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Open From: 08-Dec-2024
Open Until: 16-Mar-2025

Master of Law (LLM) Corporate and Commercial Law- Overview

Q: Pune Lavasa Campus

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, MaharashtraPhone1800-123-2009Emailadmission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

The LLM in Corporate & Commercial Law offers an unparalleled opportunity for law graduates to specialise and excel in the dynamic field of corporate law. This program provides an intensive exploration of key topics such as investment law, international trade law, competition law, arbitration laws, corporate governance, equipping students with specialised knowledge and practical skills essential for success in corporate legal practice. Through a carefully crafted curriculum, students engage in in-depth analysis of real-world case studies, participate in interactive seminars led by industry experts, and gain hands-on experience through practical exposures.

Why choose this course?

Cultivates a well-rounded skill set for corporate law success.

Curriculum imparts legal expertise and fosters critical thinking.

Emphasis on research proficiency for thorough investigations.

Focus on effective legal writing and articulating prowess.

Offers networking opportunities for professional growth.

Strategic investment in skills, knowledge, and values for career success.

What will you learn?

Program emphasises deep legal understanding and advanced cognitive skills.
Transform professionals into skilled research scholars.
Structured course plan includes teaching practice, research methodology and legal writing.
Culminates in potential for publication.
Seminars address contemporary issues, honing oratory skills and research capabilities.
Comprehensive approach equips graduates with essential legal skills.

Application Process 2025

Applicants may apply for the programme from 11 January 2022 when applications will be available online on the University website till the date applications will officially close.

Applications for each programme will close approximately a week before the scheduled selection process.

All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password. (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Applicants must have the following documents prior to fill the application online:

a) Copy of statement of marks of Class 10, Class 12 and Degree Marks Cards (whichever is available years/semesters marks card) (Mandatory).

b) Fill-in all the details in the “detailed application” page. Scan and upload recent passport size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) and click “Submit”. On clicking Submit, a viewable and editable page will appear on screen. In case you need to make any corrections; you may edit the data/details and then click “Confirm Submission”.

c) Make payment using card and after successful payment click on submit. A 9 (Nine) digit Application number will be generated. If unable to print the application form due to system/power/internet failure, logon to https://appstat.christuniversity.in, under the “Application Status” page enter the registered Email-ID and password to view and print the application form. (After payment if you do not receive the 9 (Nine) digit application number, then your application process is incomplete and payment will go in for refund process. The refund will take about 15 days and must be checked with your bank).

Important

Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) must send the required supporting documents (Copy of Passport, Copy of PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable and Copy of Class 10, Class 12 and Undergraduate Degree Marks Card (if result awaited, marks card till the last semester/year) in an A4 size Envelope ONLY through Registered Post / Courier to: The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 80 4012 9439

All other candidates will have to carry the application printout, original documents and a set of photocopies to the selection process on the allotted date, time and venue mentioned on the selection process admit card.

All applicants must make note of the username and password, application number, programme applied for, selection process date and city for all further purposes.
All travel arrangements if necessary have to be made in advance.
The Important Dates section must be referred to prior to filling the application. Or candidates can choose the selection process dates while filling the application online.
No request for change of date/city will be entertained.
Application printout along with a set of photocopies of class X, XII, Undergraduate degree marks cards, Provisional/Degree certificate must be submitted during the selection process.
Applicants applying while in their final year of undergraduate degree must carry the marks card upto the previous semester/year.
Original marks cards/provisional/degree certificate and ID proof will be verified during the selection process.

Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in

Admission Process - 2025

Results Announcement: The selection process results will be available on the date mentioned in the Important Dates section on the university’s website.
Results Access: Results can be accessed at this link: https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/
E-Offer of Admission: Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission, which will be valid until the date specified in the offer.
Provisional Admission: Admission is provisional and subject to university rules. Candidates must meet the specific eligibility criteria for their program.
Fee Payment: Selected candidates must pay the fees using Net Banking/Online Banking or Credit Card. They should also download the offer of admission and choose a date and time to complete the admission process in person with a parent at the selected campus.

