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Top L.L.M Colleges in India

LLM (Latin: Legum Magister) or Master’s in Law is a postgraduate course pursued after LLB which stands for Bachelors in Law or any equivalent degree including any academic law or professional degree. Masters in Law is recognized by all national and international law firms.

If you want to delve deep into the statutes and regulations of the law laid down by the constitution, then after pursuing LLB, you should enrol yourself for post graduation/Masters in law. In the advanced study of law, you explore your area of interest through various specializations that the institute provides.

Choosing a specialization is an important aspect as your career depends on it. The LLM degree offers various specializations like criminal law, maritime litigation or Islamic law which is not available when you are studying LLB.

Some LLM degree holders also tend to move to a foreign country and be disposed to the laws and litigation of the same country by learning law there. An exchange program is also offered by some universities internationally if the candidate does not want to complete the whole degree at the foreign location. To study the law of a different country, the candidate should be proficient in that country’s native language.

Studying a second course in the same educational field helps you to grow your network and lets you seek help from the gigantic nexus of international professors, experienced alumni and exploring new ideas by interacting with your colleagues.

LLM requires proficiency in the English language and it is recommended that you study bachelors in law in the English language as it opens up new doors for studying law in international colleges for masters. Law firms also help the fresh graduates of masters to research in their specific field of specialization which helps their company to grow and also can make you a published researcher if your research is top-class. There is immense scope for studying law both in your country and internationally which further helps you to attain respectable employment by offering a good placement package.

LLM Colleges in India: Specializations Available

While choosing a specialization, the candidate should study every aspect of the specialization and widely approach the discipline through various angles. What is the placement package provided after studying the particular specialization, what job profiles are offered, what are the different aspects which you can study and what are the top recruiters for employment, are some of the aspects which should not be overlooked by a candidate.

In India, there are many reputed colleges which offer the students to study masters in law. Candidates should select their specialization according to their area of interest and the scope for studying the same discipline. The following are the popular specializations available for LLM in India:

·         LLM in International Law

·         LLM in Corporate Law

·         LLM in Taxation Law

·         LLM in Family Law

·         LLM in Labour Law

·         LLM in Environmental Law

·         LLM in Human Rights Law

·         LLM in Constitutional Law

·         LLM in Intellectual Property Rights Law

·         LLM in Business Law

·         LLM in Property Law

LLM Colleges in India: Eligibility Criteria

To pursue LLM in India, the candidate has to pass various entrance examinations depending upon the college of their selection. The admission process and eligibility varies from college to college, and the candidates should be aware of every small update regarding the admission and eligibility.

To pursue LLM, the basic eligibility is that the candidate should possess a degree in LLB/BA LLB/BBA LLB/B.Com. LLB/BSc LLB from an esteemed college or university. The candidate should have completed any of the above educational courses with at least 50-55% marks but some of the colleges require a higher percentage. Some private institutions also conduct entrance tests for candidates to confirm their seat in the specific college or university.

LLM Colleges in India: Admission Process

Entrance examinations are conducted by various universities and colleges for candidates to prove their eligibility for admission. To get admitted in excellent educational institutes, the candidate should clear the entrance exams with an eligible score along with the minimum percentage in bachelors.

The following are the different entrance exams conducted by different colleges and universities for LLM in India:

·         CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)

·         LSAT (Law School Admission Test)

·         AILET (All India Law Entrance Test)

·         ILICAT (Indian Law Institute Common Entrance Test)

·         TS PGLCET (Telangana State Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test)

·         AP PGLCET (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test)

·         IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)

·         BHU PET (Banaras Hindu University Post Graduate Entrance Test)


List of LLM Colleges in India: Top Colleges in East Zone

The Eastern region of India has the most top-ranked colleges in India, according to NIRF. You can find some of the most esteemed and reputed colleges in the various states of the East Zone. The following is the list of top colleges for LLM in India located in the East Zone.


