LLM Entrance Exam Notice 2081/82 - Tribhuvan University

Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Law (Dean's Office, Exhibition Road, Kathmandu), has opened applications for the LLM Entrance Exam in the first semester of the LL.M. program conducted under the semester system, a 4-semester (2-year) and 6-semester (3-year) program, for the academic year 2081/2082. Prospective students seeking admission to LLM programs at Tribhuvan University's constituent campuses and affiliated colleges can submit the online form.

Key Details

Application Form Opening Date: Kartik 20, 2082 (November 06, 2025)
Application Form Closing Date: Mangsir 05, 2082 (November 21, 2025), till 12:00 am
Application Form Closing Date with Double Fee: From Mangsir 06-12, 2082 (November 22 to November 28, 2025), till 12:00 am
Application Form can be filled online HERE
Application Fee: Rs. 1,800 (eSewa, Khalti or Connect IPS)

Bank Name: Nepal Bank Limited

Account Name: Dean’s Office, Faculty of Law

Account Number: 21700100192434000001

While depositing the amount, the applicant’s full name and mobile number must be clearly mentioned. It is not allowed to deposit the fee for more than one applicant using the same mobile number.

Admit Card will be available for download online from Mangsir 21, 2082 (December 07, 2025), after 4:00 pm.
Entrance Examination Date: Mangsir 27, 2082 (December 13, 2025)
Examination Centers and time will be announced later.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (B.A.LL.B.) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree by the deadline for submitting the entrance examination form.

Admission Notes

Among Tribhuvan University’s constituent campuses:
Nepal Law Campus, Exhibition Road, Kathmandu:
- 50 seats for the 4-semester day group
- 50 seats for the 6-semester morning group
Prithvi Narayan Campus, Pokhara:
- 35 seats for the 6-semester morning group
National Law College (affiliated with Tribhuvan University):
- 50 seats for the day group
In total, 185 seats have been allocated.
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 is based on Jurisprudence, as per the syllabus of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (B.A.LL.B.) program, and consists 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	Reserved Percentage	Four-Semester (50 Students, Day) – Reserved Seats per Campus 10	Six-Semester (50 Students, Morning) – Reserved Seats (Nepal Law Campus) 10	Six-Semester (35 Students, Morning) – Reserved Seats (Prithvi Narayan Campus) 7
a) Women	20%	2	2	1
b) Indigenous / Janajati	16%	1	1	1
c) Madhesi	14%	1	1	1
d) Dalit	9%	1	1	1
e) Persons with Disabilities	9%	1	1	1
f) Backward / Remote Area	7%	1	1	1
g) Muslim	7%	1	1	1
h) Tharu	10%	1	1	–
i) Others (Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Economically Disadvantaged Khas Arya)	8%	1	1	-
Total Reserved Seats	–	10	10	7
Children of Permanent Teachers/Staff Working in Tribhuvan University	–	1	1	1

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