The School of Law at UPES, Dehradun is a prominent private law school offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law. The school admits students through multiple entrance exams, including its own ULSAT, as well as national exams like CLAT, LSAT, and CUET. For the 2025 cycle, the application window typically runs from November 2024 to May 2025, with UG program fees ranging from INR 8–21 Lakh depending on the course. The intake for flagship integrated law programs is around ~180–250 seats per specialization. Scholarships and merit waivers of up to 50% are available for top-performing students.
School of Law, UPES Admission Deadlines
UPES School of Law opens admissions for its law programs in the last quarter of the preceding year, with most deadlines falling between November 2024 and June 2025. Entrance exams such as ULSAT and CLAT are key milestones, and early application is encouraged due to rolling shortlisting and limited seats. The application fee is typically INR 1,350–1,500 per program. Shortlisting and interviews for select categories may extend into June 2025.
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Event |
Key Dates (2025) |
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Application Start |
November 2024 |
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Application End (UG/PG) |
May–June 2025 |
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ULSAT Exam Window |
April–May 2025 |
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CLAT 2025 Exam |
December 2024 |
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Interview/PI Rounds |
May–June 2025 |
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Admission Confirmation Deadline |
June 2025 |
School of Law, UPES UG Admission
UPES School of Law offers integrated undergraduate law programs such as BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), and BCom LLB (Hons), each with an intake of approximately 180–250 seats per specialization. Admissions are based on ULSAT, CLAT, LSAT, CUET, or Board Merit (80%+ in Class 12). The total fee for UG law programs ranges from INR 8–21 Lakh for the full course. Applicants must have passed Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate. Up to 20% of seats are reserved for Board Merit/CLAT/LSAT categories.
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Program |
Duration |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fees (INR) |
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BA LLB (Hons) |
5 years |
~180–250 |
Class 12, 50%+ |
ULSAT/CLAT/LSAT/CUET/Board Merit |
8–21 Lakh |
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BBA LLB (Hons) |
5 years |
~180–250 |
Class 12, 50%+ |
ULSAT/CLAT/LSAT/CUET/Board Merit |
8–21 Lakh |
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BCom LLB (Hons) |
5 years |
~180–250 |
Class 12, 50%+ |
ULSAT/CLAT/LSAT/CUET/Board Merit |
8–21 Lakh |
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LLB |
3 years |
NA |
Graduation + Class 12, 50%+ |
PI, CUET (60 percentile+) |
8–10 Lakh |
School of Law, UPES PG Admission
For postgraduate law aspirants, UPES offers the LLM program with a typical intake of ~30–50 seats. The LLM is a one-year course with a total fee of INR 2–3 Lakh. Eligibility requires a LLB degree with at least 50% aggregate. Selection is based on performance in the qualifying degree, entrance exam (ULSAT/CLAT/LSAT/CUET), and a personal interview. Scholarships are available for high performers and reserved categories.
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Program |
Duration |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fees (INR) |
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LLM |
1 year |
~30–50 |
LLB with 50%+ |
ULSAT/CLAT/LSAT/CUET + PI |
2–3 Lakh |
School of Law, UPES PhD Admission
The School of Law at UPES offers a PhD in Law program, typically admitting 10–20 candidates per cycle. The PhD program duration is 3–6 years, with a total fee of approximately INR 2–4 Lakh. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) with at least 55% aggregate. Selection is based on a written test (UPES Research Entrance Test or equivalent) and a personal interview. Research focus areas include corporate law, energy law, and constitutional law.
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Program |
Duration |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fees (INR) |
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PhD (Law) |
3–6 years |
10–20 |
LLM with 55%+ |
UPES Research Test + PI |
2–4 Lakh |
School of Law, UPES Application Process
UPES School of Law conducts its entire application process online. The application fee is typically INR 1,350–1,500 per program. Applicants must upload scanned documents and select their preferred entrance exam (ULSAT, CLAT, LSAT, CUET, or Board Merit). Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews or counseling. Admission is confirmed after document verification and payment of the initial fee installment.
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Register and fill the online application form on the UPES official portal.
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Upload required documents: photo, signature, mark sheets, ID proof.
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Pay the application fee (INR 1,350–1,500).
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Choose entrance exam: ULSAT/CLAT/LSAT/CUET or Board Merit.
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Appear for exam/interview if shortlisted.
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Confirm admission by paying the initial fee and submitting documents.
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Step |
Details |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Application Fee |
INR 1,350–1,500 |
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Documents Required |
Photo, signature, 10th & 12th mark sheets, graduation (if applicable), ID proof |
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Entrance Exams Accepted |
ULSAT, CLAT, LSAT, CUET, Board Merit |
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Selection Rounds |
Exam/Interview, Document Verification, Fee Payment |