LLM Colleges in India: Top Colleges in West Zone

If you aspire to pursue masters in law, then make sure you score a good score in your entrance test and at least 50 % marks in LLB. If you are a resident of the western region of India, then you can refer to the following list of top colleges in India located in the West Zone:

Name of the College or University

NIRF 2020 Ranking

Careers360 ranking

Entrance Exam required for admission

Symbiosis Law School, Pune

8

2

LLB

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai

57 (Universities)

20 (Universities)

CLAT

Mumbai University, Mumbai

65 (Universities)

-

MUCLET

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

9 (Universities)

24 (Universities)

Savitribai Phule Pune University Entrance Test

Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai

-

14

CLAT

Bhartiya Vidyapeeth New Law College

-

-

LLB

Siddharth College of Law, Mumbai

-

-

LLB

Amity University, Mumbai

-

 

-

LLB

Kirit P Mehta School of Law, Mumbai

-

-

CLAT


List of LLM Colleges in India: Top Colleges in North Zone

The North Zone has the top-ranked National Law University, situated in New Delhi which ranks at the second place for studying law all over the country. The following is the list of top colleges for LLM in India located in the North Zone:

Name of the College or University

NIRF 2020 Ranking

Careers360 Ranking

Entrance Exam required for admission

National Law University, New Delhi

2

2

LLB with 50% + AILET

Faculty of Law Jamia Millia Islamia University. New Delhi

9

21

LLB with 50%

The NorthCap University, Gurgaon

110 (Engineering)

AAA

CLAT, AILET

Punjab University, Chandigarh

15

22 (Universities)

CLAT

Doctor Ram Manohar Lohiya Law University, Lucknow

11

13

CLAT

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

13

19

LLB or BA LLB with 55 %

National Law University, Jodhpur

5

5

LLB with 50% + CLAT

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

167 (Engineering)

45 (Universities)

USLAT

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

-

AAA (Universities)

LLB with 50%

Sharda University, Greater Noida

-

-

CLAT with 50% in LLB


List of LLM Colleges in India: Top Colleges in South Zone

The South Zone of India comprises states like Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana. If you are a candidate seeking admission for LLM in the southern region of India, then you can refer to the following list of List of LLM colleges in South Zone: -

Name of the College or University

NIRF 2020 Ranking

Careers360 Ranking

Entrance Exam required for admission

National Law School of India University, Bangalore

1

1

LLB with 50% + CLAT

Christ University, Bangalore

20

AAA (Universities)

LLB + Christ University Entrance Test

Mysore University, Mysore

27 (Universities)

54 (Universities)

Postgraduate Entrance Exam conducted by Mysore University

University of Madras, Chennai

22 (Universities)

43 (Universities)

CLAT

VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai

-

AAA (Universities)

LLB

Sastra University, Thanjavur

25 (Universities)

6 (Universities)

CLAT

KL University, Guntur

70 (Overall)

 

23 (Universities)

LLB with 50 %

Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad

3

3

LLB

PES University, Bangalore

-

32 (Universities)

 

PESSAT

Andhra University, Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam

19 (Universities)

31 (Universities)

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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
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      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Abhyuday University, Khargone

      Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
      Private

      Abhyuday University, Khargone

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

      Agnihotri College of Law, Wardha

      Wardha, Maharashtra
      Private

      Agnihotri College of Law, Wardha

      Wardha, Maharashtra Private
      LLM
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        Agra College, Agra

        Agra, Uttar Pradesh
        Public/Govt

        Agra College, Agra

        Agra, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 3.8/551 Reviews
        LLM
        • Fees : 7.95 K
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        300+ Brochures downloaded so far

        ADYPU, Pune - Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune

        Pune, Maharashtra
        Private
        LLM
          1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
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          Pune, Maharashtra
          Private
          LLM
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            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Akola Law College, Akola

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            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            AKS University, Satna

            Satna, Madhya Pradesh
            3.3/55 Reviews
            Private

            AKS University, Satna

            Satna, Madhya Pradesh Private 3.3/55 Reviews
            LLM
            • Fees : 1 Lakhs
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ 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

              Alankar Girls Law College, Jaipur

              Jaipur, Rajasthan
              Private

              Alankar Girls Law College, Jaipur

              Jaipur, Rajasthan Private
              LLM
              • Fees : 32.35 K
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Aliah University, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal
              4.6/57 Reviews
              Public/Govt

              Aliah University, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.6/57 Reviews
              LLM
              600+ Brochures downloaded so far
              600+ Brochures downloaded so far

              AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

              Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
              Public/Govt

              AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

              Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 4.7/5383 Reviews
              NIRF Ranking: 14
              NIRF Ranking: 14
              LLM
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              5000+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Allahabad Degree College, Allahabad

              Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
              4.0/54 Reviews
              Public/Govt

              Allahabad Degree College, Allahabad

              Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 4.0/54 Reviews
              Careers360 Rating: AA+
              Careers360 Rating: AA+
              LLM
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Alliance School of Law, Bangalore

                Bangalore, Karnataka
                Private

                Alliance School of Law, Bangalore

                Bangalore, Karnataka Private 3.7/523 Reviews
                Careers360 Ranking: 45
                Careers360 Ranking: 45
                LLM
                • Exams : ACLAT
                • Fees : 3 Lakhs
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                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Ambay College of Law, Hapur

                Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
                Private

                Ambay College of Law, Hapur

                Hapur, Uttar Pradesh Private
                LLM
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                  Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Noida

                  Noida, Uttar Pradesh
                  Private
                  LLM Business Law
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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: 57
                  Careers360 Ranking: 57
                  LLM
                  • Fees : 78 K
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                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                  Amity Law School, Gwalior

                  Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
                  Private

                  Amity Law School, Gwalior

                  Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Private
                  Careers360 Ranking: 82
                  Careers360 Ranking: 82
                  LLM
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Amity Law School, Jaipur

                  Syari, Rajasthan
                  Private

                  Amity Law School, Jaipur

                  Syari, Rajasthan Private
                  LLM Constitutional Law
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                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Amity Law School, Kolkata

                  Kolkata, West Bengal
                  Private

                  Amity Law School, Kolkata

                  Kolkata, West Bengal Private
                  LLM Business Law
                  • Fees : 1.10 Lakhs
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                  300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Amity Law School, Lucknow

                  Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
                  4.0/51 Reviews
                  Private

                  Amity Law School, Lucknow

                  Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Private 4.0/51 Reviews
                  LLM
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                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Amity Law School, Mumbai

                  Bhatan, Maharashtra
                  Private

                  Amity Law School, Mumbai

                  Bhatan, Maharashtra Private
                  LLM
                  • Fees : 1.56 Lakhs
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                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Amity Law School, Noida

                  Noida, Uttar Pradesh
                  Private

                  Amity Law School, Noida

                  Noida, Uttar Pradesh Private 3.8/547 Reviews
                  Careers360 Ranking: 28
                  Careers360 Ranking: 28
                  LLM Intellectual Property Law
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                  Amity Law School, Raipur

                  Raipur, Chhattisgarh
                  Private

                  Amity Law School, Raipur

                  Raipur, Chhattisgarh Private
                  LLM
                  • Fees : 56 K
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                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Amity University, Gwalior

                  Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
                  Private

                  Amity University, Gwalior

                  Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Private 4.2/5142 Reviews
                  LLM
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                  Amity University, Lucknow Campus

                  1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
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                  Amity University, Mohali

                  Mohali, Punjab
                  Private

                  Amity University, Mohali

                  Mohali, Punjab Private
                  LLM
                  • Fees : 1.05 Lakhs
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ 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
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                    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
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                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Anand Vishwa Gurukul, Thane

                    Thane, Maharashtra
                    Private

                    Anand Vishwa Gurukul, Thane

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

                      Anantha College of Law, Tirupati

                      Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
                      Private

                      Anantha College of Law, Tirupati

                      Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Private
                      LLM ML
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Andhra University College of Arts and Commerce, Visakhapatnam

                      Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
                      Public/Govt

                      Andhra University College of Arts and Commerce, Visakhapatnam

                      Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Public/Govt 3.3/513 Reviews
                      LLM
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                      300+ 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 Part Time
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Apex University, Jaipur

                        Jaipur, Rajasthan
                        4.6/59 Reviews
                        Private

                        Apex University, Jaipur

                        Jaipur, Rajasthan Private 4.6/59 Reviews
                        LLM
                        600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        600+ 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: 26Careers360 Ranking: 15
                              NIRF Ranking: 26Careers360 Ranking: 15
                              LLM
                              • Fees : 1.80 Lakhs
                              300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                              300+ 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
                                Private

                                Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

                                Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh Private
                                LLM
                                • Fees : 1.20 Lakhs
                                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Ashapurna Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Jalore

                                Jalore, Rajasthan
                                Private

                                Ashapurna Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Jalore

                                Jalore, Rajasthan Private
                                LLM
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                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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