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Top L.L.M Colleges in India

In India, colleges offer the LLM programme with specialisations in different areas of law. Candidates who have completed their 3-year LLB or 5-year LLB planning to pursue LLM in India can select from over 750 colleges of which 514 colleges are private and the government owns the rest 239. However, the top-ranked LLM colleges in India offer better placements, and median package overall. The top LLM colleges include premier NLUs such as NLSIU Bengaluru, NLU Delhi, and NALSAR Hyderabad. The annual fee structure of the top LLM colleges in India usually ranges from Rs 1.10 Lakhs - Rs 4.10 Lakhs. Some popular law entrance exams accepted by the top LLM colleges in India are CLAT PG, AILET, SLAT, LSAT and many more. 

Top LLM Colleges in India: Highlights

Particulars

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Number of colleges 

Private: 514

Government: 239

Courses offered

LLM

Mode of admissions

Through entrance exam and direct admissions based on merit in qualifying exam

Accepting law entrance exams

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Top 10 LLM Colleges in India: NIRF Ranking 2024

Colleges

State

NIRF Rank 2024

NLSIU Bengaluru

Karnataka

1

NLU Delhi

Delhi

2

NALSAR Hyderabad

Telangana

3

WBNUJS Kolkata

West Bengal

4

Symbiosis Law School Pune

Maharashtra

5

Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi

Delhi

6

IIT Kharagpur

West Bengal

7

GNLU Gandhinagar

Gujarat

8

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Bhubaneswar

Odisha

9

BBAU Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh

10

Best LLM Colleges in India: Placements 

The table below details the median salary offered to LLM programme students as per the latest NIRF rankings.

NIRF LLM Accepting Colleges Median Salary Data 2024

Sl no


Name of Law School

Median Salary

1

National Law School of India University Bengaluru

Rs 8.25 lakhs

2

National Law University Delhi

Rs 10 lakhs

3

NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad

Rs 7 lakhs

4

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

Rs 7 lakhs

5

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Rs 6.60 lakhs

6

Symbiosis Law School, Pune

Rs 8.70 lakhs

7

Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar

Rs 4.20 lakhs

8

Siksha `O` Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar

Rs 4.80 lakhs

9

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Rs 12 lakhs

10

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

Rs 5.10 lakhs

Top LLM Colleges in India: Course and Eligibility

LLM:  Masters of Law, (LLM) is a postgraduate degree which can be opt after completing a 3-year LLB or 5-year LLB. LLM course duration is either one year or two-year depending on the University offering it. Also, the LLM programme specialises in different areas of law such as Criminal law, Environmental law, Corporate law, Intellectual property law and many more. After completing an LLM from a college/university accepted by the Bar Council of India, candidates can pursue a variety of careers, including an Advocate, Judge, Legal advisor, etc. 

Eligibility for LLM:  Students who wish to join the LLM programme must fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by the top LLM colleges in India. The eligibility criteria are given below.

  • Students must have completed either a 3-year LLB or a 5-year LLB from a recognised institute.

  • Candidates must have obtained the minimum prescribed marks as stipulated by the college.

  • Usually, there is no age limit prescribed for the LLM programme.

Best LLM Colleges in India: Admission Process

Candidates willing to pursue LLM from the top LLM colleges in India must fulfill the above mentioned eligibility criteria. Interested candidates can then apply for the entrance exam application accepted by the college they plan to get admission into. Here are the following steps to be followed to complete the admission process for admission to LLM programme:

Step 1: Candidates can apply for admission by visiting the official website of the colleges by filling out the application form of the respective colleges.
Step 2: Students can also fill out the application form for CLAT LLM, AILET PG, TS PGLCET, CUET LLM as these are the most prominent entrance examinations in India.
Step 3: After filling out the application form and receiving the admit cards, candidates need to appear for the respective entrance examinations.
Step 4: The authorities will then publish the results of the entrance exams and then based on the results, the merit list will be released.
Step 5: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend the counseling session.
Step 6: Candidates will be allotted college based on their merit or preferences.
Step 7: Few colleges also conduct personal interviews or group discussions as part of the counselling process, finally the candidates then need to upload the required documents and pay the admission fee.
 

Entrance Examinations for the Best LLM Colleges in India

Aspiring candidates must appear for various LLM entrance exams to gain admission into LLM colleges in India. Shortlisted candidates would then have to appear for the counselling and admission process to obtain seat allotment. Some of the exams for top LLM colleges in India are given below.

  • CLAT PG: The Common Law Admission Test PG is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs every year for admission into LLM programmes of participating NLUs and affiliated colleges.

  • CUET LLM: The CUET Law is conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission into LLM programmes of participating central, state and private universities.

  • AILET PG: The All India Law Entrance Test PG is conducted by NLU Delhi for its LLM admissions.

