Law
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Full Time
LLM
Master of Laws
2 Years
10 Colleges
Total Colleges
10
with fee data
Lowest Fee
₹12,040
total programme
Highest Fee
₹5.57 Lakh
total programme
Average Fee
₹2.14 Lakh
across colleges
LLM Fee Structure 2026
The fee structure for Master of Laws (LLM) varies significantly based on the type of institution. Government colleges charge an average of ₹2.06 Lakh for the complete programme, while private institutions average around ₹2.43 Lakh. Overall, LLM fees range from ₹12,040 to ₹5.57 Lakh across listed colleges. Currently, 10 colleges in India offer LLM programmes.
College-wise LLM Fees
| # | College | City | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Delhi
DU |
New Delhi, Delhi | Government | ₹12,040 | Details |
| 2 |
Banaras Hindu University
BHU |
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Government | ₹15,000 | Details |
| 3 |
NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad
NALSAR |
Hyderabad, Telangana | Government | ₹165,000 | Details |
| 4 |
National Law University Jodhpur
NLU Jodhpur |
Jodhpur, Rajasthan | Government | ₹182,000 | Details |
| 5 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur |
Kharagpur, West Bengal | Government | ₹200,000 | Details |
| 6 |
NMIMS University Mumbai
NMIMS Mumbai |
Mumbai, Maharashtra | Private | ₹225,000 | Details |
| 7 |
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
NUJS Kolkata |
Kolkata, West Bengal | Government | ₹260,000 | Details |
| 8 |
Symbiosis International University Pune
Symbiosis Pune |
Pune, Maharashtra | Private | ₹260,000 | Details |
| 9 |
National Law University Delhi
NLU Delhi |
New Delhi, Delhi | Government | ₹261,000 | Details |
| 10 |
National Law School of India University Bangalore
NLSIU |
Bangalore, Karnataka | Government | ₹556,600 | Details |
Government vs Private LLM Fees
Government Colleges
₹2.06 Lakh
average total fee
Range: ₹12,040 – ₹5.57 Lakh
8 colleges
Private Colleges
₹2.43 Lakh
average total fee
Range: ₹2.25 Lakh – ₹2.60 Lakh
2 colleges
LLM Fee Comparison by Institution Type
LLM Fee Structure Comparison
| Institution Type | Total Fees | Duration | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top NLUs | ₹1.5 – 3 lakh (total) | 1 year | NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, NLU Delhi, NUJS Kolkata |
| Other NLUs | ₹1 – 2.5 lakh (total) | 1 year | GNLU, RMLNLU, CNLU, NLUO, NUALS |
| Central Universities | ₹10,000 – ₹1 lakh (total) | 2 years | Delhi University, BHU, AMU, Jamia |
| State Universities | ₹10,000 – ₹80,000 (total) | 2 years | State university law departments across India |
| Elite Private | ₹5 – 15 lakh (total) | 1–2 years | Jindal Global Law School, Symbiosis |
Financial Considerations
- NLU LLM is affordable: At ₹1.5–3 lakh total for 1 year, NLU LLM offers excellent value given placement access and brand advantage.
- Central university value: DU and BHU LLM costs under ₹1 lakh total for 2 years — among the cheapest postgraduate degrees in India.
- UGC NET-JRF fellowship: Qualifying UGC NET with JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) provides ₹37,000/month fellowship during LLM — essentially making education free.
- LLM abroad comparison: US/UK LLM costs $60,000–80,000+ (₹50–65 lakh). Indian NLU LLM is 20–40x cheaper and increasingly respected domestically.
Fee & Scholarship Information
- Fees shown are total programme fees and may vary by specialisation, batch, and category. Always verify current fees on the college's official website.
- Government colleges typically offer fee waivers and tuition reductions for SC/ST/OBC/EWS and PwD category students.
- Many institutions offer merit-based scholarships, education loans, and instalment payment options. Check individual college pages for details.