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    PU LLM 2026: Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

    PU LLM 2026: Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

    JasmineUpdated on 04 Feb 2026, 04:57 PM IST

    Panjab University conducted the Punjab University LLM entrance exam 2026 as a part of the PU CET (PG). The PU CET (PG) is expected to be conducted in June 2026. Through the Punjab University LLM entrance exam 2026, candidates will be admitted into the LLM programmes of PU LLM participating colleges. The university is likely to open the PU LLM 2026 application form in the last week of April 2026. PU also releases the PU LLM admission form on its official website. Candidates are required to fill out and submit the admission form at onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in before the deadline to participate in the PU LLM counselling process. They must also pay the required admission fees. Read on to get complete information on PU LLM 2026, including eligibility, application steps, the counselling process, and more.

    This Story also Contains

    1. PU LLM 2026 - Overview
    2. Punjab University LLM 2026 entrance test dates
    3. PU LLM Eligibility Criteria 2026
    4. PU LLM 2026 Application Form
    5. PU LLM Admit Card 2026
    6. PU LLM Syllabus 2026
    7. PU LLM Exam Pattern
    8. PU LLM Answer Key 2026
    9. PU LLM Result 2026
    10. PU LLM Counselling 2026
    11. PU LLM 2026 - Participating Institutes and Seat Matrix
    12. PU LLM 2026 Cut Off
    PU LLM 2026: Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern
    PU LLM 2026

    PU LLM 2026 - Overview

    ParticularsDetails

    Name of exam

    PU CET (PG) law

    Exam level

    University level

    Conducting body

    Punjab University, Chandigarh

    Programmes covered

    1 year LLM and 2 year LLM

    Exam duration

    90 minutes

    Mode of exam

    Offline

    Punjab University LLM 2026 entrance test dates

    ParticularsDates

    Release of application form

    Last week of April 2026

    Last date for submission of information on the website to generate login ID and password

    First week of June 2026

    Deadline for fee payment

    First week of June 2026
    Last date to upload the photograph and signatureFirst week of June 2026
    Last date to submit printout of form with required documents to claim the concession of entrance test fee for SC/ST/PwD/PUFirst week of June 2026
    Availability of roll no. online/online admit cardFirst week of June 2026

    Candidates who have not completed their form but have paid their requisite fee, can complete their form by paying a late fee of Rs. 500/-

    Second week of June 2026

    Final date by which admit card/roll number will be issued manually by CET-CELL to the candidates who have completed their form by paying late fee of Rs. 500/-

    Second week of June 2026

    Entrance exam date

    Second week of June 2026

    Uploading of answer key

    Last week of June 2026

    Last date of submission of objections to the answer key

    First week of July 2026

    Uploading of the response to the objections and inviting cross-objections


    First week of July 2026

    Last date of submission of cross-objections to the answer key

    First week of July 2026

    Availability of PU LLM admission form 2026Second week of July 2026
    Last date to submit admission formThird week of July 2026

    PU LLM 2026 Counselling Dates

    EventsDates (tentative)
    Availability of admission formSecond week of June 2026
    PU LLB result 2026 dateOne month after the exam date
    Last date to fill PU LLB admission formJuly 2026
    Verification of documentsWill be notified
    Last date for Submission of documents for removal of rejection about Departmental level as well as Reserved category/ additional seat/weights
    Completion of verification of forms
    Tentative merit list
    Submission of objections, if any
    All rights with regard to modification/removal of rejection
    Provisional merit list
    Admission counselling starts (PURC Chandigarh)
    Admission counselling starts (UILS Chandigarh)
    Admission counselling starts (PUSSGRC Chandigarh)

    PU LLM Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Applicants must make sure they fulfil the eligibility criteria of PU LLM 2026. The eligibility criteria pertain to requirements regarding educational qualifications, minimum marks, and age limit. The eligibility requirements are mentioned in the table below.

