Bachelor of Arts (Policy Science) and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [BA LL.B (Hons.)];
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [BBA LL.B (Hons.)];
Bachelor of Science (Data Science) and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [BS LL.B (Hons.)];
[All Undergraduate Programme mentioned above will have options to complete with Double Majors, Double Minors and Major & Minors]
Eligibility
- First Division/ Class (60% or 6.5 CGPA in 10-point scale) in 10+2 examination;
- Those who have appeared for the 10+2 examination and are awaiting results are eligible to apply. In such case, they must attach proof of CGPA/ Marks in the Class 10 (Secondary) examination;
General Conditions:
The CGPA will not be converted into percentage marks if the degree-awarding Institute/University provides marks in the CGPA system. Then, the admission will be based on the CGPA awarded in the transcript. If the CGPA is on a different scale other than 10, the eligibility of the candidate will be calculated corresponding to the equivalence.
Those appearing in the final examination of the last qualifying degree are eligible to apply. In such cases, they must attach proof of CGPA till the last semester.
Application Procedure:
- Applicants are required to login at the portal and register [www.nlumeg.ac.in]. Once they receive the login ID and password, they are required to fill up the online application with all details.
- Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) indicating their career goals and reasons for opting for dual degree in law for Undergraduates and Master’s degree for Postgraduate. Such SOP should not exceed 500 words.
- After completing their application form, they are required to pay the requisite application fee and click the submit button after verifying the details. Please note that incomplete applications and/or applications without fee payment will not be processed.
- All applications are to be submitted online. There is no provision for hard copy submission.
- The following documents are required to filled through an Online Application Form:
- Last available Degree Certificate.
- Meghalaya Domicile Certificate and Meghalaya ST Certificate (if applicable).
- Identification Card with Photograph (issued by the respective Govt.) *Passport, Driving Licence, etc.*
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) in minimum 500 words to cover the following:
- Career goals
- Interest in pursuing the specific programme
Application Fee
For all applicants, the application fee is Rs. 3,500/- [Rupees Three thousand five hundred only], except for Meghalaya state-domiciled Scheduled Tribes (ST) who are required to pay Rs. 2,000/- [Rupees Two thousand only]. Payment should be made at the time of Application Submission through the payment gateways.
Mode of Selection
On receipt of applications, the same will be scrutinised. For shortlisting of candidates, the following will be considered:
Undergraduate Programme [BA/BBA/BS LL.B (Hons.)]
- NLU Meg Undergraduate Admission Test [MEG UAT]
- Personal Interview
Meg UAT Test Component
| Content | Marks |
| Legal Aptitude | 20 |
| Logic | 20 |
| Current Affairs | 20 |
| Mathematical and Analytical Ability | 10 |
| General Studies | 10 |
| Language (English) | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Personal Interview Details (Online)
- On select dates, the shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the Personal Interview through online mode. The link to the online interview will be emailed to the student one day before the date of the interview. The personal interview
assessment will be in two stages:
- The final result in the last qualifying degree. Applicants selected for the personal interview must send a scanned copy of the last qualifying degree to the university through email latest by 16th April 2024 (5 PM) to the following email address: admission@nlumeg.ac.in
- Appear online for an interview before the selection board.
- Students will be marked on the following criteria:
- General Proficiency and Aptitude
- Communication Abilities
- Statement of Purpose (SoP)
- Interest to pursue the field, knowledge of the subject (in case of LL.M and M.S)
- It may be noted that candidates who are waiting for certificates of the final qualifying degree will be given an extended period of 15 days (not exceeding June 25, 2024) to submit/send their degree certificates to the University.
Examination Cities
The candidates will have to choose 3 Centres (in the order of preference) among the list of cities mentioned in the Application Portal:
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Tura, Meghalaya
- Guwahati, Assam
- Dimapur, Nagaland
- Aizawl, Mizoram
- Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Delhi
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Kochi, Kerala
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Thimpu, Bhutan
- Dubai, UAE
The University reserves the right to notify any other city, based on the availability.
Important Dates
| S. No. | Event | Date | Day |
| 1 | Start of Online Applications | February 1, 2024 | Thursday |
| 2 | Last date for submitting Online Applications | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| 3 | National Admission Test Date [MEG UAT] National MEG UAT Results |
April 13, 2024 April 20, 2024 April 15, 2024 |
Saturday Monday |
| 2 | Personal Interview (Online) | April 17, 2024 April 18, 2024 April 19, 2024 |
Wednesday Thursday Friday |
For the list of selected candidates, please visit the University Website's Notice Board.
The University reserves the right to modify or extend the dates based on exigencies.
FAQs
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My final 10+2 results are still not declared. Am I eligible?A.
Yes, you are eligible. However, you are required to submit the results of the Secondary Board Examination. -
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How do I select the Undergraduate Domain Program [Bachelor of Arts (BA)/ Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)/ Bachelor of Science (BS))?A.
You may give the option while filling up the application form. However, confirmation of the choice of domain shall be given at the end of the first trimester. The first trimester comprises fundamental courses common to all the domains. -
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Does the University have opportunities for Placements?A.
Yes, the University has a Career Development Centre (CDC) to facilitate the students. However, the University does not guarantee placements. -
Q.
I made some mistakes in filling up the application form. Can I change it?A.
While you are not allowed to make changes in the Application Form once submitted, the Scrutiny Committee can revert back to you in the following cases: the photo is not clear, or the identity card is not uploaded, or the last qualifying degree certificate is not uploaded. You will get one opportunity to submit the same within a timeline of 7 days, failing which the application may be cancelled. -
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I did not write the Statement of Purpose. Will my application be considered?A.
No -
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What are the topics on which I have to write in the Entrance Test?A.
The format of the test can be found on this page.