Master of Law (LLM)


Master of Law (LLM)

About the Programme

The LL. M. (Master of Laws) program at the Institute of Law is a one-year degree program with specialisation in the relevant areas of law. The highlight of this program is the curriculum which is innovative, dynamic, and befitting the needs of the profession, industry, and academia. Enhance your legal expertise with the best LLM college in Ahmedabad at the Institute of Law’s LLM course. This one-year program focuses on practical skills and offers a dynamic curriculum in relevant areas of law. Discover your path to a bright legal career. This trimester programme emphasizes the enhancement of practical skills and experiential learning in law professionals.

SPECIALISATION

  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Criminal and Security Law
  • Admission 2026-27
    Programme Duration

    1 Years

    Eligibility

    3 years of LL. B. Programme after graduation or 5 year Integrated Law Degree Programme as recognized by the Bar Council of India with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

    Admission Procedure

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    079-71652804, +91-9824116465

    Why Should You Choose LLM?

    The Institute of Law is ranked among the top private law schools in the country. The students of the Institute of Law are exposed to robustly designed pedagogy on Justice Education which is a perfect blend of Law, Commerce, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The pedagogy incorporates classroom learning, clinical exercises, research assignments, and internships. The Institute of Law emphasises globalised exposure.

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    Career Opportunities

    Career Opportunities

    Pursuing a law degree equips you with critical thinking, negotiation, and analytical skills. These capabilities are highly valued across various professions, providing diverse opportunities to make a significant impact in different career domains. Completing a law degree opens myriad career paths beyond a lawyer's traditional role. Whether you are interested in practicing law or exploring alternative fields, a law degree offers versatile opportunities.

    Institute of Law trains and supports the students in the placement process. The Placement Cell endeavours to equip the students with relevant professional skills and expertise.The Institute is one of the most preferred campuses for job placements by leading law firms. It has linkages with several organisations, which regularly conduct campus recruitment.

    Important Information

    Sr. No. Description Dates
    1 Commencement of accessibility/ submission of ONLINE application forms August 15, 2025
    2 Last date for submission of filled-up application forms for General Category January 31, 2026

    Note : The Institute reserves the right to change the above dates. The schedule is to be released soon.

    LL.M. (Criminal and Security Law) LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law)
    Trimester – I Trimester – I
    Research Methods and Legal Writing Research Methods and Legal Writing
    Law and Justice in Globalizing world Law and Justice in Globalizing world
    Comparative Law (Constitutional Governance in federal countries: Select Institution) Comparative Law (Constitutional Governance in federal countries: Select Institution)
    Trimester – II Trimester – II
    Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration Centre-State Relations and Constitutional Governance
    Police Law and Administration Law and Public Policy
    Criminal Justice and Human Rights Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
    Sentencing Process and Policies Administrative Law
    Trimester – III Trimester – III
    Dissertation Dissertation
    Elective Courses**
    Environmental Law
    International Humanitarian Law
    International Humanitarian Law
    National Security and Regional Co-operation
    White Collar Crimes
    Child Rights and Protection
    Cyber Law
    Curriculum Planning and Teaching Plans Development
    Education Law
    Departmental Inquiry and Disciplinary Action
    Housing and Urban Development
    Anti-Corruption Law in India
    Law Relating to Narcotic Drugs
    ** Student has to opt for any two courses from this list of elective courses
    Programme No. of Seats
    Criminal and Security Law 15
    Constitutional and Administrative Law 15
    Total Intake 30

    A candidate should have successfully passed, three years of LL. B. Programme after graduation or a five-year Integrated Law Degree Programme as recognized by the Bar Council of India with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

    LL. M. (One Year)

    Sr.No. Description Total Amount (INR)
    1 Tuition Fees (Yearly) 1,60,000.00
    2 Security Deposit (Refundable) (One Time) 10,000.00
    3 Initial Registration Fee (One Time) 1,000.00
    4 Trimester End Exam, Initial Registration, Semester Grade Report (Yearly) 16,500.00
    5 Convocation Fees, Convocation Transcript and Provisional Passing Certificate (One Time) 2,250.00
    6 Student Activity Fee (One Time) 5,000.00
    7 Alumni Association Member Fee (One Time) 3,500.00
    Total Amount Payable: 1,99,250.00
    • NRI Sponsored: Tuition fee – US$3000 per annum (Inclusive of all except refundable Securities, University fees).

    Rupees 5000 as a stipend shall be given to students who are eligible for a stipend under the graduate scholarship scheme.

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    • A candidate interested in seeking admission to ILNU, has to fill ILNU application form, in addition to CLAT 2025 form.
    • Candidates are required to make online payment of Rs. 2500/- for General Category and Rs. 3500/- if applying under NRI/NRI Sponsored categories by Credit Card/Debit Card or Net Banking.
    • Candidates applying under NRI/NRI Sponsored Quota is also eligible for general Quota and do not have to fill separate form for General Quota.

    The Institute of Law is a Constituent Institution of Nirma University, a Statutory University established by the special Act passed by the Gujarat State Assembly. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2 (f) of the UGC Act and also accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘A+’.

