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Gujarat Maritime University LLM Admission 2024: Syllabus, Eligibility, Last Date, Selection Criteria

Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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Master of Laws [L.L.M]

Course Fees

Course Duration

1 Year

Tuition Fees

1.2 Lakhs

1 Year Fees

1.2 Lakhs

Total Fees

1.2 Lakhs

Detailed Fees

general

year	Tuition Fees	Total Fees
year 1	₹ 120000	₹ 1.2 Lakhs

Course Information

Course Description

Gujarat Maritime University offers two specializations namely Maritime Law and International Trade Law. The course has been a commitment to bridging the knowledge gap in the maritime and shipping sector. Applicants are selected on the basis of a National Level Online Remotely Proctored entrance test followed by a Personal Interview of the candidate. If the seat remains vacant after the GMU Admission Process, the same will be filled by Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

Table of Content

Gujarat Maritime University LLM Course Highlights
Gujarat Maritime University LLM Important Dates
Gujarat Maritime University LLM Eligibility
Gujarat Maritime University LLM Admission Criteria
Gujarat Maritime University LLM Course Details
Gujarat Maritime University LLM Placements
Gujarat Maritime University LLM FAQs

Gujarat Maritime University LLM Course Highlights

The total seat intake of the course is 60, 30 for each specialization.
The course is available for one year with two-semester exams conducted for assessment.
LLM at GMU is a credit-based system and the total credits are 26 for individual specializations.
The college has a dedicated Internship and Placement Cell to guide the students for recruitment to good companies
The course is available through offline mode only.

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Gujarat Maritime University LLM Important Dates

Event	Date
Last date of application submission	To be Notified

Gujarat Maritime University LLM Eligibility

Any candidate interesting in taking admission in LLM must be having a degree of LLB or its equivalent from a recognized University
The candidate must have at least 50% of overall aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA in the case of General Category and 45% or equivalent CGPA in the case of SC/ST category students.
Candidates who are in their final year of qualifying examination are eligible to apply and also the ones who completed the degree and are awaiting results can apply.

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Gujarat Maritime University LLM Admission Criteria

Selection Criteria

Eligible candidates will be allowed to appear on a National Level Online Remotely Proctored entrance test followed by a Personal Interview of the candidate.
The weightage of selection is 70% for the written test and 30% for the personal interview.

If the seats of the college remain vacant after the GMU LLM admission process, they are filled through merit secured in the CLAT test followed by a personal interview.

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How to Apply?

Visit the official website of Gujarat Maritime University.
Click on ‘Schools and Centers’ and then on ‘Admissions’
Click on the LLM admission form from the ‘APPLY NOW’ tab
Fill in the details such as personal details, course details, academic qualification details, communication details etc.
Upload the required documents.
Finally, pay the application required through Credit/Debit cards/Net banking or UPI

Gujarat Maritime University LLM Course Details

The program is a one-year duration program with two semesters.
The first semester has three compulsory courses and two specialization courses whereas the second semester has four specialization courses with a dissertation.
The total credits for the course are 26, 13 for the first semester and 13 for the second semester.

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Syllabus LLM-Maritime Law

Semester-1	L-T-P	Credits
Research Methods and Legal Writing	3-0-0	3
Comparative Public Law/Systems of Governance	3-0-0	3
Law and Justice in a Globalizing World	3-0-0	3
International Law and Law of the Sea	2-0-0	2
Shipping Laws and Regulations	2-0-0	2
Total Credits	13

Semester-2	L-T-P	Credits
Law of Shipping Contracts and Marine Insurance	2-0-0	2
Law of Maritime Environment and IMO Conventions	2-0-0	2
Maritime Labour Law	2-0-0	2
Law of Maritime Dispute Resolution	2-0-0	2
Dissertation	5
Total Credits	13

Syllabus LLM-International Trade Law

Semester-1	L-T-P	Credits
Research Methods and Legal Writing	3-0-0	3
Comparative Public Law/Systems of Governance	3-0-0	3
Law and Justice in a Globalizing World	3-0-0	3
Law of World Trade Organization	2-0-0	2
International Commercial Law	2-0-0	2
Total Credits	13

Semester-2	L-T-P	Credits
Law of International Carriage	2-0-0	2
India and Foreign Trade	2-0-0	2
International Investment Law	2-0-0	2
International Commercial Arbitration	2-0-0	2
Dissertation	5
Total Credits	13

Gujarat Maritime University LLM Placements

The placements are governed by the special dedicated Placement and Internship Cell of the university. The placements are conducted by first pre-placement meeting where students are provided with information about organizations, jobs offered, terms and conditions, etc.,

The companies that visited the campus to provide placements were Adani, S&P, Bodapati Associates, Altacit Global, Directorate General of Shipping, MAERSK, etc.

Gujarat Maritime University LLM FAQs

Ques. How many days does it take for the entire admission process for the course of LLM at GMU to conclude?

Ans. The admission process at GMU for the course of LLM takes place over eight weeks or two months including application initiation for the course and releasing a list of shortlisted candidates.

Ques. What is the application fee for applying for the Gujarat Maritime University LLM course and is it refundable?

Ans. The application fee is INR 1,000 for General category students and INR 500 for SC/ST and OBC students. The application fee is not refundable in any case once paid in favour of the institution.

Ques. How many specializations of LLM are being offered at GMU currently?

Ans. LLM at GMU is currently offered in two specializations: LLM- Maritime Law and LLM- International Trade Law. The college is still in the process of building and expanding the curriculum and is soon set to launch a few more specializations.

Ques. What is the most widely opted specialization between both specializations available for LLM at GMU?

Ans. Between both the specializations available at GMU in LLM, the most opted by the students and most famous one is LLM- International Trade Law because of its scope and acceptability in the country as well as among many foreign countries.

Ques. Can I apply for Gujarat Maritime University LLM admission with 65% in my bachelor's degree?

Ans. Yes, any candidate having a minimum of 50% aggregate in their bachelor's degree is eligible for applying into the course of LLM at GMU. in the case of SC/ST category students the minimum aggregate is reduced a further of 5% and just 45% is enough to apply for the course at GMU.