To process admission:

Select Date and Time: Choose your preferred date and time from the available options.
Campus Admission: Admission must be processed at the campus where the offer of admission is made
Admission has to be processed as per point (1). Admission will not be processed without the presence of CANDIDATE along with mandatory ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS and one full set of black and white photocopies (xerox) of all the documents mentioned below (MANDATORY):

Class 10 and Class 12 Marks Statements (Mandatory).
Undergraduate Degree Marks Card: (Semester/Year/Consolidated) If results are awaited, then marks card till the last semester/year (Mandatory).
Provisional (PDC) or Degree Certificate (DC): If graduated before November 2024, must be submitted by 30 September 2025 or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year.
Transfer Certificate (TC): Of an undergraduate degree from the last qualified institution (Mandatory) must be submitted by 30 September 2025 or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year.
Migration Certificate (MIG): Of an undergraduate degree from a qualifying University (applicable for all candidates except those studying in Karnataka) (Mandatory) must be submitted by 30 September 2025.
Entrance Test Scorecard (MBA Programmes): Copy of valid entrance test scorecard (Aug MAT 2024 | Dec MAT 2024 | CAT 2024 | Feb MAT 2025 | CMAT 2025 | XAT 2025 | ATMA 2025 | GMAT 2024 / 2025| GRE 2024 / 2025) (Mandatory)
Work Experience: Candidates who are applying for the Dual Degree MBA (CU) + MBA, (THWS, Germany) Programme should submit the work related documents (Joining Letter/Experience Letter with Latest Salary Slip) (Full Time/Family Business also considered) with one or more year of work experience (Mandatory).
Candidates who are applying for the MBA Executive with less than 2 years of work experience must have the valid test score of (Aug MAT 2024 | Dec MAT 2024 | CAT 2024 | Feb MAT 2025 | CMAT 2025 | XAT 2025 | ATMA 2025 | GMAT 2024 / 2025| GRE 2024 / 2025) (Mandatory)
Two Passport Size Photographs: Formal dress, white background.
Two Copies of Payment Acknowledgment Receipt: From application status link https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/
Copy of Valid ID Proof (Aadhar, PAN, etc.).
Additional Documents for International Candidates:
- Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory)
- PIO/OCI Card holders: Have to produce a copy of the PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).
- Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC): From any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India
- Resident Permit (RP): (If available while applying)

Make sure to have all the original documents and a full set of black and white photocopies (xerox).

Document Submission:
- All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification.
- An undertaking for pending original documents (for exams in March-June 2025) must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by 30 September 2025 or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year.
- Failure to submit pending documents will result in termination of admission.
Bank Account Requirement:
- All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process.
- Relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card) is required.
University ID Card:
- The ID card is a smart card that functions as an ID, ATM card, and access card for various facilities.
- All transactions within the campus, including fee payments, will be processed through this card.
International Students:
- Must register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO/FRO) within 14 working days of admission or arrival in Bengaluru.
Commencement of Academic Year:
- The start date for the academic year 2025 will be communicated during the admission process.
Caution:
- The university does not authorize any third party to conduct the selection process or offer admissions.
- Be wary of unauthorized SMS/Emails promising admissions.
Bank Loan Assistance:
- Admitted students can request a recommendation letter for a bank loan by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
Laptop:
- Admitted students may need to purchase a laptop if required by their department.

Final Decision:
- Student allotment in the program of their choice among the various campuses located in Bangalore (Central, Kengeri, Bannerghatta, and Yeshwantpur), Lavasa (Pune), and Delhi NCR Campus of CHRIST University shall be at the sole discretion of the Management. The decision of the Admission Committee is final.
Cancellation Process:
- For details on the cancellation process, please refer to the provided link: https://christuniversity.in/view-pdf/cancellation1

Admission Queries

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

Pune Lavasa Campus

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

Eligibility

Candidates who have passed Undergraduate degree LLB (3 or 5 year courses) with a minimum aggregate of 50% and above, from any recognised University in India or abroad recognised by UGC / AIU, are eligible to apply.
Students appearing for their final degree examinations in March-May 2022 are also eligible to apply (Applicants who are in the last year of their studies in LLB (3 or 5 year courses) should have secured 50% or above aggregate in all the Semesters / Years of Undergraduate Examinations conducted so far).

International Category

International students coming from Non-English speaking countries should:

produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores

Candidates without the above pre-qualifications will have to enroll either for

Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the option to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

NRI Category

Students who fall under any of the following classifications, at the time of application may apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the course.

NRI defined under the Indian Income Tax Law
Either of the parents is outside India (except Nepal) on Work Permit / Resident Permit.
Indian citizen financed by any Institution / agency outside India, even if parents are Residents of India.
Indian Citizen who has pursued studies for qualifying examination in any foreign / Indian syllabus outside India.
Indian citizen pursued studies for qualifying examination in foreign syllabi in India.

Note: If only condition 5 is satisfied, and not conditions 1 to 4 above,NRI student category fee will be applicable only for the first year.