    • 5-star rating by Gujarat State Institutional Ranking Framework in 2024
    • Ranked 27th among Indian Law Universities in 2023 by the Government of India
    • Ranked 7th in Top Private Law Collages by India Today, July 2024
    • Gold Rating for its Green Campus by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

    The Institute offers B.A., L.L. B (Hons.), B.Com., L.L.B. (Hons.) and *B.B.A., L.L.B. (Hons.) Programmes. All these programmes are Five Year Integrated Programmes.
    *Subject to BCI approval. Proposed to be commenced from the Academic Year 2025-26.

    Yes, the Centre for Post Graduate Law Studies of the Institute also offers LL.M. (One Year) Programme in the following specializations
    • Constitutional and Administrative Law
    • Criminal and Security Law

    Yes, the Institute offers Ph.D. Programme (Doctor of Philosophy in Law).

    The Undergraduate Programmes B.A., L.L.B. (Hons.) and B.Com., L.L.B.(Hons.) at the Institute are approved and recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI). *B.B.A., L.L.B. (Hons.) programme is subject to BCI approval. Proposed to be commenced from the Academic Year 2025-26.

    A total of 300 seats are available for admission. Out of this 15% of the intake is likely to be filled in under the NRI/NRI Sponsored category as per the Rules of the Government of Gujarat. Over and above the NRI/NRI Sponsored Category, 15% of supernumerary seats will be for FN/PIO/CIWGC-SEA as per UGC Rules.

    • B.A., L.L.B. (Hons.) – 180
    • B.Com., L.L.B. (Hons.) – 60
    • *B.B.A., L.L.B. (Hons.) – 60

    * Subject to BCI approval. Proposed to be commenced from the Academic Year 2025-26.

    Yes, the Institute provides scholarships to students under two categories: Merit-based and merit-cum-means-based. Further details are available at our website Scholarship page https://law.nirmauni.ac.in/admission-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/

    There are three categories under which the students at the Institute are offered admission.
    • General Category – 85% = 255
    • NRI/ (or NRI Sponsored) Category – 15% of total intake (300) = 45
    • FN/PIO/CIWGC-SEA Category (Supernumerary Seats) – 15% = 45

    1. Non-Resident Indian (NRI):
      • Students who have studied and passed the qualifying examinations from schools or colleges in foreign countries
      • The students studying in schools or colleges situated in foreign countries, even if affiliated with the Board of Secondary Education or universities located in India.
    2. Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Sponsored – Students who are supported (financially) by an NRI who is working abroad.
    3. Foreign National (FN) – Students holding passports issued by foreign countries
    4. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) – Students who have acquired the nationality of foreign countries
    5. CIWGC-SEA – Children of Indians Working in Gulf Countries and South East Asia.

    • Passport of Self / Parent / NRI / NRI sponsored (As applicable)
    • NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT: For NRI self-declaration on Affidavit proving the NRI Status and for NRI Sponsored, Notarized affidavit from Sponsoring person.

    The application procedure and detailed information regarding eligibility for admission under the FN/PIO/CIWGC-SEA categories are separately notified by the University. Please visit https://internationalrelations.nirmauni.ac.in/admissions for more details.

    Documents required for admission for the International Students:
    • Visa: All students holding foreign national passports (except OCI) will require a student visa endorsed to the respective Institution under the Nirma University to join a full-time course. The visa should be valid for the prescribed duration of the course.
    • Eligibility Qualifications: The qualifications required for eligibility for admission to different courses can be checked in detail from the prospectus. Only those students who have qualified from foreign Universities or Boards of Higher Education, recognized as equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) are eligible for admission,
    • Proficiency Test in English: An international student who has been granted admission to any of the courses after passing the qualifying examination from a statutory Board or University outside India may have to appear at the Proficiency Test in English conducted by the Institution. International students who have passed the qualifying examination in the English medium may be exempted from this test, The student will have to undergo the medical examination and get the Medical Fitness Certificate. As per government rules, all international students entering India on student visas have to be tested for HIV and will not be given admission if found to be positive, Students holding foreign national passports (except OCI) will have to, within one week of arrival in India, register their names with the police in the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) of the local Police.

    The student will have to produce all original documents for verification at the time of final admission. In addition, the students will have to pay the tuition and other fees as prescribed by the University from time to time including a one-time non-refundable International Students’ Processing Fee of 30,000/-.
    Please visit https://internationalrelations.nirmauni.ac.in/admissions for more details.

    No, the Institute does not have any seats reserved under Management Quota.

    • Admission to the Five-Year Integrated Programmes for the same academic year shall be based on the inter se All India merit rank of CLAT25.
    • The candidates are compulsorily required to appear in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT25).
    • Candidates are also required to fill in the Institute of Law, Nirma University application form in addition to the CLAT25 form.
    • Admission under the NRI/NRI Sponsored Category will also be considered only based on CLAT25 score whereas CLAT is not mandatory for Genuine NRI/FN/PIO/CIWGC-SEA categories. However, preference is given to CLAT25.

    Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the national-level entrance test conducted by Consortium National Law Universities For more details visit https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in

    Admission under the General/NRI Sponsored Category will be considered only based on CLAT25 whereas CLAT is not mandatory for Genuine NRI/FN/PIO/CIWGC-SEA categories. However, preference is given to CLAT25.