    PU LLM Eligibility Criteria 2026

    ParticularsEligibility Criteria

    Educational Qualification

    Candidates should have cleared 3 year LLB or 5 years integrated BA LLB or B.com LLB of this university

    Or

    Any equivalent examination of another university recognized by the Syndicate for this purpose.

    Minimum marks

    General category candidates should secure at least 55% marks in the qualifying examination

    SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates should secure at least 50% marks in the qualifying exam.

    Age limit

    There is no minimum age limit

    PU LLM 2026 Application Form

    Panjab University will open the PU LLM application form 2026 window in the last week of April 2026. The steps to fill the application form are given below.

    • Visit the PU official admissions portal.

    • To register, go to the registration link.

    • Register with your email address and phone number.

    • Fill out the application form with all of the required information.

    • Pay the PU LLM application fee and submit the form

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    PU LLM 2026 Application Fee

    Candidates are required to pay the application fee when filling out the PU LLM 2026 application form. A candidate can apply to more than one course. However, an additional fee of Rs 750 must be paid for each additional course.

    PU LLM 2026 Registration Fee

    CategoryRegistration feeAdditional Subject Fee
    General/OBCRs. 2710Rs. 770
    SC/ST/PwdRs. 1355

    PU LLM Admit Card 2026

    Punjab University issues the PU LLM 2026 admit card tentatively a week before the exam date. Candidates can download the PU CET LLM admit card through their login. The PU LLM admit card 2026 is an important document as it contains key information about the exam, such as the exam date, timings, test centre address, and exam day instructions. No candidate will be allowed to enter the PU LLM exam centre without a valid admit card and government-issued ID proof.

    PU LLM Syllabus 2026

    The PU LLM entrance syllabus will contain questions from different areas of law. The table given below describes PU LLM syllabus for the entrance exam.

    SectionNo. of questions

    Constitutional and administrative law, Jurisprudence, service law, environmental law and human rights

    20 questions (1 mark each)

    Criminal law (Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal procedure code, Law of evidence

    20 questions (1 mark each)

    Civil law (family law, torts, labour law, consumer protection act, civil procedure code)

    20 questions (1 mark each)

    Commercial law (Indian contract act, sale of goods act, negotiable instrument act, indian partnership act, limited liability partnership act, company law)G

    20 questions (1 mark each)

    RTI, IPR and cyber laws

    20 questions (1 mark each)

    PU LLM Exam Pattern

    The PU LLM exam pattern consists of 100 questions of 1 mark each from different areas of law. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes.

    PU LLM 2026 Exam Pattern

    ParticularsDetails

    Test duration

    1 hour and 30 minutes

    Type of questions

    Multiple choice type

    Total number of questions

    100

    Maximum marks

    100

    Marking scheme

    One mark for each correct answer

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    PU LLM Answer Key 2026

    The university releases the PU LLM 2026 after conducting the exam. After releasing the answer key of PU LLM 2026, PU will open an objection window for candidates to submit any grievances against the provisional answer key. After closing the objection window, the university will publish the PU LLB exam final answer key 2026. The PU LLM result 2026 is prepared based on the final answer key.

    PU LLM Result 2026

    Panjab University is likely to declare the PU LLM 2026 result a month after the exam is conducted. Candidates can check their scorecard by entering their roll number and selecting LLM in the course tab. The PU LLM result 2026 includes information such as the candidate's grade, rank, section-wise marks, category, and other pertinent details. The PU LLM merit list is prepared based on the candidate's performance in the PU LLM entrance exam 2026.

    PU LLM Counselling 2026

    Panjab University will notify the PU LLM 2026 counselling schedule on the official website- onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in. The participating colleges in PU LLM 2026 will conduct PU LLM counselling 2026 separately as per their schedule. Only those candidates who submit the PU LLM 2026 admission form will be able to participate in PU LLM counselling, which will be conducted in offline mode. Selected candidates should bring their mark sheets, category certificates, and identity card documents at the time of the counselling process. Following the counselling, the institution will produce an admission list with the names and ranks of the individuals who were shortlisted. Such applicants must finish the Punjab University LLM admission 2026 procedure by paying the course fee at the institute's office.