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

For other details: https://christuniversity.in/international-student-category

Miscellaneous Information

The University does not collect any type of Capitation / Donation other than the fee mentioned in the website.
If the Application is incomplete or incorrect, the University Management has the right to reject it.
Kindly do not send any original marks cards through post or courier.
Ignorance of the Terms, Conditions, and guidelines will not be considered as an excuse for non-fulfillment of any stipulated process.
The University shall allot the seat to the selected MBA (Central/Kengeri) candidate in the Bangalore Central campus or Kengeri campus based on the availability of seats.
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for 2 years, there will be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
Fees should be paid within the stipulated date for the first year and before the commencement of final examinations of the 2nd semester, 4th Semester, 6th Semester, and 8th Semester for the consecutive years.
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost.
Admitted student who wish to avail Bank Loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
The decision of the Admission Committee is final and binding.

Fee Structure

1. Admission Registration fee of INR 8,000/ (Non Refundable)
2. Programme fee as per the below table

Year

Indian States

NRI

SAARC/AFRICA/

OCI/PIO/ASIAN

Other Foreign Nationals

1,45,000 INR

255000 INR

4500 USD

5000 USD

Time of Payment: All the candidates have to pay the I Year fee immediately after confirmation of admission.

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for both years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.

1. NRI fee is applicable for the first year for candidates who have studied foreign syllabus (has to be approved by UGC / AIU) in the qualifying examination of study in India. (The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

2. NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the programme for candidates who;
2.1. Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
2.2. Are NRI and candidates who have applied under the NRI category.

3. To claim the Indian/Maharastra category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India/Maharastra. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).

4. Admission registration fee of INR 8,000/- is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if any applicable.

5. All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, The fee may be paid through the following option:

Payment can make through Net banking/NEFT/RTGS
Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee the admission.

For Online Application form, click the below link:

Online Application Form

Selection Process

Process	Particulars	Date	Mode
Skill Assessment (SA)	The skill assessment will consist of a written test	As per E Admit Card	Online
Micro Presentation (MP) & Personal Interview (PI)	MP – Candidate should be able to talk for 90seconds on a topic given by the panel. Duration: 15 minutes	As per E Admit Card	Online
Academic Performance	Scanned copies of class 10, class 12 and Degree marks card (for all the semester/year marks card issued by the college/university) should be uploaded while filling the application. The office of admissions will verify the scorecards. *Applications with no scorecards or not clear scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible
An e-admit card will be generated as per the important dates mentioned on the website

Important Instructions

Read all Important Links (Eligibility, Documents requirements etc) thoroughly.
The date and time for the selection process are auto-generated by the system. Therefore, any request for changes will not be entertained.
A Google calendar invite will be sent to your registered email id, ONE day before the MP/PI selection process.
Candidates failing to appear for the selection process at the stipulated date and time will be considered as “Not Selected”.
Candidates must show the original Government recognized photo identity card (Aadhar card/Passport/Voter ID/Recent College ID card) for attending the online selection process. Failing which the application will be considered as “Not Selected”.
All original Class 10, Class 12, Degree Marks Card (Students pursuing their final year must have the statement of marks up to the previous semester/year) should be available for verification during the personal interview round.
It is recommended to log in at least 15mts before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.
Impersonation or any suspicious behaviour (prompting by a third person or accessing notes/gadgets) will be treated as malpractice and the application will be termed as “Not Selected”.
The responsibility of satisfying the eligibility criteria for admission rests with the student/candidate. The issue of the E-Admit Card for the selection process does not imply that the eligibility criteria are satisfied.

Programme Outcomes

PO1: ACADEMIC EXPERTISE
1.   Evince conceptual clarity in the area of specialisation
2.   Identify and explain the concepts, doctrines, maxims and principles of Law
3.   Analyse and interpret the law and use it to further clients interests.
4.   Evaluate Indian Laws as against laws in different jurisdictions and appreciate the competing and the conflicting notions.
5.   Suggest amendments/ modifications to the existing laws to plug loopholes in the law.

PO2: CRITICAL THINKING, LEGAL REASONING AND RESEARCH SKILLS
1.   Identify legal issues in the area of specialisation for academic inquiry
2.   Apply legal reasoning and present valid and logical arguments towards solving the legal issues
3.   Suggest modifications in the law
4.   Contribute effectively to research and academia

PO3: TEACHING SKILLS
1. Articulate thoughts and communicate effectively
2. Train leaders in the field of law and policy-making

PO4: ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
1. Exhibit academic integrity in all the academic endeavours
2. Practice ethical behaviour in all engagements

PO5: SERVICE LEARNING
1. Create legal awareness
2. Help the underprivileged with legal advice and legal aid

Programme Specific Outcome

1. Acquire specialized knowledge in corporate and commercial laws

2. Interpret and analyze the laws relating to corporate governance and respond to the regulatory challenges in corporate practice.

3. Deliberate and engage in issues of regional, national and global importance, in the context of corporate and commercial laws.