Supreme Court and High Courts.
• Centre-State relations.
• Judicial review.
• Basic Structure Doctrine.
• Constitutional amendments.
• Emergency provisions.

Candidates should revise landmark constitutional decisions relevant to these concepts.

Examples include Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala (1973), Maneka Gandhi v Union of India (1978), Minerva Mills Ltd v Union of India (1980) and K S Puttaswamy v Union of India (2017).

3. Commercial Law

Commercial Law covers legal principles governing contractual and business relationships.

Suggested preparation areas include:

• Formation and validity of contracts.
• Offer and acceptance.
• Consideration.
• Free consent.
• Void and voidable agreements.
• Performance and breach of contract.
• Damages and remedies.
• Agency.
• Indemnity and guarantee.
• Sale of goods.
• Company Law fundamentals.
• Negotiable instruments.

Candidates may also revise basic intellectual property concepts as supplementary commercial law preparation.

However, the official syllabus does not list Intellectual Property Law as a separately weighted examination subject.

4. Family Law

Family Law preparation should cover major personal-law principles and relevant legislation.

Useful topics include:

• Marriage and matrimonial validity.
• Divorce and judicial separation.
• Maintenance.
• Adoption.
• Guardianship.
• Succession.
• Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
• Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
• Muslim personal law concepts.
• Special Marriage Act, 1954.

Candidates should understand the differences between substantive rules applicable under different personal-law frameworks.

Important judicial decisions may assist in answering conceptual questions.

5. Labour Law

Labour Law concerns relationships between employers, employees and industrial institutions.

Preparation may include:

• Industrial disputes.
• Trade unions.
• Collective bargaining.
• Employment conditions.
• Wages and social security.
• Worker protection.
• Employer obligations.
• Termination and retrenchment.
• Industrial adjudication.
• Relevant labour codes and their commencement status.

Candidates should examine legislative developments and the legal position applicable to the forthcoming examination.

Older papers may refer to earlier labour enactments.

6. Criminal Law

Criminal Law is one of the seven subjects expressly identified in the university syllabus.

Candidates should revise substantive criminal law principles, including:

• Elements of criminal liability.
• Mens rea and actus reus.
• General exceptions and defences.
• Joint and constructive liability.
• Abetment and criminal conspiracy.
• Offences against the human body.
• Offences against property.
• Punishments and sentencing principles.

Contemporary preparation should also address the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

For conceptual completeness, candidates may revise relevant procedural and evidentiary principles under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Older question papers may refer to corresponding provisions under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

The university’s published syllabus identifies Criminal Law generally rather than separately prescribing these individual enactments.

7. International Law

International Law concerns the rules governing states, international institutions and recognised international legal relationships.

Useful areas include:

• Nature and sources of international law.
• Treaties and treaty interpretation.
• State sovereignty.
• Recognition of states and governments.
• Jurisdiction.
• State responsibility.
• Diplomatic immunities.
• United Nations Charter.
• International Court of Justice.
• International human rights.
• International dispute settlement.
• Law of the Sea.

Candidates should understand major principles and the international legal institutions applying them.

AMU LL.M. Examination Centre

The 2026–27 admission guide specifies only one examination city for LL.M.

Examination city	State
Aligarh	Uttar Pradesh

Candidates were required to appear at the allotted centre in Aligarh.

The exact venue and reporting arrangements must be verified from the admit card.

Candidates travelling from another city should plan their journey according to the university’s official reporting instructions.

AMU LL.M. Seats and Admission Intake

The 2026–27 guide identifies regular and self-financed seats separately.

Seat category	Intake
Regular seats	36
Self-financed seats	24
Total published intake	60

The 24 additional seats are expressly earmarked under the Self-Financing Scheme.

The published intake represents the maximum notified capacity, not a guarantee that every seat will be filled.

Admission remains subject to eligibility, merit and the university’s applicable rules.

AMU LL.M. Course Fees

The university publishes admission charges separately from entrance examination application fees.

According to Appendix XI of the 2026–27 admission guide:

Category	Fee payable at admission
Regular LL.M.	₹13,900
LL.M. under Self-Financing Scheme	₹1,13,900

These figures represent the published fees payable at the time of admission.

They should not be treated as the complete cost of all four semesters.

Additional institutional and residential charges may apply according to the university’s rules.

