IIT Kharagpur LLM Admissions are over now. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur provides Masters in Law in 7 specializations under the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law for the duration of 2 years. IIT Kharagpur LLM is a credit-based course. The minimum requirement to apply for the LLM course at IIT Kharagpur is LLB with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. The selection of candidates for the IIT Kharagpur LLM course is based on the common entrance test (CET) conducted by the institute. 

IIT Kharagpur LLM Admission Dates 2023

Event Date
Commencement of Online Registration Feb 15,  2023
Last date to submit the online application form March 20, 2023
Issue of admit card March 31, 2023
IIT Kharagpur Law Entrance Examination 2023 April 23, 2023
Date of Interview May 8 – May 12, 2023

IIT Kharagpur LLM Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates who wish to seek admission for LLM) program offered at IIT Kharagpur shall have passed the minimum eligibility criteria as mentioned below:

  • Must have passed with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.0 in Bachelor of Laws LL.B. or B.L. (5 years) program from any recognized University. 
  • Must have passed with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.0 in Bachelor of Laws LL.B. or B.L. (3 years) program from any recognized University along with Bachelor's Degree (not less than 3 years) in Humanities/ Science/ Commerce or equivalent. 
  • Students that have LL.B (Hons.) in Intellectual Property Law from the IIT Kharagpur with CGPA of 8.5 or above are eligible for admission.
  • 5% relaxation in qualifying examination marks is provided for SC/ST/PWD candidates. 

IIT Kharagpur LLM Admission Guidelines

  • Admissions to IIT Kharagpur LLM degree is Merit-Based. 
  • Candidates need to appear for CET (Common Entrance Test). After IIT Kharagpur declares the result, the institute invites qualified candidates to participate in the counseling process.
  • The final seats are provided to candidates based on their qualifying examination marks, performance in CET, and personal interviews.
  • The weightage given to the admission test is 70% and the interview round is 30%.
  • Candidates who will be allotted admission seats shall visit the college for document verification and confirmation of the admission seats.

How to Apply?

Candidates seeking admission in the IIT Kharagpur LLM program can apply by following the below steps: 

  • Visit the IIT Kharagpur official website @iitkgp.ac.in.
  • Register using email ID and phone number. 
  • Now, log in using a user ID. Fill the application form thoroughly with all the correct details. 
  • Candidates are also required to upload their essential documents as prescribed in the application form. 
  • Candidates shall submit the application fee of INR 3000 while the application fee for candidates belonging to the reserved category is INR 1500.

Read More: IIT Kharagpur Admission 2023

IIT Kharagpur LLM Entrance Exam pattern 2023

The entrance exam for the LLM program is based on a Computer-Based test (CBT). Candidates qualifying for the CBT are called for the final interview rounds. The admission test for the LLM program consists of questions on law based on the BCI-approved LLB syllabus only. There is no negative marking in the examination. Marks allotted for both CBT and interview rounds are as follows:

LLM – entrance test consists of two stages:
(i) Computer Based Test (CBT): 70%
(ii) Personal Interview (PI): 30%

The Computer based test (CBT) will have multiple choice questions approved by the Bar Council of India. Candidates appearing for the written exam must score a minimum of 35% marks to appear for the PI round. Candidates shortlisted on this criteria will be called for the Interview round. The final selection of the candidate will be based on Interview round only.

IIT Kharagpur LLM Course Details 

IIT Kharagpur offers a full-time LLM program in 7 specializations for 2 years. Tabulated below are the details of the specialization offered in the LLM program.

Program Specialization
LLM Corporate Law
Competition Law
Intellectual Property
Criminal Law & Justice
Constitutional Law
Taxation
International Law

Course Duration: IIT Kharagpur LLM program is for the duration of two years with a total of four semesters.

Prescribed Coursework: Tabulate below is the course structure of the LLM program of IIT Kharagpur:

Semester I 

Subject Type Subject name Credit
Core Constitutional Law of India 4
Core Legal Research Methodology 4
Core Seminar 2

Semester II 

Subject Type Subject name Credit
Core Law and Social Transformation in India 4
Core Jurisprudence and judicial Process 4
Core Comprehensive Viva Voice 3

Semester III 

Subject Type Subject name Credit
Core Dissertation 20
Core Seminar 2
Core Clinical Legal Program (Advanced Legal Writing) 3

Semester IV 

Subject Type Subject name Credit
Core Dissertation 20
Core Clinical Legal Program (Teaching-Learning Assistance Program) 3

IIT Kharagpur LLM Placements 

IIT Kharagpur has revamped its Training and Placement cell to Career Development Centre (CDC). The institute conducts pre placements training and recruitment drives for final year students. Annually over 1500 students are placed with reputed companies and a good salary package.

IIT Kharagpur LLM FAQs

Ques. When does IIT Kharagpur release application forms for LLM admission? 

Ans. The application forms are made available on the official website tentatively in the first month of every year. Application forms for the 2023 LLM program will be released in January.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for the IIT Kharagpur LLM program’s common entrance test? 

Ans. To participate in the IIT Kharagpur LLM CET, the candidates shall have the following eligibility: 
  • Candidates should have completed their graduation degree of at least three years duration in the relevant subject. 
  • Candidates from the open category must have secured at least 55% marks or a 5.5 CGPA score in their bachelor’s degree. 
  • 5.0 CGPA or 50% marks are a must for reserved category candidates.

Ques. What are the essential documents required to apply for the LLM program at IIT Kharagpur? 

Ans. Candidates are required to submit the below-mentioned documents while filling the IIT Kharagpur LLM program:
  • 10th, 12th, Graduation mark sheets
  • Certificate of Proof of Age
  • 10th, 12th, Graduation Passing Certificate
  • Aadhar Card or Driving License
  • Two recent colored passport size photographs

Ques. What is the total intake of the LLM program in IIT Kharagpur? 

Ans. According to the 2020 data, 60 is the intake capacity of the LLM program at IIT Kharagpur. 

Ques. What is the selection process of the LL.M program in IIT Kharagpur?

Ans. The admission process happens on the basis of merit. Eligible candidates are called for entrance tests and interviews.