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Aacharya Chanakya Law College, Bhilwara

Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Private

Aacharya Chanakya Law College, Bhilwara

Bhilwara, Rajasthan Private
LLM
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur

    Raipur, Chhattisgarh
    4.6/55 Reviews
    Private

    AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur

    Raipur, Chhattisgarh Private 4.6/55 Reviews
    LLM
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Abhyuday University, Khargone

      Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
      Private

      Abhyuday University, Khargone

      Khargone, Madhya Pradesh Private
      LLM
      • Fees : 50 K
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      AC College of Law, Guntur

      Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
      Private

      AC College of Law, Guntur

      Guntur, Andhra Pradesh Private
      LLM Constitutional Law
      • Fees : 40 K
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      ANU Guntur - Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

      Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
      Public/Govt

      ANU Guntur - Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

      Guntur, Andhra Pradesh Public/Govt 4.8/594 Reviews
      LLM
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Adamas University, Kolkata

      Kolkata, West Bengal
      Private

      Adamas University, Kolkata

      Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.1/562 Reviews
      LLM One Year
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Adarsha Law College, Warangal

      Hanamkonda, Telangana
      4.5/52 Reviews
      Private

      Adarsha Law College, Warangal

      Hanamkonda, Telangana Private 4.5/52 Reviews
      LLM Corporate Law
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Agra College, Agra

      Agra, Uttar Pradesh
      Public/Govt

      Agra College, Agra

      Agra, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 3.8/559 Reviews
      LLM
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far

        ADYPU, Pune - Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune

        Pune, Maharashtra
        Private
        LLM
          600+ Brochures downloaded so far
          600+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Ajeenkya DY Patil University School of Law, Pune

          Pune, Maharashtra
          Private
          LLM
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            AK Khan New Law Academy, Pune

            Pune, Maharashtra
            2.5/53 Reviews
            Private

            AK Khan New Law Academy, Pune

            Pune, Maharashtra Private 2.5/53 Reviews
            LLM
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              AKS University, Satna

              Satna, Madhya Pradesh
              3.4/59 Reviews
              Private

              AKS University, Satna

              Satna, Madhya Pradesh Private 3.4/59 Reviews
              LLM
              • Fees : 1 Lakhs
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              APGSU Shimla - Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University, Shimla

              Taradevi, Himachal Pradesh
              3.4/56 Reviews
              Private
              LLM
              • Fees : 1.60 Lakhs
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Al-Ameen Law College, Palakkad

              Shoranur, Kerala
              Private

              Al-Ameen Law College, Palakkad

              Shoranur, Kerala Private
              LLM
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Alard School Of Law, Pune

                Pune, Maharashtra
                Private

                Alard School Of Law, Pune

                Pune, Maharashtra Private
                LLM Criminal Law
                • Fees : 3 Lakhs
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Al-Azhar Law College, Thodupuzha

                Kumaramangalam part, Kerala
                Private

                Al-Azhar Law College, Thodupuzha

                Kumaramangalam part, Kerala Private
                LLM Commercial Law
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Aliah University, Kolkata

                Kolkata, West Bengal
                Public/Govt

                Aliah University, Kolkata

                Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.4/510 Reviews
                LLM
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Allahabad Degree College, Allahabad

                Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
                Public/Govt

                Allahabad Degree College, Allahabad

                Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 3.9/511 Reviews
                Careers360 Rating: AA+
                Careers360 Rating: AA+
                LLM
                  300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Alliance School of Law, Bangalore

                  Bangalore, Karnataka
                  Private

                  Alliance School of Law, Bangalore

                  Bangalore, Karnataka Private 3.7/528 Reviews
                  NIRF Ranking: 18Careers360 Ranking: 20
                  NIRF Ranking: 18Careers360 Ranking: 20
                  LLM Intellectual Property Laws
                  • Exams : ACLAT
                  • Fees : 3 Lakhs
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Ambay College of Law, Hapur

                  Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
                  Private

                  Ambay College of Law, Hapur

                  Hapur, Uttar Pradesh Private
                  LLM
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Noida

                    Noida, Uttar Pradesh
                    Private
                    LLM Human Rights
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                    Amity Law School, Gurugram

                    Gurgaon, Haryana
                    5.0/51 Reviews
                    Private

                    Amity Law School, Gurugram

                    Gurgaon, Haryana Private 5.0/51 Reviews
                    Careers360 Ranking: 56
                    Careers360 Ranking: 56
                    LLM
                    • Fees : 96 K
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity Law School, Gwalior

                    Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
                    Private

                    Amity Law School, Gwalior

                    Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Private
                    Careers360 Ranking: 90
                    Careers360 Ranking: 90
                    LLM
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity Law School, Jaipur

                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity Law School, Kolkata

                    Kolkata, West Bengal
                    4.6/51 Reviews
                    Private

