LLM sample papers are developed to replicate the actual LLM examinations. They follow the exact exam pattern and syllabus. Therefore, they provide candidates with a fair idea about the exam. All LLM exams have different syllabi and exam patterns. Consequently, you have to practise with a different set of LLM sample papers for various exams.

Benefits of Solving LLM Sample Papers.

Since the LLM sample paper are a replica of the real, they provide much insight into the exam. It helps you get acquainted with the exam even before sitting for the exam. Other benefits include:

1. Candidates build temperament for the exam.
2. They are an excellent resource for practice.
3. They help enhance problem-solving ability through exposure to a variety of questions. These unplanned encounters help you devise novel ways of approaching and solving problems, eventually increasing efficiency. 
4. The LLM exams are time bound. Therefore time management is one of the most desirable skills to be developed. The LLM sample papers help you develop good time-management abilities. 

Know the LLM Exam Pattern

You must ensure that the LLM sample papers you choose follow the latest LLM exam structure. The official websites of the universities and institutions often update these facts. You may help by going there for the most recent information. However, the LLM exam format for a few well-known LLM exams is provided here.

 

CLAT LLM Exam Pattern

Particulars	LLM Exam Pattern Highlights
Exam mode	Offline
Exam duration	120 minutes (2 hours)
Test language	English
Type of questions	Objective
Exam subjects	Various law subjects divided into two sections
Total questions	120 Questions
Total marks	120 Marks
Marking scheme	+1 for every correct answer -0.25 for every incorrect answer

 

AILET LLM Exam Pattern

Sections	Subjects	Subject-wise questions	Marks
Section A	Part -1 English Language	50 Questions	50 Marks
	Part -2: Legal Reasoning	50 Questions	50 Marks
Section B	Legal knowledge – From different branches of law	10 questions 2 to be answered	50 (25 marks each)
Total		102 Questions	150 Marks

 

University of Delhi LLM Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Exam duration	2 hours
Exam mode	Online
Language	English
Type of questions	Multiple-choice type questions
Total marks	400 Marks
Number of questions	100 Questions
Marking scheme	4 marks for each correct answer and a penalty of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.

Panjab University LLM Exam Pattern

Components	Questions	Marks
Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Service Law, Environmental Law and Human Rights	50 Questions	50 Marks
Indian Penal Code (IPC), Cr. Pr. Code and Law of Evidence	15 Questions	15 Marks
Jurisprudence	10 Questions	10 Marks
Family Law, Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Public International Law, Labour Laws, and Company Law	25 Questions	25 Marks
Total	100 Questions	100 Marks

Banaras Hindu University LLM 

Exam Name	BHU PET
Conducted by	Banaras Hindu University
Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
Number of Questions	120 Questions
Exam Duration	2 hours
Total Marks	360 Marks (Each Question carries 3 marks)
BHU LLM Syllabus	Jurisprudence, Law of Contracts, Constitutional Law, Law of Torts, Environmental Law, Public International Law, Family Law- Hindu Law and Muslim LAw, Indian Evidence Act and Law of Crimes.

Know the LLM Syllabus well

Like the exam pattern, you must know the syllabus before looking at the LLM sample papers. The ones that help prepare the syllabus must only be selected. The conducting bodies release the LLM syllabus on their websites. You must visit their official sites to check the syllabus. The LLM syllabus of some of the popular LLM exams is given below.

 

S.No.	LLM Exam	LLM Syllabus
	CLAT LLM Exam	Constitutional Law, Torts, Environmental Law, Law of Contract, Company Law, Property Law, Criminal Law, Labour & Industrial Law, Jurisprudence, Family Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Administrative Law.
	AILET LLM Exam	Jurisprudence, Law of Torts, Property law, Family Law, Intellectual Property Law, International law, Law of Contracts, Criminal Law.
	DU LLM Exam	Constitutional Law of India, Jurisprudence, Law of Contracts, Sale of Goods, Criminal law, Consumer Protection, Family Law, Public International Law, Intellectual Property Law, Cyber Law, Environment Law, Company Law and Partnership, Contemporary Legal Issues.
	PU CET LLM Exam	Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Service Law, Environmental Law and Human Rights, Indian penal Code, Law of Evidence, Jurisprudence, Family Law, Law of Contract, Labour Law, Company Law, Public International Law.
	BHU LLM Exam	Jurisprudence, Law of Contracts, Constitutional Law, Law of Torts, Environmental Law, Public International Law, Family Law- Hindu Law and Muslim Law, Indian Evidence Act and Law of Crimes.

How to make the best use of LLM sample papers?

Solve 3-4 Sample Paper in a week

Solving sample papers has a lot of benefits, as discussed above. Therefore, the more you solve LLM sample papers, the more confident you feel. Including LLM sample paper in your LLM preparation schedule is highly recommended. Since you will gradually catch the speed, you shall start with 1-2 sample papers per week. Slowly, make it 3-4 sample papers each week. You shall solve exam-specific LLM sample papers. Sample papers are indeed a great LLM preparation resource.

Solve the LLM sample paper in similar conditions as the actual exam.

It is essential to replicate the exam conditions as well. If you don’t bring in the same seriousness needed in the exam during the sample paper solving, they won’t help much. Follow the following instructions:

• Follow the time limit. Keep the timings the same. Otherwise, it will hamper the development of time-management skills.
• Do Not refer to study material or any other resource for assistance while attempting the LLM sample paper. 
• Avoid guessing answers. The exam includes negative markings. If you develop a habit of making wild guesses, you will lose many marks. Do not develop such habits.

Follow these instructions to avoid ending up defeating the purpose of the LLM sample papers. Therefore, you must keep these in mind and make the best use of the sample papers.

Analyse the Sample Papers

If you are not learning from your mistakes, there is no point in practising. Refrain from considering the task done once you have solved the sample papers. You should analyse your performance. It helps get better. You get the opportunity to understand your pattern of mistakes, your weaknesses, and your strengths. Accordingly, you can make adjustments and modifications to your preparation routine. Analysing the sample papers is a significant step in LLM preparation.

 

The LLM exam is conducted at the university level. Each LLM-offering university either conducts its LLM exam or collaborates with other institutions to conduct a common exam. Therefore, the universities have the authority to set their LLM syllabus, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and further details. To get information on the exam, you must visit the websites of the respective university and institutions. Some well-known LLM entry-level exams are CLAT, AILET, DU PG, and BHU CET. 

About LLM exam

The LLM exam is an entry-level examination for admission to Master of Law courses. The exam intends to assess the candidate’s knowledge of the compulsory subjects from their undergraduate subjects like family law, Tort, Property Law, Constitutional Law and much more. The duration of LLM courses offered through the LLM exam is either 1-year programme or 2 years. 

 

LLM Syllabus

Like LLM eligibility criteria, the universities and institutions also lay out their LLM syllabus. However, the overall focus of the LLM entrance exam is to check the candidate’s knowledge about the compulsory subjects from their undergraduate law degree. Due to the variation in the LLM syllabus, you have to visit the official website of the institutions you are aiming to enter. Here is the LLM syllabus of some popular LLM entrance examinations.

 

These are some of the tips that will help you get closer to getting a good LLM score. You shall feel free to devise your strategies and techniques. Give in your best, and you shall get what you aspire for.

Best wishes!