    PU LLM 2026 Admission Form Fee

    ParticularsFees
    For admission to 1 courseRs 300
    For admission to 2 coursesRs 400
    For admission to 3 coursesRs 500
    For admission to 4 coursesRs 600
    For more than 4 coursesAn additional fee of Rs 300 per course.


    PU LLM 2026 - Participating Institutes and Seat Matrix

    Type of LLM courseInstitute's NameNo. of Seats

    LL.M. (One-Year Course) (Semester System)

    Department of Laws, P.U., Chandigarh

    42

    LL.M. (One-Year Course) (Semester system) (Self Financing Course)

    University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), P.U., Chandigarh

    50

    LL.M. (2-Year Course) (Semester System)(Self-Financing Course)

    25 (for advocates/ judicial officer/ civil servants discharging judicial duties)e b) 25 (for fresh law graduates)

    LL.M. (2-Year Course)

    UIL, Panjab University Regional Center, Ludhiana

    26 + 10 (Other additional seats)

    LL.M. (One-Year Course) (Semester System) (Self-financing course)

    PUSSGRC, Hoshiarpur

    20

    PU LLM 2026 Cut Off

    The participating institutes in PU LLM will publish the PU LLM 2026 cut-off on their respective websites. The PU LLM cut-off 2026 will be the rank of the last candidate admitted from a particular category. The cut-off for PU LLM 2026 will be updated in this section when the data is officially released.

    PU LLM Previous Year Cut Off

    Candidates can go through the previous year's PU LLM cut-off to understand the trends and predict the cut-offs.

    PU LLM Cut Off 2024 for UILS Chandigarh (Round 1)

    CategoryMerit no.Cut off Marks
    General4759.8
    SC1453.066
    ST728.064
    BC556.249
    Pwd527.631
    Only Girl Child657.495
    Defence553.814

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the PU LLM application form be released?
    A:

    The PU LLM 2026 application form is likely to be released in the last weekof April 2026.

    Q: How can I get admission in LLM in PU?
    A:

    One has to appear for PU CET (PG) Law exam and participate in the counselling process to get admission in LLM in PU.

    Q: When will the PU LLM exam 2026 be conducted?
    A:

    The PU LLM 2026 is expected to be conducted in June 2026.

    Q: Does Panjab University offer LLM?
    A:

    Yes, Panjab University offers LLM programme.

    Q: How many seats are there in LLM in Panjab University?
    A:

    There are a total of 148 seats for LLM in Panjab University.

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    Hello,

    Panjab University offers a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program in Fashion and Lifestyle Design.

    Admission to this program is through the PU-CET (U.G.) entrance exam. The application form for PU-CET (U.G.) 2025 was released on March 21, 2025, and the last date to submit the form is April 24,

    Securing a seat in MSc Statistics with a rank of 54 and 82% UG score is promising, but not guaranteed. Here's why:

    • Merit Calculation: Your admission depends on the combined score (50% weightage each) for PU CET PG rank and UG marks. With a good UG score (82%), you gain

    With a rank of 54, 82% UG score, and belonging to the general category, your chances of securing a seat in MSc Statistics are very good. Here's why:

    • Strong Combined Score: Your high UG score significantly boosts your combined score (50% weightage each for UG and PU CET PG).

    • Competitive

    No, unfortunately, qualifying PU CET (PG) is mandatory for admission to M.Sc. programs offered directly by Panjab University, Chandigarh.  This applies even if you filled out a general application form for PU.

    However, there are still a few options to explore for admission to M.Sc. programs:

    1. PU Affiliated Colleges: Panjab

    To secure a seat in BSc Mathematics at Panjab University (PU) with 75% in Class 12th, you would need to score highly in PU CET 2024, as admission is competitive. A score of at least 85-90% in the entrance test is recommended to ensure a good composite score, as the