Postgraduate UGC Approved by BCI LLM

Master of Laws LLM · 1–2 years

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Master of Laws course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.

Am I eligible?
Duration
1–2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
3 routes
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
MANDATORY to appear in court: enrolment with a State Bar Council plus clearing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). Not required for in-house or advisory roles
Overview

About this course

An advanced legal qualification. Compare research, faculty expertise, specialisation and intended legal career.

Indicative eligibility: A recognised LLB or integrated law degree; entrance and specialisation rules vary.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

An advanced legal qualification. Compare research, faculty expertise, specialisation and intended legal career.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

A recognised LLB or integrated law degree; entrance and specialisation rules vary. Exact marks, subjects, age, entrance and selection rules vary by institution and admission year.
03 · More detail

What students and parents should verify

Check recognition, syllabus, faculty, facilities, practical exposure, total cost, refund rules, entrance process, progression and credible outcome evidence before admission.
04 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Law firms (specialist practice groups)
  • Corporate legal departments
  • Law colleges and universities
  • Judiciary
  • Policy think tanks
  • International organisations

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D in Law
  • UGC NET for academia
  • Judicial services
  • Overseas LLM
  • Specialised arbitration certification
05 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. National Law Universities: about 8,00,000 - 20,00,000 total; Govt/State: about 30,000 - 2,00,000; Private: about 3,00,000 - 15,00,000.

Indicative starting salary. 40,000 - 90,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1 - 2 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any — A recognised LLB or integrated law degree; entrance and specialisation rules vary.

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

Common Law Admission Test
Accepted or institution-specific
CUET PG
Accepted or institution-specific
All India Law Entrance Test
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

5 routes mapped from this qualification.

Lawyer
Advises, represents and assists clients on legal rights, disputes, transactions and compliance.
Common route
Legal Advisor
Provides in-house legal guidance to an organisation. Does not require Bar Council enrolment unless appearing in court.
Alternative route
Judicial Officer
Performs judicial duties after selection and training under the applicable state or higher judicial service framework.
Alternative route
Data & policy analyst
Stata, R, Python
Alternative route
Assistant Professor
Teaches and researches at a college or university. Requires a postgraduate degree plus UGC NET (or CSIR NET / ICAR NET in the sciences and agriculture), and increasingly a Ph.D for permanent appointment.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

B.Com LLB (Integrated)
Direct · Typical route
BA LLB (Integrated)
Direct · Typical route
B.Sc LLB (Integrated)
Direct · Typical route
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Direct · Typical route
LLB (Bachelor of Laws, 3 year)
Direct · Alternative route
BBA LLB (Integrated Law)
Direct · Alternative route
Company Secretary (CS)
RelatedField · Alternative route

What you can study next

Ph.D (Law)
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Master of Laws?

LLB or five-year integrated law degree with minimum qualifying marks. Admission is through CLAT PG, AILET PG, CUET PG, University entrance.

How long does Master of Laws take?

1 - 2 years. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

What does Master of Laws cost?

National Law Universities: about 8,00,000 - 20,00,000 total; Govt/State: about 30,000 - 2,00,000; Private: about 3,00,000 - 15,00,000. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Master of Laws?

Ph.D in Law, UGC NET for academia, Judicial services, Overseas LLM, Specialised arbitration certification.

Does Master of Laws need a licence or registration to practise?

MANDATORY to appear in court: enrolment with a State Bar Council plus clearing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). Not required for in-house or advisory roles.