LLM Entrance Exam Notice - Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Law (Dean's Office, Exhibition Road, Kathmandu), has opened applications for the LLM Entrance Exam for the academic year 2080/2081. Prospective students seeking admission to LLM programs at Tribhuvan University's constituent campuses and affiliated colleges can submit the online form. A total of 185 seats are available for students.
Key Details
- Application Form Opening Date: Mangshir 20, 2081 (December 05, 2024)
- Application Form Closing Date: Poush 04, 2081 (December 19, 2024)
- Application Form Closing Date with Double Fee: Poush 11, 2081 (December 26, 2024)
- Application Form can be filled Online HERE
- Application Fee: Rs. 1,700 (eSewa, Khalti or Connect IPS)
- Admit Card will be available for download online from Poush 17, 2081 (January 01, 2025)
- Entrance Examination Date: Poush 20, 2081 (January 04, 2025), 11 AM - 2 PM
- Examination Centers will be announced later.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree by the deadline for submitting the entrance examination form.
Admission Notes
- The entrance exam merit list determines admission to the LLM (Four-Semester) program in the Day Group. Of the total seats, 50 are allocated to Tribhuvan University's constituent campuses (Nepal Law Campus, Kathmandu, and National Law College, Lalitpur), while 35 are designated for the affiliated campus, Prithvi Narayan Campus, Pokhara.
- Foreign students may apply for the postgraduate program alongside domestic applicants through open competition. Those who rank within the top 5% of the merit list are eligible for admission to the respective campuses, subject to payment of the required fees.
Entrance Examination Details
The entrance exam will follow the Law syllabus of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) program and consist of 100 marks.
| Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective Questions (MCQ) | 50 | 50 |
| Subject-wise Long Answer Questions | 10 | 20 |
| Subject-wise Short Answer Questions | 20 | 10 |
| Creative Writing | 10 | 20 |
Reserved Seats
| Category | Nepal Law Campus (17) | National Law College (5) | Prithvi Narayan Campus (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. Women | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| b. Indigenous/Janajati | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| c. Madhesi | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| d. Dalit | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| e. Persons with Disabilities | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| f. Disadvantaged Remote Area | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| g. Muslim | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| h. Tharu | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| i. Others (Sexual and Gender Minorities and Economically Disadvantaged Khas Arya) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| j. Children of Permanent Employees of TU | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 5 | 4 |
Notes
- "Others" includes minority, marginalized, and backward groups, as well as sexual and gender minorities and economically disadvantaged Khas Arya individuals.
- "Economically Disadvantaged Khas Arya" refers to members of the Khas Arya community certified as economically disadvantaged by the District Administration Office.
- "Khas Arya" encompasses the Chhetri, Brahmin, Thakuri, and Sanyasi (Dasnami) communities.
- "Disadvantaged Remote Area" denotes the districts of Mugu, Humla, Jumla, Kalikot, Dolpa, Achham, Bajhang, Bajura, and Jajarkot.
Required Documents
- One recent passport-sized photograph
- Nepali Citizenship Certificate
- Mark sheet of SEE/SLC or equivalent examination
- Mark sheet (transcript) of the 10+2 level
- Equivalence certificate for 10+2 level qualifications from boards other than the National Examination Board (Nepal Government)
- Transcript of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent degree
- Equivalence certificate from Tribhuvan University for degrees obtained from foreign universities
- Relevant documents or recommendation letters for reserved category applicants
- Applicant's signature
Note
Students who have completed their undergraduate studies from universities or institutions other than Tribhuvan University, whether domestic or international, are required to provide the following at the time of admission to the respective campus:
- An equivalence certificate issued by Tribhuvan University
- The original migration certificate from the respective university or institution
- A certified copy of the migration certificate
