Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the one-year Master of Laws (LLM Professional) programme offered by the Department of Law under the Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies (FSSS), Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).

1. Programme Overview

• Duration: 1 Year (3 Trimesters)
• Total Credit Hours: 40 Credit Hours
• Total Programme Fee: BDT 1,40,000

Specialisation Streams

• International Law: Focuses on global affairs, treaties, human rights, and cross-border legal issues.
• Commercial Law: Covers Corporate Law, International Trade Law, Commercial Arbitration, E-commerce, and FinTech.

2. Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold an LLB (Honours) degree.
• A minimum aggregate of 7 points is required, calculated from SSC, HSC, and LLB (Honours) results based on the following point structure:

Qualification	GPA / CGPA 3.50 & above	GPA / CGPA 3.00–3.49	GPA / CGPA 2.00–2.99
SSC / Equivalent	3 Points	2 Points	1 Point
HSC / Equivalent	3 Points	2 Points	1 Point
LLB (Honours) / Equivalent	5 Points	4 Points	3 Points

Note on Division/Class Results: For traditional division/class-based results, First, Second, and Third Division/Class carry 3, 2, and 1 point(s) respectively for SSC and HSC, and 5, 4, and 3 points respectively for LLB (Honours).

• O/A Level Applicants: Must meet the circular’s specified equivalency requirements, including a minimum average grade point of 2.5 in at least five O-Level subjects and 2.0 in at least two A-Level subjects.
• Foreign Degrees: Candidates holding foreign qualifications must submit an equivalence certificate from the relevant authority.

3. Admission Marks Distribution & Test Structure

Selection will be based on a competitive admission test, viva voce, and previous academic performance (Total: 100 Marks).

Overall Assessment Marks

• Written Admission Test: 70 Marks
• Viva Voce: 10 Marks
• SSC / Equivalent Result: 5 Marks
• HSC / Equivalent Result: 5 Marks
• LLB / Equivalent Result: 10 Marks

Written Admission Test Marks Break-down

The 70-mark written test consists of 50 marks for Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and 20 marks for theoretical questions:

• English Language and Communication: 20 Marks
• Legal Knowledge and Legal Reasoning: 20 Marks
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs: 10 Marks
• Contemporary Legal Affairs (Theoretical Written Question): 20 Marks

4. Key Dates & Event Schedule

Event / Item	Schedule / Details
Application Period	01 October 2026 – 15 November 2026
Admit Card Download	17 November 2026
Admission Test Date & Time	21 November 2026, 10:00 AM
Admission Test Venue	BUP Campus, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka
Publication of Result	22 November 2026
Admission Period	24 November 2026 – 15 December 2026
Opening Ceremony	15 January 2027, 09:30 AM
Commencement of Classes	15 January 2027, 11:00 AM

5. Fee Structure

• Application Processing Fee: BDT 1,000 (plus applicable service charges)
• Total Programme Fee: BDT 1,40,000
  • 1st Trimester: BDT 54,700
  • 2nd Trimester: BDT 42,900
  • 3rd Trimester: BDT 42,400

6. Application Procedure & Payment

1. Interested candidates must submit their applications online via the official BUP admission portal: admission.bup.edu.bd.
2. The application processing fee must be paid online using a debit/credit card, mobile financial services (MFS), or internet banking channels.
3. Step-by-step payment instructions can be found under the “How to Apply” section on the admission portal.

7. Contact Details & Helpdesk

• Technical Helpdesk (Application Assistance):
  • Phone: 01725-385306, Ext. 2186 (Sunday to Thursday, 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM, excluding public holidays)
• Programme Co-ordinator:
  • Mafruha Jerin, Assistant Director & Co-Coordinator Phone: +8801769028584, Ext. 8584 | Email: [email protected]
• Programme Support:
  • Md. Rafiqul Islam, Programme Assistant Phone: 01725-385306 | Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Applicants are advised to consult the official admission circular for full guidelines. BUP reserves the right to amend, modify, or cancel any information or instruction stated in this notice.