Candidates seeking admission under the Self-Financing Scheme should carefully assess the applicable financial requirements.

Official Reference: AMU Guide to Admissions 2026–27, Appendix XI.

AMU LL.M. Previous-Year Question Papers (PYQs) and Official Answer Keys

Previous-year papers help candidates identify the examination’s difficulty and question style.

They are particularly useful for revising important legal principles under examination conditions.

However, candidates must distinguish genuine university materials from unofficial reproductions.

AMU LL.M. previous-year question papers

No publicly accessible, verifiable previous-year paper was found in the sources checked as of 2 November 2026.

Nevertheless, community-uploaded scans labelled as earlier AMU LL.M. examination papers are available.

Year	Resource	Source status
2020–21	View LL.M. Entrance Paper 2020	Third-party uploaded scan, not independently authenticated
2021	View LL.M. Entrance Paper 2021	Third-party uploaded scan, not independently authenticated

These documents are hosted on Scribd and may require account access.

Their visible titles indicate AMU LL.M. examination material. However, the copies have not been independently matched against university-hosted originals.

They may be used for supplementary practice, with appropriate caution regarding authenticity and outdated legal provisions.

Official AMU LL.M. answer keys

AMU publishes original answer keys on its Controller of Examinations website.

The following documents are available:

Examination cycle	Official resource
2026–27	Download Official LL.M. Answer Key 2026
2025–26	Download Official LL.M. Answer Key 2025
2024–25	Download Official LL.M. Answer Key 2024

These are university-issued answer keys, not complete question papers.

They should be read with the corresponding question-paper series.

Important: Correction to the AMU LL.M. Answer Key 2026

AMU’s committee subsequently examined discrepancies concerning the 2026–27 LL.M. answer key.

The committee directed the omission of two questions from evaluation.

Series	Omitted question numbers
A	57 and 39
B	35 and 17
C	18 and 100
D	85 and 67

The committee also corrected four answers.

For Series A, the corrected questions were 13, 80, 81 and 82.

The corresponding corrected answers became D, D, B and D, respectively.

Candidates should use the final committee decision when evaluating their 2026 responses.

Official Download: AMU LL.M. Answer-Key Correction 2026 (PDF).

How to prepare using previous-year materials

First, read the official syllabus and identify its seven prescribed subjects.

Attempt available older questions under timed conditions, while treating their authenticity and relevance cautiously.

Use official answer keys only with the corresponding authentic question-paper series.

Avoid relying on an answer key as proof of any unverified question wording.

Revise the legal principles underlying mistakes and incorporate subsequent statutory changes.

AMU LL.M. Result and Selection Process

The university’s published admission procedure relies upon performance in the prescribed entrance examination.

Candidates must also satisfy the academic, age and documentary requirements.

Selection stages

The admission process generally involves:

1. Submission of the online LL.M. application.
2. Verification of prescribed eligibility.
3. Appearance in the entrance examination.
4. Publication of provisional answer keys.
5. Consideration of answer-key challenges.
6. Evaluation under the final applicable answer key.
7. Publication of selection and related admission lists.
8. Online counselling and admission formalities.
9. Physical reporting and document verification.

AMU LL.M. Result 2026

AMU issued its provisional LL.M. selection list dated 28 June 2026.

The list identifies candidates provisionally selected for admission to the 2026–27 session.

Download AMU LL.M. Provisional Selection List 2026.

The university also provides select lists, chance memo lists and special-category lists through its official results portal.

Check Official AMU Admission Results.

Counselling process

Selected candidates must follow the applicable counselling instructions.

The university’s provisional selection list requires candidates to report online within the prescribed schedule.

Failure to complete the required steps may result in forfeiture of the admission claim.

Candidates must subsequently produce the prescribed original documents.

Official Counselling Portal: counselling.amuonline.ac.in.

A revised LL.M. counselling schedule was issued during July 2026.

Candidates should refer to the relevant notice and avoid relying upon superseded dates.

AMU LL.M. cut-off marks

A consolidated, independently verified category-wise cut-off table for the 2026 admission cycle could not be established.

Candidates should not confuse the minimum academic eligibility of 55% with entrance examination cut-off marks.

Admission depends upon the applicable selection process and university admission rules.

