The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has published the IIT Kharagpur LLM results 2026. The IIT Kharagpur LLB results were declared earlier. IIT Kharagpur entrance exam for LLB and LLM programs was conducted on March 29, 2026. Through the computer-based test (CBT), candidates will be admitted into the law programs offered at Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL). The institute opened the application portal for IIT Kharagpur LLB & LLM admissions 2026 on December 15, 2025. The deadline to submit the applications was February 20, 2026. This article details the IIT Kharagpur LLB & LLM admissions 2026 schedule, application process, eligibility and more details.
Particulars | Details |
Online Application Starts | December 15, 2025 |
Online Application Closes | February 20, 2026 |
Admit Card Releases | March 18, 2026 (Released) |
Exam Date | March 29, 2026 |
| Results | Declared |
The eligibility criteria for IIT Kharagpur LLB admissions 2026 and IIT Kharagpur LLM admissions 2026 differ. The table below details these criteria for both programs.
Particulars | IIT Kharagpur LLB | IIT Kharagpur LLM |
Educational qualification | First-class, which is over CGPA 7.0 or 70% in the bachelor's degree in engineering or technology, or medicine, or equivalent. Or First-class, which is over CGPA 7.0 or 70% in the master's degree in science or pharmacy or equivalent. Or First-class, which is over CGPA 7.0 or 70% in the MBA degree with any of the above | First-class, which is over CGPA 7.0 or 70% in the Bachelor of Laws LLB or BL (5 years) program from any recognised University or equivalent. First-class, which is over CGPA 7.0 or 70% in the Bachelor of Laws LLB or BL (3 years) program from any recognised University or equivalent. This must be along a Bachelor's Degree no less than 3 years in Humanities or Science or Commerce or equivalent. Applicants in the final semester are also eligible to apply. They must upload the last available marksheet. |
Minimum qualifying marks | If the degree is not First Class, then the eligibility will be a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on 10-point scale. | If the degree is not First Class, then the eligibility will be a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on 10-point scale. |
Note: RGSOIPL offers LLM specialisations in Intellectual Property Law, International Law, and Criminal Law. Candidates must select one specialisation on their application form.
IIT Kharagpur opened its application window on December 15, 2025. This window closed on February 20, 2026. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the LLB or LLM programs.
Visit the official website gateoffice.iitkgp.ac.in
Register using the correct email address
After registration, log in to the account and click on the application procedure tab
Fill the Personal Detail, Academic Detail, Photo, and Signature sections.
Make the required payment and submit the application.
The application fees for both programs are specified in the table below.
Category | LLB Fees | LLM Fees |
General/EWS/OBC | Rs 3,000 | Rs 4,000 |
Females/third gender/SC/ST/PwD | Rs 1,500 | Rs 2,000 |
The IIT Kharagpur LLB 2026 entrance exam consists of 100 questions carrying 2 marks each. The exam duration is 2 hours. The table below contains the detailed syllabus.
Subject | Important Topics |
Mathematics |
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English |
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Physics |
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Chemistry | |
Biology | |
Logical Reasoning |
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Legal Aptitude |
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Particulars | Subjects | Number of Questions |
Part 1 | Maths Aptitude | 8 questions |
Science Aptitude | 10 questions | |
Part 2 | English | 30 questions |
Logical Reasoning | 12 questions | |
Legal Aptitude | 30 questions | |
Current Affairs | 10 questions |
The IIT Kharagpur 2026 LLM entrance exam consists of 120 questions carrying 1 mark each. There is no negative marking in this exam, so candidates can attempt all questions. The syllabus for the IIT Kharagpur LLM entrance exam 2026 includes questions from the Bar Council of India-approved LLB syllabus. These might include topics like constitutional law, criminal law, civil procedure, law of evidence, contract law, tort law, core legal subjects and more.
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