IIT Kharagpur LLB & LLM Admissions 2026: Exam in March, Eligibility, Syllabus & Key Details
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IIT Kharagpur LLB & LLM Admissions 2026: Exam in March, Eligibility, Syllabus & Key Details

JasmineUpdated on 05 Jan 2026, 05:04 PM IST

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur will conduct the entrance exam for LLB and LLM programs on March 29, 2026. Through the computer-based test (CBT), candidates will get admitted into the LLB and LLM 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, and will accept registrations till February 20, 2026. Candidates can apply for IIT Kharagpur Law exam 2026 through the official website of the institute. The institute will release the admit card for the LLB and LLM entrance exam 2026 tentatively on March 18, 2026. This article details the IIT Kharagpur LLB & LLM admissions 2026 schedule, application process, eligibility and more details.

IIT Kharagpur LLB & LLM Admissions 2026: Exam in March, Eligibility, Syllabus & Key Details
IIT Kharagpur LLB & LLM Admissions 2026

IIT Kharagpur LLB & LLM 2026 Schedule

Particulars

Details

Online Application Starts

December 15, 2025

Online Application Closes

February 20, 2026

Admit Card Releases

March 18, 2026 (Tentative)

Exam Date

March 29, 2026

IIT Kharagpur Eligibility Criteria 2026

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.

IIT Kharagpur LLB & LLM Eligibility Criteria 2026

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 LLB & LLM Application 2026

IIT Kharagpur has opened its application window on December 15, 2025. This window will close 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.

IIT Kharagpur Law Exam Application Fees 2026

The application fees for both programs are specified in the table below.

IIT Kharagpur 2026 Application Fees

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

IIT Kharagpur LLB & LLM 2026 Syllabus

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.

IIT Kharagpur LLB 2026 Syllabus

Subject

Important Topics

Mathematics

  • Algebra

  • Calculus and analysis

  • Geometry and topology

  • Combinatorics

  • Logic

  • Number theory

  • Dynamical systems and differential equations

  • Mathematical physics

English

  • Tenses

  • Prepositions

  • Conjunctions

  • Active and passive voice

  • One word substitutions

  • Homophones/homonyms

  • Synonyms and antonyms

  • Idioms and phrases

  • Spotting the error

  • Reading comprehension

  • Direct and indirect speech

  • Sentence rearrangement and para jumbles

  • Adjectives, adverb, articles

Physics

  • Mode of nutrition in animals

  • Matter and its states

  • Formation of substance

  • Atom

  • Atomic structure

  • Molecule

  • Element

  • Atomic structure

  • Chemical bonds

  • Chemical groups

  • Chemical reactions

  • Introduction to physics

  • The universe: stars, sun, asteroids: In a nutshell

  • The theory of evolution

  • Structure of plant and animal cell

  • The five kingdoms of life

  • Cell: structure and functions

  • The solar system and satellites

  • Conductor, insulator

  • Refraction, reflection

Chemistry

Biology

Logical Reasoning

  • Clocks

  • Coding-decoding

  • Data sufficiency

  • Decision making

  • Deductive reasoning/ statement analysis

  • Directions

  • Embedded images

  • Figure matrix

  • Alphanumeric series

  • Reasoning analogies

  • Blood relations

  • Calendars

  • Cause and effect

  • Input-output

  • Odd one out

Legal Aptitude

  • Legal GK and awareness

  • Current affairs

  • Important Supreme Court judgments

  • Important acts and amendments of the legislature

  • Legal maxims

  • Indian constitution

  • Law of torts

  • Vicarious liability

  • Strict liability

  • Law of crimes

  • Law of contracts

  • International law

  • Intellectual property rights

  • Hindu marriage act

IIT Kharagpur LLB Exam Details 2026

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 will be for 2 hours. It 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.

IIT Kharagpur Law Exam Sample Papers 2026

Candidates can download the sample questions from the link given in the table below.

Particulars

Download Link

IIT Kharagpur LLB Sample Questions

Link

IIT Kharagpur LLM Sample Questions

Link

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