How to Prepare for the AMU LL.M. Entrance Examination

A strong preparation strategy should begin with the official syllabus.

Candidates should revise all seven legal subjects and practise objective questions regularly.

Step 1: Build a subject-wise revision plan

Divide the syllabus into seven subject groups.

Identify subjects requiring additional revision and allocate study time accordingly.

Avoid assuming fixed marks distribution without an official notification.

Step 2: Read statutory provisions

Study relevant statutory provisions alongside explanatory legal materials.

Pay particular attention to constitutional provisions, criminal law and commercial legislation.

Understand the legal rule before memorising its section number.

Step 3: Revise landmark judgments

Prepare concise notes on important judgments.

Each note should identify the legal issue, governing provision and judicial principle.

Focus on doctrinal understanding rather than case names alone.

Step 4: Study contemporary legal developments

Review major legislative developments, especially where older laws have been replaced.

The current criminal laws require particular attention when revising historical questions.

Use authentic statutory materials and judicial decisions for verification.

Step 5: Practise MCQs with negative marking

Attempt objective questions under realistic examination conditions.

Calculate scores after deducting 0.25 marks for incorrect responses.

Review doubtful answers and correct conceptual misunderstandings.

Step 6: Attempt timed mock tests

Complete 100 questions within 120 minutes.

Practise filling OMR sheets correctly while maintaining speed.

Review performance after every test.

Suggested six-week study plan

Week	Preparation focus
Week 1	Jurisprudence
Week 2	Constitutional Law
Week 3	Commercial Law and Family Law
Week 4	Criminal Law
Week 5	Labour Law and International Law
Week 6	Complete revision, previous-year resources and mock examinations

This timetable is a suggested preparation framework rather than an official university schedule.

Candidates should adjust the plan according to their existing understanding of each subject.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who conducts the AMU LL.M. Entrance Examination?

Aligarh Muslim University conducts the LL.M. Admission Test through its prescribed university admission arrangements.

2. What is the duration of the AMU LL.M. programme?

The programme comprises four academic semesters over two years.

3. What are the minimum marks required for eligibility?

The 2026–27 guide prescribes not less than 55% marks in an LL.B., B.A. LL.B. or recognised equivalent qualification.

4. What is the maximum age for AMU LL.M. admission?

The published maximum age is 27 years as on 1 July in the year of admission, subject to applicable university rules.

5. How many questions are asked in the AMU LL.M. examination?

The official examination contains 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks.

6. Is negative marking applicable?

Yes. The 2026–27 general examination instructions prescribe a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect one-mark response.

7. How many LL.M. seats were listed for 2026?

The university listed 36 regular seats and 24 self-financed seats, totalling 60 seats.

8. Where is the AMU LL.M. examination conducted?

The 2026 admission guide identifies Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, as the only examination city.

9. Are official previous-year answer keys available?

Yes. AMU provides official answer keys for the 2024, 2025 and 2026 admission examinations.

10. When will the AMU LL.M. Entrance Exam 2027 be held?

A verified 2027 examination schedule was not available through the official sources checked as of 2 November 2026.

Candidates should monitor the university’s admission portal.

Official AMU LL.M. Admission Resources

Resource	Official link
AMU Controller of Examinations	Visit Official Website
Guide to Admissions 2026–27	Download Official Guide
LL.M. entrance syllabus	Download Official Syllabus
Answer keys	Official Answer-Key Portal
Revised answer-key decisions	Official Decisions Portal
Admission results	Official Results Portal
Counselling	AMU Counselling Portal
University notices	AMU Notices

Admission Help Desk

Office of the Controller of Examinations
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Help Desk Telephone: 09105533111

Candidates should verify the available contact timings through the official website.

Conclusion

The AMU LL.M. Entrance Examination provides eligible law graduates with an opportunity to pursue postgraduate legal education.

The published 2026 admission scheme requires a recognised law degree, minimum academic marks and compliance with the prescribed age limit.

The examination tests knowledge of seven core legal subjects through objective questions.

Effective preparation requires statutory understanding, conceptual clarity and regular examination practice.

Candidates should rely upon AMU’s official syllabus, examination guide, answer keys and selection notices.

Information verified against the university’s 2026–27 admission guide, official syllabus, answer keys and published selection records as of 2 November 2026. Future admission requirements and examination schedules may change.