                    Amity Law School, Kolkata

                    Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.6/51 Reviews
                    Careers360 Ranking: 65
                    Careers360 Ranking: 65
                    LLM Business Law
                    • Fees : 1.60 Lakhs
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity Law School, Lucknow

                    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
                    4.3/52 Reviews
                    Private

                    Amity Law School, Lucknow

                    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Private 4.3/52 Reviews
                    LLM
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity Law School, Mumbai

                    Bhatan, Maharashtra
                    Private

                    Amity Law School, Mumbai

                    Bhatan, Maharashtra Private
                    Careers360 Rating: AAA
                    Careers360 Rating: AAA
                    LLM
                    • Fees : 1.64 Lakhs
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity Law School, Noida

                    Noida, Uttar Pradesh
                    Private

                    Amity Law School, Noida

                    Noida, Uttar Pradesh Private 3.8/550 Reviews
                    Careers360 Ranking: 17
                    Careers360 Ranking: 17
                    LLM Intellectual Property Law
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity Law School, Raipur

                    Raipur, Chhattisgarh
                    Private

                    Amity Law School, Raipur

                    Raipur, Chhattisgarh Private
                    LLM
                    • Fees : 64 K
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity University, Bengaluru

                    Bangalore, Karnataka
                    4.1/54 Reviews
                    Private

                    Amity University, Bengaluru

                    Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.1/54 Reviews
                    LLM
                    • Fees : 1.04 Lakhs
                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity University, Gwalior

                    Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
                    Private

                    Amity University, Gwalior

                    Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Private 4.3/5148 Reviews
                    Careers360 Ranking: 90
                    Careers360 Ranking: 90
                    LLM
                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity University, Lucknow Campus

                    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
                    Private

                    Amity University, Lucknow Campus

                    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Private 4.2/5220 Reviews
                    LLM
                    600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    600+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Amity University, Mohali

                    Mohali, Punjab
                    Private

                    Amity University, Mohali

                    Mohali, Punjab Private 3.0/510 Reviews
                    LLM
                    • Fees : 1.05 Lakhs
                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    AMS Law College for Women, Hyderabad

                    Hyderabad, Telangana
                    Private

                    AMS Law College for Women, Hyderabad

                    Hyderabad, Telangana Private
                    LLM Constitutional Law
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Anand College of Legal Studies, Anand

                    Anand, Gujarat
                    Private

                    Anand College of Legal Studies, Anand

                    Anand, Gujarat Private
                    Careers360 Rating: AA+
                    Careers360 Rating: AA+
                    LLM Constitional and Legal Order Group
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Anand Law College, Anand

                      Anand, Gujarat
                      Private

                      Anand Law College, Anand

                      Anand, Gujarat Private
                      Careers360 Rating: AA+
                      Careers360 Rating: AA+
                      LLM
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Angoori Devi College of Law Education, Bulandshahr

                        Lakhaoti, Uttar Pradesh
                        Private
                        LLM
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                          Apex Professional University, Pasighat

                          Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
                          Private

                          Apex Professional University, Pasighat

                          Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh Private
                          LLM Constitutional and Administrative Law
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                          Apex University, Jaipur

                          Jaipur, Rajasthan
                          Private

                          Apex University, Jaipur

                          Jaipur, Rajasthan Private 4.1/513 Reviews
                          LLM
                          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                          300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                          AR Bhatt College, Junagadh

                          Una, Gujarat
                          Private

                          AR Bhatt College, Junagadh

                          Una, Gujarat Private
                          LLM
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            AR Bhatt Computer Science College, Gir Somnath

                            Gir Somnath, Gujarat
                            Private
                            LLM
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                              Arihant Law College, Haridwar

                              Haridwar, Uttarakhand
                              Private

                              Arihant Law College, Haridwar

                              Haridwar, Uttarakhand Private
                              LLM
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                AIL Mohali - Army Institute of Law, Mohali

                                Mohali, Punjab
                                Private

                                AIL Mohali - Army Institute of Law, Mohali

                                Mohali, Punjab Private 4.0/511 Reviews
                                NIRF Ranking: 30Careers360 Ranking: 23
                                NIRF Ranking: 30Careers360 Ranking: 23
                                LLM
                                • Fees : 1.80 Lakhs
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Arunachal Law Academy, Itanagar

                                Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
                                Private

                                Arunachal Law Academy, Itanagar

                                Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Private
                                LLM
                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                  Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

                                  Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
                                  2.6/51 Reviews
                                  Private

                                  Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

                                  Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh Private 2.6/51 Reviews
                                  LLM
                                  • Fees : 1.20 Lakhs
                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                  Arunodaya University, Itanagar

                                  Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh
                                  Private

                                  Arunodaya University, Itanagar

                                  Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh Private
                                  LLM
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                    Aryavart University, Sehore

                                    Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
                                    Private

                                    Aryavart University, Sehore

                                    Sehore, Madhya Pradesh Private
                                    LLM
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