    A candidate should have passed Higher Secondary/Intermediate Examinations (10+2) or its equivalent examinations with not less than 45% aggregate marks.

    In view of the Bar Council of India, Legal Education Rules - 2008, University Grants Commission Act and Regulations, and decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, the applicants who have obtained their 10 +2 (higher secondary) pass certificate after pursuing studies in distance or correspondence method shall also be considered as eligible for admission in the five years integrated programme.

    As per the Bar Council of India, Legal Education Rules – 2008, the applicants who have obtained 10+2 through the open universities system directly *without having any basic qualifications* *for prosecuting such studies* are not eligible for admission in the integrated five-year programme.

    Merit is prepared considering the inter se all India Rank of CLAT25.

    It will be displayed on the Website of the Institute https://law.nirmauni.ac.in and the applicant can check by Logging into the Admission Portal using the registered email ID and credentials received at the time of application.

    There is only one mode of application to apply to the Institute i.e., through ONLINE Mode on the Institute website https://law.nirmauni.ac.in.

    A candidate interested in seeking admission to ILNU has to fill ILNU application form, in addition to the CLAT 2025 form.
    • Candidates can fill out the online application form at https://law.nirmauni.ac.in and submit the same online. Candidates are required to make an online payment of Rs. 2500/- for the General Category and Rs. 3500/- if applying under the NRI/NRI Sponsored categories by Credit Card/Debit Card or Net Banking.
    • Candidates applying under the NRI/NRI Sponsored Quota are also eligible for the General Quota and do not have to fill out a separate form for the General Quota.

    • The candidate has to submit the Mark sheet of Matriculation for the DOB proof.
    • For B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) / B. Com., LL.B. (Hons) / *B.B.A., LL.B.(Hons): Migration Certificate is required ONLY for the candidate who have passed their qualifying examination from a board other than Gujarat Board.
    • For LL. M. (One Year): Migration Certificate is required ONLY for the candidate who has passed their qualifying examination from a university other than Nirma University.
    * B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons) subject to BCI approval. Proposed to be commenced from the Academic Year 2025-26.

    The Institute has a hostel facility for girls on campus. The hostel building is state-of-the-art with all the facilities and amenities. Each room has an attached toilet and bathroom; furthermore, each room is fully air-conditioned.
    Category I: Hostel fee (for 10 months considering a two-month vacation/internship period) *
    1 AC triple-sharing room with attached washroom INR 91,150.00
    2 Non-AC triple sharing room with attached washroom INR 80,700.00
    3 AC single occupancy with attached washroom INR 2,42,850.00
    *Category II: Mess and Laundry Charges inclusive of all taxes (for 10 months) *
    1 Mess Fee* INR 53,550.00
    2 Laundry* INR 5,500.00

    * To be paid separately
    ** Subject to change in the current academic year

    • 15% of the intake is likely to be filled in under the NRI/NRI Sponsored category as per the Rules of the Government of Gujarat. Over and above the NRI Category, 15% of supernumerary seats will be for Genuine NRI / Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Foreign Nationals (FN) and Children of Indians Working in Gulf Countries (CIWGC) – South East Asia (SEA) as per UGC Rules.
    • Admission under the NRI Sponsored Category will be considered only based on CLAT 2025 score whereas, for FN/PIO/CIWGC-SEA categories, no qualification exam is required. However, preference is given to CLAT 2025.
    • Fee Structure for the NRI/FN/PIO/CIWGC-SEA categories – US$ 7500 per annum or equivalent in Indian Rupees plus INR 47, 200/- (Inclusive of Welcome Kit, Library Deposit (Refundable), Enrolment Fees, Examination Fees, Internship Fees, Student Development Advance).

    The Admission Head / Admission Officer
    Institute of Law, Nirma University,
    Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Highway,
    Ahmedabad – 382 481
    Gujarat, India.
    Phone: 079-71652803/804 – 9824116465 – 8447905955
    Email: admission.il@nirmauni.ac.in
    Contact Hours: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM

    The Nirma University Campus is on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway. It is about 15 -17 kilometers from the Ahmedabad City. Located on the SG Highway, the High Court of Gujarat is about 7 kilometers away from the University. The University is well connected with the city municipal bus service. Private rickshaw and taxi services are also available from the Railway Station, Bus Station, or the Airport.
    We suggest you to refer the Google map provided below:

    The university provides transportation facilities from all major locations in and around the Cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar

    * All communication/correspondence related to admission should be addressed to the Admission Officer at the following address only:

    Admission Office Institute of Law,
    Nirma University,
    Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Highway,
    Ahmedabad – 382481 Gujarat, India.
    Phone Numbers 079-71652803/804, +91-9824116465, +91-8447905955
    Email admission.il@nirmauni.ac.in
    Admission Office Timings 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon to Fri)
    09:00 AM to 03:00 PM (Odd Saturdays)
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    Campus Placement 2023-24

    Highest Salary

    70LPA

    Average Salary

    11.22LPA

    Offers

    20+

    Recruiters

    10+